PA Wilds Made

February 26, 2020

Shed Hunting for Mountain Bucks

Throughout the winter, whitetail bucks will shed their antlers. From late February through April, looking for shed antlers is something that outdoorsman Beau Martonik looks forward to every year.

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 1, 2020

Put your money where your heart is this Valentine’s Day

The PA Wilds Conservation Shops cares about where its products come from, and nothing will show your paramour that you care more than putting some thought into the gift you give this Valentine’s Day.

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.

January 4, 2020

Visit the PA Wilds booth at the PA Farm Show!

The PA Wilds Conservation Shop, a gift shop that sources regionally-made products from artisans in the Pennsylvania Wilds, will have a pop-up shop at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show January 4-11.

January 2, 2020

What do you want to know about the Pennsylvania Wilds in 2020?

Tell us about your interests. What do you want to read or learn about? Are you a hiker looking for new trails, or a hunter looking for tips for your next outing? Perhaps you’re curious about the wild elk herd, looking for information about how to best experience the dark night skies, or seeking insights into rural traveling more broadly.  Let us know!

December 31, 2019

Year in Review: Top 10 PA Wilds blogs of 2019

For those who didn’t have a chance to keep up with the blog all year, we’re counting down the Top 10 blogs for you to catch up on before 2020 arrives, starting with #10 and ending with #1, the most read blog of the year.

December 12, 2019

PA Wilds in the News: Quarter 4 2019

Read some of the latest buzz about the Pennsylvania Wilds, including mentions in Time, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Mirror, Rolling Stone India and more!

November 29, 2019

Must see galleries, theaters and museums in the PA Wilds

Galleries, theaters and museums tell the story of the history and culture of a community or region. They provide lenses to the past and opportunities to see how creative makers are foreseeing the future. Across the Pennsylvania Wilds there are many galleries and museums that offer opportunities to learn, programs that inspire, and chances to take home unique finds from rural Pennsylvania.

November 17, 2019

Your PA Wilds Shopping Guide for ‘Small Business Saturday’

This year, the event that celebrates small businesses and encourages shoppers to uplift community entrepreneurs will take place on Saturday, November 30. When you shop locally in the Pennsylvania Wilds, you are doing more than just providing a good gift! And "Small Business Saturday" is the perfect opportunity to do so.