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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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july

America 250 Celebration & Colonial Crafts! Elk Country Visitor Center

04jul10:00 am2:00 pmAmerica 250 Celebration & Colonial Crafts!

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Celebrate America's 250th year at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Travel back in time by participating in some colonial activities from 250 years ago. We will have fire building demonstrations,

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Celebrate America’s 250th year at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Travel back in time by participating in some colonial activities from 250 years ago. We will have fire building demonstrations, colonial natural dyes, weaving, and candle making.

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Make & Take: Bandanna Craft Elk Country Visitor Center

05jul2:00 pmMake & Take: Bandanna Craft

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Did you know that bandannas have been used for centuries? They have gone by many names with a variety of uses! Come design your own elk county bandanna and learn

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Did you know that bandannas have been used for centuries? They have gone by many names with a variety of uses! Come design your own elk county bandanna and learn how versatile these hankies can be!

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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2026 Kids Summer Elk Camp Elk Country Visitor Center

09jul9:00 am3:00 pm2026 Kids Summer Elk Camp

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Where: Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA When: Tuesday, June 30th from 9:00-3:00 OR Thursday, July 9th from 9:00-3:00 (Please drop children off at the center

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Where: Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA
When: Tuesday, June 30th from 9:00-3:00 OR Thursday, July 9th from 9:00-3:00
(Please drop children off at the center by 9:00 and pick them up by 3:00)
Who: Kids ages 8-12 (Limited space is available on a first come first serve basis & children may only attend one day)
Kids will receive a t-shirt and learn about elk through various presentations, activities, games, and the multi-sensory 4D theatre. Kids will need to bring their own lunch. Dress to be outdoors! Cost: $10.00 per child (no refunds after June 20th, 2026)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Postmarked by June 20th, 2026

Online Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdiIzMGRwPcClR5xsDdT825bE2SSAVIOVM-_-IPBMXNt73-A/viewform?usp=header

For more information or paper registration- Email ConEdSp@kECAUS.com or Call 814-787-5173

Time

(Thursday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Bones Elk Country Visitor Center

10jul2:00 pmElk Bones

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Have you ever wondered what an elk skeleton looked like? Come join a staff member as we take a look into how elk bones and human bones compare. Giving guests

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Have you ever wondered what an elk skeleton looked like? Come join a staff member as we take a look into how elk bones and human bones compare. Giving guests an insight into evolution and the mechanisms of biological evolution.

Time

(Friday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Gyotako (Fish Print Painting) Elk Country Visitor Center

11jul2:00 pmGyotako (Fish Print Painting)

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Join us in creating colorful “real fish print artwork”. Or bring your own white t-shirt and make a one of a kind fishy shirt! This Japanese artform is over 100

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Join us in creating colorful “real fish print artwork”. Or bring your own white t-shirt and make a one of a kind fishy shirt! This Japanese artform is over 100 years old and was used by fisherman to record and display their best catches!

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Make & Take: Bat Boxes Elk Country Visitor Center

12jul2:00 pmMake & Take: Bat Boxes

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Come Learn about Pennsylvania’s Bats while making a new home for the Bats in your area! We are limiting this weekend program to 1 box per family. Sign up to

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Come Learn about Pennsylvania’s Bats while making a new home for the Bats in your area! We are limiting this weekend program to 1 box per family. Sign up to reserve your bat box by emailing (ConEdSp@kecaus.com). Limited bat Boxes!

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Little Buglers Day Camp Elk Country Visitor Center

16jul10:00 am2:00 pmLittle Buglers Day Camp

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Bring your "Little Bugler" out for a FREE and fun day of learning all about elk! The day will be packed with crafts, stories, games, and hands-on learning activities designed

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Bring your “Little Bugler” out for a FREE and fun day of learning all about elk! The day will be packed with crafts, stories, games, and hands-on learning activities designed for ages 3-7!

Where:
Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA
When:
Thursday, July 16th from 10:00-2:00
Who:
Kids ages 3-7
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please pack a lunch and dress to be outside.
Cost:
FREE!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12, 2026

Registration Link: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/little-buglers-day

Email ehunt@pa.gov for more information

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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PA Mushroom Club Elk Country Visitor Center

18jul12:00 pm4:00 pmPA Mushroom Club

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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) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk History in the Past 250 Years Elk Country Visitor Center

19jul2:00 pmElk History in the Past 250 Years

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Elk were in Pennsylvania since Columbus struck ground! With the rich history across the state, take a deep dive into the relationship elk and Americas founding have with each other!

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Elk were in Pennsylvania since Columbus struck ground! With the rich history across the state, take a deep dive into the relationship elk and Americas founding have with each other!

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Expo Elk Country Visitor Center

25jul(jul 25)8:00 am26(jul 26)4:00 pmElk Expo

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Two Day Vendor Event hosting both the PGC and KECA Elk Tag Raffle drawings. 120+ Vendors, Demonstrators and Presenters. LIVE Entertainment and more! Visit ElkExpo.com for more information.

Event Details

Two Day Vendor Event hosting both the PGC and KECA Elk Tag Raffle drawings.

120+ Vendors, Demonstrators and Presenters. LIVE Entertainment and more!

Visit ElkExpo.com for more information.

Time

25 (Saturday) 8:00 am - 26 (Sunday) 4:00 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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