January 2, 2020

What do you want to know about the Pennsylvania Wilds in 2020?

Tell us about your interests. What do you want to read or learn about? Are you a hiker looking for new trails, or a hunter looking for tips for your next outing? Perhaps you’re curious about the wild elk herd, looking for information about how to best experience the dark night skies, or seeking insights into rural traveling more broadly.  Let us know!

December 31, 2019

Year in Review: Top 10 PA Wilds blogs of 2019

For those who didn’t have a chance to keep up with the blog all year, we’re counting down the Top 10 blogs for you to catch up on before 2020 arrives, starting with #10 and ending with #1, the most read blog of the year.

December 27, 2019

Take a First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year!

Looking for a fun way to explore the outdoors on New Years Day? Perhaps even a new tradition? Maybe your New Years Resolution is to get outdoors more?
Look into taking a First Day Hike at one of Pennsylvania’s many state parks to start the year off right.

December 16, 2019

DCNR dedicates New Bald Eagle State Park Office and Environmental Learning Center

DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently joined state park officials and others in dedicating a new office and environmental learning center at Bald Eagle State Park, located along the I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

December 12, 2019

PA Wilds in the News: Quarter 4 2019

Read some of the latest buzz about the Pennsylvania Wilds, including mentions in Time, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Mirror, Rolling Stone India and more!

November 29, 2019

Must see galleries, theaters and museums in the PA Wilds

Galleries, theaters and museums tell the story of the history and culture of a community or region. They provide lenses to the past and opportunities to see how creative makers are foreseeing the future. Across the Pennsylvania Wilds there are many galleries and museums that offer opportunities to learn, programs that inspire, and chances to take home unique finds from rural Pennsylvania.

November 17, 2019

Your PA Wilds Shopping Guide for ‘Small Business Saturday’

This year, the event that celebrates small businesses and encourages shoppers to uplift community entrepreneurs will take place on Saturday, November 30. When you shop locally in the Pennsylvania Wilds, you are doing more than just providing a good gift! And "Small Business Saturday" is the perfect opportunity to do so.

October 28, 2019

Recharge yourself, and your electric cars, at these PA Wilds locations

As electric vehicles (EV) become more popular, some communities are looking to integrate service stations along routes to assist travelers and residents alike. This is also true for state parks and forests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Check out these public lands that provide EV charging stations.

September 30, 2019

Where to find equestrian trails on public lands in the PA Wilds

Horseback riding takes you back in time, providing an opportunity to connect with nature and disconnect from some of the stresses of modern life. For those with horses looking to explore the public lands of the Pennsylvania Wilds, it’s just a matter of learning where to go!

September 10, 2019

Visiting Elk Country? Check out these tips from a local wild elk photographer

Photographer Paul Staniszewski primarily focuses on capturing images of elk in the Elk Country landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Here, learn about how Staniszewski got into the field and check out top tips for photographing wildlife.