Have fun while you  wait for spring – join us  in the Backwoods, Backroads and Backwaters of Clearfield County.  There is  plenty of activity and entertainment springing up everywhere.  Pick your passion, and get Back to it!

Outdoor/Sports Enthusiasts – April is a great month for Outdoor and Sports Enthusiasts in the Backwaters of Clearfield County. Trout Season opens April 12, and there are hundreds of miles of water teeming with rainbow, brookies and natives. Cast your line along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, Chest Creek, Clearfield Creek or Anderson Creek.  Curwensville Lake Recreation Area has five picnic pavilions with lighting, electric and charcoal grills, 52 electric RV sites, 5 primitive tent sites and endless fish begging to be caught.   Fishing at Janesville Dam is handicap accessible. Ask the locals about their favorite spot when you stop for your bait at Aletta’s Farm Market, Jim’s Sports Center,  or Bressler’s Bait and More. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up your Pennsylvania Wilds Fishing Guide which has loads of information for the 12-county region.

April is also a great time of year to drop your kayak or canoe in the waters of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. . The Quehanna section of the Susquehanna has plenty of areas that will challenge your paddling skills. Don’t have your own watercraft? Rent one from McCracken Canoe. Ask about how to save on a shuttle trip. Stop at the Down River Restaurant to get your maps, information and to pick up a $5 pre-packed lunch for your trip.

The 33rd Annual Kids Fishing Derby will be at Parker Dam State Park on April 19. Registration begins at 9 a.m. - Prizes-Food-Fun - Kids & Youth up to & including age 13 - 2 Stockings (Tagged Trout). For more information Contact Pat @ 814-236-3621, padyd@pennswoods.net

As the snow melts, the Backwoods open up to the new life of the wilderness. This is a great time to put away your snowshoes, slip into your hiking boots and explore the great outdoors. Parker Dam State Park  has 13 trails with different degrees of difficulty. Bilger’s Rocks is the county’s most unique geologic treasure.  This 300+ million year old rock "city” offers an unbelievable experience in hiking, exploring and rock climbing. You can also explore our backwoods with your ATV at Rock Run Recreation Park . Join us and Q94 on April 19^th for the Ride for a Buck Day and give the 50 miles of trails a try. Varying levels of trail difficulty are sure to thrill the entire group.

Indoor Aficionado- Ok so not all of us are ready to get outside, there is plenty of indoor activity as well.  The price of gas and heat are controlling our pocket books, so come back to savings. Bring the whole group and start with a day at the Bowling Alley. Both Clearfield and DuBois have lanes that are reasonably priced and are sure to bring a few laughs your way. After a meal at the Fortworth or Ethan’s Café take in a movie at one of the local theaters. 

Maybe a day of culture is what you are seeking. The Winkler Gallery in DuBois is a modern art studio that features all types of fine art from our local artists. Come and find the perfect piece to finish your home décor or add to your collection.

The local wineries are sure to tempt your senses. Begin your trek on the Backroads at the Laurel Mountain Vineyards in Falls Creek and sample their fruity varieties of vino. It will also be a treat to walk back in time with the antique tool museum located onsite. Can you identify the mystery tools? Next make your way to Evergreen Vineyards in DuBois. This entire winery is run on Solar Power. Do you know how the soil affects the taste of the wine? You will when you leave this winery. Now make your way to the Starr Hill Winery  in Curwensville. Sample a Bailey Road Red or a sparkling wine, purchase a piece of Polish Pottery or find an appetizer from their collection of fine dips. What a great way to spend a day on the Backroads!

Museums are not just for the big cities. We have plenty of museums to keep you here for an extended stay. Do you have roots in Clearfield County? Spend some time with the genealogy connoisseurs at the DuBois Historical Society Museum. Leave yourself enough time to visit the Veterans’ Room, the history of Tom Mix and the Dubois Brewery. The Clearfield Historical Society Museum is jam packed with items that tell the story of the lives that settled and built up Chinklacamoose. Let the staff take you down the Susquehanna with tales of the region’s rich lumber heritage. Mining was also a key industry in Clearfield County. The Coal Museum in Coalport is sure to send you home with a new appreciation of the lives of the men and women who worked down under. Want to see one of the largest displays of Crosley Cars in the East?  Visit the Grice Museum in Clearfield PA.

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Meet our Newest Partner

JM Studios       
Bobbie Sopic    
49 Roblin Ave
Curwensville, PA 16833  
814-236-0108
Our studio provides entertainment for various activities in the area.