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Celebrating America’s 250th
2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across America and here in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoor Region there are plenty of fun filled events and ways to celebrate. Here are just some of the fantastic events happening this year in...
Quehanna Jet Bunkers
Deep in the Quehanna Wilds of Pennsylvania, where the mountains roll like a frozen green ocean and the streams run cold and clear, the forest keeps its secrets well. Mountain laurel tangles along the ridgelines, oaks and pines whisper in the wind, and elk step softly...
Cook Forest State Park
For more than a century, the woodland charms of Cook Forest have attracted vacationers in search of peace and quiet in nature. Cook Forest State Park is best known for its awe-inspiring stands of old-growth hemlock and white pine trees, some of which rank among the...
The Purpose is to Connect
Art is often born from the combination of a human desire to create and to feel something. The artist invites us into their world to feel connected—to them, to their experience, or to our shared experiences as humans. Caylene Gilmore creates her art with beautifully...
Little Toby Water Trail
From its genesis near the small town of Kersey in south-central Elk County, Little Toby Creek cuts through a beautiful valley lined with hardwood forests. As it works its way southwest and slowly begins to widen, it approaches Brockway, then turns north towards the...
History Made Here
Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region has a rich history filled with significant events and noteworthy people that helped build a growing nation. As you drive around the region, take note of the historical marker signs you see along the roadways. You may be surprised...
A Spring Tradition: Opening Day of Trout Season
There are certain signs of spring in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region that never change: longer days, budding trees, and the unmistakable buzz of anglers gearing up for one of the year’s most anticipated outdoor traditions—Opening Day of Trout Season. Every year,...
Sugar and Frosting: Connie’s Cookie and Cake Art
PA Great Outdoors Maker of the Month Art can come in many forms, like paint on a canvas or clay formed into a shape. For Connie, it happens with sugar and frosting. This month’s featured maker is Connie Crawford, a cookie and cake artist from St. Marys in Elk County....
Cameron County
America and Pennsylvania celebrate the 250th anniversary of signing the declaration of independence in 2026. The beautiful Cameron County Bell is part of the Bell Across America. It was painted by artist Sarah Jane Daley and is on display at Sarah Jane’s Art Studio in...
Wildlife and Nature
Abundant wildlife species can be found in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoor region. Commonly seen animals include elk, black bears, deer, eagles, ospreys, coyotes, river otters, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, various small mammals, and a large variety of birds. As our name...
