Bass Pro Shops has announced the location of a new Outpost, marking its continued expansion in Pennsylvania in the Williamsport region. This store is part of the company’s growth strategy in the state, which includes a recently announced location in South Fayette Township.
Bass Pro Shops will have four stores in Pennsylvania following the completion of the 75,000-square-foot Outpost store in Muncy, which is part of the redevelopment of a former Lycoming Mall property into “The District.” The design approach for The District will “emphasize community character, outdoor heritage and a sense of place.”
Bass Pro Shops expects to open the store in 2027 and employ over 150 “outfitters”.
“We are honored to bring our newest location to the Keystone State and grateful for the opportunity to serve all the passionate sportsmen and women in this beautiful region,” said Johnny Morris, conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops. “We can’t wait to help outfit everyone for their outdoor adventures across Eastern Pennsylvania.”
“We’re proud to partner with Bass Pro Shops to help write this exciting chapter for Lycoming County and the surrounding communities for decades to come,” said Ara Kervandjian, executive vice president of FamVest.
“Securing this partnership with Bass Pro Shops is a testament to the unwavering commitment between our state and local officials, including the Lycoming County Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce and FamVest,” said Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). “Bass Pro has a deep history of protecting habitat and introducing families to the great outdoors, and there is no better place for them to put down roots than in Lycoming County, the gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds.
“This new location will undoubtedly strengthen the local economy and be a driving force for tourism and recreation in our region. As the company’s newest location in Pennsylvania and the first in central Pennsylvania, I was pleased to help secure investment for the project, and I am looking forward to seeing it come to life,” continued Yaw.
Lycoming County, the eastern gateway to the Pennsylvania Wilds, boasts over 2 million acres of public land, along with hunting and fishing opportunities, making it a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
The store will build on the signature qualities that define Bass Pro Shops shopping experience, combining retail with entertainment, outdoor education and conservation. A team of artists and craftsmen will design the store’s localized imagery to reinforce its immersive outdoor theme.
Image courtesy Bass Pro Shops
