PA park updates?

[1tuffyj]

Sweet!
Ill be there with bells on.

[1tuffyj]

Got a link to where its being posted online?

[JeepinJP]

this should help...............

http://www.ohv.norrycopa.net/proposed_area.htm


http://www.anthraciteadventure.com/pages/

[1tuffyj]

Yes it does. And while I'm being a PITA.... any idea when its getting posted?

[JeepinJP]

Originally Posted by 1tuffyj

Yes it does. And while I'm being a PITA.... any idea when its getting posted?

No sorry I do not..

[thirteenbelow0]

So is this place open? People posting pics and people offering to show others around, but quickly looking at the 2 links posted it doesnt sound offical yet. It would be cool to do a small PA park tour rock run, this new place, and then finish off at RC. SOunds like a good long weekend.

[JeepinJP]

You are correct .It is not legally open to public yet. Do lots of people gof there now, oh yea . It has been used for years but I can not advocate going there univited. I have been there quite a few times but they were all with officials from there .

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[bigbogger]

any givin weekend theres hundreds of ppl there some rangers patrol it mainly lookin for ppl drivin & drinkin there always on rhinos i was never bothered

[yotaford]

where in pa is this park or park to be located..

[bigbogger]

treverton,shamokin its in between both

[1tuffyj]

u really need a local or someone familiar with the land to guide u. its huge so u can get lost easily (i just heard tonite the treverton side is changing drastically lately), and if u wanna do anything more than a green trail it helps to have someone who knows where the harder stuff is. we have found some decently hard stuff to play on, but we all know theres much more, just needs cut open.

[bigbogger]

fuckin right for you mud guys it gets nasty for you rock guys it can be wild

[bigbogger]

and if yur new and alone stay out of ery hole looks can be decieving some are like 10ft deep

[1tuffyj]

2 of my friends were on the treverton side not long ago n said there's major mining work going on n it totally changed the land in some areas. They had a hell of a time getting out lol n they know it pretty well. Makes me wonder how work like that is gonna happen once the park is open for business....

Just food for thought

[bigbogger]

not really changed much but other side of road was clear cut they might be talkin bout that

[JeepinJP]

Official press release...........


Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Ms. Kathy Jeremiah, AOAA Project Coordinator
Northumberland County Planning Department
399 S. Fifth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-988-4295

REGARDING: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Master Plan Public Meeting – July 6th

Northumberland County will hold its third public input session on the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Master Plan. The County commissioned this study to evaluate and provide recommendations for over 6,500 acres of County property proposed to become a formalized venue for motorized and non-motorized recreation activities.

The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 6:30 pm, at the Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School Auditorium, 2000 W. State Street, Coal Township, PA 17866.

A draft of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Master Plan is available for review at www.northumberlandco.org and www.anthraciteadventure.com.

At this meeting the Consultants will present a draft of the recommendations developed for the proposed facility including:

 Facility and activity areas proposed within the AOAA
 Proposed plan for Phase I funding and development
 Proposed rules of use for the AOAA
 Providing for the safety and security of visitors to the AOAA
 Business plan components including the proposed fee structure to cover operating and maintenance expenses, and future capital development
 Projected economic impact to Northumberland County

At this meeting attendees will have the opportunity to comment on the draft recommendations presented in the master plan.

John Buerkle, Principal of Pashek Associates, said “Throughout the process the community, business leaders, and steering committee provided thoughtful input and raised legitimate concerns. That input was taken to heart. Collectively the committee, the county, and the consultant’s listened to it, reflected on it, and responded with a plan that responds to resident’s desires.” He further notes “implementing the master plan will formalize and secure public access to the land for current and future residents of the County, provide a safe venue for responsible motorized and non-motorized recreation, and provide the County with much needed economic development by spurring the creation of new businesses and jobs, increasing the tax base, and increasing spending in the local communities.” Economic development was the impetus for the project, and Bloomsburg University has agreed to study and report on the actual economic impact of the AOAA on the region as the plan is set in motion.”

Pat Mack, Director of the Northumberland County Planning Department, said “This has been a good process, a lot of issues have been raised, and we believe the plan reflects the appropriate direction for the future of the property. Formalizing the plan opens the opportunity to seek the state, federal, and private funding necessary to build the project. This provides an opportunity to legally permit recreation on this property for future generations, as well as much needed economic stimulus to the Lower Anthracite Region.”

This is the third of three public input sessions being held during the master planning process for the AOAA.

The master plan is being funded with grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The plan is being prepared by Pashek Associates, a Landscape Architecture and Community Planning Firm located in Pittsburgh, in conjunction with Pennoni Associates of Mechanicsburg.

[1tuffyj]

Anyone else think this meeting is gonna be ridiculously packed? I'm arriving early.

[JeepinJP]

Could be,unfortunetly I have a 3 hour drive without traffic so I can't be concerned with that.

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[1tuffyj]

Ouch.... 40 mins tops for me. Looking at that map got me excited. Have fun with my wife n kid 1 day, wheel the next. And never touch a paved street in between.

[JeepinJP]

Originally Posted by 1tuffyj

Ouch.... 40 mins tops for me. Looking at that map got me excited. Have fun with my wife n kid 1 day, wheel the next. And never touch a paved street in between.

nice .............jealous

[SCRAMBLR]

Just a reminder meeting is tomorrow night 6:30

[Smilin'rado]

I'll be heading after work thanks for keeping the info in this thread

[1tuffyj]

I REALLY hope there's a frickin timeline presented tonite. I'm getting ansy....

Never been so ready to pick up trash n cut trails in all my life LOL.

[JeepinJP]

well I am out, cant make it tonight as I tore my MCL last night playing softball....brace,crutches and pharmaceuticals.... I am not real mobile and dont want to be driving that far ........
thanks in advance to all who make it,,,,,,,,,

[1tuffyj]

Kinda shocking that about half the ppl showed up that u would expect for last meeting. The park is def gaining momentum tho. No opposition there at all last nite. An older local spoke up saying that area NEEDS this park to help it stay alive economically. I think everyone agrees now the master plan pretty well covers it all n it makes sense. I'm impressed with 80 a yr for annual pass. RC gonna be hurting when this opens. Only problem is we gotta wait til late 2012 early 2013 for it to happen. Still needs to be passed by county commish n environmental crap. Overall very pos meeting.