Wildlife Watching in the Pennsylvania Wilds

You've probably heard that the Pennsylvania Wilds is home to the largest elk herd in the Northeast. We're pretty proud of that, but we're a lot more than elk. Look closely and you might see bobcats, river otters, minks, and more. Listen, too—our 375 species of songbirds are always putting on a show. Falcons, hawks, deer, and plenty of other wild creatures make this region an Eden for nature lovers.

What kind of wildlife watcher are you?

The animals don't care whether you belong to the Audubon Society or the Sierra Club or even if you can't tell a whitetail deer from an elk. They're going to keep on enjoying their lush habitat whether you're looking or not. Some people are content to sit on a park bench and watch the squirrels frolic; some aren't happy until they see every single bird in Peterson's.

Dedicated Diehard

You keep a lifetime birding list. You know which mushrooms are poisonous. You can identify animals by their, uh, scat. We know all the best places for a naturalist like you.

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Occasional Fanatic

To you, a day off means a day outdoors! Who needs glitzy entertainment when you can poke around the woods looking for animal tracks? Get a list of great places to commune with the animal kingdom.

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Easygoing Adventurer

Few things are more beautiful than the graceful and elegant whitetail deer, and it's hard to beat chipmunks when it comes to cuteness! Wild yet still accessible, our region makes it easy to get back to nature.

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Outdoor Inspiration

"When you watch wildlife without causing a reaction, you are seeing what is truly wild."
- Mark Duda