WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE KEYSTONE ELK COUNTRY ALLIANCE
“CONSERVING & ENHANCING PENNSYLVANIA’S ELK COUNTRY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS”
The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to conserving and enhancing Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for future generations. Through a long-term lease with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), KECA proudly operates and manages the world-renowned Elk Country Visitors Center in Benezette—located in the heart of elk country.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to experience Elk Country firsthand. Guests enjoy immersive conservation education programs, a 4D story theater, interactive exhibits and dioramas, and our Elk Country Campus Outdoors (ECCO) buildings, which host programs and special events. Just outside the Visitors Center, free-roaming wild elk make their home on the surrounding landscape, offering unforgettable wildlife viewing opportunities.
KECA’s mission is accomplished through conservation education, habitat enhancement, and permanent land protection. Our resources are focused on improving and protecting hundreds of acres surrounding the Elk Country Visitors Center, as well as supporting conservation projects on both public and private lands throughout Elk Country. Our commitment is, first and always, to Elk Country.
As a membership-based, volunteer-driven organization, KECA relies on the passion and dedication of volunteers who help fulfill our mission every day. We invite you to visit, learn, and connect with this extraordinary place—whether in person at the Elk Country Visitors Center or through our web-based distance learning programs.
Come experience Elk Country for yourself.
KECA EVENTS
Each year, volunteer-led KECA Conservation Banquets and fundraisers are held across Pennsylvania to support the Keystone Elk Country Alliance and its mission to conserve and enhance Elk Country for future generations.
These banquets are the backbone of KECA fundraising and feature unique local styles, fun games and raffles, silent and live auctions with exclusive experiences, and limited-edition items—including a custom firearm each year—making every event both impactful and enjoyable.
By attending a KECA Conservation Banquet, you’re not only enjoying a great evening of fun and camaraderie, but also directly supporting KECA’s efforts to protect and preserve Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for generations to come.
2026 RAFFLE CALENDARS AVAILABLE NOW
Introducing our third annual Raffle Calendar! The 2026 Raffle Calendar features 13 beautiful photos of Elk Country as well as a yearlong raffle with tons of prize giveaways. Prize drawings will begin January 1st, 2026.
Calendars can be purchased at the Elk Country Gift Shop at the Elk Country Visitor Center or by clicking the button below.
Photo Contest Winner (Cover Photo): Bruce Walkovich
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ELK COUNTRY VISITOR CENTER
Thousands of visitors come to the Elk Country Visitor Center yearly to see the elk herd, and learn about elk and other wildlife, conservation practices, habitat enhancement and more. Not only will you get a chance to appreciate Elk in their natural habitat, but you will depart inspired by the dedication of people who act as daily stewards of the natural habitat and inhabitants of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
While at the Center, be sure to visit our gift shop, which features a variety of local artisan products, unique gifts, and custom clothing. All of our products are proudly made in the USA.
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