COOKSBURG, Pa. – In 1981, the Sawmill Theatre was opened in the museum section of the old Sawmill, using church pews and camp chairs for seating. Soon the need for a larger theater was evident. FULL ARTICLE

Did you know a trail more than twice the length of the Appalachian Trail runs right through the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region? FULL ARTICLE

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 pea­nut butter, mountain laurels, or a horse thief from 100 years ago. FULL ARTICLE

The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has a rich history filled with significant events and noteworthy people, and as you drive around, take note of the historical marker signs you see along the roadways. You may be surprised to learn about the impact this area has had on America’s development. FULL ARTICLE

By the time Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his stump at sunrise last February 2, I had been standing in the cold on Gobbler’s Knob for nearly four hours, eagerly awaiting this moment. FULL ARTICLE

Interestingly, the advent of Fay’s Christmas Village in Brockway came about because of slow winter sales at the town’s Honda dealership. FULL ARTICLE