The Rack Shack

02/08/2025

Take advantage of the wintertime special
Still have availability Feb & March
Message for additional information
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02/03/2025

Plan you spring elk shed hunting adventure now at VisitPAGO.com Photo by Russ Gleixner.

01/28/2025

The annual aerial elk survey is underway throughout the elk range! For the next few weeks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be counting elk from the sky using a fixed-winged plane equipped with thermal image cameras.

The survey takes place in the winter so the surveying biologist can see through the tree canopy and in the evenings. The plane is equipped with infrared technology, which “sees” heat, making elk shine like beacons and easier to see and count.

There are a known number of collared animals throughout the elk range, and there are other, uncollared elk with them. As elk are spotted from the plane, they are counted, including the collared elk.

The Game Commission uses the proportion of collared elk the aircraft sees versus the ones they don’t see. This proportion is plugged into a mark and recapture formula that generates the estimation of the elk population.

The elk population estimate is the foundation for elk management. Habitat management, hunting seasons, and other management objectives are centered around the population estimate.

The plane flies low and traverses back and forth across the entire range over the course of a few weeks, so sky gazers may notice the airplane circling or traversing back and forth.

Learn more about elk and elk management in the comments.

01/26/2025

Close Elk Encounter!!

01/24/2025

Still have some availability for both February & March weekends. Message for additional information & pricing.
March is the time of the year for Elk Shed Hunting

01/22/2025

01/08/2025

01/03/2025

‼️‼️Happy New Year everyone 🎊 and it’s going to be a great riding year! Elk County Riders ATV have 5 rides planned this year starting with Winterfest ❄️ on Saturday February 15, 2025. Our second ride is the grand opening of the Trail of Dreams bridge 👏 on May 17th. We have a huge scavenger hunt planned so you can explore 🔎 the whole Trail of Dreams system. On June 14th, we ride all trails on private land🌳…some challenging and always a bypass route for the worst😊. On August 2nd is 6️⃣Years of Fun in Spring Run…all trails and we’ll end 2025 with Colors of Elk County 🍁. So we hope you can join us…we’re looking forward to it…hope you are too😊. So…📣SAVE THE DATES‼️‼️

01/01/2025

Wishing everyone A Happy, Healthy New Year!!
Thank you all for a great 2024!!
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2025!!!

12/27/2024

Seeking a relaxing winter getaway after the holidays? Reserve your stay now. Currently offering wintertime promotions. Message for additional details.
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12/27/2024

Our new Adventure Guide is now available for download on our website at VisitPAGO.com/free-information. The 2025 issue is 88 pages of interesting articles, colorful photos, with listings for lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, hiking and water trails, camping, things to do, events, and local services in Cameron, Elk, and Forest Counties.
Feature stories this year include:
• Emporium Crosswalk Mural Project
• Sinnemahoning State Park
• KECA’s New Herd Bull
• Trail of Dreams
• Johnsonburg’s Brick Block
• Great Cycling
• St. Mary’s Award-Winning Parks & Recreation Director
• Marienville Four Seasons Trail Hub
• Tionesta Market Village
• 15 Fun Things to Do in Cook Forest
• Chainsaw Jenna Named PAGO Spokesperson
You can also request a free copy be mailed to you when they arrive in mid-January.

Sinnemahoning State Park
Elk Country Visitor Center
chainsawjenna
Elk County Riders ATV On/Off Road Recreation Club
Johnsonburg Community Trust
Mudbeard’s Bikes and Boards
Market Village-300 Block, Tionesta PA
Marienville Four Seasons Trail Hub
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center
City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 Everyone!!!

12/17/2024

This is such an amazing event to see all of the talent.

12/17/2024

Seen a lot of elk this past weekend!!
Bulls everywhere!!
Winter is a great time to look for elk!!

12/10/2024

Awesome news !

Trail of Dreams is an Elk County Riders ATV initiative to connect the communities in Elk County through municipal roads and private land trails. The transformation and accomplishments of the organization, in just seven years, is nothing short of amazing. What started as the former Elk Riders Motorcr...

12/05/2024

Elk County is beautiful during wintertime!!! The season offers a wide variety of exciting things to see and do, as well as opportunities to appreciate the local wildlife and nature!!
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Book your stay now.

Offering 25% off nightly rental fee from Jan - March 2025. ( non holiday weekends)
2 Night Minimum Stay

11/29/2024

⭐️🌟Black Friday Special 🌟⭐️

Looking for a quick get away before the holidays and also do some holiday shopping 🤶🎄🎅
Shop Benezette Weekend is still available.
$375.00 for 2 night stay - includes all taxes & fees
Sleeps up to 6 people