Member Spotlight Series Archives - Page 8 of 10

Jessie Vaughn: Watercolor artist inspired by scenes of the PA Wilds

Jessie Vaughn is a self-taught watercolor artist who paints the wildlife and flora found around her cabin in the PA Wilds.

Bent Run Brewing: A treat along the Allegheny

Nestled along the banks of the Allegheny River in the PA Wilds, Bent Run Brewing Company is a small-batch craft brewery offering a variety of tasty beers and culinary delights.

Bradford Regional Airport: Renovations Reflect Character of the PA Wilds

For the first time since 1993, Bradford Regional Airport terminal is undergoing a major facelift in the PA Wilds Allegheny National Forest.

Miller’s Purely Maple: A Family Tradition in the Pine Creek Valley

Dale and Melanie Miller at Miller’s Purely Maple have been involved in the maple industry their entire lives. The couple oversees 7,000 taps.

Local Historia: Exploring Bellefonte’s rich heritage

Matt Maris, the founder of Local Historia, is sharing his knowledge and love for local history in his community of Bellefonte through walking tours!

Paul Staniszewski: A local wild elk photographer

“I got into this accidentally,” said Paul Staniszewski, a Pittsburgh native who is known around the Pennsylvania Wilds for his elk photography.

Darryl Kotz: Hand-forged steel becomes functional works of art

Blacksmith Darryl Kotz has been practicing his trade for over 10 years. Using traditional blacksmithing techniques, the artisan works on both traditional horseshoeing as well as ornamental creations, where he creates original designs and artwork that anyone can take home to enjoy.

Alabaster Coffee: Cultivating community through coffee culture

“Coffee or die.” That’s the motto of Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Co. in Williamsport. The nationally award-winning micro-roaster and coffee bar was established in 2010 as a small, family-owned business looking to make a difference both locally and globally.

Cottage Glassworks: Color and creativity come alive in Pine Creek

Even on a drab and dreary day, inside Cottage Glassworks color and creativity come alive. The quaint workspace is Kathleen Schnell’s fused glass art studio, located just outside of Wellsboro, PA, a.k.a. home of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.

Unique PA Wilds Lodging: Stay in a Restored Train Caboose

If you’re looking for a unique lodging experience in the Pennsylvania Wilds between May and October, be sure you consider an overnight stay in a restored 1942 train caboose!