Join us for a weekend in the Pennsylvania wilds! Home to amazing landscape including Pennsylvania's very own Grand Canyon and many historic small towns, the Pennsylvania wilds is one of the largest expanses of green space between New York City and Chicago.
One of the most notable destinations in north-central Pennsylvania is the PA Grand Canyon. Formally known as Pine Creek Gorge, the canyon gorge stretches over 45 miles with depths of 1,500 feet. It regularly ranks as one of the best hiking and biking areas around. Located in Colton Point (west rim) and Leonard Harrison (east rim) State Parks, the gorge is the perfect destination to take in nature (and maybe see some wildlife). Come with us as we hike the west Rim Trail and take in the sites and sounds of the gorge and the park.
A short drive from the PA Grand Canyon is the historic, gaslight-lined streets of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. A trip to the Canyon isn't complete without a walk down Wellsboro's main street taking in the historic Penn-Wells Hotel, gas-lit streetlamps, and the small town charm that makes Wellsboro shine. We start our adventure visiting the iconic Wellsboro Diner for a hearty breakfast before setting out on our journey. We made sure to try a slice of their famous pies (yes, for breakfast!) and we couldn't recommend a slice more. We made sure to head over to Wellsboro's City Park to see the famous Wynken Blynken and Nod statue and fountain. Its whimsy was the perfect way to cap the morning.
A trip isn't complete without checking out Pop's Culture Shoppe--the place to go for all things games, comics, and community gathering. Every Friday night the shop hosts a community game night where you can gather with friends (or locals) to play any of their hundreds of games. We were quickly welcomed with open arms and pulled into a new board game (which we later bought). It's a great way to meet new people, get a feel for the area, and spend a few minutes or a few hours.
As you drive into Wellsboro, you can't help but notice the Victorian streetlamps lining the main street. Unique to the town, the lamps are still gas-powered, which helps bring the Victorian charm to the area. Similarly, the Penn-Wells Hotel is a must see. It has been around since the 1800s and certainly brings the nostalgia as you step into the turn-of-the-century lobby and take in the displays of artifacts, photographs, and history. Make sure you grab a drink at the hotel's lounge, they offer "historic" drinks that you can't easily find in other bars.
Things we See:
▫️ Pennsylvania Wilds: pawilds.com/
▫️ Main Street Creamery
▫️ Pop's Culture Shoppe: popscultureshoppe.com/
▫️ Penn-Wells Hotel: www.pennwells.com/about/hotel/
▫️ Wynken Blynken and Nod
▫️ Wellsboro Diner
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⏱️Timestamps
0:00 Coming Up!
0:23 Breakfast at Historic Wellsboro Diner
1:30 Hiking the PA Grand Canyon
4:02 Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
4:32 Historic Penn Wells Hotel | Handmade Glass Flag by Corning
6:02 Mainstreet Creamery
6:55 Pop's Culture Shoppe
8:15 Historic Gas Lanterns
8:50 Nightcap + Ending
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🎵 Music
▫️ All & Sundry - Jesse Gallagher
▫️ Barton Springs - Bird Creek
▫️ Meet & Fun! - Ofshane
▫️ Nightdrive - JHS Pedals
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