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Come celebrate the traditions of autumn.  The main festival runs all afternoon with opportunities to learn heritage skills, watch folks practice their crafts, and experience activities that may not be as common as they once were.  There will be a costume parade at the end of the afternoon, with a trunk-or-treat to follow.  For more event details and exact times, please pick up a festival flyer at the Park Office or contact the park at (814) 765-0630

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, friends, and festivities! We’re throwing a Parking Lot Party and you’re invited. Whether you're into craft beer, cigars, or a little friendly competition with axe throwing, there’s something for everyone.  Axe Throwing  Beer Tasting  Cigar Specials  Music  Great Food  Giveaways & More Bring your friends, your energy, and your party spirit—let’s make this the event of the season!

Parks and recreation in Clearfield County Bilger’s Rock www.bilgersrocks.net Bilger’s Rocks is a 300 million year old rock formation with on-site trails, camping area, pavilion, outdoor stage, playground and concession stand. The whole family will enjoy the time you spend here. Upon entering the many acres of massive rocks, one often feels an eerie sense of being transported through time and space to another era and a different place.  You meet with what appears to be a hidden world of mazes, paths and caves leading in all directions, beckoning and inviting you to stay and explore. You find yourself captured and pulled forward by the possibilities and mystery of this unique setting. Shielded in this fantastic vivid landscape by walls of huge megalithic stones, extraordinary hanging vegetation and bizarrely shaped byways, one's imagination is drawn to an exciting adventure of discovery.  Things of all stripes, colors and contrast can be found throughout the formation. Light, shade and temperature, take on new meanings as you  move through this unusual, ancient geological environment.  Most folk's experiences are defined by their own personal expressions of wonder, surprise and engagement in a visit to Bilger's Rocks.  Oftentimes, it's a primitive and spiritual feeling of awe, reflected by being in, and part of, such a timeless and ageless vista of our earth and its formation over the age. Curwensville Lake Recreation Area 1256 Lake Drive Curwensville, PA, 16833 814-236-2320   The Curwensville Lake Recreation Area is 362 Acres of recreation land that offers many opportunities to entertain the whole family.  Biking, hiking, boating, camping and fishing are just a few of the activities available at Curwensville Lake. You will find 2 sand volleyball courts, 7 hiking trails, no horsepower restriction boating, athletic fields, sand beach, boat launch and marina, 52 electric campsites, group camping and more. The splendor of our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, can be captured on film or in your mind’s eye as the Lake is host to a family of Bald Eagles. Curwensville Lake Recreation Area is the Natural Choice.  Moshannon State Forest The Moshannon State Forest contains about 187,000 acres running across northern Clearfield County and overlapping into Cameron and Elk Counties.The Moshannon State Forest offers a wide variety of dispersed recreation such as primitive camping, nature viewing, fishing, hunting, geocaching, mountain biking, sightseeing, and seasonally cross country skiing, and snowmobiling opportunities.  The Quehanna Wilderness Area is shared between the Moshannon and the Elk State Forests and offers nearly 50,000 acres of peace and solitude to area visitors.  The area is an important bird and mammal area as designated by the respective nature societies. Glimpses of elk are often possible if visitors show up at dawn and/or dusk. The Quehanna Trail is a 75-mile hiking trail traveling through the forest’s upland oaks and ground cover of Mountain Laurel, huckleberry and Sweet Fern. It winds up and down hardwood covered slopes into Rhododendron thickets among boulder fields and crossing cascading clear mountain streams. There are over 200 miles of forest roads to help visitors access the beauty and recreation opportunities afforded by the forest setting.   For more information about Moshannon or other State Forests call  814-765-0821 or visit  http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/.   Parker Dam State Park Parker Dam State Park is more than just a State Park. The 968-acre Parker Dam State Park offers old-fashioned charm and character. A scenic lake, rustic cabins, quaint campground and unbounded forest make Parker Dam an ideal spot for a relaxing vacation. For wilderness explorers, Parker Dam is a gateway to the vast expanses of Moshannon State Forest. You can walk through recovering tornado ravaged woods, backpack into the 50,000-acre Quehanna Wilderness, mountain bike to your heart’s content or enjoy quiet solitude searching for elusive Pennsylvania elk.   Parker Dam State Park offers year-round environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources. A small-scale, interpretive maple-sugaring operation runs throughout March. Apple-cidering is demonstrated each October.  Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office at (814)765-0630. Teacher workshops are available. A small, environmental education center, attached to the park office, offers interpretive displays, games and children’s books. The Lou and Helen Adams Civilian Conservation Corps Museum near the breast of the dam educates visitors about the life and times of the corps members. It is open Sunday afternoons during the summer season or upon request. Wayside exhibits interpreting the tornado are outside of the Cabin Classroom. Rock Run Recreation Rock Run Recreation is the Premier ATV Recreation Park east of the Mississippi. With over 6,000 acres and trails for all challenge levels- from easier  “family ride” to black diamond trails there is something for everyone. There are 140 miles of trails for what every type of machine you prefer: ATV, Side by Side, OHV's or dirt bikes are welcome. Rock Run Recreation is located in the majestic Allegheny Mountains with I-80 access via Clearfield and DuBois. Day, weekend and year-round passes available; visit www.rockrunrecreation.com S.B. Elliot State Park If you want a park where the pace of nature is the pace of life, visit historic S.B. Elliott State Park. Conveniently located off of Exit 111 on Interstate 80, this central gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds is a place where visitors can stretch their legs or stay for awhile in one of 25 campsites or six rustic cabins.  Home to one of the state’s National Historic Sites for Civilian Conservation Corps architecture, the park gives visitors a chance to step back in time.  Break out your GPS unit and take a self-guided historic geo-tour. Learn the history of reforestation efforts at the Dague Nursery located by the park entrance. S.B. Elliott State Park is a hub for the extensive snowmobile opportunities in the area.  Swinging by during the summer? For an extra treat, plan your trip around High Country Festival in July. For reservations and information call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us.   State Game Lands There are 29,223 acres of State Game Lands in Clearfield County. Below is a list, by number, area and number of acres. State Game regulations apply to all recreational visitors.    SGL # Town                      Acres   120  IRVONA                      3426 34    MEDIX RUN                8800 77    CLEAR RUN               3038 78    BIGLER                        721 87    IRISHTOWN            14,000 90    GOSHEN                    3958 93    SABULA                     4876 94    LECONTES MILLS     2108 98    BLUE BALL                 1172   Quehanna Wild Trail The Quehanna Trail is a 75-mile hiking trail traveling through the forest’s upland oaks and ground cover of Mountain Laurel, huckleberry and Sweet Fern. It winds up and down hardwood covered slopes into Rhododendron thickets among boulder fields and crossing cascading clear mountain streams.   Quehanna Wild Area SR 879 (814) 765-5734   The Quehanna Wild Area is the first state forest wild area in Pa. and is a 48,000-acre almost circular patch of small second-growth mixed hard wood forest. The Quehanna Wild Area is for the public "to see, use and enjoy for such activities as hiking, hunting, and fishing". The main hiking trail on the Quehanna plateau is the Quehanna Trail, a 75-mile (121 km) loop trail that passes through the wild area and Moshannon and Elk State Forests. One of the notable features of the natural area is a large stand of paper birch, giving the impression of a much more northerly forest. A reliable place to find snow for cross-country skiing is the Quehanna Cross-Country Ski Trail which goes through the heart of the natural area. There are large open meadows too, which support exceptional wildflowers in spring and summer. Wopsononock Natural Area SR 253 outside of Allemansville (814) 765-5734   Wopsononock Natural Area is 588 acres of land, with protected watershed areas, that is open to the public. There is a large parking area at the entrance. This parking area is great for equestrian trailers. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and wildlife watching---keep your eyes open and you might see eagles, hawks, bears, and deer. Wopsey, as it is called by the locals, is a walk in only area that is restricted to day use.  There are no amenities onsite. Fires and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Adjoining land owners have posted property so be sure to have a map of the area and watch for signs.  Wopsey is a great place to spend the day enjoying nature.

We have been working hard all summer long. Now is your chance to see our new home! Sunday August 24th 1:00-4:00pm.

Join us Sat Aug 3rd for Paws at the Lake! A fun filled day with vendors, food, K9 search and rescue, Local rescues and more!

The Peaceable Kingdom was founded in 1974 by two art majors, Gene & Marianne Fyda. The store specializes in custom picture framing, art supplies, posters, readymade frames, cards, gifts and dichotic jewelry made by Marianne. 24 W. Long Avenue, 24 W. Long Avenue, DuBois, PA, 15801, 814-371-8061, Custom Framing/Art Supplies/Jewelry/Gifts/Cards, Shopping

Central Pennsylvania community guide- providing an online resource for classified, local events, business directory, photos and more. 917 Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 667, Clearfield, PA, 16830, Online Community Portal, Things to See & Do

Part tow of our three part series. Join the Curwensville Historical Society as they recap some of the history and stories from our town's contributions in the Civil War.  Curwensville HS Maker Space Bucktails: The Curwensville Boys

Our herd in Clearfield County is estimated to be roughly around 300. You may spot the elk herd if you are traveling along SR 879 toward the Quehanna Wild Area and/or the Elk Visitor Center in Benezette. SR 879 is directly off interstate I-80 Exit 120. If you want to refrain from all the congestion and hustle and bustle in Benezette, and if you just want to see the elk in the wild, then just stay in Clearfield County. You can pick one of our elk viewing guides up at our office here in Clearfield to help you with your elk viewing search. The most popular viewing spots for these elk are Knobs Rd. in Goshen, Woolridge Rd. in Keewaydin and at the top of Tipple Rd. in Karthaus. There is a herd of 140 plus that inhabit area fields. These herds are unique to the herds that live in the neighboring town of Benezette because they are not as domesticated.   These majestic, magnificent animals will migrate up to 50 mile per day in search of food. They have been seen in areas such as Grampian, Mt. Joy, Shiloh, Egypt, and as far as southern Clearfield County. So, while visiting, you just may see an elk when you are least expecting them.    Elk are different and fabulous in every season.  During summer, marvel at the bull antlers wrapped in velvet. Throughout the summer these antlers are growing up to an inch a day.  You may also get a sneak peek at a new calf.  During the autumn months when they are in rut, do stop and listen as the bull elk bugles to attract the cows to join them. This sound is distinctive and eerie especially in a thicket in the mist shrouded dawn of a new day. Once you see and hear this magnificent animal, you will long to come back in search of it.

We are a non profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving wildlife habitat for future generations. We have several projects a year that allow the public to participate in that help give back to wildlife habitat 7760 Bennett's Valley Highway, P.O. Box 851, DuBois, PA, 15801, 814-371-1327, Wildlife, Things to See & Do

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.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with some Turtle’s Landing wine and some The Charmed State permanent jewelry!

Join the Lake for, weather permitting, some of the best meteor shower viewing opportunities! The annual Perseid meteor shower is one of the most beloved meteor showers of the year, especially in the Northern Hemisphere, where the shower peaks on warm summer nights. No matter where you live worldwide, the 2020 Perseid meteor shower will probably produce the greatest number of meteors on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. On the peak mornings in 2020, the moon will be at or slightly past its last quarter phase, so moonlight will somewhat mar this year’s production. But the Perseids tend to be bright, and a good percentage of them should be able to overcome the moonlight. Who knows? You still might see up to 40 to 50 meteors per hour at the shower’s peak. Space themed activities all week! Come camp with us!

Join us for a FREE admission showing of Peter Rabbit! Doors open at 12:30 Showtime is 1:00 Sponsored by: Clearfield Presbyterian Church & Clearfield Preschool Center

Join us for a night of Penn State Legends with the Happy Valley Cruise 4:00pm followed by Zero Tolerance at 7:00pm leading up to the Fireworks at 10:00pm. Early festivities include the Wilderness City 5K at the Cold Stream Dam (across the street) and the Philipsburg Cruise-in happening downtown on Front St. Ticket information and details for the Coolio performance coming soon! Follow the We Are Inn, Philipsburg, PA Facebook page for more details as tickets will be limited for this show.

Come down to the Philipsburg Heritage Days and check out the shopping, vendors, food vendors, live music and so much more!

Community revitalization organization focused on Historic Downtown Philipsburg 203 N. Front Street, Box 4, 203 N. Front Street, Box 4, Philipsburg, PA, 16866, 814-342-2260, Non-Profit, Shopping

Get ready for a hopping good time! Carns Equipment is thrilled to announce our FREE Pictures with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, April 12, 2025! -- Imagine your little ones beaming as they pose with the legendary Easter Bunny, and wait for it... alongside a sleek, eye-catching Polaris Slingshot! It's a picture-perfect moment you won't want to miss. Capture the joy, the smiles, and the sheer coolness of this unique Easter celebration. -- Bring your biggest smiles! We'll provide the Easter magic, the bunny ears, and the awesome Slingshot backdrop. It's the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your family. -- Join us at Carns Equipment in Clearfield, PA for an unforgettable Easter adventure! Don't miss out on this FREE event – it's going to be egg-straordinary

PIONEER DAY is both a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY event happening this Sunday, October 13th @ the Elk Country Visitor Center from 1-4pm Apple Cider Pressing Hickory Syrup Cooking Demo Bush Crafts Archery Demonstrations Walking Stick Carving Demonstration & More!

Pizza Hut Wing Street Vegetarian meals, wheelchair accessible, children/senior menus, Full Bar, Meeting Space, L/D. Monday thru Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm, and Sunday 11am-10pm. Visit Website 952 N. Front Street Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-342-1980 Sarina's Pizza Restaurant One stop place for everything you need to know about our world famous Sarina's Restaurant and Pasta Sauce. Dine in or carry out. Daily specials offered, L/D. Monday thru Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 12pm-10pm. Visit Website 1079 N. Front Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866 814-342-6237