This is the Pennsylvania Wilds... a two million acre landscape composed of twelve distinct and beautiful counties, each with its own unique heritage, character, charm and outdoor adventure. Acre upon acre of lush forests, rugged mountain trails, and streams where the fish practically leap into your canoe—that's the Pennsylvania Wilds.
You outdoorsy types know just what you're looking for, and guess what? We've got it. With more public land than anywhere else between New York and Chicago, the Pennsylvania Wilds is a haven for hardcore adventurers, armchair naturalists, and families looking for some real-life fun beyond the minivan door. www.pawilds.com
When it's time to stop driving and start relaxing, what do you look for in overnight accommodations? For some people, the perfect place might be a romantic B&B with a cozy four-poster bed near a fireplace. The more adventurous may be interested in Primitive Camping. For others, it might be a hotel with high-speed Internet access and a pool for the kids. Indulge in a pampering at one of our resorts with a spa!
Some people have the gift of working with their hands to create beautiful things. We're glad so many of these people are drawn to the Pennsylvania Wilds. Potters, quilters, knitters, woodworkers, glassmakers, jewelers—they're all here, and they're all passionate about their work. Some maintain their own galleries and studio spaces, some share space with other like-minded craftspeople, and others display and sell their wares in commercial and community venues. You can learn about many of our juried artist, see samples of their creations and find gallery locations here at the PA Wilds Artisans web site.
It's a place where neighbors greet you from spacious front porches. A place where kids play till the streetlights come on. A place that feels like home. And yet it's more-our towns are home to some surprising offerings, like artisan goat cheese in Wellsboro, Straub Beer in St. Marys, and the Little League Hall of Fame in Williamsport. Cool and quirky are part of the appeal, too-you haven't really lived until you've visited Punxsutawney Phil or participated in Red Suspender Weekend in Galeton. Intrigued? You should be!
The Golf PA Wilds Program includes golf courses and lodging facilities that have come together offering some of the best golf, most spectacular scenery and affordable stay-and-play packages in our part of Pennsylvania. GolfPAwilds.com
Who needs the multiplex when you can see live theatre? Mix up your entertainment life a little by branching out—the Pennsylvania Wilds is home to actors, dancers, musicians and others who can really put on a show! And lest you get us wrong, we're not anti-movies—we just think there are more interesting ways to enjoy a film. How long has it been since you went to a drive-in theatre or a small-town movie house? Too long, we bet.
We have two breweries in The PA Wilds. Straubs is located in St. Marys and Bullfrog in Williamsport and another brewery looking to expand its facility in Clearfield County.
We have wineries all through the communities and towns of the PA Wilds. Most have music and other events taking place throughout the season. We also have the Groundhog Wine Trail.