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4 state parks to visit this season in the I-80 Frontier
April 30, 2026
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4 state parks to visit this season in the I-80 Frontier

Our home here at the center of the PA Wilds lives up to its name. The Elk Country landscape is home to the largest free-roaming elk herd in the northeast. It’s not uncommon to find them grazing in our backyards. While some people are still discovering that Pennsylvania is home to elk, we’ve been stewarding them for decades and finding ways to celebrate their beauty and resilience. Now let’s meet the makers that call this part of the PA Wilds their home, and where they create their works of art!

Shopping small for Mother's Day leaves a big impact
April 23, 2026
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Shopping small for Mother's Day leaves a big impact

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you might be wondering where to shop and what to get Mom for her special day. Here at the PA Wilds Marketplace, we have made it easy for you to get Mom a piece of the PA Wilds to call her own. We have compiled this list of some of the gifts we think Mom would love getting this Mother’s Day. There’s also more to explore on the PA Wilds Marketplace, with so many options, you’re sure to find Mom the perfect gift.

Locally Made Products to celebrate the Earth
April 8, 2026
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Locally Made Products to celebrate the Earth

It’s important to live sustainably not only on Earth Day, but everyday.

Meet the makers in Elk Country
March 31, 2026
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Meet the makers in Elk Country

Our home here at the center of the PA Wilds lives up to its name. The Elk Country landscape is home to the largest free-roaming elk herd in the northeast. It’s not uncommon to find them grazing in our backyards. While some people are still discovering that Pennsylvania is home to elk, we’ve been stewarding them for decades and finding ways to celebrate their beauty and resilience. Now let’s meet the makers that call this part of the PA Wilds their home, and where they create their works of art!

Spring is Blooming: Emerging from Winter Hibernation
Spring Clean Up in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Small Stitches, Big Smiles: Inside McDalong Presents
March 5, 2026
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Small Stitches, Big Smiles: Inside McDalong Presents

Stuffed animals was my obsession as a child. Seeing a cute plushie anywhere could instantly brighten my day. That love never really went away as I grew up, though I did try to rein it in a little. Today, what began as a hobby has grown into a small business focused on helping people find thoughtful, unique gifts for any occasion.

Meet the makers of the Dark Skies region
February 26, 2026
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Meet the makers of the Dark Skies region

One of our places to visit in the PA Wilds is the Dark Skies region, but we also love to shop from the artisans there too! We put together a list of our favorites from each artisan in that region, and here they are.

Three-Cheese Mini Macs
February 19, 2026
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Three-Cheese Mini Macs

"Ellie Mae Explores: Hometown" released on the PA Wilds Marketplace
February 12, 2026
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"Ellie Mae Explores: Hometown" released on the PA Wilds Marketplace

Ellie Mae Explores: Hometown is the first book in the Ellie Mae series — a celebration of the small-town magic waiting just outside your door. Written with heart and rooted in real places that mean something, this story follows Ellie Mae as she explores her hometown, discovers her community, and learns that adventure doesn’t have to be far away to be meaningful.