June 28, 2018

The Legacy of the Underground Railroad in the Pennsylvania Wilds

The Underground Railroad was neither literally underground nor a railroad, but it certainly traveled through the Pennsylvania Wilds. Some of the buildings and routes can all still be discovered and viewed today, providing a lens through which to view the secrets, mysteries, and brave people of that time.

June 12, 2018

The Lost Grave of Andrew Barnett

Since its founding in 1804, plenty of people have been through Jefferson County, located along the I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Far fewer have knowingly located the lone grave of the area’s first settler, Andrew Barnett.

May 10, 2018

The Kinzua Bridge Treasure

Kinzua Bridge State Park is one of the highlights of McKean County and the Pennsylvania Wilds. The park offers hiking, picnicking, chances to see wildlife, great scenic views, opportunities to learn about history ... and, apparently, an old buried treasure.

April 6, 2018

The Giwoggle: Clinton County’s Official Monster

In this piece, PA Wilds Contributor Lou Bernard looks at legends and stories surrounding the Giwoggle, the 'official monster of Clinton County.' This creature, described as a mishmash of several animals, has been allegedly spotted in two counties of the Pennsylvania Wilds and stories of it date back to the mid-1800s.

March 20, 2018

Lost and Possibly Found: The Civil War Gold of Elk County

Freelance writer and historian Lou Bernard spends much of his time investigating Pennsylvania Wilds legends and stories from the past. In this piece, Lou uncovers the story behind a current-day news topic: the possible finding of gold that was lost during the Civil War in Elk County, PA.