Great Outdoors FAQ
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Where can I purchase fishing and hunting licenses?
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Licenses can be purchased throughout Pennsylvania at sporting goods and numerous department stores.
- Fishing license can also be purchased online at: www.fish.state.pa.us
- Hunting license can also be purchased online at: www.pgc.state.pa.us
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Where can I ride my snowmobile and ATV in Northwest Pennsylvania?
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Trail information can be obtained by requesting an "Outdoor Discovery Map". You can do so at the Contact us locations throughout our web site. PDFs of the counties covered (except Cameron) are available in the Map section.
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What other information does the Outdoor Discovery Map contain?
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The map contains an overview of all public outdoor recreation in the Allegheny National Forest Region.
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What events are taking place in your region?
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All events are listed in our Events section.
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When is the Mountain Laurel in bloom?
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Pennsylvania's flower, the Mountain Laurel, blooms mid-June.
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Do you have any suggested packages for travel in your area?
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Packages specifically designed to fit your travel needs can be obtained by calling Northwest Pennsylvania Great Outdoors at: 1-800-348-9393
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When are the leaves in color?
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The color of the leaves begin to change in late September. Best viewing is early to mid October. Visit our Discovering Autumn in NWPAGO with driving and hiking tours and information about the leaves.
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Where can I find information about the elk herd?
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Elk herd information can be found in the Elk Herd/Outdoors Tab of this site. Additional information can also be obtained in our Visitors Guide and the Elk Viewing Guide which can be ordered online.
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What counties does the "Great Outdoors Region" cover?
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We cover five counties: Cameron, Clarion, Elk, Forest and Jefferson. A regional map can be found in the Where We Are Section.
What's New
Trout Season Opens April 17th
March 10, 2010The signs of spring are all around us. Sunshine, warmer temperatures, the time change (March 13th)……..and opening day of Trout Season on April 14th !
Start planning your fishing trip by visiting the PA Fish & Boat...
ATV Trails to Open
February 3, 2010The Allegheny National Forest has announced that after several days of sub-freezing temperatures, they will be opening two ATV trails. The Timberline Trail and the central section of the Marienville trail from Pigeon to...
ATV Permits Now Available in Tionesta
January 20, 2010ATV / Trail bike permits for the ANF can now be purchased at the Forest County Visitor Center at the junction of routes 36 and 62 in Tionesta. The Visitor Center also offers maps of the ANF and its trail systems. ...
Wintertime Activities at Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Park
January 12, 2010One of the best times of year to visit State Parks in northwestern Pennsylvania is right now! Fresh snow, thick ice and quiet surroundings make a trip outdoors worth fighting off the cold.
Cook Forest and Clear Creek...
Elk Country Visitor Center
December 23, 2009Opening Spring of 2010!
In the heart of Pennsylvania's elk range and within the Elk State Forest, the Elk Country Visitor Center will be a premier elk watching and conservation education facility in the Pennsylvania Wilds and ...






