PA Wilds Made

July 11, 2019

Straub Brewery: Great things are on tap in the Pennsylvania Wilds

In addition to promoting the Pennsylvania Wilds through its iconic brand, Straub is noted for its strong family and community ties – and there is cause for celebration as the brewery unveiled its new Visitor Center and Tap Room with a soft opening on June 19th. A grand opening celebration has been set for July 19th.

July 8, 2019

New location centralizes, streamlines Allegheny Outfitters’ operations

Allegheny Outfitters, located in Warren, Pennsylvania, recently moved and expanded operations from its small storefront canoe, kayak and backpacking shop on one end of Warren, and its livery side of operations on the other side of town, into one big building right on the banks of the Allegheny River downtown.

June 21, 2019

The anniversary of Clinton County

Every community has a beginning. People don’t think about it, but each city and county has a starting date and an origin story. The thirteen counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds were founded between 1795 and 1863. Potter Tioga, McKean, Clearfield, and Jefferson were all founded in 1804. Lycoming was founded in 1795, and Centre County in 1800. And then, on June 21, 1839, parts of Lycoming and Centre were combined to make Clinton County.

June 18, 2019

Experience Art in the Wilds on June 22-23

During the fourth weekend in June, a group of fine artists and artisans assemble for the annual Art in the Wilds show.  Set up in the cool shade of Evergreen Park, Art in the Wilds showcases the natural setting and friendly small-town atmosphere of Kane, Pennsylvania. Driving to Kane, PA, visitors enjoy traveling through beautiful hardwood forests, taking in the lushness of summer in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

June 5, 2019

From farm to theater: Millbrook Playhouse

Millbrook Playhouse puts on a wonderful selection of plays and shows. It’s existed as a local community theater for over half a century, but the building goes back much further than that. The building is almost a hundred and seventy years old. And it began as a barn.

March 10, 2019

About more than sales: PA Wilds Conservation Shop Buyer’s Market builds connections

Offering an opportunity to connect with retailers from across the region and the shopping public, the creative makers of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania made their goods and services available during the third annual PA Wilds Conservation Shop Buyer’s Market on March 2, 2019.

February 14, 2019

Attend the PA Wilds Buyer’s Market on March 2 to find regionally-made products

On March 2, 2019, check out the PA Wilds Conservation Shop Buyer's Market, the only trade show for retailers and the public to source food, wares and gift products made in the PA Wilds, taking place at Clarion University. The public portion of the event will be held from 1-4 p.m.

November 14, 2018

‘Creative Makers of the PA Wilds’ heading to Wellsboro this December

Those visiting the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro, PA, December 2018 through February 2019 will be treated to the Creative Makers Exhibit in the Atrium Gallery. An exhibit that highlights some of the artisans involved in the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania and their work.

November 6, 2018

Enjoy ‘Holiday in the Wilds’ at Kinzua Bridge State Park on December 1

Take in the views and beauty of Kinzua Bridge State Park, and then find some regionally-made gifts and souvenirs at the Holiday in the Wilds event set for Saturday, Dec. 1. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., artisans will be displaying their wares. Visitors will also be welcome to peruse items inside the PA Wilds Conservation Shop.

October 30, 2018

Investing in our place

Recently, Ta Enos toured an old building in a downtown area along Route 6 in Pennsylvania Wilds that is being improved by the owners, a young couple who moved home to rural PA a few years ago to start a business. The building is like a lot of others in rural downtowns across the region – a shell of what it once was. Read about how entrepreneurs across the region are taking steps to rehabilitate historic buildings and breathe new life into the region's communities.