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As the sun begins to set earlier and mornings start to get cooler, some may be desperate to hold onto the last days of summer. However, shorter days and colder temperatures can bring all new joys to our lives in the PA Wilds! It is hard to beat the feeling of curling up in a hoodie with a cup of hot coffee and a good book. The beauty of the changing leaves and deliciousness of fall flavors only last a couple months.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of travelers make their way to the Pennsylvania Wilds, eager to get a view of some of the most gorgeous fall foliage in the world. These “leaf peepers,” as they’re called, know there’s something special about Pennsylvania’s autumn leaves… scientifically, Pennsylvania is a prime viewing spot.

The mornings are foggy and the air is crisp. Leaves are changing color and covering the ground. The holiday season is upon us. Soon you’ll hear clattering and jingling along with the sound of hooves… Santa?! No silly, it’s not Christmas time yet. It’s the Headless Horseman, it’s Halloween Season!

If you’re just beginning to get into the world of hiking, we have some tips to keep you safe and happy… and some PA Wilds-made products that will help you celebrate and remember those great outdoor experiences! Remember, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and the most important tip for starting hiking is, well, to start hiking!

The PA Wilds Makers Market is back for 2024 and has a new date! Kick off your holiday shopping and support PA Wilds small businesses on October 19, 2024 on ShopThePAWilds.com. For one day only, customers can visit the PA Wilds Marketplace to find new products, shop special deals, and learn more about Makers in the region without leaving their house.

It is officially 5 months until Christmas! Why not start the celebration now? Christmas in July is our chance to celebrate in the warm weather, on the beach, hiking trail, campground, and more! Here on the PA Wilds Marketplace, we are joining the festivities. Check out these Makers offering new products, free shipping, and other sales on the marketplace from July 25 through July 27!

The kids are out of school, the leaves are green, the vacations are planned… and the temperature is way too hot! We have a few tips for staying cool in the summer heat in the PA Wilds.

Here in the PA Wilds, we’re fortunate to be able to experience the full beauty of each season: summers full of sunshine, the fall leaves and crisp autumn air, magical snow-covered winter landscapes and the blossoming of new life in spring. Appreciate each season for what it brings, and make new memories in nature with your family and friends. These products, which are all designed and made in the PA Wilds, will help you celebrate the arrival of fall.

Open skies, rolling mountains, and forest abound in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), Pennsylvania's only National Forest. 

This National Forest, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, was established in 1923 and covers 517,000 acres. That’s public land… set aside for folks from all walks of life to be able to enjoy, explore, relax, and appreciate.