Lost in the Wilds Brewing: A hoppin’ place just steps from the Rail 66 Country Trail

Jared and Mallory Griebel began home brewing for weddings and competitions, but something else was also brewing… their dream to start their own company. With help from their families and a lot of hard work and dedication, Lost in the Wilds Brewing went from being a dream to a reality. Jared and Mallory grew up together, and they decided to put down roots in the I-80 Frontier, Cook Forest and the Ancients Landscapes of the PA Wilds region for both their home and business.

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Stacie Johnson-Leske : Handcrafting fun and functional works of art

Little did Stacie Johnson-Leske know that wandering into a pottery shop in Richmond, Virginia, would change her life for the better. It sparked an interest in her, and she wanted to take lessons after seeing them advertised at the shop. She was given several lessons as a gift, and her love for pottery developed then and there. Over twenty years later, Johnson-Leske has made a business out of the pottery she fell in love with.

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Kellettville Firefly Farm: Shining bright in the darkest of nights

Most of us remember catching fireflies in our backyard during our childhood, or perhaps lying on our backs on the soft green grass, watching them light up the night. Their soft, magical glow could be seen in the darkest of nights. In recent years, fireflies have become threatened by factors such as pesticides, light pollution, and habitat loss. Efforts have been made, and are still being made, to keep them from becoming endangered or even extinct. One couple helping with those efforts, Ken and Peggy Butler, have started a firefly sanctuary, right here in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Located in the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds landscape of the PA Wilds region, in Kellettville, PA, is Kellettville Firefly Farm. It features whole-house lodging, as well as a cabin and safari glamping tent that can both be rented. 

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Clearly Ahead Development: Creating growth and opportunities in Clearfield County

Economic opportunities can happen no matter where you are, and Clearly Ahead Development (Clearly Ahead) has made sure that they are available for all small businesses and start-ups in Clearfield County, from small website design companies to international vegan leather corporations. Located in the I-80 Frontier landscape of the PA Wilds region, Clearly Ahead spearheads efforts to improve the workforce in Clearfield County and within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Curt Weinhold: Capturing the night sky

Curt Weinhold’s photography offers a vivid glimpse into the natural beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Located in the Dark Skies Landscape of the PA Wilds, his images showcase the region’s starry skies, waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife, forests and mountain landscapes.

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Allegheny Microgreens: Growing big flavor in a small space

Allegheny Microgreens: Growing big flavor in a small space McKean County | Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds Landscape of the PA Wilds Growing fresh produce year round in an area with consistently low temperatures seems like an impossible task. Allegheny Microgreens took on that challenge and is growing fresh produce year round in a small…

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