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October 21, 2021

‘We’re just happy to be in Bellefonte’: PA Wilds-based shop relocates to Bellefonte

“There’s a movement for people wanting to shop small and local,” says shop owner of Smith + Front Staci Egan. Step inside one of Bellefonte’s most historic gems — the Gamble Mill — and you’ll find a shop that’s been a longtime staple in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It’s just in a new spot. Smith + Front, a retail store previously based in Philipsburg, has opened in a new location in Bellefonte.

October 12, 2021

October 23 PA Wilds Makers Market: Watch artisan demonstrations and find regionally-made wares from home

Get ready for Makers Market 2021! Artists in the Wilds Cooperative of PA — a network of rural entrepreneurs from across the Pennsylvania Wilds — will share demonstrations, tours and information on their handcrafted products LIVE between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 23. The event will take place at www.PAWilds.com/Makers-Market.

October 7, 2021

Planning an adventure to see fall foliage in the PA Wilds

There’s nothing like a scenic road trip as the leaves are turning. Lucky for explorers, the routes of the PA Wilds offer the best views. Find your next favorite fall spot in the landscapes of the PA Wilds.

September 30, 2021

A cryptid in the woods of the PA Wilds

Cryptids are pretty popular. Everyone knows the big ones: Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti. But did you know there is one in the forests of Potter County? Delve into the legend of the Potter Nondescript and stay tuned for even more spooky stories from the PA Wilds.

September 24, 2021

Cameron County has a Fall full of events

The calendar of events for Cameron County filling up for the fall season.  Things kick off this weekend with the All Fired Up Kickin Ash BBQ Competition and Sinnemahone Gravel Grinder. Come enjoy the fun!

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 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.

September 9, 2021

PA parks in the PA Wilds that exist for nature lovers

Pennsylvania is a nature lover’s delight, hosting some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the country. And PA takes good care of its precious state park resources, providing scenic roads and views not often seen in these 50 states. Rose Lattanze and her husband explore the PA Wilds' own Dark Skies landscape and visit the beautiful parks that exist there.

September 6, 2021

Honoring Forestry Bureau workers on Labor Day

This weekend, Forestry bureau employees will enjoy an extra day off to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, and it will be well-earned. It’s an honor to serve our commonwealth with these dedicated workers, many of whom labor in difficult environments and whose praises often go unsung.

August 30, 2021

PA Wilds Instagram Giveaway Begins Today, Ends September 8

To celebrate the growth of the Pennsylvania Wilds brand on social media over the last few years, we’ve teamed up with Wilds Cooperative of PA members to give one lucky winner a getaway to the PA Wilds! One lucky Instagram winner will be eligible to receive a PA Wilds getaway in the Pine Creek Valley and PA Grand Canyon landscape!