Centre County

December 16, 2019

DCNR dedicates New Bald Eagle State Park Office and Environmental Learning Center

DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently joined state park officials and others in dedicating a new office and environmental learning center at Bald Eagle State Park, located along the I-80 Frontier of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

December 9, 2019

DiamondBack Truck Covers makes an impact on economy, outdoors lovers

Nestled in the heart of the I-80 Frontier region of the Pennsylvania Wilds is a company that’s making a big impact — on its local community, the region and on outdoor adventure enthusiasts. DiamondBack Truck Covers, located in Philipsburg, was named Pennsylvania Small Business of the Year in 2019.

September 2, 2019

Bellefonte Under the Lights: Harnessing the power of community character

A fundraiser for Downtown Bellefonte Inc., Bellefonte Under the Lights last year proved to be one of the most successful events the community has ever seen, with tickets selling out in just under two hours. Now in its second year, organizers have doubled the number of tickets sold to the event — accommodating up to 800 people — and tickets have sold out once again. Planners believe it's proof that leaders can harness the power of what makes their community unique.

August 15, 2019

Bellefonte’s Fridays in the ‘Fonte more than just a community event 

Located within the “welcome mat” of The Pennsylvania Wilds along the I-80 Frontier, Bellefonte has seen a surge of economic-related activity in recent years. Community events have played a huge part in that activity. But when the organizers of Downtown Bellefonte Inc.’s Friday in the ‘Fonte event started hosting it on the last Friday of each month, it was about more than getting the community out to shop.

June 3, 2019

Looking for adventure in the PA Wilds? Check out these outfitters.

The Pennsylvania Wilds offers opportunities to participate in numerous outdoor experiences, including hiking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, and paddling. Each provides an opportunity to become immersed in nature and find awe-inspiring views often overlooked or never seen from the roads most traveled. Regional outfitters and guides provide the expertise, equipment and services to help adventure seekers find the perfect spots to explore safely.

May 9, 2019

I-80 Frontier: Convenient access to a variety of PA Wilds experiences

The I-80 Frontier Landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds brings travelers right through six counties included in the region, including Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Jefferson, Lycoming, and Northern Centre. Each county has a variety of offerings for travelers to enjoy!

August 13, 2018

Those Unusually-Named Places Across the Pennsylvania Wilds

Have you ever been to Daguscahonda, Tidioute, Panic or Torpedo? How about Desire or Paradise? These are all villages, boroughs and townships in the Pennsylvania Wilds and we couldn’t help but wonder “what’s in a name?” – and how did these communities get them?

June 28, 2018

The Legacy of the Underground Railroad in the Pennsylvania Wilds

The Underground Railroad was neither literally underground nor a railroad, but it certainly traveled through the Pennsylvania Wilds. Some of the buildings and routes can all still be discovered and viewed today, providing a lens through which to view the secrets, mysteries, and brave people of that time.

June 4, 2018

PA Wilds Artisan Spotlight: Mixed-Media Artist Kim Gates Flick

Artist, educator, outdoor enthusiast. Kim Gates Flick is all three. The Centre County native practices en plein air artwork, teaches as a Visual Art professor at The Pennsylvania State University, and commonly refers to herself as “a native daughter of the Bald Eagle Mountains.”

June 1, 2017

10 PA Wilds trail races not to be missed

Nothing can test or inspire quite like brutal and beautiful (brutiful, if you will) landscapes of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Trail runners here are grateful for the gifts that nature has provided us and use them as a playground for some of the greatest races in the state — and the country.