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Elk State Park: A Scenic Gem
Elk State Park is one of the best kept secrets for outdoor recreation destinations in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region. Located in the mountains of Elk County, the park encompasses approximately 3,192 acres and surrounds the beautiful 1,160-acre East Branch Lake....
Maker of the Month
by Mickayla Poland Where the Woods Rest The woods of the PA Great Outdoors Region can an abundant resource for many. It’s a place to hike, hunt, relax, and explore. For Where the Woods Rest, they are home, inspiration, and the starting point for every piece of art....
Penoke OHM Trail
For riders seeking one of Pennsylvania's most challenging off-highway motorcycle experiences, the Penoke OHM Trail in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) delivers an unforgettable adventure. Located near Marienville, this rugged 23-mile trail winds through dense...
Fall Family Fun
Autumn is special time in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region. The mountains are ablaze with bright colors of fall, and the cool crisp air is refreshing after the heat and humidity of summer. Here are just a few of the hallmark events happening this autumn that you...
THE BUCKTAIL MONUMENT OF DRIFTWOOD
Standing in the center of the town square in Driftwood in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, the Bucktail Monument honors the famous Pennsylvania Bucktails Regiment, one of the most celebrated regiments to serve the Union during the Civil War. The monument was dedicated in...
ARROYO BRIDGE
The Arroyo Bridge stands quietly over the Clarion River in Elk County, deep within the Allegheny National Forest, where the river bends through steep, forested hills and echoes with the layered history of logging, tanning, and wilderness rebirth. Once a toll crossing...
Maker of the Month: Seamonster Illustrations
By Mickayla Poland It really is never too late to try something new. Stacy Seamon, of Weedville, proves just that. Just over a year ago, Stacy took a watercolor class at Gallery 29 in St. Marys that changed everything. Even though creativity has always been part of...
BUZZARD SWAMP
Nestled within the Allegheny National Forest near Marienville, Pennsylvania, Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Management Area is one of the most scenic and peaceful outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region. Covering wetlands, forests, and meadows, the area is...
Brandy Camp Creamery
Nestled in the heart of the City of St. Marys is Brandy Camp Creamery. It is a perfect summertime destination where small-town charm meets handcrafted flavor. Located on Erie Avenue, this inviting creamery and café blends the nostalgia of a classic ice cream shop with...
ALLEGHENY WILDERNESS ISLANDS
The Allegheny Wilderness Islands stretch quietly along the Wild & Scenic Allegheny River near Tionesta in Forest County, Pennsylvania, forming a chain of protected, undeveloped land that feels far removed from modern life. These islands are part of the Allegheny...
