Cameron County Wilds

05/08/2026

This is important to anyone wanting to preserve the wilds in Cameron County.
Please take a few minutes to read, sign, and share this petition. There is no financial obligation, just your signature is needed to help preserve some very valuable wildlife habitat in Pennsylvania's Cameron County, a core area for wildlife including Deer, Bear, Elk, and Turkeys.
Thank you in advance.
Clicking this link will take you to the petition on Change.org
https://c.org/dPZXtWhLbM

04/26/2026

04/17/2026

by Brian Plume, Bureau of Forestry Spring is here and wildland fire activity is once again at the forefront for the Bureau of Forestry and DCNR leadership. Statistically, wildfire occurrences are the highest during March, April, and May.

04/10/2026

Please stay safe while you’re out there.

04/07/2026

https://jr-ranger.org/2026/raymond-713a?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEeuL_HaCcF_FLCx7hJVn7qGYo1yQCvUd_AWwoS7wyLMhr1C37A8GW4TZe8SM0_aem_sSy2ADXJqPK6TYmVaVzkdQ

Here’s an opportunity to help a local youngster! Take a few minutes out of your day to vote for this future conservationist.

My Child Is Kind Hearted To All Animals And Loves Learning About All Things Nature! He Loves The Country Side.He Is Always Picking Up Litter

03/24/2026

Another reason to say NO to ATVs on publicly owned land. Save your ecology, be nice to Mother Earth right in your own back yard.

Tomorrow is !🌲

Pennsylvania’s 16.6 million acres of forestlands power our economy and our quality of life — they’re home to more than 100 tree species, support over 60,000 jobs, and generate $21.8 billion in direct economic impact.

03/17/2026

Get outside and get involved!

Calling all young outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen! Ready to learn what it takes to chase spring gobblers the right way? Join us on March 22nd from 10AM–2PM for an action-packed Youth Turkey Hunting Class designed to teach the skills, safety, and ethics behind a successful hunt.

Whether your child is brand new to hunting or looking to sharpen their skills before the season opener, this hands-on class will build confidence and excitement for the outdoors.

The class is designed for youth ages 10-16. Reach out to reserve a spot!!!

03/17/2026

Share this with your friends and neighbors. What a great opportunity!

03/10/2026

Here is an opportunity to learn more about conservation efforts in the area.

03/05/2026

Here is a great way to get your kids out of the house and into the outdoors!

Calling all young outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen! Ready to learn what it takes to chase spring gobblers the right way? Join us on March 22nd from 10AM–2PM for an action-packed Youth Turkey Hunting Class designed to teach the skills, safety, and ethics behind a successful hunt.

Whether your child is brand new to hunting or looking to sharpen their skills before the season opener, this hands-on class will build confidence and excitement for the outdoors.

The class is designed for youth ages 10-16. Reach out to reserve a spot!!!

02/01/2026

Looks like we’re finally having somewhat of a real winter here in Cameron County! With the deep snow and consistantly cold temperatures, conditions for cross country skiing and snow shoeing haven’t been this good in many years.

The Sand Springs Cross Country Ski trail is an approximate 3 1/2 Mile single track loop through mature hardwoods and Mountain Laurel crossing the headwaters of the left branch of Canoe Run via a ski bridge. There is currently a shortened, 2 1/2 mile loop with a ski/snow shoe path broken into the deep snow on this trail.

The Sand Springs Trail gated DCNR Forestry road runs adjacent to the Sand Springs Cross Country Ski Trail loop and covers the headwaters of both the laft and right branches of Canoe Run. This road is a rolling meander through mature hardwoods and terminates at an old well site at the head of the right branch of Canoe Run. There is currently a cross country ski trail broken into the deep snow to the terminus which is 2.75 miles out - so 5 1/2 miles out and back. This is a great run with many opportunities for effortless gliding on the packed in trail.

Both these trails cover the remote and wild Canoe Run watershed and there are many possible opportunities for wildlife viewing. The Canoe Run Elk Herd recently has been foraging for acorns in the remote right branch of this watershed. Its amazing how these animals can smell and dig up an acorn through a foot of snow!

Both the Sand Springs Ski Trail and the Sand Spring DCNR Forest Road begin at the gate along May Hollw Road approximately five miles out of Emporium. From Emporium it is easy to access May Hollow road via South Broad Street and Broad Street bridge to South Mountain/Whitemore Hill Road (SR 3001). After several switchbacks up Wittimore Hill road to the stop sign at the top of the mountain, stay straight on May Hollow road for another approximately 1 1/2 miles to the Sand Springs Trail Gate on the left.