Spring in the PA Wilds means awakening from the long winter hibernation, and getting ready to start a new season full of adventures and exploration.
There’s so many State Parks to explore in the PA Wilds, 29 of them to be exact, each with their own unique attributes and landscapes. Check out local State Parks in your area, you’d be surprised at what is available for recreation, right in the nearby area!
With birds migrating back, it is a great time to enjoy some bird watching. There’s so many beautiful species to observe, maybe you will find a new favorite to watch. Observing them, and listening to their sweet songs and sounds can be done about anywhere in the PA Wilds, or even in your own backyard.
In the PA Wilds, trails abound, find your new favorite, or hike one you’ve previously enjoyed. With each new season, trail views change, so hike up those boots and take in the sights! State Parks have all skill levels for hiking so no matter your skill level, you will be sure to find one that suits you. Check out the new buds on the trees and bushes, as nature wakes up from the long winter nap. Can you identify them all?
Pick up a new hobby and make it a yearly tradition. Maybe you’ve always wanted to go fishing at a local State Park, bike a rail trail, or discover a new camping spot. Well what are you waiting for? Check out the PA Wilds site, to explore landscapes, take a journey, or to find activities in the PA Wilds. There is so much to explore, see, and do, and being able to create a new memory is just priceless.
Check out these items from our PA Wilds Marketplace, they are perfect for jumpstarting your next Spring adventure!
PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas
The 40+ page PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas is the go-to guide for people looking to explore the wonders of the PA Wilds. Serving as a print companion to pawilds.com, the PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas provides travel tips and planning resources, ideas on things to see and do throughout the region, and navigable maps. It also attempts to underscore our region’s conservation legacy and nods to some private industry partners who practice sustainability in their businesses and helped make the Atlas a reality!
The PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas was sourced and made entirely in-region! The design work, photography, and printing were all completed by PA Wilds artisans and businesses. Even the paper was sourced in the PA Wilds! This created important work opportunities on our rural landscape and allowed locals to tell the conservation story of our region while being stewards themselves.
PA State Park and Forests Passport
This 135-page passport includes maps, a history of the state’s park and forest system, a brief description and most memorable feature of each state park and forest, and additional online resources. Participants can track their visits to our public lands by initialing their book or having it stamped at the park or forest office. The Pennsylvania Passport not only guides people to our state parks and forests, but it also breaks down interesting areas and challenges users to complete each area to receive recognition for their accomplishments with a special metal "dog tag" for the theme. How many state parks and forests have you visited?
