News & Updates
The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is excited to announce the opening of the Driftwood Information Station at Bucktail Square. This new unstaffed information station, funded by the DCNR’s Partnership Grant, joins other key features in the area including the Lumber Heritage Trail Sign, interpretive panels, and a canoe launch—all previously funded through LHR’s heritage initiative and mini-grant programs.
The Driftwood Information Station will be open from dawn to dusk, April through December. It provides outdoor enthusiasts with valuable information about the happenings and attractions in the area, enhancing the visitor experience in Driftwood.
The success of the Driftwood Information Station is a testament to the collaborative effort of many dedicated individuals and organizations. Key contributors include:
Visitors to the information station can learn about the different species of local hardwoods, native plants, and wildlife. The building’s construction was made possible by volunteers led by Scott Yandric, with inside construction managed by borough Council Member Randy Bailey. The PA Great Outdoors Visitor Center provided the brochure rack, ensuring visitors have access to a wealth of information.
John Straitiff of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are happy to have an information outlet in Driftwood so visitors to the area do not have to drive to the surrounding communities to learn more about the region.”
Driftwood is renowned for its outdoor recreational opportunities. The forests and waterways attract jeeps, kayaks, canoes, ATVs, hikers, bikers, and hunters year-round. Misty Lupro, Borough Council Member, emphasized the importance of the new station: “Our greatest asset is our outdoor recreation; we are ecstatic to have a resource that will help us keep visitors longer and give them a reason to return.”
For additional information about the activities and events in Cameron County, visit the Visit PA Great Outdoors or the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center.
“This project is being financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), Environmental Stewardship Fund, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation and Conservation,” noted LHR Executive Director Holly Komonczi.
The opening of the Driftwood Information Station marks a significant milestone for the Lumber Heritage Region, enhancing the visitor experience and promoting the rich natural and cultural heritage of Driftwood and its surroundings.
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