The heart of Pennsylvania’s free roaming elk herd, the village of Benezette sits along the Elk Scenic Drive, A 127 mile excursion through some of Central Pennsylvania’s most rugged and beautiful country. 

Come face to face with a 700 pound bull elk that are routinely seen along side the roadways or can be seen at one of the designated elk viewing areas in the community.

Spend the day elk viewing, shopping at one of the many local shops and then return to the quiet country comfort of a cabin or B & B.  Bring your camera, and be ready to relax!  We look forward to you visiting Benezette and seeing the Pennsylvania Elk.

Widely known for its Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration, Brockway was laid out in 1836 and became a lumbering center in the later half of the 19th century. Beginning in the 1890's, Brockway became a center of glass manufacturing. The Taylor Memorial Museum is notable for its vast display of glass from local industry.

Our beautiful Rails to Trails System are accessible year round for biking and hiking enjoyment. A 9-hole public golf course and an 18-hole semiprivate course are located nearby.

Brookville’s beautifully restored Victorian Main Street welcomes you to this charming community.  Recognized as on of Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Communities and also listed on the National Register of Historic Towns, a wealth of history awaits you.

As you stroll down Main Street, quaint shops, local dining and striking structural design abounds in this 90-acre historic district which offers self-guided walking tours and turn-of-the-century nostalgia. This is especially evident during the enchanting Victorian Christmas Celebration. The town assumes a Dickens-like atmosphere as sleigh bells ring and carolers sing while ladies and gents, in traditional dress, bustle from store front to store front.

As a gateway to Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks, Brookville is virtually surrounded by some of the loveliest laurel fields in the state, making a perfect setting for an annual Laurel Festival.

Welcome to Pennsylvania's 1996 Outstanding Community! This charming home town of Clarion University maintains a high quality of rural living and is just minutes from the nationally-recognized Cook Forest State Park.   Clarion is located on the banks of the “Wild and Scenic” Clarion River.

Regarded as the "Autumn Leaf Capital of the World", Clarion's historic Main Street is lined with old-fashioned street lamps creating a nostalgic setting for downtown shopping. Two national wild and scenic rivers, the Clarion and Allegheny, provide a multitude of options for outdoor recreation.

Nearby communities host a variety of events throughout the year honoring Smucker's peanut butter, Irish heritage, wildflowers, horse thieves, river running and an annual festival of trees.

Cook Forest is home to one of the finest stands of virgin timber in the eastern United States and is located here in Cook Forest State Park. The extraordinary quality of this ancient forest assured selection as one of the top-50 state parks across the nation by National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Cooksburg was founded in the early 1830s by John Cook who initiated a great lumber dynasty. The old Cook sawmill now houses the Sawmill Center for the Arts which provides craft markets, festivals and live theatre-in-the-round as well as instruction of traditional arts and crafts by nationally acclaimed artisans right in Cook Forest.

Much of the area exists almost as it was in the days of William Penn when it was known as "The Black Forest" or "Penn's Woods". It was this pristine beauty that drove Cecil B. DeMille to use Cook Forest as the backdrop for Paramount Pictures' 1946 film 'The Unconquered' starring Gary Cooper, Paulette Goddard and a score of other stars.

This outstanding resort area offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking and biking trails along with 7,000 acres of woodlands. We look forward to your visiting Cook Forest.

The scenic 75-mile Bucktail Trail, PA Route 120, travels through the charming community of Emporium. This winding trail named after the famous Civil War-era Bucktail Regiment, meanders along West Branch Susquehanna River and through the Pennsylvania Wilds Region.  Emporium is the county seat of Cameron County and is surrounded by the Elk State Forest, Sizerville and Sinnemahoning State Parks. 

Only minutes away you can view Pennsylvania’s wild elk herd, explore horseback trails, take in a round of golf or encounter some of the state’s best fishing and hunting.

Foxburg is located in the Allegheny Clarion River Valley.  Along with being one of Pennsylvania’s most charming small towns it is also the home to the American Golf Hall of Fame and the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States.   During the day, you can go canoeing, kayaking, boating, shopping and more.  Then enjoy luxurious lodging and dining with beautiful views of the river.  Two I-80 exits provide easy access to the town and area recreational activities on the nationally designated Wild & Scenic Allegheny and Clarion Rivers.  Many motocycle enthusiast enjoy a relaxing day along the river in Foxburg.

Nestled in the southeast corner of the Allegheny National Forest, visitors go Johnsonburg, or "Paper City USA", find that one of the most productive paper facilities in the world makes its home here.

The charming village of Wilcox, with its winery, has some of the most picturesque scenery in north-central Pennsylvania.

Hospitality encourages visitors to come back often. With Bendigo State Park, Twin Lakes, East Branch Lake and Elk State Park just minutes away, this area is truly an outdoor paradise awaiting you.  Explore the trails by foot or bike, go fishing or boating, or simply enjoy an afternoon in the sun at one of the picnic areas.

Marienville is quiet village nestled between two great forests, the Allegheny National Forest to the north and Cook Forest to the south. Located in scenic Route 66 in Forest County, the area is rich in history and natural attractions.

Famous for its ATV, trail biking and snowmobile trails, the town is host to thousands of riders each year who enjoy easy access, exciting rides, and the friendliness of the local merchants. Nature lovers also flock to Marienville for the spectacular bird watching at Buzzard Swamp, the plentiful hiking trails, and campgrounds known for their wooded beauty.

As you walk along the streets you will be welcomed into the shops and restaurants and welcomed like you are part of the family!

Another charming turn-of-the-century town, Punxsutawney's nostalgic Main Street leads visitors to another era. Beautiful tree-lined Mahoning Street features 'Millionaire's Row', preserved from the days when Punxsutawney was a thriving coal, oil and lumber town.

World renowned weather prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil makes his home here in the children's library of the Mahoning East Civic Center, downtown. For more than a century, the town has embraced Groundhog Day with great pomp and circumstance, paying enormous attention to the four-legged oracle dubbed 'the Seer of Seers'.

Tradition abounds in community celebrations as Phil is honored during the annual summer Groundhog Festival and visitors can stroll the tree-lined shopping district while enjoying the festivities or trying their hand at weather forecasting at the Punxsutawney Weather Center.

When you drive into Ridgway, you enter one of Pennsylvania's Hidden Secrets. Built in the late 1800s, buildings and homes display the grandeur of the Victorian Era. A stroll down the streets of town gives visitors a sense of magnificent times gone by in this “Lily of the Valley” National Register Historic Districts. 

Throughout the years, Ridgway has maintained it' friendly small-town atmosphere. The area is graced with unique specialty shops, quaint restaurants, charming bed and breakfasts and motels. Whether you live here, or have never visited, you are always welcome.

Also known as the Chainsaw Capital of the World, the hills come to life each February as hundreds of carvers from around the world trek to Ridgway for the Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.  Pieces of chainsaw art line the streets and parks throughout the community.

Elk County’s larges community was founded in 1842 by a group of German Bavarian Catholics as a haven from religious persecution, Sanct Marien Stadt (St. Marys) is rich in history, tradition and heritage.

From its humble beginnings to the present day, the story of St. Marys is one of success. It is a story of people with a deep conviction, and of festive, friendly people.  The City of St. Marys is the second largest city by land area in Pennsylvania. At 99.3 square miles, only Philadelphia is larger at 135.1 square miles.

Visitors can stroll through downtown stopping in the many shops and dining facilities.  Drink from the "eternal tap" at Straub Brewery, see where the elk roam free, or visit one of the smallest historical chapels in the nation.

St. Marys is a vibrant community made up of individuals who know the value of experience and have used it for their own success and progress. Known as the "Powder Metal Capital of the World", the strong industrial base makes it the perfect place to start a business, raise a family or spend an enjoyable vacation.

The region's western gateway to the Allegheny National Forest and Pennsylvania Wilds is the town of Tionesta. Located in a picturesque valley alongside the Wild & Scenic Allegheny River, countless outdoor recreation lovers begin their "natural escape" vacation here.

Canoeing & kayaking the river and streams, boating on the lake, fishing, hiking and horseback riding can be experienced in this wooded paradise. Cabins, campgrounds, B&Bs and family-owned motels are all available for your custom nature-based vacation.

The Native American heritage of the town is celebrated each August with the week-long Tionesta Indian Festival. Community spirit runs year-round, as the merchants of this rural community welcome you into the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of their shops.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and escape with your family to Tionesta