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 | 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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