Travel

February 21, 2020

Solar Power at Parker Dam State Park

Parker Dam State Park, located in the Elk Country landscape fo the Pennsylvania Wilds and very near the I-80 Frontier, features solar-powered equipment.

February 10, 2020

Philipsburg revitalization organization looks toward future

Like many small-town communities across the state, Philipsburg, located along the I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds, started to see hard times as its major industries started to decline.  But recent efforts by the Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation have focused on fostering entrepreneurship, as well as events that bring the community together and encourage economic development.

February 5, 2020

Celebrating the Legacy of the Mills Brothers

If you’re interested in music, you’ve likely been influenced by the Mills Brothers. Even if you’re not aware of it, chances are your musical tastes have been shaped by them. This group from Bellefonte was groundbreaking, paving the way for many musicians to come. And they began in the Pennsylvania Wilds, in what is today the Centre County portion of the I-80 Frontier.

January 28, 2020

The Jersey Devil’s visit to the I-80 Frontier of the PA Wilds

Every year, people come to visit the Pennsylvania Wilds. Thousands of people travel from out of state to visit the various landscapes and come see all that this area of Pennsylvania has to offer. And in 1909, the Jersey Devil did it, too.

January 22, 2020

February 2, 2020: A Groundhog Day for the ages

Groundhog Day is a celebration that has been honored for centuries across different cultures. At its core, Groundhog Day is the day when Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow. 

January 16, 2020

Red Hill: Prehistoric Discovery in the Pennsylvania Wilds

Ted Daeschler and Neil Schubin were paleontologists. They were surveying an area on the north side of the Bucktail Scenic Byway for fossils. They found one. In fact, they found much more than they’d bargained for.

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 9, 2019

The Legend of the Thunderbird

The legend of the thunderbird goes back to the Native Americans. These oversized birds were said to hide out in the forest, and if one was spotted, it meant there was a storm on the way. Over the last hundred years or so, there have still been sightings along the I-80 Frontier, Pine Creek Valley, Dark Skies, and Elk Country landscapes of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

December 2, 2019

Essential Gear for Backpack Hunting in the Wilds

To really get away from the hustle of everyday life, Beau Martonik enjoys going on weekend-to-weeklong backpack hunting trips. Here are some tips.