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| State Park Overview: |
 | The Weiser State Forest consists of eight tracts of State Forest Land located in northern Dauphin, Schuylkill, Carbon and Berks Counties. The total area of State Forest Land is 17,961 acres.
Within the Weiser State Forest are some very rugged and secluded wooded areas. These areas can be reached by the 65 miles of roads which have been constructed for wildfire suppression and administrative use.
The Weiser State Forest is located in areas where pure mountain water originates. Several of these streams provide the sole source of drinking water for the Communities of Port Clinton, Lykens and Williamstown.
All State Forest Lands are open to the public for hunting, fishing and general recreation.
There are two small State Forest Picnic Areas located on the Haldeman State Forest Tract in Dauphin County. These picnic areas offer a secluded place to "get away from it all."
The major hiking trail located in the Weiser District is the 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail which travels the entire length of the District. One end of the trail is at Mt. Katahdin, a 5,267 ft. granite monolith in the wilds of northern Maine. The other is at Springer Mountain, Georgia, the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
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great hunting
plenty of space to lose the crowds and find you a nice buck good hunting
Written by 10ptjoe
9-Nov-2008
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| History of the Area: |
| The Weiser Forest District was named in honor of Conrad Weiser, a great leader of the Colonial Period. His entire life had its setting during the early years of our country, when a large part of our State was still a vast wilderness and interior America was as yet unexplored. Weiser spent his years as a frontiersman and pioneer among the husky men who were clearing farms in the forest, building roads and struggling for for existence against hostile Indians, hunger, the elements and the discomforts of pioneer life. Weiser emerged during these times as a community leader and a nation builder.
For fifteen years Conrad Weiser had been closely associated with the Mohawk Indians and learned Indian language, habits and customs. In 1729, Conrad Weiser moved from Schochary (west of Albany) New York to Tulpehocken (near Womelsdorf) Pennsylvania. A town had already been established on the banks of the Tulpehocken Creek six years before his arrival.
In 1731, Weiser's public life began. He was persuaded by Shekilammy, the Chief of the Six Nations Federation, to accompany the Indian leader to Philadelphia. Here Weiser was to be the Provincial Indian Interpreter and Agent at a meeting of the provincial council. Weiser devoted his remaining years to interpreting the words and thoughts of the Indians to white men. After Braddock's defeat, Weiser persisted more than any other man of his time to hold the chain of friendship between white and Indian from falling apart. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Adamstown Inns - Victorian B&Bs featuring rooms with Jacuzzis ,fireplaces and private balconies. Inn is located in the heart of the Antique district and minutes from outlets, Amish and golf. Highly recommended | | |
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| Weiser State Forest - PA DCNR - Weiser State Forest. Bureau of Forestry Forest District #18. Box 99 Cressona, PA 17929 (570) 385-7800 Email: fd18@state.pa.us. History. Activities. Weiser State Forest Map. Weiser Snowmobile... | | Weiser State Forest - PA DCNR - Weiser State Forest. Bureau of Forestry Forest District #18. Box 99 Cressona, PA 17929 (570) 385-7800 Email: fd18@state.pa.us. History. Activities. Weiser State Forest Map. Weiser Snowmobile... | | Weiser State Forest - Mountain bike info for South-East Pennsylvania, Berks County | | home.epix.net - RATTLING CREEK SINGLETRACKERS An IMBA, KMBA & DCNR Affiliated Mountain bike Club in Lykens, PA. click here for Pictures Pictures of Wolf Pond Trail. Last updated 15June02. Website last updated... | | PA Forest Lands Beautification Program Cleaned Sites - Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... | | Weiser State Forest - Under the PA Forest Lands Beautification Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has teamed up with nonprofit PA CleanWays to remove illegally dumped... | | Schedule of Events - RATTLING CREEK SINGLETRACKERS An IMBA, KMBA & DCNR Affiliated Mountain bike Club in Lykens, PA. Schedule of Events Please e-mail with ANY questions: rcst1@yahoo.com. June 28-30. --Team RCST at ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Promise Camp of Family Guidanc
227 Lance Rd
Clinton, PA
(724) 899-2402
| Eagles Peak Campground
397 Eagles Peak Rd
Robesonia, PA
(610) 589-4800
| Sacony Park Campgrounds
1583 Saucony Rd
Kutztown, PA
(610) 683-3939
| Blue Rocks Family Campground
341 Sousley Rd
Lenhartsville, PA
(610) 756-6366
| Hillcrest Campsite
6093 Old Route 22
Bernville, PA
(610) 488-1657
| Christmas Pine Camp Ground
450 Red Church Rd
Auburn, PA
(570) 366-8866
| Pine Hill Campground
268 Old 22
Kutztown, PA
(610) 285-6776
| Rosemount
285 Valley Road
Tamaqua, PA
(570) 668-2580
| Twin Grove Camping
1445 Suedberg Rd
Pine Grove, PA
(717) 865-4602
| Camp Swatara Family Camping
2901 Camp Swatara Rd
Bethel, PA
(717) 933-5244
| Camp-A-While
1921 E Main St
Hegins, PA
(570) 682-8696
| Locust Lake State Park
151 Locust Lake Rd
Barnesville, PA
(570) 467-0317
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | R & R Sporting Goods
301 Blair Ave
Reading, PA
(610) 376-3004
| Rick's Bait & Tackle
8061 Allentown Pike
Reading, PA
(610) 926-8888
| Joey's Skateboard & Tackle Shop
1701 Centre Ave
Reading, PA
(610) 478-0454
| Oley Fish & Game Club
114 Old State Rd
Reading, PA
(610) 779-1317
| Terenchin's Live Bait & Tackle
1221 Philadelphia Ave
Reading, PA
(610) 777-6003
| Barry's Sharpening Service
35 Werner St
Wernersville, PA
(610) 678-7807
| Woody's Sporting Goods
35 Werner St
Wernersville, PA
(610) 678-7807
| Kutztown Rod & Gun Club Inc
490 Gun Club Rd
Kutztown, PA
(610) 683-3444
| Tackle Box
102 Morea Rd
Frackville, PA
(570) 874-3111
| Keystone Fish & Hunt Club
421 N Nescopec St
Tamaqua, PA
(570) 668-0780
| West Penn Rod & Gun Club
1047 Clamtown Rd
Tamaqua, PA
(570) 386-1123
| Koch's Hunting & Fishing Supplies
2101 Market St
Auburn, PA
(570) 366-5083
| Pine Grove Fish & Game
7 Geary Wolfe Rd
Pine Grove, PA
(570) 345-3905
| Blue Mountain Fishing Lakes
63 Blue Mountain Rd
Schuylkill Haven, PA
(570) 754-7934
| Shenandoah East End Field & Stream Club
320 E Lloyd St
Shenandoah, PA
(570) 462-2957
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Adrienne's Inn at Centre Park
730 Centre Ave
Reading, PA
(610) 374-8557
| Mariawald Retreat House
1094 Welsh Rd
Reading, PA
(610) 777-0135
| Fop Berks Lodge
Reading, PA
(610) 779-1454
| Singer Travel
18 Commerce Dr
Reading, PA
(610) 378-1610
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