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Applications for ARC’s ARISE funding opportunity are now open!

Applications for ARC's ARISE funding opportunity are now open! 🌟 📝 The Appalachian Regional Commission is now accepting applications for its ARISE initiative, which supports multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies. 💡 Have a project in mind? We... Read more

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APPLICATIONS FOR GREENWAY PROJECTS NOW OPEN!

🌳 Applications for Greenways Projects are now open! The 2025 North Central Greenways Mini-Grant Program is accepting applications for projects that enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation across Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. ... Read more

News & Updates

Pennsylvania’s forests are vast and beautiful. For thousands of years these forests have provided communities with vital natural resources. Today, we continue to rely on them for countless everyday commodities. While our dependence on healthy forests has remained consistent, our... Read more

News & Updates

The Lumber Era of Pine Creek Gorge

Before the arrival of William Penn and his Quaker colonists in 1682, up to 90 percent of what is now Pennsylvania was covered with woods: more than 31,000 square miles of eastern white pine, eastern hemlock, and a mix of hardwoods.  The forests near the three original counties, P... Read more

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Lumbering and Tanning in Tioga County, PA

LUMBERING AND TANNING IN TIOGA COUNTY The lumbering business of Tioga county can be divided into two eras. The first extended from 1800 to 1865 and we shall denominate it the White Pine era. The first lumbering to any extend was carried on at or near Lawrenceville, on the Ti... Read more

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In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs

In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs The forest has always been a place of roots and connection—where trees stand stronger together, their branches intertwining, their roots deepening the soil for future generations. For Jennifer (Matlack) Tubbs, retired teacher, volun... Read more

Cameron County

Cameron County Dark Sky Master Site Plan

The Lumber Heritage Region is home to some of the nation’s darkest skies east of the Mississippi River. The Cameron County Dark Sky Master Site Plan supports rural communities in this region as they advocate for the protection of night skies and raise awareness of light pollution... Read more

Classes & Learning Opportunities

Inclusivity is Good for Tourism

🌍 More Visitors, More Stories, More Fun – Don’t Miss This! ❓Quick question: What if your organization could open its doors to millions more potential visitors—just by broadening who you invite in? 📣Here’s the scoop: Did you know that in the U.S., nearly 42% of travelers ide... Read more

Centre County

WOODWARD CAVE & CAMPGROUND

Woodward Cave is a karst formation from bedrock that is over 400 million years old and is one of the largest caves in Pennsylvania. In addition to unique geological features, Woodward Cave is home to one of the largest winter habitats for bats in PA. For over a hundred years, lo... Read more

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