Articles by PA Wilds Marketplace

Articles by PA Wilds Marketplace

Spring glow at Colton Point State Park Tioga County - Bernadette-Chiaramonte
February 29, 2024
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Celebrate spring with these products made in the PA Wilds

Trees are beginning to bud, flowers are starting to bloom, new birds are singing in the forest, tiny frogs are peeping from the ponds... spring is here! To help you celebrate spring in the Pennsylvania Wilds, we've put together a list of just some of the items that reflect this beautiful time of the year. Whether it's something that spruces up your spring wardrobe or helps you get ready for new warm-weather adventures, we have you covered. Best of all, these products are all handcrafted or designed in the PA Wilds by local artists who love where they live.

Sugar Mama’s Appalachian Maple: Producing one-of-a-kind sweet treats with maple syrup
February 20, 2024
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Sugar Mama’s Appalachian Maple: Producing one-of-a-kind sweet treats with maple syrup

Rachel Courtney is the owner of Sugar Mama’s Appalachian Maple. Her interest in maple production was piqued at a young age after having a positive and delectable experience hanging out with a local maple producer.

Reasons to love the PA Wilds
January 29, 2024
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Reasons to love the PA Wilds

As we approach Valentine's Day, our hearts are filled with love... not just for our sweethearts, but also for the special place we call the PA Wilds! There are plenty of reasons to love this region: the awe-inspiring landscape that surrounds us, the family and friends we can share memories with, and the creative endeavors of our PA Wilds entrepreneurs. Our Pennsylvania Wilds region gives us plenty of reasons to love it, especially with its rich history and endless variety of natural beauty. Let’s take a moment and show some adoration and appreciation for the PA Wilds!

Jillia Ceramics expresses beauty of PA Wilds region through new product line
January 17, 2024
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Jillia Ceramics expresses beauty of PA Wilds region through new product line

Jillia English, owner of Jillia Ceramics, has partnered with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to create PA Wilds-inspired and branded mugs, which are available on the PA Wilds Marketplace. In addition to portraying the beauty of the region, a portion of proceeds from each PA Wilds-branded mug sold will help support the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship’s mission to integrate conservation and economic development in a way that strengthens and inspires communities in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Stick to it! Stickers that show your love of nature and the PA Wilds
January 12, 2024
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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!

Gifts from the heart for Valentine's Day from the PA Wilds Marketplace
January 9, 2024
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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.

2024: A new year for our PA Wilds Marketplace makers
January 4, 2024
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2024: A new year for our PA Wilds Marketplace makers

Our hearts are filled with hope and thankfulness as we enter into a new year for the PA Wilds Marketplace. This has been a year of continued growth, inspiration, and innovation for the PA Wilds Marketplace. The online platform was launched in 2021, and 2023 was a year where the marketplace found a solid base of makers who are selling their products and excited customers who are thrilled to be able to buy a locally handcrafted gift.

Gifts for kids from the PA Wilds
January 2, 2024
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Gifts for kids from the PA Wilds

Looking for the perfect gift for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or other special kid in your life? Here are some of the best toys, games, snacks, and gifts for kids! Find meaningful gifts for kids' birthdays, holidays, or everyday fun with something for every kid, including cute shirts, puzzles, treats, and even a joke book all from small makers in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Joyous holidays and a wonderful winter in the PA Wilds
December 21, 2023
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Joyous holidays and a wonderful winter in the PA Wilds

Despite the cold temperatures and long nights, winter gives us so many reasons to celebrate in the Pennsylvania Wilds. However you may be celebrating this season, we wish you and yours a very happy, healthy, joyous time!

Products from the PA Wilds that will kickstart your New Year's Resolution
December 20, 2023
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Products from the PA Wilds that will kickstart your New Year's Resolution

The New Year is a time to feel hopeful about the upcoming 12 months. It’s a time to think about changes you might want to make or things you want to do. A New Year’s Resolution is an optimistic goal that helps you set the stage for the next year. Whatever you’re trying to accomplish in 2023, let the entrepreneurs in the PA Wilds help you accomplish those goals!