Don’t call it a comeback, PARAGON

[STROKER]

Looks like the old stomping grounds may be back, I’m talking about PARAGON

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DCNR...tvJTlUnB0PdNa38VJTCtRY6PJGAoK24SIIjo2P7JMSIQk

STROKER

 

[OverlandZJ]

Was not expecting that..

Considering the NAC's past relationship with maintenance and development at the old park, the DCNR might be welcoming to the chapter contributing again? Of course, if that's something this group might have an interest in..

 

[STROKER]

I don’t think the dcnr is going to care about the nac’s old relationship with paragon, but we’ll see.

STROKER

 

[Rock2pus]

I agree. The dcnr as a government entity isn't concerned with volunteer help. Aoaa doesn't do it, it's the same setup. We should all just be glad it's looking like it will reopen and fwiw from our experiences at Aoaa, will be under good stewardship. This is a win for everyone that PA recognizes the value in these types of parks, iirc Aoaa was billed originally as a "test case" to measure the economic impact with a low cost to start up.
Hats off to the people who designed the system and set up the facility, it runs smoothly and my humble opinion is they nailed it.
Rich

 

[XJ Eric]

DUDE!!!!! This is awesome!!! It closed after I left for the Air Force and now that I'm back home its opening again? WIN WIN

 

[sdspearo]

Good to hear. Very seldom do you hear about land being acquired with state funding for motorized recreation. Do you guys know if any off-road organizations or clubs were instrumental in lobbying for this?

 

[STROKER]

BMJA posted this, looks like there may be a survey to fill out

https://catawissa-recreation-area-ldginc.hub.arcgis.com/

STROKER

 

[MJ4BTA]

This looks alot farther along that i thought! There is a whole lot more than a survey on that website, It looks like the trail map sytstem with ratings is already complete. Thanks for posting this.

 

[STROKER]

Yeah it almost looks like they copied the paragon map.

STROKER

 

[Rob Mayercik]

Hm. Tried to do the survey, wouldn't submit.

Couldn't see the map either, but that may be my work firewall. Will have to try from home.

 

[Rob Mayercik]

Hm. Tried to do the survey, wouldn't submit.

Couldn't see the map either, but that may be my work firewall. Will have to try from home.

Was able to do the survey from home.

 

[OverlandZJ]

My son and i were talking about this recently, any movement on it?

 

[XJLI]

None that I’ve seen. No updates since fall 23.

 

[knuckle_buster]

last I heard, was they are giving it the green light, and looking for someone with deep pockets to manage the project. we'll see

 

[XJ Eric]

Here's the website for the recreation area.

Catawissa Recreation Area

www.dcnr.pa.gov

There is a map on the site but it doesn't show any trails as yet.