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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 9am - 5pm
  • April - May: Thur thru Mon 9am - 5pm
  • June - Aug: Daily 8am - 8pm
  • Sept - Oct: Daily 8am - Dusk
  • Nov - Dec: Thurs thru Mon 8am - Dusk

UPCOMING EVENTS

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may

Wapiti Waddle 2026

23may9:00 amWapiti Waddle 2026

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🦆 Join us for the Wapiti Waddle Duck Race! 🦆 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23rd and come out for a day of fun at the Wapiti Waddle Duck

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🦆 Join us for the Wapiti Waddle Duck Race! 🦆

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23rd and come out for a day of fun at the Wapiti Waddle Duck Race!

1st Place – $1,000

2nd Place – $500

3rd Place – $250

Last Place – Gift Certificate

Pre-Purchase or purchase the day of. Ducks Drop at 1PM.

Purchase Your Ducks Here: https://forms.gle/e5e3okpjPidqymEs5

 

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am

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Elk Through the Seasons Elk Country Visitor Center

23may2:00 pmElk Through the Seasons

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Local wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast Jeff Lipniskis takes you on a captivating journey through an entire year in the life of Pennsylvania’s most iconic animal. Through photography and immersive

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Local wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast Jeff Lipniskis takes you on a captivating journey through an entire year in the life of Pennsylvania’s most iconic animal. Through photography and immersive video, you’ll witness changes across the seasons—from the tender moments of spring calves, to summertime in open meadows, the drama of the autumn rut, and the quiet endurance of winter. This visual storytelling experience reveals not just the beauty of the elk, but the landscapes, cycles, and untold stories that shape their world.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Bobcats Elk Country Visitor Center

24may2:00 pmBobcats

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Bobcats are one of Pennsylvania’s most elusive predators. Not many people can say they’ve seen a bobcat in the wild. Not only are they elusive but they are also PA’s

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Bobcats are one of Pennsylvania’s most elusive predators. Not many people can say they’ve seen a bobcat in the wild. Not only are they elusive but they are also PA’s last confirmed feline predator. If bobcats interest you, come learn all about them at the Elk Country Visitor Center.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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KECA Golf Outing

29may8:00 amKECA Golf Outing

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Time

(Friday) 8:00 am

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Walk up to Elk Basics Elk Country Visitor Center

30may11:00 am3:00 pmWalk up to Elk Basics

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New to learning about elk? Walk up 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? Walk up 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!

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Cute Calves Elk Country Visitor Center

31may2:00 pmCute Calves

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Elk calving season is right around the corner. Come join us for an informative presentation on elk calves. In addition, learn about how the PGC monitors these little cuties.

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Elk calving season is right around the corner. Come join us for an informative presentation on elk calves. In addition, learn about how the PGC monitors these little cuties.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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CONTACT US

134 Homestead Drive
Benezette, PA 15821
(814) 787-5167
info@kecaus.com

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