December 27, 2018

Year in Review: Top 10 PA Wilds blogs of 2018

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 2019 arrives, starting with the most viewed blog of the year.

December 12, 2018

Elk visit Bennetts Valley Elementary, create opportunity for learning

When you live in Elk Country, it’s not uncommon to spot elk. Sometimes they’re perched in a yard near the woods; other times they’re lying nonchalantly next to the road. The youngsters who grow up in this part of the Pennsylvania Wilds are used to these enormous cervidae.  But, who would have thought the elk visit them while in school?

December 7, 2018

Winter Fun: Outdoor Activities to Keep You Warm Despite the Cold

One of the most beautiful times to visit the Pennsylvania Wilds is wintertime. Although the lush leaves have fallen, the land is often sprinkled with snowy white dust, the air is crisp, and familiar views suddenly have a new aesthetic. New adventures also become possible.

November 2, 2018

Find your (overnight) home away from home in the PA Wilds

No excursion is complete without knowing where you’ll rest your head. And for those inclined to reel at the thought of winter camping, it’s always a safe bet to pre-plan your lodging accommodations to be sure a bed is ready and waiting for your arrival. You’ll find a variety of lodging options, from bed and breakfasts and inns, to cabins and other unique lodging experiences. Here are 10 unique places to stay across the region, organized conveniently by where they’re located in the Pennsylvania Wilds to help you finalize your vacation plans.

October 26, 2018

PA Route 44 in Potter County designated as ‘Highway to the Stars’

Traveling to see the Dark Skies of the Pennsylvania Wilds has never been easier – all you have to do is take the “Highway to the Stars.” Route 44 in Potter County, from Scenic Route 6 to the Lycoming County line, was designated by the state legislature as the “Highway to the Stars” earlier this year, after Curt Weinhold – a Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania juried artisan – came up with the phrase.

October 22, 2018

PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Map: Handy tool for regional exploration to make a comeback

More than simply maps, both iterations of the Pennsylvania Wilds Outdoor Discovery Map have provided detailed information on the region’s many outdoor recreation and heritage assets. It’s been nearly a decade since the last Pennsylvania Wilds Outdoor Discovery Map was published in 2010 and many things have changed on the ground. PA Wilds Center is eager to update the map, and get it back into the hands of regional adventure seekers.  

October 21, 2018

Join PA Wilds Center at the National Summit for Gateway Communities December 11-13

The National Summit for Gateway Communities will be held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, December 11-13. The event will feature experts from conservation, community and economic development, recreation and tourism, planning and other creative fields, who will be sharing success stories and lessons learned, and discussing the future of inspiring gateway and rural communities. PA Wilds Center is proud to be at the table!

October 15, 2018

Celebrate the Arts: October is National Arts & Humanities Month in PA

The Pennsylvania House earlier this year passed a resolution recognizing October 2018 as “National Arts and Humanities Month” in the Commonwealth – providing a perfect opportunity to take a step back and truly appreciate the arts in our lives, in all forms.

October 8, 2018

October 20 ‘Fall Marketplace’ at Kinzua Bridge to feature gifts made in the PA Wilds

On Saturday, October 20, the PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Kinzua Bridge State Park will host a “Fall Marketplace-Cornucopia of Craftsmanship” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of unique and handcrafted and locally-made gifts will be available, along with a food truck offering local fare.

October 5, 2018

Take a guided walk in Penn’s Woods on October 7

If you’re looking to get outdoors this weekend and explore the beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds, consider a “Walk in Penn’s Woods” on Sunday, October 7. Knowledgeable guides will be leading a number of guided walks across the Commonwealth that day, and you’re invited!