Weiser Forest District

10/15/2026

‼️🔥 Attention VFDs 🔥‼️

DCNR is now accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Grants through January 7, 2027. Up to $950,000 in grants is available for volunteer fire companies to help protect rural communities from wildfires.

Learn more/apply: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-to-invest--950-000-to-help-volunteer-fire

10/14/2026

Thanks for the coverage The Shenandoah Sentinel, Kaylee Lindenmuth News !! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Weiser Forest! 🌳🍁💚🌲🍂

ARISTES - If you're looking for a unique opportunity to check out fall foliage this year, an annual driving tour of a local state forest is returning this year. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will…

10/13/2026

‼️ Attention: Road Closure ‼️

Please be advised that Oaks Rd at the Port Clinton Tract will be CLOSED beginning 10/19 for approximately 4 weeks due to a road improvement project. Crews will be working to repair pipes and drainage. Closures will be in effect from Monday morning until Friday afternoon, each week. Oaks road will be open Friday evening through Sunday evenings for weekend use.

Funding opportunities and circumstances dictated the timing of this project. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we know this is a busy time of year for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our district office at 570-875-6450.

Thank you.

10/09/2026

We are just 9 days away from the 2026 Roaring Creek Drive Thru!
The leaves have already begun changing and we are expecting beautiful foliage for this event. We look forward to welcoming you! 🍁 🚗 🍂

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

It's time for your Week 2 Fall Foliage Report! 🍂🍁

While autumn colors continue to spread across much of the Commonwealth, recent cold nights have helped fall colors reach their peak in the north. Bright, colorful leaves are now easy to spot in most Pennsylvania forests.

The best places to enjoy the season right now are the northern counties, the northern Poconos, and the Laurel Highlands.

Photo 1: Denton Hill (Susquehannock State Forest)
Photo 2: Route 850 (Perry County)
Photo 3: State Game Lands 159 (Wayne County)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/07/2026

Fall doesn’t mean that ticks take a break!

Tick bites can happen well into the cooler months. Reduce your risk of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses by following these bite prevention tips.

10/07/2026

DCNR is seeking four passionate advocates to fill voluntary positions on the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. Apply today and help shape the future of Pennsylvania's trails!

To kick off September and Trails Month in Pennsylvania, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for four voluntary positions that will be opening on the 2027 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee (PTAC). DCNR is seeking interested

10/06/2026

Expanding access to the outdoors!

A 12-acre parcel has been added to Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Lower Paxton Township, creating a new parking area and trailhead. This addition gives visitors even more ways to hike, explore nature, and enjoy the preserve. 🌲🚶‍♀️

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-expands-boyd-big-tree-preserve-conservati

10/06/2026

Discover Pennsylvania’s funga in-person!

There are many mushroom/mycology clubs in Pennsylvania where you can learn from experts with decades of identification experience. The safest, most rewarding way to learn about mycology is in-person.

Explore clubs at https://naturalheritage.dcnr.pa.gov/Fungi.html

10/05/2026

Wildfires are most likely to happen during the spring and fall months in Pennsylvania. 🔥

Follow these tips to stay safe and prevent wildfires when enjoying the woods. ⤵️

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/community-outreach-and-development/wildfire

10/02/2026

Walk In Penn’s Woods events are happening this Sunday (October 4)!

Join DCNR forestry staff for guided hikes and learn more about the history, land use, trees, plants, and animals that shape Pennsylvania’s forests.

Find a walk: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search?search=walk+in+penn%27s+woods

10/02/2026

Explore Free: Because every season brings a new reason to visit.

09/26/2026

Heading to the Bloomsburg Fair this week??? Stop by and visit us! We’ll be set up in the State Building off Avenue F between 10am & 8pm 😁

09/17/2026

Weiser State Forest - Roaring Creek Tract Fall Drive-Thru 2026 🚗

On Sunday, October 18th, 2026, the Weiser Forest District will provide the public with a unique opportunity to drive on the Roaring Creek Trail through the Weiser State Forest, Roaring Creek Tract. We invite you to come out and enjoy the day with us in the great outdoors. The sprawling mountains and diverse tree species of Roaring Creek make for some of the most stunning autumn views in the area. Visitors are encouraged to bring lunch for a picnic at one of the tables along the trail.

The drive-through will begin at 9:30 AM, starting at the Route 42 parking lot gate; the gate will remain open until 2:00 PM. Traffic will be restricted to one-way travel on the 8-mile Roaring Creek Trail and will exit at the Route 54 parking lot gate.

Smokey Bear will be making an appearance by the pavilion, and if you wish to stop and see him, please park past the A-frame cabin to avoid traffic congestion.

All vehicles must exit the Roaring Creek Trail by 3:00 PM.

Passenger vehicles only (cars, pick-up trucks, SUVs, passenger vans, motorcycles) will be permitted to enter. Vehicles towing trailers/campers, buses, motor homes and other large vehicles will not be permitted.

Canoes and kayaks are permitted on McWilliams and Kline’s reservoirs. A valid launch permit or boat registration from DCNR or Fish and Boat Commission affixed to the boat is required (Launch Permits WILL NOT be available for on-site purchase). Canoes and kayaks must be transported by rooftop or in the bed of a pick-up truck.

Individuals who possess a valid fishing license may cast a line from the shore or their canoe or kayak.

For more information, please contact the Weiser Forest District Resource Management Center at 570-875-6450.

09/15/2026

Stay tuned!!! The announcement for our annual Roaring Creek Drive-Thru is coming soon! 🍂🚗🍁

09/08/2026

Please be advised that our district office will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 9/9, for an off-site staff meeting. We will reopen on Thursday 9/10 at 8am. Thank you!

09/04/2026

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

09/02/2026

Invasive plants spread quickly, and can cause harm to the economy, the environment, and/or humans. They often compete with and push native plants out through rapid growth and reproduction. 🌱

Check out these tips for how you can help stop the spread of invasive plants.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/conservation/wild-plants/invasive-plants

09/02/2026

Please be advised that our office will close at 1pm on Friday, Sept 4th, and will be closed for the whole day on Monday Sept 7th.