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Punxsutawney Phil Rolls Out New Morning Brews
By Danielle Taylor At the Groundhog Club Headquarters last week, Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather prognosticator invited his fans to “’Phil’ Your Cup!” as he helped unveil an exclusive series of Phil-themed coffees. Crafted by the team at Keystone...
Sundays with Phil
Come to our visitor’s center at Gobbler’s Knob and spend your Sunday afternoon with the legendary Punxsutawney Phil and a few of the Groundhog Club Inner Circle members. Sunday with Phil will be held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month throughout...
Sundays with Phil
Come to our visitor’s center at Gobbler’s Knob and spend your Sunday afternoon with the legendary Punxsutawney Phil and a few of the Groundhog Club Inner Circle members. Sunday with Phil will be held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month throughout...
Sundays with Phil
Come to our visitor’s center at Gobbler’s Knob and spend your Sunday afternoon with the legendary Punxsutawney Phil and a few of the Groundhog Club Inner Circle members. Sunday with Phil will be held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month throughout...
Sundays with Phil
Come to our visitor’s center at Gobbler’s Knob and spend your Sunday afternoon with the legendary Punxsutawney Phil and a few of the Groundhog Club Inner Circle members. Sunday with Phil will be held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month throughout...
Sundays with Phil
Come to our visitor’s center at Gobbler’s Knob and spend your Sunday afternoon with the legendary Punxsutawney Phil and a few of the Groundhog Club Inner Circle members. Sunday with Phil will be held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month throughout...
Phil’s Prognostication
One holiday that brings thousands of people together from all over the world to celebrate the prediction of a furry forecaster. What would you rather be doing in the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter in western PA? How about enjoying the ambiance of the...
Phil’s Prognostication
One holiday that brings thousands of people together from all over the world to celebrate the prediction of a furry forecaster. What would you rather be doing in the middle of the night, in the middle of the winter in western PA? How about enjoying the ambiance of the...
Lunch with Phil
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club will be providing a delicious Lunch for Phil’s Phans! This will be the kick-off event for the 2022 Groundhog Day celebration. Not only is there delicious food but the guest of honor Punxsutawney Phil is there! The event will be...
Punxsutawney Lodging
Punxsutawney Lodging Places to Stay in PunxsutawneyIn the listings below, explore Cabins, Cottages, Hotels, Lodges, Bed & Breakfasts, and more near Punxsutawney. Find things to do including attractions, dining, events, and everything to plan your endless adventure...
Punxsutawney’s Weather Discovery Center Welcomes Jen Carfagno into its Meteorologist Hall of Fame
The Pennsylvania native is the 16th meteorologist to be inducted into this elite circle.
Bucket List Experience: Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney
Thinking of spending Groundhog Day in the heart of the action? Check out our marketing coordinator’s memories from her experience last year!
Punxsutawney’s 132nd Groundhog Day Celebration
By Danielle Taylor If you’re starting to feel like this long winter may never end and want some assurance on when you’ll see the beginning of spring, look no further than the famous Punxsutawney Phil, right here in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. Since 1886,...
Destination: Gobbler’s Knob Project – Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Inc. is proud to announce the beginning of a capital campaign called: Destination: Gobbler’s Knob; Building onto a Legendary Past, Constructing an Innovative Future. The primary focus of this project is constructing a visitor center...
Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Discover Punxsutawney Punxsutawney is the home of the world’s foremost weather prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, and is party central for the nation’s Groundhog Day celebration every February 2nd at Gobbler’s Knob. Each July, visitors can enjoy the fun...
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
By Marlene Lellock, Director Do you like to make memorable moments for your children? One fun way to do just that is with a visit to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. Located in the home of Punxsutawney Phil, the Weather Discovery Center is an interactive...
Great Group Activities
We often get requests from visitors asking for things they can do as a group. Sometimes locals have guests visiting, others are looking for activities for youth organizations, and many are families vacationing together. Here are 30 suggestions for group activities in...
Jefferson County-Weather Capital of the World
Jefferson County is best known as the home of Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather prognosticator, but there is a lot more going on all year long to attract outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and travelers of all types. For more than 136 years,...
Wildlife & Nature
Wildlife and Nature As our name suggests, Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can see wild elk, bear, deer, eagles, river otters, a large variety of birds, and a world-famous groundhog. Bird lovers and animal enthusiasts...
2022 FALL DRIVING TOURS
The mountain and forests of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region are priceless natural wonders. They are renowned for their inspiring beauty, especially in the fall as the colors of the leaves turn orange, mustard, and scarlet. As the dappled greens of summer...
20 Rainy Day Activities
All your plans for the day are rained out. The thought runs through your mind “What do can we do now?” Here are a few ideas of things to do in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region to help you out when mother nature is not cooperating: 1. Punxsutawney Weather Discovery...
List Of Greats! Jefferson County
There are lots of great things to discover in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. We continue our series of great things to see and do in each of the 5 counties that make up Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region and Cook Forest State Park. Here is a list of 10...
The Trains are Running
The Bowdish Model Railroad and miniature village animations will be operating with volunteers nearby to answer any questions. This model train exhibit portrays the entire county showcasing businesses past and present including the Hilton Diner and Moonlite Drive-In...
The Trains Are Running!
The Bowdish Model Railroad and miniature village animations will be operating with volunteers nearby to answer any questions. This model train exhibit portrays the entire county showcasing businesses past and present including the Hilton Diner and Moonlite Drive-In...
The Trains are Running
The Bowdish Model Railroad and miniature village animations will be operating with volunteers nearby to answer any questions. This model train exhibit portrays the entire county showcasing businesses past and present including the Hilton Diner and Moonlite Drive-In...
Quirks, Oddities, and Unusual Attractions
You won’t find schools closing for the first day of buck season in Philadelphia, and people don’t consider spotlighting for deer a great date idea in D.C. Baltimore doesn’t have a weather-predicting groundhog, and Buffalo doesn’t hold weeklong festivals to celebrate...
2021 FALL DRIVING TOURS
The mountain and forests of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region are priceless natural wonders. They are renowned for their inspiring beauty, especially in the fall as the colors of the leaves turn orange, mustard, and scarlet. As the dappled greens of summer wane to...
Jefferson County Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest
Enjoy the fun of a Selfie Scavenger Hunt in Jefferson County. Just take a selfie at these 10 locations and enter them in our Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest at Visitpago.com/contest/ Jefferson County Selfie Scavenger Hunt 1. Gobbler’s Knob: The Gobbler’s...
Jefferson County-Weather Capital of the World
Jefferson County is best known as the home of Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather prognosticator, but there is a lot more going on all year long to attract outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and travelers of all types. For more than 135 years,...
Groundhog Visitor Center
The new Groundhog Visitor Center located at the historic Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney is a place to learn about Punxsutawney Phil, The World’s Most Famous Groundhog, Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinaire. The beautiful...
History of Groundhog Day
The legend of Groundhog Day started many centuries ago. Groundhog Day was founded in the traditions of the Romans, who carried the myth to the Germans during Roman invasions. The story was also based on this Scottish couplet: “If Candlemas Day is bright and clear,...
Happy New Year
As another year draws to a close, it is time to look back what might the strangest year in our lifetime. It was a year that saw many challenges caused by the global pandemic. Restaurants and bars seemed to face ever changing restrictions and closures. Many events...
FALL DRIVING TOUR-GROUNDHOG LOOP
With autumn right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about taking a drive to enjoy the bright red, yellow, gold, and orange colors that adorn the mountains and valleys of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. We have hundreds of miles of country roads and...
Quiet Creek Offers Classes
Quiet Creek Herb Farm & Home of Country Living kicks off season with class schedule.
Engaged, What to Do Next?
Blog about wedding venues in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors.
Groundhog Day
Written by Beth Exley Snowing one day, raining the next? How will the winter of 2020 end? Let’s see what Punxsutawney Phil has to say! Since 1886, this legendary weather prognosticator has predicted when the end of winter will arrive as each February 2nd tens of...
Try Something New in 2020
Ideas of things to do in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region.
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Top 10 Fall Adventures in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors (Part One)
We’ve identified 10 of the top adventures you can enjoy in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors this season and some of the spectacular places where they can be found. Today, check out the first five great options for adventure, and tune back in next week for Part Two!
Celebrate Pennsylvania Wine Month in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
October is Pennsylvania Wine Month, and there’s no better time to get out and try the region’s endless variety of wines, beers, and spirits. Our Uncork the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Wine Trail guide outlines more than two dozen wineries, vineyards, breweries, distilleries, and other relevant destinations throughout the region, and new ones are opening up all the time, so you’re sure to find something perfect for you, no matter your taste.
Winter Lodging Specials
Winter Lodging Specials Winter Lodging Specials Pine scented air and a blanket of snow bring a sense of calm to short winter days. Experience a hot tub in the snow, a friendly bed and breakfast, a jacuzzi suite for a romantic getaway, a cozy cabin buried in the woods...
Fall Driving Tours
Fall Driving Tours Fall Driving Tours The mountain forests in our part of Pennsylvania are priceless natural wonders. They are renowned for their inspiring beauty, especially in the fall as the colors of the leaves turn orange, mustard and scarlet. As the dappled...
Customizable Itineraries Now Available on VisitPAGO.com
One of the most exciting elements of the recently redesigned VisitPAGO.com website is the itineraries feature, which makes it effortless for visitors to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region to plan their getaway.
Free Things To Do
Free Things To Do Take A Hike There are hundreds of miles of trails here where you can stroll beneath giant ancient trees in Cook Forest, hike through the restored Climax Tunnel on the Redbank Valley Trail, see waterfalls in the Quehanna Wild Area, explore the vast...Beyond Groundhog Day
Written by Danielle Taylor Since 1886, devotees have made the trek up Punxsutawney’s famous Gobbler’s Knob on February 2, and every year, Punxsutawney Phil has accurately predicted six more weeks of winter or an early spring. His legend is well-entrenched and he’s a...
Presidential Connections to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Region
By Danielle Taylor | Header image courtesy of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Did you know that the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has a rich history of presidential visits, connections, and artifacts? With Presidents’ Day coming up on Monday, we decided to dig...
February Events in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region
By Danielle Taylor People come from all around the globe each February to spend time in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region and watch Punxsutawney Phil make his yearly prognostication, but there’s a lot more going on here this month than one groundhog getting his...
Endless Miles of Adventure
Written by Danielle Taylor | Header photo by Jeff London On October 2, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and National Trails System Act into law, and with the stroke of a pen, he protected thousands of miles of rivers and trails...
Summer
Summer Get ready for a fun-filled Summer in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors! We have plenty of suggestions for your family vacation or short getaway from your everyday life. Free Things To Do We’ve compiled a list of activities and fun places to visit in the...
