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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

Current Month

january

Bird Adaptations Elk Country Visitor Center

10jan2:00 pmBird Adaptations

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Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission educator, Jake Smith, to explore the world of birds and their adaptations! This hands-on learning is geared towards ages 12 and under.

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Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission educator, Jake Smith, to explore the world of birds and their adaptations! This hands-on learning is geared towards ages 12 and under.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Creek Conservation Banquet Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

10jan3:00 pmElk Creek Conservation Banquet

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See you next year!

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See you next year!

Time

(Saturday) 3:00 pm

Location

Bayfront Convention Center

1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

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Mountain Lions of Pennsylvania: Fact, History, and Ongoing Discussion Elk Country Visitor Center

11jan2:00 pmMountain Lions of Pennsylvania: Fact, History, and Ongoing Discussion

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This program examines the documented history and biology of mountain lions in Pennsylvania, including their past range, ecological role, and current scientific understanding. We will also review reported sightings, leaving

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This program examines the documented history and biology of mountain lions in Pennsylvania, including their past range, ecological role, and current scientific understanding. We will also review reported sightings, leaving time for informed discussion about what these observations may mean today.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Make & Take Tree Cookies Elk Country Visitor Center

17jan2:00 pm4:00 pmMake & Take Tree Cookies

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Visiting elk country is always an exciting adventure, and you may even want to grab a souvenir to capture all the memories you made. Sometimes it can be hard to

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Visiting elk country is always an exciting adventure, and you may even want to grab a souvenir to capture all the memories you made. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out which one to get. Well, the Elk Country Visitor Center may have just the thing and it’s free! Join us in decorating a tree cookie of your very own in your own unique way. It’s sure to be the perfect way to remember the time you spent here in elk country! (Can be used as an ornament, magnet or beverage coaster)

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Fire, Cocoa, & Stories Oh My! Elk Country Visitor Center

18jan2:00 pmFire, Cocoa, & Stories Oh My!

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Come experience an educational story time around the fireplace! With hot cocoa to sip on, we will read a children’s story book about nature and the elk. The family friendly

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Come experience an educational story time around the fireplace! With hot cocoa to sip on, we will read a children’s story book about nature and the elk. The family friendly activity will be fun for younger visitors.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Winter Fun Day! Elk Country Visitor Center

24jan12:00 pm4:00 pmWinter Fun Day!

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Join the staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center for a winter fun day full of sled riding, hot chocolate, cross-country skiing, and a campfire to keep us warm! We

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Join the staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center for a winter fun day full of sled riding, hot chocolate, cross-country skiing, and a campfire to keep us warm! We do ask you bring your own sleds and cross-country skis and we will provide the rest. Dependent upon weather, if there is not enough snow for the winter activities, we will provide an interpretive hike around the Visitor Center grounds, s’mores, games, and a craft.

Time

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

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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PA Elk Hunt 2025 Recap! Elk Country Visitor Center

25jan2:00 pmPA Elk Hunt 2025 Recap!

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Did you know we have 3 elk hunting seasons? With a total of 140 tags allocated, 13 zones, and check station information lets dive into a total recap of this

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Did you know we have 3 elk hunting seasons? With a total of 140 tags allocated, 13 zones, and check station information lets dive into a total recap of this year’s elk hunting results. Come find out more about why we hunt the elk and how it benefits the herd!

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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PA Hibernators Elk Country Visitor Center

31jan2:00 pmPA Hibernators

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Hibernation is an important metabolic process or some animals to survive the winter. Learn about hibernation and what animals in Pennsylvania are true hibernators.

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Hibernation is an important metabolic process or some animals to survive the winter. Learn about hibernation and what animals in Pennsylvania are true hibernators.

Time

(Saturday) 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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