2025 Biker Ride Guide
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that the latest version of their popular Biker Ride Guide is now available, just in time for the busy spring and summer travel seasons. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region has many beautiful areas...
Award Winning Parks & Recreation Director
City of St. Marys Park and Recreation Director Danielle (Schneider) Kugler has been recognized with a national award, highlighting her efforts in growing the city’s parks and recreation program over the last few years. Kugler, age 30, was named by “Parks and...
20 Great Gift Ideas
Here is a list of 20 great gifts or gift certificate ideas in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region to help you with your holiday shopping this year. Weekend getaway to a cozy cabin in the woods with a hot tub. New E-Bike from Mudbeard’s Bikes & Boards in Ridgway...
Stargazing Photo Contest
Our new Stargazing photo contest runs through December 31, 2024. Finalists’ photos for the contest period will be posted online with the four entries receiving the most votes winning the following cash prizes: 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50, and 4th...
ELK COUNTRY BENNETT BRANCH ACQUISITION
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy acquired the 1495-acre property on June 24, 2024, and conveyed it to DCNR to become an addition to Moshannon State Forest. The property is in Benezette Township, Elk County. It includes a mix of hilltops, forested steep slopes and...
