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Agriculture

RUSTIC RIDGE FARM

Rustic Ridge farm is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting agricultural education within our local community What began as a simple idea to share the beauty of the land has grown into a gathering space for families, friends, and neighbors looking to slow down, explore... Read more

Centre County

HISTORIC BELLEFONTE TRAIN STATION

Discover the allure of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, with a visit to the Historic Bellefonte Train Station. This iconic landmark serves as your gateway to all things Happy Valley. Inside, you'll find displays and valuable resources from the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Comm... Read more

Lodging

PENN WELLS HOTEL & LODGE

The Penn Wells Hotel, built in 1869, is one of Wellsboro’s most historic landmarks. The current building, which was restored in the 1920s, has 70 character-filled guest rooms of varying sizes and types. Our elegant Lobby and Mary Wells Dining Room transport guests to a bygone era... Read more

Business Services

NORTHERN TIER REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

In 1970, NTRPDC received the distinct honor of being designated as the local development district for Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming counties. Celebrating over half a century of dedicated service, the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission (... Read more

News & Updates

SPOOKY STORIES FROM THE LHR

SPOOKY STORIES FROM THE LHR October was traditionally a period of intense activity in logging camps. The “wood-hicks” would work throughout late summer and early autumn felling timber, preparing for the winter freeze to solidify the ground for smoother transport.  October i... Read more

News & Updates

COAL AND RAILROADS TAKE OVER

Beginning in the early 1860s, river rafting and logging found a new rival in coal as a contributor to Clearfield County’s economic, ethnic and social life. Initially, in the early 1800s, coal was shipped down the West Branch in arks. By the 1860s, however, methods were modernized... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

Applications for ARC’s ARISE funding opportunity are now open!

Applications for ARC's ARISE funding opportunity are now open! 🌟 📝 The Appalachian Regional Commission is now accepting applications for its ARISE initiative, which supports multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies. 💡 Have a project in mind? We... Read more

Additional Grant Opportunities

APPLICATIONS FOR GREENWAY PROJECTS NOW OPEN!

🌳 Applications for Greenways Projects are now open! The 2025 North Central Greenways Mini-Grant Program is accepting applications for projects that enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation across Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. ... Read more

News & Updates

Pennsylvania’s forests are vast and beautiful. For thousands of years these forests have provided communities with vital natural resources. Today, we continue to rely on them for countless everyday commodities. While our dependence on healthy forests has remained consistent, our... Read more

News & Updates

The Lumber Era of Pine Creek Gorge

Before the arrival of William Penn and his Quaker colonists in 1682, up to 90 percent of what is now Pennsylvania was covered with woods: more than 31,000 square miles of eastern white pine, eastern hemlock, and a mix of hardwoods.  The forests near the three original counties, P... Read more

News & Updates

Lumbering and Tanning in Tioga County, PA

LUMBERING AND TANNING IN TIOGA COUNTY The lumbering business of Tioga county can be divided into two eras. The first extended from 1800 to 1865 and we shall denominate it the White Pine era. The first lumbering to any extend was carried on at or near Lawrenceville, on the Ti... Read more

News & Updates

In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs

In the Heart of the Forest: Jennifer Tubbs The forest has always been a place of roots and connection—where trees stand stronger together, their branches intertwining, their roots deepening the soil for future generations. For Jennifer (Matlack) Tubbs, retired teacher, volun... Read more

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