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ABOUT US

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Wilds and the home of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA). We are a Pennsylvania based 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife conservation organization that operates/manages the Elk Country Visitor Center and the surrounding properties in Benezette, Pennsylvania to benefit the future of Elk Country, and the enjoyment of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

VISITOR CENTER HOURS:

Jan - Mar: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm
April - May: Thur thru Mon 9am - 5pm
June - Aug: Daily 8am - 8pm
Sept - Oct: Daily 8am - Dusk
Nov - Dec: Thurs thru Mon 8am - 4pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Hunting, Hides, and Heritage: The Historical Role of Elk Elk Country Visitor Center

12jul2:00 pmHunting, Hides, and Heritage: The Historical Role of Elk

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Discover how elk have been a significant resource for humans throughout history. Uncover how early Native Americas used elk throughout precolonial history. Find out how early Europeans settlers utilized elk

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Discover how elk have been a significant resource for humans throughout history. Uncover how early Native Americas used elk throughout precolonial history. Find out how early Europeans settlers utilized elk during colonization. Uncover elk’s cultural significance in the past to the present. Bring to light why people hold so much value to the Wapiti.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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What’s in the Dirt? Elk Country Visitor Center

13jul12:00 pm4:00 pmWhat’s in the Dirt?

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Have you ever wanted to work on an archaeological dig? This is a unique opportunity to experience the science of uncovering history that people have left behind beneath our feet.

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Have you ever wanted to work on an archaeological dig? This is a unique opportunity to experience the science of uncovering history that people have left behind beneath our feet. We have numerous artifacts buried that you can stop in and try to discover and recognize. Great activity for families!

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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PA Mushroom Foraging Elk Country Visitor Center

19jul1:00 pm4:00 pmPA Mushroom Foraging

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Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk

Event Details

Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be a great educational event!

Time

(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk 101 Elk Country Visitor Center

20jul2:00 pmElk 101

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New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll

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New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!