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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

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Ecosystems Elk Country Visitor Center

14aug2:00 pmEcosystems

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Join us for a family-oriented slide show as we learn how all living things in a given area interact with one another and make up an ecosystem. After the presentation

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Join us for a family-oriented slide show as we learn how all living things in a given area interact with one another and make up an ecosystem. After the presentation stay for some follow-up activities and to hit the trails together as we explore some of the ecosystems found here at the Center.

Time

(Friday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Country Archery Challenge

14aug(aug 14)3:00 pm16(aug 16)3:00 pmElk Country Archery Challenge

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August 14th through August 16th 3D Course, Pack Race and Head-to-Head Shoot Out Click Here to Register

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August 14th through August 16th

3D Course, Pack Race and Head-to-Head Shoot Out

Click Here to Register

Time

14 (Friday) 3:00 pm - 16 (Sunday) 3:00 pm

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The Irish Elk Elk Country Visitor Center

15aug2:00 pmThe Irish Elk

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Travel back to the Ice Age to discover one of the largest deer to ever roam the Earth! Learn how Irish Elk compare to today's Pennsylvania elk, what caused their

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Travel back to the Ice Age to discover one of the largest deer to ever roam the Earth! Learn how Irish Elk compare to today’s Pennsylvania elk, what caused their extinction, and explore how people portrayed the animals around them through cave art. Make your very own cave paintings to bring home.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Walk up to Elk SMART Elk Country Visitor Center

16aug12:00 pm2:00 pmWalk up to Elk SMART

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Elk SMART is a vital initiative to help remind visitors who come to visit Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA Elk Herd. Walk up and learn

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Elk SMART is a vital initiative to help remind visitors who come to visit Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA Elk Herd. Walk up and learn the four principles of Elk SMART, how to practice them, and their importance.

Time

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

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Snapping Turtles: From Pond to Pot Elk Country Visitor Center

22aug2:00 pmSnapping Turtles: From Pond to Pot

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“Oh snap! That’s a big turtle!” Snapping turtles happen to be the largest turtle in the state of Pennsylvania. Come join Jacob Deberti and learn all about the common snapping

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“Oh snap! That’s a big turtle!” Snapping turtles happen to be the largest turtle in the state of Pennsylvania. Come join Jacob Deberti and learn all about the common snapping turtle. Jacob will cover everything from their biology/ecology to safe handling tips when catching and locating “snappers.” There may even be snapping turtle stew!

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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

23aug2:00 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

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Welcome to the Rut Elk Country Visitor Center

29aug2:00 pmWelcome to the Rut

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The rut is nearly upon us. Join us as we discuss the behavior of the elk during their breeding season, appropriate and safe elk- watching etiquette, as well as some

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The rut is nearly upon us. Join us as we discuss the behavior of the elk during their breeding season, appropriate and safe elk- watching etiquette, as well as some additional exciting seasonal happenings here in Elk Country.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Binoculars 101 Elk Country Visitor Center

30aug6:00 pmBinoculars 101

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Learn binocular viewing basics! Test your skills, and hit the trails to view elk and other wildlife! There will be binoculars available to use along with a spotting scope, but

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Learn binocular viewing basics! Test your skills, and hit the trails to view elk and other wildlife! There will be binoculars available to use along with a spotting scope, but feel free to use your own!

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(Sunday) 6:00 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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