Outdoor Recreation

July 21, 2023

Fly fishing the streams of Potter County in the PA Wilds

The recurring Memorial Weekend gathering at Bob Hallowell’s Camp in Cross Fork, PA brings fly fishers together, with a focus on fishing, intent on landing the beautiful trout of Potter County’s streams. Bob and the Cross Fork crew don’t miss a beat on anything – memorable meals, camaraderie, Bourbon and great cigars. 

July 20, 2023

Outfitting the PA Wilds: Mudbeard’s Bikes and Boards

When exploring the Clarion River or the Little-Toby Rail Trail near Ridgway in the Elk Country landscape of the PA Wilds, Mudbeard’s Bikes and Boards can help you with all of the equipment you might need for your adventures… including even skateboards!

July 17, 2023

The Goat Fort: Indoor climbing adventures for all ages

Founded out of a passion for the art of climbing, The Goat Fort is an indoor rock climbing gym located in Warren that specializes in bouldering. Bouldering, a form of rock climbing that emphasizes movement and navigating routes, typically is completed by climbers without ropes. While traditional rock climbing often puts attention on height, bouldering instead focuses on the sequences of moves – called “problems” – by looking at how to navigate balance, technique, flexibility, and the ability to problem-solve.

July 13, 2023

Outfitting the PA Wilds: Deep Green Journey

The Pennsylvania Wilds is vast and beautiful, and it invites us into that space to explore and to become our most authentic selves. Deep Green Journey, a specialized field guide based in Williamsport along the I-80 Frontier landscape of the PA Wilds, offers to “create space in the Wild to find healing, wholeness and delight.”

July 6, 2023

Outfitting the PA Wilds: Crooked Roots Adventures

Crooked Roots Adventures LLC encourages you to go outside your comfort zone and explore all that the Upper Pine Creek area has to offer! Located in Gaines, Tioga County, Crooked Roots Adventures takes full advantage of the wonderful variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in this wild and beautiful region. From paddle boarding, to rock climbing, river tube rentals and yoga, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

July 3, 2023

See the PA Grand Canyon from a new angle at Hills Creek State Park

Located in scenic Tioga County in the Pine Creek Valley and PA Grand Canyon landscape of the PA Wilds, the 407-acre Hills Creek State Park abounds in wildlife and beautiful sights. However, unlike some other state parks that feature views looking down into the Pine Creek Valley, this state park’s vistas show you the beauty from the bottom of the valley and allow you to look up at the hillsides that surround you. The park sits within the valley, with hillsides enveloping Hills Creek and Hills Creek Lake.

June 29, 2023

Outfitting the PA Wilds: Allegheny Outfitters

Moving back home to rural Pennsylvania and starting a seasonal, weather-dependent small business… it’s not for the faint of heart. However, Piper VanOrd moved home from Alaska in 2006 to begin her journey with Allegheny Outfitters, a family owned and operated outdoors store and outfitter in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds region of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

June 23, 2023

Introducing the PA Wilds Breweries and Outfitters Series

Over the next few months, we’re taking time to highlight the businesses (and the people behind them!) that make our travels in the PA Wilds all the more enriching, thrilling, enjoyable, adventurous… and tasty!

June 22, 2023

Kinzua Bridge Skywalk temporarily closed for assessment

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced it is temporarily closing the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in McKean County to evaluate the structure to ensure it remains safe after the impacts of recent high winds. The skywalk will remain closed until the results of the evaluation determine the bridge remains safe for visitors. Weather permitting, the assessment is set for Thursday, June 22.

June 21, 2023

The magic of Clearfield County Youth Field Day in the heart of the PA Wilds

The magic of Clearfield County Youth Field Day was celebrated by 118 kids aged 7–14, and about 100 of their parents, grandparents and siblings on Saturday, June 3rd at Camp Mountain Run in Penfield, PA. 2023’s Youth Field Day marks the 28th year gathering of kids who flock here to this one-of-a-kind wonder, overseen by Camp Mountain Run’s General Manager, John Drum, to participate in nine different stations that are setup and covered by members of Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited (PWHU), and many volunteers from different walks of life and work.