Pennsylvania Wilds

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.

September 16, 2021

Outdoor Adventure Expo features vendors, workshops, regional craft beverages and more

Outdoor recreation lovers will want to head to the Pennsylvania Wilds community of Bellefonte — located in the I-80 Frontier — this October 3 for the annual Outdoor Adventure Expo.

March 2, 2021

Donated easement helps protect West Branch Susquehanna River Basin

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently announced the permanent protection of a 100-acre property in Penn Township, Clearfield County, that is bordered by approximately 6,000 feet of stream frontage along Bell Run, a tributary in the headwaters of the West Branch Susquehanna River.

February 19, 2021

USDA Forest Service opens additional  ATV/OHM trails on Feb 20

The Allegheny National Forest will open the Rocky Gap and Marienville all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trails at 8 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

February 12, 2021

Timberline ATV/OHM trail opens in Allegheny National Forest

The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) will open the Timberline all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trail at noon today, February 12, 2021. Permits are required to ride the Forest’s ATV/OHM trails.

February 5, 2021

Applications being accepted for new Master Watershed Steward Program in the PA Wilds

Penn State Extension is now accepting applications for the first Master Watershed Steward Program in Cameron, Elk, Potter and McKean counties. Applications are being accepted from all PA Wilds counties.

February 2, 2021

Find your next adventure with the new PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas

The brand new PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas is the go-to tool for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the PA Wilds. A print companion to pawilds.com, the 50+ page atlas provides inspiration, navigable maps and pertinent travel information for your next trip!

January 31, 2021

Poll Shows Outdoors Important to Pennsylvanians During Pandemic

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently presented poll results to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council (CNRAC) indicating four out of five Pennsylvanians who visited parks and trails believe that time spent outdoors is essential to their physical and mental health during the pandemic.

January 30, 2021

HuntFishPA: New mobile-friendly licensing platform for PA outdoor rec enthusiasts

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have launched HuntFishPA, the new user-friendly licensing platform for hunters, anglers, and boaters. Visitors to the new HuntFishPA website will discover convenient features like personalized dashboards, autorenewal for fishing licenses, and the ability to report game and furbearer harvests as required.

January 20, 2021

USDA Forest Service accepting comments on North Country National Scenic Trail reroute proposal

The Allegheny National Forest is accepting public comments on a proposed reroute of the North Country National Scenic Trail just north of Johnnycake Run on the Bradford Ranger District.