This immersive three-day event offers something for everyone:
-- Guided hikes through ancient forests
-- Fall foliage viewing along the Clarion River
-- Elk bugling education
-- Artmaking inspired by nature
-- Outdoor skills workshops
-- Talks on Pennsylvania’s conservation history
“The Pennsylvania Wilds is an expansive landscape of forested hills with towering trees that date back hundreds of years and vast river systems that have shaped U.S. history,” said Kate Prisby, Manager of Events and Programs at KTA. “It's a space where conservation movements and extractive industry have intersected, shaping our nation's wilderness preservation legislation. This year's Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend in the Pennsylvania Wilds explores the outdoor spaces of this region, as well as its historical significance.”
“We are thrilled to welcome visitors to Clarion County—the Trailhead to Happiness— Events like the Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend shine a light on all that makes our region unforgettable, from the ancient forests of Cook Forest to the stories etched into our trails and towns. You're warmly invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and discover new paths to pure happiness. There’s real magic here for those who come looking,” said Hind Karns, Tourism Director, Discover Clarion County.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a family seeking adventure, or a history enthusiast, the Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend offers a meaningful way to connect with Pennsylvania’s trails, people, and places.
This special weekend is sponsored by: Discover Clarion County, PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., DCNR and the PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau.
Visit the KTA Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend webpage to register and for more information.
For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can become involved, visit the Keystone Trails Association website, read the KTA Blog, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.
Related Articles This Week:
-- DCNR Invests In Warriors Path State Park, Huntingdon & Broad Top Rail Trail In Bedford County. [Click Here for video/photos]
-- DCNR Resource: PA Is Growing The Outdoor Economy; Helping Seniors Connect To Outdoors; Seeking Passionate Trail Advocate [PaEN]
-- Foundation For Sustainable Forests - Loving The Land: Ellery Troyer & His Family Manages A 3rd Generation Farm And The French Creek Nursery In Erie County [PaEN]
-- Join DCNR’s Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council For Oct. 8 Webinar On Workforce Capacity Needed To Support DCNR's Mission [PaEN]
-- DCNR State Parks Environmental Educator Newsletter Celebrates First Day Of Fall [PaEN]
-- Fish & Boat Commission Now Accepting Applications For Boating Facility Grants Thru Dec. 1
-- Susquehanna Greenway Partnership: Waterway Wisdom - Tips For Sharing The River
NewsClips:
-- TribLive: Benezette Elk Viewing Areas Unaffected By Weekend Wildfires In Elk County
-- Penn State Extension Woods & Wildlife News Highlights Forest Stewardship; Current Fall Forest Conditions; What Is A Slash Wall? Wild Bird Wisdom; Carbon Contracts
-- Lehigh Valley’s Wildlands Conservancy Highlights Upcoming Experiences: Walk In Penn’s Woods; 10th Annual Big Sit! Birdwatching; Bushkill Creek Trail Challenge; Tree Plantings
-- Tribune-Democrat: Ghost Town Trail Turns 31 Saturday, Cambria County To Host Anniversary Celebration
-- WESA: Pittsburgh’s Frick Park Pilots All-Terrain Wheelchairs
-- TribLive: Plans To Revamp Cheswick’s Rachel Carson Riverfront Park Could ‘Rejuvenate’ Community
-- Williamsport Sun: Hawk Watching Can Be An Addictive, Fun Hobby For Birders
[Posted: September 24, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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