Pennsylvania Wilds
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Pennsylvania Wilds
“God's Country”, “The Wilds”
Where the forest meets the stars
Deep forest greenPine greenEarth brown
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Wilds, where the forests run deep and the creeks run clear. Whether you're here for the hunting, the hiking, or just the quiet, you'll find a community that loves this land as much as you will.
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The room
One room for everyone around Pennsylvania Wilds. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Mansfield University Public university in Mansfield, home of the Mountaineers.
- Wellsboro Gaslight District Downtown with original gas lamps and Victorian architecture.
- Pennsylvania Lumber Museum In Galeton, tells the story of the state's logging era.
- Leonard Harrison State Park Main overlook of Pine Creek Gorge (Grand Canyon of PA).
- Colton Point State Park Rugged western rim of the gorge, popular for hiking.
- Sinnemahoning State Park Lake, wildlife center, and camping in Cameron County.
- Outdoors Hike the West Rim Trail
- Outdoors Fly fish for trout
- With kids Explore the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
- With kids Hike the Rim Trail at Pine Creek Gorge
- Evenings Bonfires at hunting camps
- Evenings Live music at county fairs
- Locals love Hunting camps
- Locals love Covered bridges
Through the year
- Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival June Week-long celebration in Wellsboro with parades, concerts, and the crowning of a Laurel Queen.
- Tioga County Fair August Classic county fair with livestock, rides, and local food in Wellsboro.
- Potter County Fair July Agricultural fair in Coudersport with exhibits, harness racing, and demolition derby.
- Cameron County Fair August Small-town fair in Emporium with 4-H shows and community events.
- Austin Dam Memorial Park's Annual Remembrance September Ceremony honoring the 1911 dam break victims, held at the memorial park.
A four-season climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The air is clean, and the stars shine bright away from city lights. Best: Fall (September–October) for crisp days and peak foliage; spring for fishing.
Talk like a local
- “Crick”
- Creek
- “Holler”
- Hollow or valley
- “Redd up”
- To clean or tidy up
- “Gum band”
- A rubber band
Getaways
- Corning, NY Visit the Corning Museum of Glass and Market Street shops.
- Elmira, NY Check out the National Soaring Museum and the Mark Twain Study.
- Williamsport, PA Home of the Little League World Series and the Hiawatha riverboat.
- Ithaca, NY Explore gorges, waterfalls, and the Cornell campus.
Local flavour
Teams
- Mansfield University Mountaineers NCAA Division II
Also rooting for Penn State Nittany Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Eagles
Eat and drink
- Venison A staple of hunting camps and local tables.
- Trout From the region's cold, clear streams.
- Morel mushrooms Foraged in spring woods.
- Maple syrup Produced from local sugar maples.
- Whoopie pies A Pennsylvania tradition found in many small-town bakeries.
Where people go
- Hunting camps Rustic cabins and lodges where families gather for deer season.
- Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges spanning creeks and rivers.
- State parks Pine Creek Gorge (the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania) and Cherry Springs for stargazing.
- Diners Classic small-town eateries serving hearty breakfasts and local pies.
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Nearby
Every areaCorningNew YorkWhere glass meets the Finger LakesElmiraNew YorkA river town wrapped in autumn hillsSayrePennsylvaniaWhere the river bends and the ridges roll on.WilliamsportPennsylvaniaThe Lumber City with a little league heartWellsvilleNew YorkWhere the hills are sweet with maple and the nights are quiet.Lock HavenPennsylvaniaWhere the river meets the mountain, and the pace slows down.IthacaNew YorkWhere gorges meet good vibes.LewisburgPennsylvaniaWhere the river meets the spirit of a college town.
Tioga, Potter and Cameron counties, PA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.