Wilds Life

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!

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!

A new year for our PA Wilds Marketplace makers
January 3, 2023
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A new year for our PA Wilds Marketplace makers

As we enter into a new year, our hearts are filled with hope and thankfulness. This has been a year of innovation and growth for the PA Wilds Marketplace.

Outdoor Discovery Atlas - Free with orders of $35 or more on the PA Wilds Marketplace!
November 15, 2022
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Outdoor Discovery Atlas - Free with orders of $35 or more on the PA Wilds Marketplace!

The 40+ page PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas is the go-to guide for people looking to explore the wonders of the PA Wilds. Now as a special offer, the PA Wilds Marketplace is giving away the Outdoor Discovery Atlas for free with any orders of $35 or more!

Things We Are Thankful for in the PA Wilds
November 7, 2022
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Things We Are Thankful for in the PA Wilds

The Thanksgiving season reminds us of the things for which we are grateful: family, friends, health, prosperity, creative endeavors and the awe-inspiring landscape that surrounds us. Our Pennsylvania Wilds region gives us plenty to give thanks for, especially with its rich history and endless variety of natural beauty. Let’s take a moment and remember the things we are much thankful for in the PA Wilds!

Taking ownership, catching up, and accepting autumn
October 12, 2022
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Taking ownership, catching up, and accepting autumn

The wind blew and a decision was made. Stephanie Distler took ownership of her entire studio, moving her workbenches and sawhorses into the other side of the room. She shows the process of changing her workspace!

Four new makers join the PA Wilds Marketplace
September 25, 2022
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Four new makers join the PA Wilds Marketplace

We're proud to say that four new makers have recently joined the PA Wilds Marketplace! Please help us welcome Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Company, Jillia Ceramics, Patterson Farms and TSW Games!

The Pennsylvania State Park Passport Book
September 12, 2022
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The Pennsylvania State Park Passport Book

The PA State Parks Passport Book is your passport to adventure... 121 of them, in fact! 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.