Grants & Projects
Lumber Heritage Region Awarded $10,000 America250PA Semiquincentennial Grant for Regional “Lumber Heritage Quests” Initiative Lumber Heritage Region, PA - The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, Inc. (LHR) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 Spring Semiquincen... Read more
News & Updates
In the Heart of the Forest: Extraordinary Volunteers in the Lumber Heritage Region Mark Thompson: Tangible History, Tireless Passion In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Lumber Heritage Region, amid the whispering trees and historic echoes of log drives and CCC camps, you’ll often fi... Read more
News & Updates
Barbara Novosel’s journey is a testament to strength and devotion to her family. Born as Barbara Balaban on February 20, 1891, in the village of Kostanjevica (now part of Slovenia), her early life in Europe could hardly have foreshadowed the challenges and triumphs she would face... Read more
News & Updates
The month of June celebrates the Great Outdoors and Rivers of our nation. The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania has incredible opportunities to get out and explore these natural resources! Once the lifeblood of the timber industry, rivers were used as a major method of tr... Read more
News & Updates
Potter County, PA – A historic preservation effort is underway deep in the forests of Potter County, where a coalition of partners has come together to bring long-overdue recognition to the Bark Shanty Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp, one of Pennsylvania’s segregated CCC c... Read more
Education & Learning
KECA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation organization that focuses their resources on Pennsylvania’s elk herd and the Elk Country Visitor Center located in Benezette. Our mission is “To Conserve and Enhance Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for Future Generations.” We accomp... Read more
Elk County
The Elk Expo held in Benezette, Pennsylvania is the largest elk celebration in the Northeast. It is an annual event hosted by the Keystone Elk Country Alliance and the Elk Country Visitor Center on the grounds of the visitor center. The expo takes place just before the elk rut (m... Read more
Education
Teachers and parents, are you searching for meaningful, interactive resources to spark your students’ curiosity about history, conservation, and the legacy of the Eastern Hemlock Tree in Pennsylvania? Look no further! The Lumber Heritage Region is thrilled to offer thoughtfully d... Read more
Elk County
The Tri-County Rails to Trails Association was established in 1992 by a dedicated group of local citizens who recognized the potential in transforming an abandoned railroad right-of-way through Elk and Jefferson Counties into a community asset. Their vision gave rise to the sceni... Read more
News & Updates
The Heart of the Forest: Extraordinary Volunteers in the Lumber Heritage Featuring Larry Bussard Larry Bussard was born and raised in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, across the street from his current residence on Route 954. Larry spent over 40 years living and working outsi... Read more
News & Updates
Danville resident Van Wagner has achieved something unprecedented. The agricultural science teacher, arborist, forester and folk artist recently completed a mission to climb the highest tree on the highest mountain in each of the Commonwealth’s 67 counties to bring awareness t... Read more
Heritage
Barbara Novosel started a journey to join her husband, Nickola, that would bring her to the remote forests of Pennsylvania. Here they would build a life with their 12 children, leaving an enduring legacy. Read more
Things to Do in The LHR
The Winery at Wilcox, nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds in Wilcox, PA, has been crafting award-winning wines since its establishment in 1994. Family-owned and operated, this winery has grown to become one of Pennsylvania's most celebrated wine destinations, offering ... Read more
Things to Do in The LHR
Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars, nestled atop a scenic ridgetop in DuBois, Pennsylvania, offers a rustic yet elegant tasting experience in the heart of the PA Wilds. Locally owned and operated by Dave and Michelle Albert of Penfield, the winery reflects their love for nature, incorpora... Read more
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