Outdoor Recreation

December 30, 2021

PA Wilds Hikes: Barbour Rock Trail

Check out a trail in the PA Grand Canyon that is easy to traverse with stunning views at the end of the hike! Barbour Rock Trail is a great trail for beginner hikers as well as being wheelchair and stroller accessible. Learn a little about the trail and go out and see the beauty of the PA Wilds for yourself!

December 20, 2021

Multi-Day Adventure Racing Comes to the PA Wilds!

Experience the PA Wilds like never before with the Endless Mountain Adventure Race. Part wilderness-based triathlon, part Amazing Race, and part team expedition, adventure racing sees teams of racers run, bike, and paddle through an unmarked course, using only a map and compass to complete each stage of the event.

December 16, 2021

New Year, New Adventures in the PA Wilds

Can you believe that the New Year is almost here?! Start your year off with fresh air and amazing views through the annual First Day Hike at the PA Wilds State Parks. Here is the list of all the State Parks in the PA Wilds that are participating in the First Day Hike!

December 9, 2021

Tenkara fly fishing in the PA Wilds

Nearly 500 years ago, Japanese commercial trout fishermen created Tenkara fly fishing in the small mountain streams of Japan. Ray Hunt experiences the tradition of Tenkara fly fishing for the first time on a PA Wilds stream in the Elk Country Landscape.

December 6, 2021

DCNR seeks public input on ATV Connector Pilot, trails

DCNR is seeking feedback about the 2021 Regional ATV Connector Pilot season with an online survey. Responses are due by Friday, December 10, 2021.

November 4, 2021

SGP presents the David S Ammerman Trail

Even though it's getting too cold to explore the water trails, there are still so many land trails in the PA Wilds along the Susquehanna that are perfect to explore! The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership has you covered with a comprehensive list of land trails that you can explore by region! One of these awesome trails is called David S. Ammerman Trail located in Clearfield County.

October 29, 2021

PA Trails Advisory Committee is accepting 2022 Trail of the Year nominations

Do you know of a trail that provides unique opportunities, encourages and celebrates diverse user groups or simply enhances your community? Nominate it for the Pennsylvania Trail of the Year! The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2022 Trail of the Year until Friday, November 12, 2021.

September 20, 2021

Half a camping trip at Hyner Run

Nearly every summer, I get an invitation to speak at a state park. At the moment, my friend is working up at Hyner Run. Hyner Run is beautiful, just off 220 near North Bend, in northern Clinton County and the Elk Country landscape. So in mid-August, my family packed the car and drove up to find our campsite.

September 17, 2021

Jakes Rocks Trail Fest September 24-26

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is excited for the upcoming “Trail Fest” at Jakes Rocks Friday, September 24-26, 2021. Trail Fest celebrates the exceptional mountain biking opportunities at Allegheny National Forest.

September 16, 2021

Outdoor Adventure Expo features vendors, workshops, regional craft beverages and more

Outdoor recreation lovers will want to head to the Pennsylvania Wilds community of Bellefonte — located in the I-80 Frontier — this October 3 for the annual Outdoor Adventure Expo.