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The kids are out of school, the leaves are green, the vacations are planned… and the temperature is way too hot! We have a few tips for staying cool in the summer heat in the PA Wilds.

Grab the ingredients and throw together this easy but delicious appetizer for any party this Summer!

Whether Dad lives in the PA Wilds or it’s one of his favorite places to visit, give him a unique gift that shows his appreciation for the Pennsylvania Wilds! Check out these suggestions for fathers of all varieties.

Julie Mader created DIY watercolor kits as a way for anyone and everyone to delve into the world of watercolor. Whoever you are or whoever you are buying for, these kits help remove all barriers to starting a new hobby so that you can focus on learning something new.

Read Julie's hints and tips when it comes to watercolor painting so that you can get started with everything you need. Grab a DIY Watercolor Kit and follow along!

Keep it clean! A luxurious bar of soap can be a practical yet thoughtful gift for a friend, family member, significant other, teacher, coworker or even as just a "have on hand" gift for those unexpected last-minute gift-giving occasions. Or why not treat yourself to a high-quality soap to make washing your hands just like a day at the spa? Check out these lovely soaps that are created in the PA Wilds!

May 11-18, 2025 is National "I Love My State Parks Week," a time to appreciate our most cherished places - our state parks! This week is meant to increase visibility of state parks by sharing their stories, benefits, and how to access them in order to connect with the public to share their memories, stories, and photos and to bring to new visitors to the region.

Whether you’re searching for gifts for a child’s elementary teacher, high school teacher, band director, art teacher or math tutor, the best gift is one that comes from the heart. A locally made gift for a teacher (including these gifts made in the PA Wilds) is more unique than one that comes from a big box store. Your handcrafted gift will stand out and show how much you care.

Whether Mom lives in the PA Wilds or it’s one of her favorite places to visit, give her a unique gift that shows her appreciation for the Pennsylvania Wilds! These gifts are straight from the heart, and they also support local artisans who live here in the PA Wilds. Give Mom something she can treasure with these sweet gifts.