The PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park in Tioga County is holding a special “Second Look” event on October 10 to celebrate the shop and the installation of new viewfinders that will allow colorblind visitors to enjoy the colorful fall foliage for the first time.

The newly installed colorblindness viewfinders, which were made possible in part thanks to donations made to the Charity Checkout for Conservation at the PA Wilds Conservation Shops.

The donations were given to the PA Parks and Forest Foundation, which then handled the installation of the new viewfinders in early 2024.

Other State Park Locations

The colorblindness viewfinders were placed at these State Parks--

-- Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County

-- Black Moshannon State Park, Centre County

-- Colton Point State Park, Tioga County

-- Cook Forest State Park, Clarion County

-- Hyner View State Park, Clinton County

-- Kettle Creek State Park, Clinton County

-- Leonard Harrison State Park, Tioga County

-- Little Pine State Park, Lycoming County

-- Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron and Potter counties

-- Tiadaghton State Forest, Lycoming County

The changing fall leaves are sure to give everyone a spectacular view, and now colorblind visitors can enjoy the fall foliage as well!

“Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are the crown jewels of the Commonwealth,” said PPFF President Marci Mowery. “With our shared commitment to these public lands, partnering with the PA Wilds Center was a natural fit. The support of the public indicates their passion for these public lands and their commitment to the stewardship of our parks and forests.”

Click Here for the complete announcement about this special event.

The Pennsylvania Wilds is a 13-county region that includes the counties of Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Warren, and northern Centre.

[Note: There are an estimated 12 million colorblind people in the US-- 3.7%; that's equal to about the population of Pennsylvania.]

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[Posted: September 24, 2024]

9/30/2024