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Spring on the PA Wilds Rail Trail
March 13, 2025
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Spring on the PA Wilds Rail Trail

Popular with hikers and bicycle riders, the Pine Creek Rail Trail is a 62 mile converted railroad bed that travels along Pine Creek Gorge at the floor of the canyon. An article in USA Today named the Pine Creek Rail Trail one of "10 great places to take a bike tour" in the world. Local outfitters are available for equipment rentals and excursion information. Pine Creek, the largest tributary of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, itself is famous for fly fishing.

Stories, Teachings, and Basic Instruction for All Yoga Levels
March 6, 2025
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Stories, Teachings, and Basic Instruction for All Yoga Levels

All yoga levels, from beginner to advanced, are invited to feel a deep relationship with themselves, the trees, the natural world, and yoga through the teachings within these pages. In addition to poses, this book offers an exploration of physiology, lore, art, poetry, and spirituality about trees. 

A Saturday in the Life of Stephanie Distler
Alabaster Coffee Roasters’ Tips for Storing Coffee and Maximizing Freshness
February 13, 2025
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Alabaster Coffee Roasters’ Tips for Storing Coffee and Maximizing Freshness

Alabaster Coffee is a nationally award winning micro-roaster + coffee bar located in Williamsport, PA. Established in 2010, they are a small, family owned business seeking to make a difference both locally & globally. In this guide, learn expert tips on how to keep your coffee tasting its best for as long as possible.

Team Winter vs. Team Spring this Groundhog Day
Martha's Gourds: A Unique and Creative Medium for Crafting
January 16, 2025
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Martha's Gourds: A Unique and Creative Medium for Crafting

Martha's Gourds creates unique items using gourds. They are all crafted and designed by Martha Bloom and can be anything from art on bowls to sculptures of animals, whether domestic or wild. After many years of just concentration on gourd craft, watercolor and dot art have been added also.

2024 in Review and New Year Wishes
December 19, 2024
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2024 in Review and New Year Wishes

That’s a wrap! We are only a couple weeks away from a brand new year here in the PA Wilds (and in the rest of the world). This past year has been an amazing time on our marketplace, celebrating our artists and serving our customers. Here are some of the exciting highlights from 2024 on the PA Wilds Marketplace:

The PA Wilds Digital Gift Card that can be used around the region
December 12, 2024
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The PA Wilds Digital Gift Card that can be used around the region

Did you know that the Pennsylvania Wilds has a community gift card that can be used at participating locations all across the region? This makes it the perfect gift for anyone you know! Currently, there are more than 120 restaurants, boutiques, outfitters, and other shops that will accept the PA Wilds digital gift card. There is truly something for everyone! If you are scrambling for a last minute gift, this is a perfect option that is immediately available because it doesn't require shipping.

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