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.
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!
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!
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.
From animals of the Allegheny National Forest, to overlooks at the PA Grand Canyon, there are plenty of views to capture. Whether it is a phone or a camera, taking a snapshot of the moment can allow you to display and relive a treasured memory.
Whether Dad lives in the PA Wilds or it’s one of his favorite places to visit, give him a unique gift that shows his appreciation for the Pennsylvania Wilds! Check out these suggestions for fathers of all varieties.
More than 90 percent of the products you see in the PA Wilds Conservation Shops were created by artists, makers, and other small businesses who live in the PA Wilds. That means that we are supporting and growing locally rooted wealth, as well as allowing these artisans to reflect our region’s natural assets by depicting and celebrating the places and experiences that can only be found in the PA Wilds. The PA Wilds Conservation Shops and PA Wilds Marketplace have a huge mission impact on how we are able to marry conservation and economic development.
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.
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!
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.
