Travel

January 31, 2021

Poll Shows Outdoors Important to Pennsylvanians During Pandemic

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently presented poll results to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council (CNRAC) indicating four out of five Pennsylvanians who visited parks and trails believe that time spent outdoors is essential to their physical and mental health during the pandemic.

January 30, 2021

HuntFishPA: New mobile-friendly licensing platform for PA outdoor rec enthusiasts

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have launched HuntFishPA, the new user-friendly licensing platform for hunters, anglers, and boaters. Visitors to the new HuntFishPA website will discover convenient features like personalized dashboards, autorenewal for fishing licenses, and the ability to report game and furbearer harvests as required.

January 26, 2021

Groundhog Day 2021 is virtual but still full of magic

In less than seven days, Punxsutawney Phil will make his appearance on Gobbler’s Knob as he has for over 130 years. You'll be tuning in differently. Here's how you can see the prognostication firsthand, safely from the comfort of home!

January 14, 2021

Ice fishing safely in the PA Wilds

Ice fishing can be hit or miss depending on the weather in the winter -- here Beau Martonik offers tips and hints on how to safely ice fish in the PA Wilds.

January 9, 2021

Allegheny Outfitters: Reflecting on 2020

Before the ball dropped on New Year's Eve, Piper VanOrd at Allegheny Outfitters was reflecting on the ups and downs of operating a small business in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 2, 2020

Indoor Climbing: How an outdoor adventurer found a passion for bouldering inside

Dana Harrington recalls his first rock climbing experience, some twenty years ago, while out adventuring with friends in the PA Wilds. Now he owns and manages an indoor climbing facility in the region. Here's how he made the transition!

November 21, 2020

For Out-of-State Visitors, DCNR Requires Negative COVID-19 Test or Quarantine Before Visiting Parks

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced changes to operating procedures for state park and forest facilities that will require out-of-state visitors to comply with orders intended to prevent the spread and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

November 18, 2020

A night out at Cherry Springs

Writer Lou Bernard and family recently decided to take a drive up to the PA Wilds Dark Skies landscape one night after family dinner.

November 9, 2020

A Family Day Trip to Ole Bull

Hear about some of the unique qualities of Ole Bull State Park from Lou Bernard, who recently took a day trip there with his family.

November 5, 2020

Understanding terrain features to hunt mountain bucks

Understanding terrain features when hunting can greatly improve your chances of having deer encounters in the Pennsylvania Wilds.