Perfect Pairing: Spring and the Pennsylvania Wilds

By LORENA BENIQUEZ West Branch Life

The Great American Outdoor Show came to Harrisburg in February and it was my first time attending it As some of you already know, it is the biggest outdoor show in the world The best part of the show is seeing all the new equipment and getting inspired to take advantage of the outdoors in new ways The show celebrates all outdoor pursuits, much like West Branch Life Magazine and our signature edition magazines, HUNT and RIDE. And when you combine spring with the

Pennsylvania Wilds, for me that is the sweet spot of the year.

With spring comes joy, and this edition is bursting with that Take for instance, our cover subject Morgan Myles As we watched her ascend through the ranks on “The Voice,” we were collectively inspired by her talent And for me, I was inspired by her professionalism The interviews with her spanned over three months and that was a big commitment for someone who already had a lot on her plate. Through every exchange we had, she was thoughtful, kind and honest. Makes sense that she was dubbed the truth teller by Camilla Cabello, her coach on “The Voice.” And she made good on a promise during an early interview to come back home to perform for her friends and family That performance happens soon at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport and I know Myles will be looking at a sea of fans (this one included) that will embrace her homecoming performance.

Myles isn’t the only inspiration in this issue. There is a cadre of craft beer professionals that are propping the region up as a craft brewery destination Not only do we have new ones opening on a regular basis but they are also brewing great beers garnering national recognition within the craft beer industry I have had guests travel here just for the beer and then they fell in love with the area and now keep returning year round Before, I would only get repeat visitors during the Little League World Series

And if suds aren’t your thing, we have some other ideas on how to celebrate this season of renewal. Toast spring with a glass of wine by heading out to Wine in the Wilds at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Mill Hall Want to celebrate Earth Day? Check out our Five Things article on how and where In a way, Earth Day is a celebration everyday when you live in the Pennsylvania Wilds. And when you get to do it in spring, the celebration is that much sweeter.