The September 17 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation.

Lots of information about what happened last week in state parks and forests and what’s coming up this week for you to enjoy!

Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Foundation,  Like them on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter or tune in to their YouTube Channel.  Click Here to become a member of the Foundation.

The Foundation and their 46 chapters mobilize 65,000 volunteers annually to steward YOUR state parks and forests.

(Photo: Linn Run State Park, Westmoreland County by Discover the Burgh.)

NewsClips:

-- AltoonaM: Volunteer Greg Williams Is ‘Heartbeat’ Of Rail Trail

-- TribLive: Laurel Highlands Ranks 8th In USA Today’s Top-10 Fall Foliage Spots; PA’s Pocono Mountains Was 3rd

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Top Fall Foliage Spots In PA From People Who Developed The National Map

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: PA’s Fall Foliage Expected To Bring Vibrant Colors, Accuweather

-- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: PA Has 2 Spots In Top 10 Fall Foliage Destinations In U.S.

-- PG - John Hayes: Lake Erie Paints Erie’s Leaves In Unique Colors In Autumn

-- PA Environmental Council: Getting Their Feet Wet - First Waves River Surfing Program

-- PA Environmental Council: Celebrating PA’s 2021 River Of The Year - The Shenango River

-- CentreDT: Vistas And View Waiting For You Along Allegheny Front Trail In Centre County

-- ReadingE: New Schuylkill River Access Opens In Perry Twp., Berks County

-- Patch: Major Extension Of Chester Valley Trail To Link To Schuylkill River Trail

-- ErieT: Dedication Of End Of Trail Linking Erie To Pittsburgh Set For Sept. 19 At Dobbins Landing

-- MCall: Lehigh Valley Section Of Appalachian Trail Moving To Its Original Location

-- WillliamsportS: All-Inclusive Playground Dedicated In Williamsport

-- WilliamsportS Editorial: Accessible Play Worth The Cost, Opens Door To Joy

Related Articles:

-- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council: Meets Sept. 22 On Emergency Preparedness; Oct. 27 Economics And The Outdoors Discussion

-- DCNR: State Park Visitation Down From The Record 2020, But Still 3.9 Million Ahead Of 2019; Fall Foliage Reports To Begin Soon

-- DCNR Blog: Conservation Landscapes - Spotlight On Lehigh Valley Greenways

-- DCNR: Statewide ‘Walk With A Doc’ Campaign Promotes Health And Nature

-- South Mountain Partnership: September - October Walk & Talk Speakers Series 

-- WeConservePA: Sept. 28 - Understanding Funding Opportunities Thru The American Rescue Plan

-- WeConservePA: Oct. 14 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Justice Training Webinar 

[Posted: September 17, 2021]

9/20/2021