Endless Adventure in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
In the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region, you can hear the bugle of an elk in the wild, stand at the feet of some of the tallest trees in the northeastern United States, visit a world-famous groundhog, find intriguing history throughout many charming small towns, and sample the area's many flavors at unforgettable wineries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. Come to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors and find your endless adventure.
Photo credit: Mountain Man Photography
Vacation on a Budget
Pine scented air and a blanket of snow bring a sense of calm to short winter days. Experience a hot tub in the snow, a friendly bed and breakfast, a jacuzzi suite for a romantic getaway, a cozy cabin buried in the woods, or the convenience of a hotel while you enjoy a relaxing vacation away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Lodging destinations throughout the region are offering winter specials and discounts to help you make your dreams of a cozy, romantic getaway a reality.
PAGO Scenic Beauty Photo Contest


Submit your pictures of panoramic vistas, fall leaves, spectacular sunsets, and Mother Nature's breathtaking displays into the PAGO Scenic Beauty Photo Contest for a chance to win cash prizes.




Scenic Beauty photos will be accepted until November 30th.
Voting will begin December 13th-19th through our website.
Submit your Winter Fun pictures December-February.
Shop Small, Support Local
In 2010, American Express introduced a 'credit card holiday' called Small Business Saturday. This shopping day correlates with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which promote big box retail and e-commerce stores. Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to purchase from small and local stores to help communities thrive!

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 24th
Check out these shopping and craft events:
November 2-4 Gingerbread Tour , Cook Forest and surrounding area
November 2 Gingerbread Holiday Open House , Brookville
November 3 Christmas in the Village , Tionesta
November 3-4 Evergreen Christmas Open House , Cook Forest
November 16-18 Once Upon A Christmas , Knox
November 16-19 A Christmas Gathering , Brockway
November 23-24 Evergreen Wreath Making , Brookville
November 23-24 Holiday Extravaganza , Brookville
November 24 Yuletide Memories Winter Festival , Ridgway
November 24 Small Business Saturday Open House , Punxsutawney
November 24 Mistletoe Madness , Punxsutawney
November 24 Vendor Fair at the Winery , Wilcox
November 24-26 A Christmas Gathering , Brockway
November 30-December 1 Festival of Trees , Cook Forest
November 30-December 2 Victorian Christmas , Brookville
December 1 Phil's Holiday Bash , Punxsutawney
December 1-2 Shop Benezette Weekend , Benezette
December 1 Evergreen Wreath Making , Brookville
December 7 Holiday Cheer Tour , Ridgway
Light Up Your Holiday Spirit
Have you ever attended a community holiday light-up celebration?
Family fun, breathtaking displays of lights and Christmas magic! Find your holiday spirit in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region!

Light Up Night in St. Marys - November 16th
Light Up Night in Ridgway - November 23rd
Light Up Brookville - November 23rd
Home for the Holidays Parade and Light Up Night in Punxsutawney - November 24th
We Believe Light Up Night in East Brady - December 1st
Light Up Tionesta - December 1st
Light the Night in Fryburg - December 1st

Experience the Taste of the Great Outdoors

October is Wine Month in Pennsylvania! Did you know that the PAGO region has a tasting trail mapping out more than a dozen wineries, breweries, and distilleries with unique flavors and treats!