Outdoor Recreation

September 6, 2018

Pine Creek Outfitters: A family’s resource to navigating the Pine Creek Valley

One family of six takes a last-trip-of-summer adventure to the Pine Creek Valley & PA Grand Canyon landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds. During the journey, they took advantage of the resources and outdoor recreation knowledge available at Pine Creek Outfitters, a local livery and outdoor recreation rental/guide service.

August 25, 2018

Celebrate the PA State Parks system’s 125th anniversary in the PA Wilds

Of the 121 State Parks that comprise the Pennsylvania system, 29 of them are located here in the Pennsylvania Wilds and you’ll be sure to find several within driving distance of your own back door. This year is the 125th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s state parks system, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great outdoors!

August 11, 2018

Yoga in the Wilds Festival is August 25-26, 2018

The ancient art of Yoga has long been known to be more than physical exercise. Its mental and spiritual benefits have drawn people into yoga for thousands of years. Lovers of yoga, those simply curious about the healing art, and everyone in between are welcome to attend the second annual Yoga in the Wilds Festival on August 25 and 26, 2018.

July 7, 2018

‘Little Loggers’ hit the trails in the Pennsylvania Wilds

The Little Loggers Trail Fest held on June 30, 2018, was the first trail race strictly for children held in Clinton County, PA. It drew more than 200 youngsters, ages 12 and under. Made possible by the PA Trail Dogs and ReVibe Gear, the race was free and covered about three miles through Sproul State Forest.

June 23, 2018

Cherry Springs Dark Skies: A Stargazer’s Paradise

Nestled in the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest along State Route 44 in Potter County, the 82-acre Cherry Springs State Park is home to some of the darkest in the United States. In fact, Cherry Springs was designated a Gold Level Dark Sky by the International Dark Sky Association, and the park continues to attract people from all over the world wishing to stargaze and learn about the night sky.

June 18, 2018

Tussey Mountain Outfitters: Serving Paddlers on the I-80 Frontier

Outfitters throughout the region provide a number of services to make it easier than ever for people of all skill levels to enjoy and spend time in nature. They’re not easy gigs, either—they’re often seasonal, weather-dependent, and laborious. Karah Kaltenbaugh has learned this firsthand as an intern at Tussey Mountain Outfitters in Bellefonte, PA.

June 1, 2018

Take Paddling to the Next Level: Keystone Challenge and 54th Annual Tiadaghton Elm Classic

For many people, canoeing is just part of a relaxing weekend at a lake, with some fishing thrown in… or maybe a bunch of kids at camp piled into a couple boats and raced each other across the lake. But paddling has much more potential than that. Learn about the 54th Annual Tiadaghton Elm Canoe & Kayak Classic and the Keystone Challenge races that will be taking place in June 2018 - and how you might be able to get involved with paddle sports.

May 15, 2018

Opportunity Knox! Knox and Kane Rail Trail Forum

Opportunity Knox! Join us June 15 for a Knox and Kane Rail Trail forum. Through the combined efforts of Headwaters Charitable Trust and a number of municipalities, the nearly 75 mile Knox/Kane RR has been acquired for use as a non-motorized Trail. The PA Wilds Community Development Committee is excited to bring an impressive group of experts in their field together to detail the amazing opportunities this creates for the PA Wilds and beyond!

May 4, 2018

Hyner Trail Challenge: Equal parts myth, hardcore reality, and fun

On April 21, 2018, over 1,200 runners and hikers from all over the U.S. were welcomed by crisp temperatures and the beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds in Clinton County as they toed the line to take on the Hyner Trail Challenge 25K & 50K, one of PA’s premiere trail events. One of those runners was Tyler Wagner, an outdoor enthusiast based out of Lycoming County.

March 21, 2018

PA Fish & Boat Commission Mentored Youth Program a great opportunity for young anglers

PA Wilds Contributor Nick Lyter averages 250 days each year fishing the trout waters of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Central Pennsylvania. Here, he shares information about the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission's Mentored Youth Program and encourages adults to get youngsters out on the water to learn about fishing during two special days: March 24 and April 7.