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Stephanie Distler Studios
March 24, 2023
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An interview with myself: Stephanie Distler Studios

Stephanie Distler, an artisan on our PA Wilds Marketplace, often interviews other makers within the PA Wilds, learns more about the artists and their work, and publishes those as blogs here on the PA Wilds Marketplace Inspiration Blog. For this blog, however, Stephanie is interviewing someone very special... herself! Enjoy getting to know more about Stephanie Distler, her artistic process, her motivations and her love of the PA Wilds. 

PJ Piccirillo, researching for his historical books
March 10, 2023
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Books of the Pennsylvania Wilds

Books take us on new adventures! Sometimes those adventures are mental journeys, which we can read from the comfort of an armchair while envisioning historical events or faraway destinations. Other times, those adventures are quite literal... guidebooks can tag along with you on your explorations, providing you with maps and expert tips. Whatever type of adventure you enjoy, we have books on the PA Wilds Marketplace that can take you there.

Cook Forest and the Ancients
February 28, 2023
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Meet the makers in Cook Forest and the Ancients

Ancient pines and hemlocks form old growth forest cathedrals and inspire the name of this landscape near the southwest corner of the PA Wilds. Referred to as a “land of giants,” the wooded hillsides are home to some of the tallest trees east of the Mississippi, as well as creative makers like us who draw inspiration from the history of our forests when crafting products like the ones seen here. Let's meet the PA Wilds Marketplace makers who are creating, designing, crafting and innovating in the Cook Forest and the Ancients landscape!

February 2023 New PA Wilds Marketplace products
February 24, 2023
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New products added February 2023

Have you seen some of the newest items added to the PA Wilds Marketplace? Whether you're looking for a new t-shirt, a PA Wilds hat, a onesie or a youth tee for your child, or a nature-inspired soap, we have you covered!

Meet the makers in Elk Country
February 14, 2023
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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. Let's meet the PA Wilds Marketplace makers who are creating, designing, crafting and innovating in the Elk Country landscape!

Meet the makers in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds
February 10, 2023
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Meet the makers in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds

Pennsylvania's only national forest, the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), inspires the name of this landscape and our makers here in the PA Wilds. The ANF spans more than 500,000 acres in the northwest portion of the Wilds, and residents often create art and wares that reflect the landscape’s most treasured places and experiences. These goods are sure to keep the landscape top of mind, whether by design or when remembering who made them. Let's meet the PA Wilds Marketplace makers who are creating, designing, crafting and innovating in the PA Wilds Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds landscape!

Stick to it! Stickers that show your love of nature and the PA Wilds
February 2, 2023
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Stick to it! Stickers that show your love of nature and the PA Wilds

Stick to it! Stickers are a fun, inexpensive way to show your pride in the place you live, express your love for somewhere you visited, share an interest and display your personality for all to see! They can be placed on coolers, water bottles, mugs, kayaks, vehicles, appliances, binders or almost anywhere you can think of!

How to find more joy in your everyday life
January 24, 2023
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How to find more joy in your everyday life

It can be easy to feel joyful when there is something amazing happening in your life… maybe a vacation, a new grandchild, a promotion or a fun outing with friends. But what about when life feels hum-drum and routine? How can we find moments of joy in our everyday life?

2023 Resolutions and thoughts about the new year from our PA Wilds Marketplace artisans
January 16, 2023
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2023 Resolutions and thoughts about the new year from our PA Wilds Marketplace artisans

To kick off the new year, we gave our PA Wilds Marketplace makers the chance to share their thoughts on 2023, any New Year's Resolutions they have, how they define success and even some silly questions as well!

Gifts from the heart for Valentine's Day from the PA Wilds Marketplace
January 12, 2023
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Gifts from the heart for Valentine's Day from the PA Wilds Marketplace

The best gifts are made with love, and all the items in the PA Wilds Marketplace surely fit that description. All the items sold on the Marketplace's online platform are locally produced by artists and businesses in the PA Wilds. When you purchase from the PA Wilds Marketplace you aren’t just purchasing a unique gift, you are supporting artisans who call the PA Wilds home.