Outdoor Recreation

August 2, 2021

ANF seeks public comments on recreation sites

The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is conducting a Recreation Site Analysis (RSA) of sixty-three developed recreation sites in the Allegheny National Forest. Public Comments are welcome and will be excepted until September 10th, 2021.

July 30, 2021

“On the Range” with a DCNR Park Ranger

DCNR Park Rangers are part of the behind-the-scenes team that keeps PA's parks and forests running for all to enjoy. With over two million acres of public land just in the PA Wilds region, this is no small feat! Read more about Ranger Bechtel's experiences at Tiago State Forest!

July 26, 2021

Little League Baseball originated in the PA Wilds

The Little League World Series is a long-held tradition that originated in the PA Wilds. Learn about the origin of this amazing sport and cheer on your teams!

July 21, 2021

Dedication held for Canoe Launch on Pine Creek

The canoe launch on Pine Creek located near Avis, PA has been dubbed the Phelps Mill Canoe Launch. The ceremony formally welcomed Phelps Mill Canoe Launch on Pine Creek under the Bureau of Forestry umbrella.

July 19, 2021

Benchmarks across the PA Wilds

You’re walking somewhere--into a public building, along a sidewalk. And you look down and see a small, metal disc embedded in the sidewalk. It has numbers on it, and lettering that says “U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.”

July 16, 2021

The Fringe Style: Rock Climbing in the PA Wilds

What is rock climbing? And why isn't there more talk of rock climbing in PA? Explore the origins of this great outdoor sport and learn how some of the pioneer rock climbers took on the PA Wilds. Explore the fringe style of rock climbing in the PA Wilds!

July 12, 2021

DCNR Set To Open ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot Area July 16

DCNR announced the opening of an ATV Regional Trail Connector pilot program in Potter and Tioga Counties. The pilot program will provide opportunities for riding enthusiasts to traverse many miles of roads opened to all-terrain vehicles.

July 7, 2021

Paddling in the PA Wilds’ Pine Creek

Paddling in the Pa Wilds' Pine Creek is a tradition for many and a once-in-a-lifetime thrill for others. Whether you’re interested in a three-day excursion or a two-hour easy paddle, any time spent on Pine Creek will be unforgettable.

June 18, 2021

Renovo to Hyner Water Trail: Your Next PA Wilds Adventure!

One of the best things about summer in the PA Wilds is the many water trails! Check out this itinerary that will take kayakers and canoers from Renovo to Hyner on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

June 11, 2021

How the mountain laurel became Pennsylvania’s state flower

Do you know that the laurel is Pennsylvania's state flower? Learn more about how the laurel became to be known as the state flower and where to find it while adventuring in the PA Wilds!