Lodging
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
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
Nestled in the rugged hills of Potter County, where the Austin Dam’s concrete ruins tell stories of resilience and rebirth, volunteer Alvie Flouress stands as a living bridge between history, nature, and community. A native of Odin—just north of Austin—Alvie embodies the spirit o... Read more
News & Updates
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
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
Education
Educational resources including lesson plans related to dark-sky advocacy and light pollution awareness for students, communities, and self-learning. 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
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 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 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
Cameron County
The Lumber Heritage Region is home to some of the nation’s darkest skies east of the Mississippi River. The Cameron County Dark Sky Master Site Plan supports rural communities in this region as they advocate for the protection of night skies and raise awareness of light pollution... Read more
Clinton County
Castanea Township Recreation Committee installed an interpretive panel highlighting the connection of the Township to the Chestnut Tree. Read more
Classes & Learning Opportunities
🌍 More Visitors, More Stories, More Fun – Don’t Miss This! ❓Quick question: What if your organization could open its doors to millions more potential visitors—just by broadening who you invite in? 📣Here’s the scoop: Did you know that in the U.S., nearly 42% of travelers ide... Read more
Centre County
Woodward Cave is a karst formation from bedrock that is over 400 million years old and is one of the largest caves in Pennsylvania. In addition to unique geological features, Woodward Cave is home to one of the largest winter habitats for bats in PA. For over a hundred years, lo... Read more
Clinton County
Clinton County installed a wayfinding sign along the Bald Eagle Valley Trail that connects the trail to its lumber-related histories and enhance visitor experiences. Read more
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