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Elk Country Cruise Inn

05jul12:00 pm4:00 pmElk Country Cruise Inn

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

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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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june

Wildlife Safety & Survival Elk Country Visitor Center

21jun2:00 pmWildlife Safety & Survival

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Join our summer intern Clara, to explore the potential dangers that can be encountered in the PA Wilds. Plus, learn how to use the resources around you to give first

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Join our summer intern Clara, to explore the potential dangers that can be encountered in the PA Wilds. Plus, learn how to use the resources around you to give first aid in the field. *Not a replacement for any certification courses*

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(Saturday) 2:00 pm

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Elk Country Visitor Center

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Deer, Moose, Cariboo, & Elk Oh My! Elk Country Visitor Center

22jun2:00 pmDeer, Moose, Cariboo, & Elk Oh My!

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Learn about the North American Deer family though sight and touch. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.

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Learn about the North American Deer family though sight and touch. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.

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(Sunday) 2:00 pm

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Elk Country Visitor Center

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Antlers VS. Horns Elk Country Visitor Center

28jun12:00 pm2:00 pmAntlers VS. Horns

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Walk up and discuss the age-old debate for the term of an elk’s headgear. Come learn the differences of antlers and horns and why they are often mistaken for one

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Walk up and discuss the age-old debate for the term of an elk’s headgear. Come learn the differences of antlers and horns and why they are often mistaken for one another. It will be a head scratcher!

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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Elk Country Visitor Center

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Collections of Constellations Elk Country Visitor Center

28jun9:15 pm10:30 pmCollections of Constellations

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Experience the beautiful night sky over Elk Country! Enjoy stories about the stars, a laser- guided tour of constellations, views of the moon and stars through a telescope, and information

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Experience the beautiful night sky over Elk Country! Enjoy stories about the stars, a laser- guided tour of constellations, views of the moon and stars through a telescope, and information about preserving the night sky from light pollution. Please, bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the program. This program will be cancelled in the event of poor weather.

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(Saturday) 9:15 pm - 10:30 pm

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Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Ladies Day Out

29jun8:00 amElk Ladies Day Out

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us for the 7th Annual ELK Ladies Day out event on Sunday, June 29th at the Elk Country Visitor Center.

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Join us for the 7th Annual ELK Ladies Day out event on Sunday, June 29th at the Elk Country Visitor Center. This annual event welcomes women of all walks of life! We are also inviting our younger generations as well! Young women ages 12 and up are welcome to join us for this day of learning, camaraderie, and FUN!

Participants will have the opportunity to learn Survival Skills, to Axe Throwing, to Outdoor Wellness, Maple Syrup Making and more!

Classes will take place in 45-minute increments.
8:00-9:00 REGISTRATION
9:30-10:15
10:15-11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:30 LUNCH
12:30-1:15
1:15-2:00
2:00-2:45
3:00-4:00 – RAFFLES/PRIZES/GIVEAWAYS and Group Photo

Adult Registration: $50
Child Registration (12-17) $40
(60 Participants Max)

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(Sunday) 8:00 am

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Hunting: The Underappreciated Conservation Technique Elk Country Visitor Center

29jun2:00 pmHunting: The Underappreciated Conservation Technique

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Join KECA Staff member Dakota to discover how hunting plays a critical role in modern day conservation models. Find out how our conservation model was built around hunting in past.

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Join KECA Staff member Dakota to discover how hunting plays a critical role in modern day conservation models. Find out how our conservation model was built around hunting in past. Learn about the importance of hunting in the modern day. See how Pennsylvania, the United States, and globally this model works. This prestation will be followed by an informative question and answer session.

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(Sunday) 2:00 pm

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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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