Experience

September 21, 2023

Outfitting the PA Wilds: Roambler

When you travel, it makes a world of difference to have someone as your guide, showing you the ins and outs of the region and giving you the expertise you need to have the best trip possible. What if you could always have those seasoned guides along for your journeys? That is exactly what Roambler seeks to do. Rambler is an online peer-to-peer listing and booking platform that links customers to experiences. These customers, called “Seekers,” can find people who host experiences, called “Hosts,” throughout Pennsylvania.

April 5, 2022

Remote work initiative launches in Pennsylvania Wilds community

Piloting in summer 2022 in the PA Wilds community of Bellefonte, The Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience will allow remote workers to live, work, volunteer, and explore all that the rural area has to offer. Applications are now open through April 30 to participate in the July 2022 Remote Lifestyle Experience.

February 24, 2022

Race the Wilds Adventure Challenge

Interested in Trail Racing and are looking for a first-time experience? This race is for you. Race the Wilds Adventure Challenge at Curwensville Lake can give a newer Trail Racer the experience they are looking for in adventure racing, all the while taking in the beauty of the PA Wilds.

September 3, 2021

Seeking a PA Wilds brewery? Look no further.

Are you the type who is always seeking out the next best brew? These PA Wilds breweries bring freshly-made beers to a whole new level, and they’re within a stone’s throw of some of the Commonwealth’s best outdoor experiences.

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.”

June 4, 2021

Save our King: Monarchs of the Wilds

The monarch butterfly is both beautiful and in need of help. Learn about the conservation efforts that have been implemented for the monarch butterfly and how you can help in this week's Forest Friday!

May 25, 2021

Live Music and Outdoor Dining are just the beginning for May 28th Friday in the ‘Fonte

Downtown Bellefonte will kick off its 2021 Friday in the ‘Fonte Summer Series on May 28, 2021. The series will feature free live music, pop-up outdoor beverage and dining spaces, kids activities and historic walking tours.

May 7, 2021

Plastic to Rock: Safely Adapting to Climbing Outside

Dana Harrington shows how rock climbers can transition to climbing outdoors safely through "bouldering". Learn techniques and safety tips as you take your love for rock climbing to the PA Wilds.

March 30, 2021

Native American Paths in the PA Wilds

Hundreds of years ago, Native American tribes roamed Pennsylvania. Across what is today the Pennsylvania Wilds, they walked along the rivers and valleys, and they settled in the mountains. Many paths have become roads now, but they still exist. You can still travel across the PA Wilds, following the same routes that the tribes did centuries ago.

March 29, 2021

DCNR Announces Operational Changes at State Parks, Forests

Outdoors programming will return at Pennsylvania state parks and occupancy limits will expand within park and state forest buildings effective Sunday, April 4.