Outdoor Adventures

Endless opportunities for outdoor adventure await you in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. You can kayak a wild & scenic river, hike or bike on scenic trails, explore ancient giant trees, see amazing wildlife, go horseback riding, catch a fish, enjoy stargazing, or play a round of golf.

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This all-volunteer organization was founded in 2016 to create and maintain hike, bike, and ski trails in the southeastern portion of the Allegheny National Forest.

Along with the rich variety of outdoor adventures, many camping opportunities are available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov.

Designated a wild & scenic and recreational river offering boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, wilderness camping, and wildlife viewing. Fish species: walleye, musky, bass, catfish and panfish.

100 acres on the East Branch of the Clarion River. Swimming pool, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife observation area, playground, hiking trail, and picnic tables.

40 miles of seasonal paddling in the heart of Pennsylvania's Wild Elk Country with five public launches. Best during spring and fall. Stocked with trout each spring. Part of Sinnemahoning Water Trail.

1,500 acres managed by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in Jay Township, Elk County. Open to the public for hiking, wildlife viewing, and hunting.

Bring your own horses to camp and ride the trails through the wilderness in the heart of the Benezette elk herd with access to Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail.

BMFNT is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help enhance the daily lives of individuals through positive interactions with equines.

We rent, stock, and sell Rambo E-bikes from Winslow Hill, Benezette, PA.  Great way to see the Elk. Delivery to Elk, Jefferson, Clearfield, and Cameron Counties.

Easy 1.4 mile well marked and maintained self-guided providing access to Twin Lakes Hiking Trail, connecting the Mill Creek and Brush Hollow Trails.

Events

2024mon15aprAll Daysat11may Nature's Palette: An exhibition by Lisa Conklin Conn(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Ridgway, Main St, Ridgway, PACountiesElkCategoryTheater & Arts

2024sat27apr(apr 27)8:00 amsun28(apr 28)5:00 pm St. Leo School 20th Annual Trout Derby8:00 am - 5:00 pm (28)(GMT-04:00) Ridgway Fireman's Grounds, 135 N. Broadway StreetCountiesElkCategoryNature & Wildlife,Outdoor Adventure

2024sun28apr1:00 amsun8:00 pm Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education1:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Woodland Elemetary School, 603 Woodland Ave Emporium PA 15834CountiesCameronCategoryNature & Wildlife,Other Events

2024sun28apr2:00 pmsun3:00 pmElk Explanations2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PACountiesElkCategoryNature & Wildlife

2024sun28apr11:00 pmsun12:00 pmPorcupine Party CraftSinnemahoning State Park Programs11:00 pm - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Sinnemahoning State Park Wild Life Center, 4843 Park Road Austin, PA 16720CountiesCameronCategoryChildren’s Events,State Parks: Events & Programs

2024tue30apr11:00 amtue4:00 pmManufacturing Advanced Expo11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Red Fern, 421 Old Kersey RoadCountiesElkCategoryOther Events

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