August 10, 2020

Lock Haven’s Riverwalk

Situated in the I-80 Frontier of the PA Wilds, one end of the Lock Haven riverwalk levee takes travelers to the Elk Scenic Drive, but the entire levee runs along the West Branch Susquehanna River, which is also a great place to swim, fish, or boat.

July 25, 2020

Overnight Excursion at Little Pine State Park

PA Wilds contributor Lou Bernard shares details about his family's recent overnight stay at Little Pine State Park, located in the Pine Creek Valley & the PA Grand Canyon landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

June 12, 2020

Entertainment from the PA Wilds

Even if we can’t get out into the Pennsylvania Wilds right now, we can still enjoy the Pennsylvania Wilds through our media. There are plenty of books and movies that have some PA Wilds connection -- either they’re created by someone from here, or were created here, or take place here.

June 2, 2020

A Crash Course on e-Books, Libraries and Bookstores in the PA Wilds

COVID-19 made some drastic changes to the experiences offered in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Many places have been closed, or are offering limited services. However, some libraries are still offering certain services. If you already have a library card, and you have a computer or tablet, there are some things you can access from home, such as e-books.

May 13, 2020

The King of the Dark Skies Landscape

A while back, Lou Bernard and his daughter went out on an adventure in the Dark Skies landscape to hunt down an old legend: there’s a story that claims King Arthur was buried in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

April 30, 2020

My Best Moments with the PA Wilds

Lou Bernard began contributing stories to the PA Wilds Are Calling blog in March 2018. To celebrate two years of contributions, Lou compiled a list of his top five picks.

April 14, 2020

Surviving with the Kids at Home

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is encouraged to stay at home right now. Many of you are off work, and if you have kids, they’re off school, and that turns this into a whole new sort of survival situation. But there are a few ways to keep your children busy at this time. I’ve been teaching my son Paul, age 5, basic survival skills.

March 25, 2020

Stay Safe: Advice from the Pennsylvania Wilds

Lou Bernard talks about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the similarities between present day challenges and the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

March 13, 2020

Women of the Pennsylvania Wilds

March is Women’s History Month. In this article, Lou Bernard celebrates women who have made history in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

February 14, 2020

Henry Shoemaker and the Lost Chord

I’m sure when my editor asked me to write a Valentine’s article for the blog, she was thinking of something different. It’s certain that she expected “Six Romantic Getaways in the Pennsylvania Wilds” or “Romantic Bed and Breakfasts To Take Your Valentine To” or something like that. But that kind of thing just isn’t in my wheelhouse. Fortunately, Henry Shoemaker is there for me.