tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58040564898067895012024-03-18T12:51:28.609-04:00Interesting Pennsylvania and BeyondTravel, exploration, nature, history, and moreDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-12378243443227595882024-03-17T17:07:00.002-04:002024-03-17T17:07:35.704-04:00PA Wildflower Hotspot Guide: 40+ Wildflower Destinations in Pennsylvania<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzvQaA-GVF-xpSsflwbEFqbTwo_Gm_sn4Ar5pwd6yqtIyPQidXtC42VAJSkN-KZOijJhs17zgaZ1WDUcP9oWQN56KhvVs4giXw3bqVC98wCCyCkE0hi7cZOoqjgKxrngJmbJ3jO-M1kmC/s1600/Wildflowers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzvQaA-GVF-xpSsflwbEFqbTwo_Gm_sn4Ar5pwd6yqtIyPQidXtC42VAJSkN-KZOijJhs17zgaZ1WDUcP9oWQN56KhvVs4giXw3bqVC98wCCyCkE0hi7cZOoqjgKxrngJmbJ3jO-M1kmC/s640/Wildflowers.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>So March, April, and early May are the prime times of the year to see early wildflowers. As the leaves begin to grow on the trees, the red blooms begin on the maples, and the flowering trees show off their brilliance, the forest floor comes to life as well. From long fallen brown leaves on forest floors from autumn, new life sprouts up with beautiful wildflowers adding color back to what looked lifeless just weeks earlier. I have updated this list with a few more fantastic destinations that I have stumbled across since we first published this list.<br /><br />Late May through autumn provide another spectacle as even more flower species bloom. This article will cover some of the finest places in the state to view wildflowers. Since we are based out of Pittsburgh and the time frame is so short with early spring wildflowers, the majority of our early spring wildflower photos will be from Western PA destinations, though we will also cover a some of the greats from central, eastern, and northeastern Pennsylvania as well, particularly when it comes to summer and fall wildflowers.<br /><br />First, here are several pieces of rules and advice if you are going to visit these places.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFNN6DyWE-ndp77p2Y4n-fjPKtugfzEVcDCxq-tHGYQ5PGoDyzeG2YcFRAL350G0LtixVfbWLCbPn9VYn7R2EkNfzqxoTbtfSXpDGyF5827hU_b014_Vq0NMoR9JTUK8CnVd-V79KBYY3/s1600/IMG_1734.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFNN6DyWE-ndp77p2Y4n-fjPKtugfzEVcDCxq-tHGYQ5PGoDyzeG2YcFRAL350G0LtixVfbWLCbPn9VYn7R2EkNfzqxoTbtfSXpDGyF5827hU_b014_Vq0NMoR9JTUK8CnVd-V79KBYY3/s320/IMG_1734.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Be sure to check with the property if you are a dog owner, for several of these places are not dog friendly and do not allow people that are exploring with their furry friends. The majority do allow you to take pets in, as long as they are <u><b>leashed</b></u>, <b><u>kept on trail</u></b>, and <b><u>picked up after</u></b>. Under no circumstances should your dog be left unleashed in these areas, for obvious safety reasons, but also to protect these sensitive, and often rare/endangered, wildflowers.<div><br /></div><div>Be sure to stay on trail. These wildflowers are very fragile, and any trampling or damage to them can ruin them, especially when it comes to trillium. That is why these places must be specially protected, because so many of their habitats have been destroyed with development.<br /><br />Because these are wetter areas, ticks are very common, so be sure to put on some bug spray and to comb through your dog's fur, and make sure they are up to date with their Nexgard and Lyme disease vaccines.<br /><br />These are sensitive ecosystems and it is critical for you and your dogs to <u><b>stay on trail </b></u>to preserve the beautiful wildflowers. Many of these specimens of flowers are actually quite rare, so it is critical that you treat these ecosystems with the best care possible.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wJ7iFnL8sNqLo2aUXUW1Dy2LwIOuA89giOGLchp1FitnXZDLgfXDsw19sXDtL1jSK6sRiltUoBPrzvLi_3NuojyzWEgzoDUcNTyH7J5AC3HZa1MRM5CTZfyCbC2traxEfgDYZX5YAQiG/s1600/IMG_1859.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wJ7iFnL8sNqLo2aUXUW1Dy2LwIOuA89giOGLchp1FitnXZDLgfXDsw19sXDtL1jSK6sRiltUoBPrzvLi_3NuojyzWEgzoDUcNTyH7J5AC3HZa1MRM5CTZfyCbC2traxEfgDYZX5YAQiG/s320/IMG_1859.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Additionally, the places that these wildflowers really flourish are areas with above average moisture. That means that <b><u>you will certainly get muddy</u></b>, though any trail in Pennsylvania is going to be a muddy mess at this time of the year. Make sure you wear a pair of boots that you do not mind getting dirty. I have a pair of waterproof Keens that have held up like iron, though have seen better days, that I wear specifically on most trails during this time of the year.<br /><br />Now on to some of the spectacular places to visit for wildflowers. The top seven are our absolute favorite standouts, but the rest are worth a visit as well.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area - Western PA - Butler County </b></li><li><b>Miller Woods Natural Area of Slippery Rock University (located immediately adjacent to Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area)</b></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbF-sA6fSCmUrbrh58XYorCo45Qlkn8KxUC-jOIZfR1Cj3p9VztyOQ2I6vPq4aKAVtzuv9J_kGcbpBNSSnCt-LTcIrPK3Nh2wm-6pmw4NVrrV6IYIZkk3-d7cZdAtExdBxsObL1A30Jwm/s2048/IMG_2644.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbF-sA6fSCmUrbrh58XYorCo45Qlkn8KxUC-jOIZfR1Cj3p9VztyOQ2I6vPq4aKAVtzuv9J_kGcbpBNSSnCt-LTcIrPK3Nh2wm-6pmw4NVrrV6IYIZkk3-d7cZdAtExdBxsObL1A30Jwm/s320/IMG_2644.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/04/wolf-creek-narrows-amazing-wildflowers.html">Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area</a> near Slippery Rock offers some fun hiking in a unique habitat. It is located along Wolf Creek, which is a stunning creek that is more like a small river this time of the year. The skunk cabbages begin to appear throughout March, but as April unfolds, the wildflowers make the forest floor look as if it has been painted with color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTEakQ08iCFq1hDMvd-wPZj4K2nm9Wv_cA_fxUHTlj5EvGo6-mMT_6-CnkQQaotJtIC46zdiODtB_QGFskctGdwmc7E2XP3xj1DpXrcIu3f9sJqHxJMWD8nTurHWckrMBHUDixlmy8YPp/s1600/IMG_1601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTEakQ08iCFq1hDMvd-wPZj4K2nm9Wv_cA_fxUHTlj5EvGo6-mMT_6-CnkQQaotJtIC46zdiODtB_QGFskctGdwmc7E2XP3xj1DpXrcIu3f9sJqHxJMWD8nTurHWckrMBHUDixlmy8YPp/s640/IMG_1601.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The sounds of the creek are just so relaxing. The hiking trail is short, but really rewarding at just over a mile loop. The first part of the hiking loop goes through the Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area proper, which is a wetland with many vernal pools.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q9Sb4rXJTmEBB2BdPceZbyFp_Vn9_aYMX3LB64YFiTG2qiVSPyNRIYSquTuEj0cK9O3aBWyJtlP3_eVQ5HM1zcoQUORoSYWhII8IaHeUHzhYRLXOezJ9jrBfCNkZAIK_4THZn_CDa_5w/s1600/IMG_1651.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q9Sb4rXJTmEBB2BdPceZbyFp_Vn9_aYMX3LB64YFiTG2qiVSPyNRIYSquTuEj0cK9O3aBWyJtlP3_eVQ5HM1zcoQUORoSYWhII8IaHeUHzhYRLXOezJ9jrBfCNkZAIK_4THZn_CDa_5w/s320/IMG_1651.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the many vernal pools, with flourishing skunk cabbages<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzw6zNJtLKO0yrQvBfOHWiKhiCD_diaxuHtukWNWdmiqZqvJAPvpYueeWBUL_hZ9A9gj9fU1Cjjk__ZbsrFnjV1fXna1Eq7ZjO3dQjEx2AaHF8lwUR556t1rajAETNxVeeUcbShE8gOff/s1600/IMG_2900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzw6zNJtLKO0yrQvBfOHWiKhiCD_diaxuHtukWNWdmiqZqvJAPvpYueeWBUL_hZ9A9gj9fU1Cjjk__ZbsrFnjV1fXna1Eq7ZjO3dQjEx2AaHF8lwUR556t1rajAETNxVeeUcbShE8gOff/s320/IMG_2900.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The same view, just three weeks later</div>This area and the slopes immediately around it are where the wildflowers flourish. The dominant wildflower is the skunk cabbage here, though in a few weeks, I can tell that this location will just be popping with color, for the plants that are covering the forest floor have not yet developed blooms.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8hy_peyqOO0jM_uTWQ2RU9wLmyt3OSxtksAJYhTGYdLrNb5S_bMFIbBcnSI1LoO_qeT7eTQZgPnlWkYdagOWg2Vvq6Hf3kyf-82TG36Y1GbRsjMWqJ0bYXLEp-w90UqZKhpmISv-xJfM/s1600/IMG_1650.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8hy_peyqOO0jM_uTWQ2RU9wLmyt3OSxtksAJYhTGYdLrNb5S_bMFIbBcnSI1LoO_qeT7eTQZgPnlWkYdagOWg2Vvq6Hf3kyf-82TG36Y1GbRsjMWqJ0bYXLEp-w90UqZKhpmISv-xJfM/s320/IMG_1650.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN8sG9NNYsm3bjHy6G4nzlDGzjObDhu9SuTKtZRKr6UUaPmEmHwt-Ph847yUeo40Xbpx0eN0UQjH2GBEvORS1Ec5FxCxhFXd89Uqm7jV68BhUDkfLqryHubv0Ra3omnni__HAsxKJeWf9/s2048/IMG_2695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN8sG9NNYsm3bjHy6G4nzlDGzjObDhu9SuTKtZRKr6UUaPmEmHwt-Ph847yUeo40Xbpx0eN0UQjH2GBEvORS1Ec5FxCxhFXd89Uqm7jV68BhUDkfLqryHubv0Ra3omnni__HAsxKJeWf9/s320/IMG_2695.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trout Lillies huddled up on a chilly morning</div>Of all of the places we mention in this article, I believe this will be the last to peak, possibly into late April and into May, and possibly the most spectacular. Virginia bluebell, spring-beauty, trout-lily, and white trillium have all been documented in high abundance at the narrows, with many other species that are rare and threatened.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9VNdCP9teEt5hBlV6QeAMlXz1rgXfASFgc7UakdSIKjgVvlQ4VSP-0uA0kODrVxCj84xC8SrRpI7zr9nUIi_hlR5Uj5f06SnuIOIB_Iswgwe3YNjz-9Yxai-D-hz6FcrG_2NbSxk9Fe7/s1600/IMG_1652.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9VNdCP9teEt5hBlV6QeAMlXz1rgXfASFgc7UakdSIKjgVvlQ4VSP-0uA0kODrVxCj84xC8SrRpI7zr9nUIi_hlR5Uj5f06SnuIOIB_Iswgwe3YNjz-9Yxai-D-hz6FcrG_2NbSxk9Fe7/s320/IMG_1652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>As far as it comes to the experts, Wolf Creek Narrows is home to one of the most diverse collections of wildflowers in the state, with multiple rare and threatened wildflower species. Since it is a little colder in this location, the flowers are a little behind in growing compared to the other locations, but should be popping in the next few weeks. The other portion of the preserve is filled with a beautiful second growth forest up a pretty steep embankment.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iYkWqwmrN1xbkOhhmq1iasPxKNisrl2a_D1THHwzWonjsewxWFZQH91zLIgYaIKg2lf-zerU3BwT5tPCNLvY4JlO7k6ZAq7HaZGC0UNLTB68v6Bgo3KE-ATAGhfsXv0E0GeET1_lyt6b/s1600/IMG_2926.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iYkWqwmrN1xbkOhhmq1iasPxKNisrl2a_D1THHwzWonjsewxWFZQH91zLIgYaIKg2lf-zerU3BwT5tPCNLvY4JlO7k6ZAq7HaZGC0UNLTB68v6Bgo3KE-ATAGhfsXv0E0GeET1_lyt6b/s320/IMG_2926.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjFm06-tNUsycj85Bp5bnl1RVDAq_wNzHUmkrSRbo5wQOBLl2jzjZ4nK77kN88yvVtprOMgAAr2tZQUkog5PDaVhzp_s6ZlGSIFNlUllVLWTG4wafRe_f3tphe7CQsDTN_BAUiE0lr_cr/s2048/IMG_2707.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjFm06-tNUsycj85Bp5bnl1RVDAq_wNzHUmkrSRbo5wQOBLl2jzjZ4nK77kN88yvVtprOMgAAr2tZQUkog5PDaVhzp_s6ZlGSIFNlUllVLWTG4wafRe_f3tphe7CQsDTN_BAUiE0lr_cr/s320/IMG_2707.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Virginia Bluebells</div>This location is with us and undeveloped today thanks to ownership and preservation by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the same organization that fought for and won preservation of natural gems like McConnells Mill, Moraine, and Ohiopyle State Parks. This property is a gem to visit for hiking and exploring nature. From early spring through April and May, the sheer quantity of species within this tract, and the adjacent Miller Woods Nature Reserve of Slippery Rock University, and then the following adjacent tract of Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area offer a diversity of flowers that just cannot be beat.<br /><br />Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Leashing is critical to preserve the sensitive ecosystem of the park.<br /><br />For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/04/wolf-creek-narrows-amazing-wildflowers.html">check out our article on it </a>and the <a href="https://waterlandlife.org/land-conservation/explore-our-properties/wolf-creek-narrows-natural-area/">website of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.</a></div><div><ul><li><b>Ohiopyle State Park - Western PA - Fayette County:</b></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEU40A7Z9IXlcmhqYMdDAf_ylMTY2r2pvzwYmZIbBgmc1emo1iSPr0352l58Zjdjvb1DXx0ySjPgvUEErv7wjzuDg2H2fyrcffkXpDLLa9RTrmnipn_94Mi0VDZ4iZca_q72ZqaAkExQMN/s1600/IMG_2413.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEU40A7Z9IXlcmhqYMdDAf_ylMTY2r2pvzwYmZIbBgmc1emo1iSPr0352l58Zjdjvb1DXx0ySjPgvUEErv7wjzuDg2H2fyrcffkXpDLLa9RTrmnipn_94Mi0VDZ4iZca_q72ZqaAkExQMN/s640/IMG_2413.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Wildflowers at Cucumber Falls</div><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/waterfalls-overlooks-guide-to-ohiopyle.html">Ohiopyle State Park, as you can see from our waterfalls and overlooks guide</a>, is wonderful to visit at any time of the year, but the Great Gorge Trail, Cucumber Falls, the Meadow Run Trail, and Great Allegheny Passage Trail near the Ramcat Raft Launch Area have wonderful and abundant spring wildflowers. My recommendation for seeing terrific wildflowers in Ohiopyle is to park at the Cucumber Falls lot, check out the falls and the abundant wildflowers on the slopes of the gorge, and then head back up, cross the bridge just above the falls, and pick up on the Great Gorge Trail.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MYudeG4oc5h3Jayp1YejDGzB7kIz-GJjA3oQVDaYCQQeT5AKEoAb3EHCYhh_acDCeYn3NaoPAqMIVnQ2roH3xQoLm90EsdyhRKygm7jNMTVyuwI84C3MUAnrCR-ynSEafRXPLSAEAqpW/s1600/IMG_2423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MYudeG4oc5h3Jayp1YejDGzB7kIz-GJjA3oQVDaYCQQeT5AKEoAb3EHCYhh_acDCeYn3NaoPAqMIVnQ2roH3xQoLm90EsdyhRKygm7jNMTVyuwI84C3MUAnrCR-ynSEafRXPLSAEAqpW/s640/IMG_2423.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red Trillium</div>The most abundant wildflowers on that trail are found on the portion of the trail immediately to the right of the end of the bridge, up and down the slopes leading down to the Youghiogheny River. This trail is very well graded and easy to hike, though not quite to the point of ADA compliant. Towards the further end of the trail it has some moderate elevation change, but still nothing too challenging. The trail measures in at 2.6 miles, though this is one way and not a loop, meaning a roundtrip hike clocks in at 4.2 miles. The hike did not nearly feel this long.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpr6mQqw0yorvhcV9i5enUUzrZnlhQLPIFQ3lk93Ddv7yQtva6sb5hT2KFmbJ7R3M-gPL3hgs9xspUx1bkongrpTgOHxSrUImQqHwzztlY5zqUvZWv8imW9FV1cT8teXwKWLeZzodXEwIh/s1600/IMG_2445.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpr6mQqw0yorvhcV9i5enUUzrZnlhQLPIFQ3lk93Ddv7yQtva6sb5hT2KFmbJ7R3M-gPL3hgs9xspUx1bkongrpTgOHxSrUImQqHwzztlY5zqUvZWv8imW9FV1cT8teXwKWLeZzodXEwIh/s320/IMG_2445.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White Trillium</div>This certainly is a great place for a little nature walk/hike for people of all skillsets. Additionally, rainy springs make the waterfalls really swell, and lots of new waterfalls appear that are usually dry. Spend some time hiking anywhere in the park and you will not regret it, especially in the spring. Make sure you have a pair of boots that you do not mind getting muddy, because you will get dirty.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6l5v9hl4Mdy4kqDP3tMimVOCuA_f5EPS0HnM2-JNLk1d0NEjiLu4l8BZJwN28kSjUL_wRMO6X0TlMnfRqV_T4S5qs0bvDlRsonpqWplK0ckB8DOLmQXsADDsEDMjt9pdCoOff0_8Ul2s/s1600/IMG_2127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6l5v9hl4Mdy4kqDP3tMimVOCuA_f5EPS0HnM2-JNLk1d0NEjiLu4l8BZJwN28kSjUL_wRMO6X0TlMnfRqV_T4S5qs0bvDlRsonpqWplK0ckB8DOLmQXsADDsEDMjt9pdCoOff0_8Ul2s/s320/IMG_2127.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more information on visiting Ohiopyle State Park, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/waterfalls-overlooks-guide-to-ohiopyle.html">check out our guide to the park. </a></div><ul><li><b>Charles F Lewis Natural Area: Gallitzin State Forest Near Johnstown</b></li><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUpzfJ_jVYHEZSp1OeNfuWLhmTHgDYHqqTCYBoKmDvPkhpHyIh_p37m5XjOC9XDgtknlSKjwGdTtOTqy7MtIJ8Kd7OvJHwtsrSogCydMvRgDYq-2UZ9bJq7Bb-aOnWyduGQYifKF0-mR0/s1600/IMG_3092.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUpzfJ_jVYHEZSp1OeNfuWLhmTHgDYHqqTCYBoKmDvPkhpHyIh_p37m5XjOC9XDgtknlSKjwGdTtOTqy7MtIJ8Kd7OvJHwtsrSogCydMvRgDYq-2UZ9bJq7Bb-aOnWyduGQYifKF0-mR0/s640/IMG_3092.JPG" width="640" /></a><li><br /></li></ul><div>I was amazed by the gorge walls covered with red and white trillium flowers. This location does not get a lot of hype for wildflowers, but between the rugged and challenging hiking up the Clark Run Gorge, and ultimately, the side of the large Conemaugh River Gorge, this spot is both a great spot for challenging hiking and for wildflower lovers. There is even a small waterfall on the hike.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Charles F. Lewis Natural Area was named after the second president of the legendary Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, which has lead Western Pennsylvania towards preserving and rejuvenating natural areas for the public good. Their efforts lead directly to the creation of state parks such as Ohiopyle and McConnells Mill. This natural area is named in his honor. For more information about the natural area and the other hiking opportunities at Gallitzin State Forest, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/05/gallitzin-state-forest-recreation-guide.html">check out this article. </a></div><ul><li><b>Frew Falls Trail - Slippery Rock Creek</b></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-UuqWwnfyq1tyzvFOubtorogQEqCVn4nWa86yF6MkgmFuy4HIWH70hnEJomfbEA1nzL7busON1yyUd7fCXksLRihR3LK6BhCeD6DZ8whnZB_Ee_PHXtADKH8qFoH_BW-T-4Qdk97Res_N/s2048/IMG_2843.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-UuqWwnfyq1tyzvFOubtorogQEqCVn4nWa86yF6MkgmFuy4HIWH70hnEJomfbEA1nzL7busON1yyUd7fCXksLRihR3LK6BhCeD6DZ8whnZB_Ee_PHXtADKH8qFoH_BW-T-4Qdk97Res_N/s320/IMG_2843.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>I basically stumbled upon this hike on a random drive, and information is very hard to come by online. I found this spot just by driving and ending up at a pretty bridge with an old mill dam waterfall on Slippery Rock Creek, just north of McConnells Mill State Park and Route 422. Several times I have tried to explore to the south of this spot to see Grant City Falls from its southern edge, but struck out with it being private property. This time, I was cruising and driving around and heard the power of water from the falls on the old mill's dam and had to check it out. I pulled over in a stone pull off area at coordinates: 40.991949, -80.184256 and found a well worn trailhead and a rock city. I was amazed with the beauty and I walked down with CeCe and my camera and started hiking, just expecting this to be a quick stretch of the legs. It is clear that this area is a "party" spot for the locals, with light graffiti on many of the boulders, beer cans, and extinguished camp fires. Upon further research, it appears that some people use the creek as a swimming hole, which is very dangerous and you should not attempt, with how strong the currents are and how big the boulders are within Slippery Rock Creek. Several people die a year by drowning within the creek, from this spot and down through McConnells Mill State Park. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyxTxww9Z0nDWIEvJFiBuGVpKLM1poqmDXLu9Ta60Qrop2e1aT5bz7xp4z4d4serlH0pM76pJSKA00xozP4IPyODd84D2ueOO1QpezoVnuX1_YaaqaRoQ9E-6ZRpo55i5i3Q6SwxgZK3N/s2048/IMG_2852.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyxTxww9Z0nDWIEvJFiBuGVpKLM1poqmDXLu9Ta60Qrop2e1aT5bz7xp4z4d4serlH0pM76pJSKA00xozP4IPyODd84D2ueOO1QpezoVnuX1_YaaqaRoQ9E-6ZRpo55i5i3Q6SwxgZK3N/s320/IMG_2852.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>Even with the vandalism, the beauty of nature still shines through in this spot, with a giant rock city, which feels even more imposing than the ones in McConnells Mill State Park, just a few miles downstream from here. I continued hiking down the trail because I realized that the trail had to end pretty shortly. I started to see some wildflowers begin to pop up and some beginning to bloom as I went further down the trail, where less people seem to go. About half way through on my hike, about a half a mile in, a rolling portion of the landscape was absolutely covered in beautiful white trillium in one of the biggest patches I have ever seen. I continued hiking until I reached a cross stream, and realized that this might be a way to access the ever elusive Grant City Falls, and low and behold, there it was, emerging through some enormous boulders. The northern side of Muddy Creek has access through hiking from the Frew Falls area and I was amazed at its beauty. Muddy Creek carries the outflows from Lake Arthur and it is powerful. Back to the topic of wildflowers though. This hike is a must for any trillium lover. I will say though that it is in the easy to moderate range for hiking, simply because of the rocky setting and slight maneuvering, but minimal elevation change until you reach the area of Grant City Falls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilou6nA1IO-tyEcS3H9kR3Y4BhChycSfYVDrjeyWI1F-nwU4At3ElHHWQ3lFBnLXvmiCfBfcW-Vc9z1uP-hHruaPIZrwD7Zrf8uqKAv_ewEnPZYzTQb6OSJAId-fu3DD520l2ZoFR_GWVh/s2048/IMG_2963.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilou6nA1IO-tyEcS3H9kR3Y4BhChycSfYVDrjeyWI1F-nwU4At3ElHHWQ3lFBnLXvmiCfBfcW-Vc9z1uP-hHruaPIZrwD7Zrf8uqKAv_ewEnPZYzTQb6OSJAId-fu3DD520l2ZoFR_GWVh/s320/IMG_2963.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Grant City Falls itself has about three or four falls ranging from 4 feet to about 30 feet tall, and there are three other falls along this hiking route, from one seasonal waterfalls that is similar in size and flow to Alpha Falls at about 15-20 feet tall, one waterfall rapid in Slippery Rock Creek that is about 4 feet tall, and a spillway waterfall from the old mill dam. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDJaw0yfN8zt-baancKQQPL5-LDFO8TUo7H_8ZSTa-8NYqCZWHb6YA8J6eba-nEg_gfKhd3xPU6shcpwpJUpeM5gFU4iUa_ofAfAQKWpCAv1Xg-WDeXFBXdK27v2pL_drwCef_as9WN5Z/s2048/IMG_2812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDJaw0yfN8zt-baancKQQPL5-LDFO8TUo7H_8ZSTa-8NYqCZWHb6YA8J6eba-nEg_gfKhd3xPU6shcpwpJUpeM5gFU4iUa_ofAfAQKWpCAv1Xg-WDeXFBXdK27v2pL_drwCef_as9WN5Z/s320/IMG_2812.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>This is a fantastic little hike with the added benefit of a tremendous area of trillium growth. Beware though that there is only room for just a few cars to park there, so expect the chance that you may not be able to park to visit this one, but two other places on this list, Hells Hollow in McConnells Mill State Park, and Wolf Creek Narrows, are not too far from this spot. The hike from the parking area to Grant City Falls is about 1.2 miles each way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coordinates:</div><div><br /></div><div>40.991949, -80.184256</div><ul><li><b>Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail - Western Maryland and Western PA</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvQohRj1SlrJFqbRSWp6pSfh7zZvLb3YSUbXiHz14iAXKRvsYhrwZGiappWyqptOhHmm_T_9MVdGrjrXftNz7aB25cVxRx38gEl6ALsL_Bo4NVyXlZFDKlAFKZauDwqI38NcIyNqHZmWu/s1600/IMG_9902.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvQohRj1SlrJFqbRSWp6pSfh7zZvLb3YSUbXiHz14iAXKRvsYhrwZGiappWyqptOhHmm_T_9MVdGrjrXftNz7aB25cVxRx38gEl6ALsL_Bo4NVyXlZFDKlAFKZauDwqI38NcIyNqHZmWu/s1600/IMG_9902.JPG" /></a></div>Most of the length of the Great Allegheny Passage, throughout its 150 miles from Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, has wildflowers along it. It passes through two of the places that we mention in this article, Ohiopyle State Park, and Cedar Creek Park, and passes near Braddock's Trail Park. This is a hotspot for early spring wildflowers, in addition to summer and early fall specimens. For more information on this adventure, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/GreatAlleghenyPassage.html">check out this article</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Otto and Magdaline Ackermann Reserve - Western PA - Westmoreland County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qbkDe-yoymIn3CuSXYV9Ppkjd3nZYhyTN-RtRI2CWtVb65umV97S5XmmYNokpZNCc4yKIU2w6dBphxLPv4hMuTRxKqWWjv8PmUx9ywLUpD84NlxI6LTSoKEPpS4bXkLv7N1XwIu7BQt5/s1600/IMG_2119.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qbkDe-yoymIn3CuSXYV9Ppkjd3nZYhyTN-RtRI2CWtVb65umV97S5XmmYNokpZNCc4yKIU2w6dBphxLPv4hMuTRxKqWWjv8PmUx9ywLUpD84NlxI6LTSoKEPpS4bXkLv7N1XwIu7BQt5/s640/IMG_2119.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This place is a hidden treasure in North Huntingdon Township that offers some really nice short hikes at varying intensity. I have visited this place several times, but during my latest visit this spring, I was awestruck at just how many wildflowers covered the forest floor. It legitimately looked like there had been a dusting of snow with how much cover there was over the fallen brown leaves leftover from the fall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilooOWoVVwSt8K8xYYAOz9TM98YcA5H1MT_BVFI-_8KsVYxaDo-sGuHxFHFr7uDff-MXxVluNzIBLtJZhqDbhYNRT9WirJ-jw-LOEfcLfGbhBMU6mKOoeHmstwlKbayNbmUytiCufWTYWq/s1600/IMG_2131.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilooOWoVVwSt8K8xYYAOz9TM98YcA5H1MT_BVFI-_8KsVYxaDo-sGuHxFHFr7uDff-MXxVluNzIBLtJZhqDbhYNRT9WirJ-jw-LOEfcLfGbhBMU6mKOoeHmstwlKbayNbmUytiCufWTYWq/s320/IMG_2131.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This property has some easy and relatively level hikes, and some other hikes that are steeper and more challenging. There is even a little waterfall on the property. The property is conserved and is maintained through the Westmoreland Land Trust, though be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the entrance, since it is easy to miss and located in between the yards of two houses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhj2uA19BsxVCOAj_f0ptjAuR1hSYk0lWY3HTFiX1cOXWm9WcE-TsiY8fHxMw1q0Kg5q_9yV_dhp4c4CG5WkY8fLAD9prYsKJPLPrdyagCjGmybrSEefe_E_6g20LpjYoOLSWXOu-RtZe/s1600/IMG_2107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhj2uA19BsxVCOAj_f0ptjAuR1hSYk0lWY3HTFiX1cOXWm9WcE-TsiY8fHxMw1q0Kg5q_9yV_dhp4c4CG5WkY8fLAD9prYsKJPLPrdyagCjGmybrSEefe_E_6g20LpjYoOLSWXOu-RtZe/s320/IMG_2107.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The woods are located about 200 feet from the road. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Leashing is critical to preserve the sensitive ecosystem of the park.<br /><br />For information on visiting the <a href="http://westmoreland-landtrust.org/directions-to-the-otto-and-magdalene-ackermann-nature-preserve/">Ackermann Reserve, check out the website of the Westmoreland Land Trust</a> and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/05/otto-magdalene-ackermann-reserve.html">our article on this awesome place.</a><br /><b style="text-align: center;"><br /></b><br /><ul><li><b style="text-align: center;">Braddock's Trail Park - Western PA - Westmoreland County</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNrEYDJqEdNDk-EGyLOg1kUr7HqIlDjwxuqqDJ8O8oq4f_0BFypHQvTThmBo7XQ6cgYUsLlvuLRNMqWZxor6MkV5qDN9oOn77SgQ-pGxzbQQesLQuJML8pQkMRps3iiA5E1QJBPm6Vxo8/s1600/IMG_2098.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNrEYDJqEdNDk-EGyLOg1kUr7HqIlDjwxuqqDJ8O8oq4f_0BFypHQvTThmBo7XQ6cgYUsLlvuLRNMqWZxor6MkV5qDN9oOn77SgQ-pGxzbQQesLQuJML8pQkMRps3iiA5E1QJBPm6Vxo8/s640/IMG_2098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/wildflowers-waterfalls-more-at.html">Braddock's Trail Park</a> </b>offers a little bit of everything. It is a great little hiking/nature walking destination, with forest floors that are covered with wildflowers. There is even a little waterfall and some nice little scenic overlooks. Several dozen different species have been documented.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR7g734quO__d5ux1mAbl2PMg2fJ3cjvGQuBc1sV1dpn98KxFqX8JtX_b37s0oPJ4NU5Fu2J_NEMAzXmWXeDRD9PIks_eKjF_eOTuXMn1YihMCuPDoCIUB2shPftm81gfhZBKqb38ALV5/s1600/IMG_0893-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoR7g734quO__d5ux1mAbl2PMg2fJ3cjvGQuBc1sV1dpn98KxFqX8JtX_b37s0oPJ4NU5Fu2J_NEMAzXmWXeDRD9PIks_eKjF_eOTuXMn1YihMCuPDoCIUB2shPftm81gfhZBKqb38ALV5/s1600/IMG_0893-2.JPG" /></a></div>As far as being overwhelmed at the sheer amount of wildflowers in one spot, this and the Ackerman Reserve are the two places that I have truly been awestruck with spring wildflowers. Much of the development for visitors at the park was actually underdone as a project by the Boy Scouts. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Leashing is critical to preserve the sensitive ecosystem of the park.<br /><br />For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/wildflowers-waterfalls-more-at.html">check out this previous article</a>, and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/wildflowers-waterfalls-more-at.html">the website for the park</a>.<br /><br />The following three Western PA destinations are bunched together since they are within minutes of each other.<br /><ul><li><b>Forbes State Forest - Spruce Flats Bog</b></li><li><b>Laurel Summit State Park and Forbes State Forest - Wolf Rocks Hike</b></li><li><b>Linn Run State Park - Grove Run Trail</b></li></ul>This trifecta is fantastic for wildflowers, and all are located within minutes of each other in western PA's Laurel Highlands. Grove Run Trail in <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/12/linn-run-state-park-ligonier-pa.html">Linn Run State Park</a>, and the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/wolf-rocks-and-beam-rocks-overlook.html">Wolf Rocks Trail</a> and Spruce Flats Bog in Laurel Summit State Park and Forbes State Forest. The latter two spots can be reached from the same trailhead in Laurel Summit State Park. <b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDS5UV_cQKUx1Pw08VSTM1D_gaeprqDz8EBJ7vXLnx40pvJv1nkQL6DY1ZuVZQxYP65UxepnauI-wnaXmxPo5FPi81gjJorm0rPEuzI2rl2_5HgwaalKra1t5I85jmXM-qALNksqbZ2tl/s1600/IMG_2329.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDS5UV_cQKUx1Pw08VSTM1D_gaeprqDz8EBJ7vXLnx40pvJv1nkQL6DY1ZuVZQxYP65UxepnauI-wnaXmxPo5FPi81gjJorm0rPEuzI2rl2_5HgwaalKra1t5I85jmXM-qALNksqbZ2tl/s640/IMG_2329.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spruce Flats Bog</div><br />I list these three spots as basically being in one location because they are all located almost adjacent to each other and you should spend at least an afternoon exploring all three if you really love wildflowers. As far as impressive wildflowers, Spruce Flats Bog is an absolute must see. The bog is home to some of the only carnivorous plants that are native to Pennsylvania. The bog is also a rare example of a higher elevation bog, which is located within a mountaintop depression. Bogs, like waterfalls, are geologically temporary. They initially start off as open water ponds and lakes, but over time, dirt fills them in and plants begin to grow within them. Eventually the dirt and plants overtake the bogs and meadows and forests grow. This occurred over millions of years and eventually a full forest grew.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj842Ptx0rO-ZtP_btPc54siMK7T1XNxZq40lHPw2P-f739Q-1JaJkkUUSRQU8Cauz7N2I8FLppUXU-d35hfMM9Xl0w48gzoeGcRSdU3XQDPJ9GcB5JLdPPBZH7Pwl7wG3N-WQytxpVzps0/s1600/IMG_2309.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj842Ptx0rO-ZtP_btPc54siMK7T1XNxZq40lHPw2P-f739Q-1JaJkkUUSRQU8Cauz7N2I8FLppUXU-d35hfMM9Xl0w48gzoeGcRSdU3XQDPJ9GcB5JLdPPBZH7Pwl7wG3N-WQytxpVzps0/s400/IMG_2309.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boardwalk over a part of Spruce Flats Bog</div>Around 1900, lumbermen cut down all of the Hemlocks in this spot, and with this, it ended up reverting this spot back into a bog again. They referred to this as "Spruce Flats" because lumber industry people referred to any short needle evergreen as a spruce, even though hemlocks are not spruces. Spruce Flats Bog was purchased as part of a greater restoration project by the state in 1909.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdJ_tVju0pJOmOpdEt03QUuHkb-u8ZIEWH_x_szRKsXsUSA_SM5kVKU16WjKXpM4LR-7tBvHaxMEzUHhx3p0f8s4wynxEsM5QaJG9z3euBMNi24Q6DapA3ofw7ol0jqNIfsVKBh-cg_YD/s1600/IMG_2337.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdJ_tVju0pJOmOpdEt03QUuHkb-u8ZIEWH_x_szRKsXsUSA_SM5kVKU16WjKXpM4LR-7tBvHaxMEzUHhx3p0f8s4wynxEsM5QaJG9z3euBMNi24Q6DapA3ofw7ol0jqNIfsVKBh-cg_YD/s640/IMG_2337.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The bog currently consists of six to eight inches of peat on top, and two to three feet of mud on the lower layer. The peat is very acidic and not suitable for most vegetation that is native to Pennsylvania.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIHMDpObff2_UDhp_1Y8U9j12VWE0JdSDaAPQnRy9sT4xu0mPWVo4gwlHtZItU_roBSipuJnLMQM5CoRFeFrS-UT6j2zFcMgutXxU8hqk3PGHkQfMtuNfMWaIrhU7mh_siqs-CAqSVxSg/s1600/IMG_2352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIHMDpObff2_UDhp_1Y8U9j12VWE0JdSDaAPQnRy9sT4xu0mPWVo4gwlHtZItU_roBSipuJnLMQM5CoRFeFrS-UT6j2zFcMgutXxU8hqk3PGHkQfMtuNfMWaIrhU7mh_siqs-CAqSVxSg/s640/IMG_2352.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Some hardy evergreens have taken to the bog, cranberries, and several carnivorous plant species have flourished in this setting. The bright red plants and dark green evergreens really pop with the dark peat waters of the bog. A short boardwalk takes you out into the bog.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVD9dPKpsLIpyfO6hBO5cEx4dWGFu8myWOESSMC0bTCcGUL2njDDvHEQXDs8suIhc5oXiQQ5J81lVNEDQ-VA5H63zHOlHmC8vMvrTGBLR9BrEjGU0IP5dZxpKymyQiSedQfHwZi6jj3CnA/s1600/IMG_2300.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVD9dPKpsLIpyfO6hBO5cEx4dWGFu8myWOESSMC0bTCcGUL2njDDvHEQXDs8suIhc5oXiQQ5J81lVNEDQ-VA5H63zHOlHmC8vMvrTGBLR9BrEjGU0IP5dZxpKymyQiSedQfHwZi6jj3CnA/s400/IMG_2300.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trailhead for the Spruce Flats Bog and Wolf Rocks Trail</div>The Wolf Rocks Trail launches off from the same trailhead as the Bog Trail, and lots of wildflowers can be seen on the longer hike to the beautiful overlook.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtQXmkuJrAjbwzdrM5jkZN4xqAi-Qajj67M710phIfpMoEgeRe5W-boc5k-KPoqMiRebrjv7TCu8N3FhEqkCVy5dT7RzbpnEUR1VKAqODmfhbPfVQME0JUXSmbSJBLgslv619tvCz4ZM0/s1600/IMG_2298.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJtQXmkuJrAjbwzdrM5jkZN4xqAi-Qajj67M710phIfpMoEgeRe5W-boc5k-KPoqMiRebrjv7TCu8N3FhEqkCVy5dT7RzbpnEUR1VKAqODmfhbPfVQME0JUXSmbSJBLgslv619tvCz4ZM0/s320/IMG_2298.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wildflowers on the Wolf Rocks Hike</div>For an overview of the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/wolf-rocks-and-beam-rocks-overlook.html">Wolf Rocks hike, which goes off from the same trailhead that goes to Spruce Flats Bog, check out this article.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhds3q8Nuoz1uqvJaiUdGZJ-T9W-EhZhjILx5_HiRaEFiMRH8O1Jr5QRfkfls1gkw4FWF0FBGnpi2Ig6HDPXs3LPiqcv_jcoPAvo9WbukO4EMlS9KkfKKu8hGsKEdqxMsxthv67VQR7kFXa/s1600/IMG_2272.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhds3q8Nuoz1uqvJaiUdGZJ-T9W-EhZhjILx5_HiRaEFiMRH8O1Jr5QRfkfls1gkw4FWF0FBGnpi2Ig6HDPXs3LPiqcv_jcoPAvo9WbukO4EMlS9KkfKKu8hGsKEdqxMsxthv67VQR7kFXa/s320/IMG_2272.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grove Run Trailhead</div>The Grove Run Trail in Linn Run State Park is relatively easy loop trail with a mileage of 4 miles, with a little bit of moderate elevation change. It follows a small tributary to Linn Run, and wildflowers are seen along the trail, it grows in intensity as you follow the trail and it ascends the Grove Run Gorge, but I still rate the trail as easy to moderate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA4QUa2pWf5x9KOVg6l7kmx8yAEpkpyiTtUKpNKNStidQbkpcn59UmOhJkwxwweaqwIIeMYNj5IkXrEnUhqXyuwrq71xpqQevUnp4yuTFhyLcGxG0ToO4jhFhOkARu6867gI3rfRnU_CO/s1600/IMG_2294.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA4QUa2pWf5x9KOVg6l7kmx8yAEpkpyiTtUKpNKNStidQbkpcn59UmOhJkwxwweaqwIIeMYNj5IkXrEnUhqXyuwrq71xpqQevUnp4yuTFhyLcGxG0ToO4jhFhOkARu6867gI3rfRnU_CO/s320/IMG_2294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A wildflower growing through a fern and the dead leaves from last autumn. These kinds of scenes of the cycle of life are a huge part of what really inspires me on these spring walks in the woods.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you are into hiking, do the whole loop, but if you are just going for the wildflowers, launch off from either direction of the loop's trailhead for about a half mile to see the highest concentrations of wildflowers that the trail has to offer.<br /><br />For more information on visiting all three, check out our previous articles on <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/12/linn-run-state-park-ligonier-pa.html">Linn Run State Park</a> and the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/wolf-rocks-and-beam-rocks-overlook.html">Wolf Rocks and Beam Rocks hikes</a>. Spruce Flats Bog is located at the same trailhead as Wolf Rocks. Here are the official websites for <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LinnRunStatePark/Pages/default.aspx">Linn Run State Park</a>, and <a href="http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_20033271.pdf">Forbes State Forest, which is home to the Wolf Rocks and Beam Rocks Hikes, and Spruce Flats Bog.</a><br /><br /><ul><li><b>Trillium Trail - Western PA - Allegheny County, Fox Chapel:</b></li></ul><br />Unfortunately, me and CeCe were unable to walk this short trail together since it does not allow access for dog owners with their dogs. The three of us went to go here a few weeks ago but had to turn around since dogs are not allowed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjx4bJHgKyP7y12xTMF7K2YKVEBpbHaCqP4HreYv8VS7NqXBZZr9arkURnW045dIvAAmTvhN-k4FBb3sGUFWob8BhUAyHJ-VKVAHgX6Gm1GSGgtgD2FLnum0l2d8S7ZMzw7Q9fQCU1BHb/s1600/IMG_1833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjx4bJHgKyP7y12xTMF7K2YKVEBpbHaCqP4HreYv8VS7NqXBZZr9arkURnW045dIvAAmTvhN-k4FBb3sGUFWob8BhUAyHJ-VKVAHgX6Gm1GSGgtgD2FLnum0l2d8S7ZMzw7Q9fQCU1BHb/s640/IMG_1833.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Virginia Bluebells</div>Because of how close this is to Pittsburgh, I was able to take a quick jaunt to the park and check it out without my canine companion. With how short the trail was, it only took me about 25 minutes to do the whole thing. The statistics say it is roughly a mile, but it did not feel like that. It is a fun little nature walk, though not quite level enough to be ADA accessible. Pretty much any trail we mention in this article would be fine to do with children, but this trail is especially easy and close to Pittsburgh.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuNSGlouUCWeC4qKVwSs2JFl1nM1BgN74khMyBP5Q9MAr1H7FqhzIacUrC01RiumSrsLsjPMVHYOLvtdhKv2z0KVDFhoO7N7tfipFy5vy-_W5m_KxEvHGxYtMlgORq8sWl4U_jC3xW4eA/s1600/IMG_1832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuNSGlouUCWeC4qKVwSs2JFl1nM1BgN74khMyBP5Q9MAr1H7FqhzIacUrC01RiumSrsLsjPMVHYOLvtdhKv2z0KVDFhoO7N7tfipFy5vy-_W5m_KxEvHGxYtMlgORq8sWl4U_jC3xW4eA/s320/IMG_1832.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The trail's little dual waterfall</div>The Trillium Trail is just one of a series of trails and parks that are spread in a line across the affluent Pittsburgh suburb of Fox Chapel. Spring season with its wildflowers, and the autumn with delayed leaf color are some of the most easily visible natural demonstrations of urban heat islands, which are created from human activity such as the emission of greenhouse gases and the holding of heat from paved areas and buildings.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzA49fiYHWW84bWjcftUnT0HEXBoxkJNOAI_WdkpDWmSkUs6XQLZN-gpPs6EjT-bHubB_s0W6ZbePWDCsRCG8mD7fGDqfagf0Jdoul7eX4qwBPlnm9g9s5m40rfPZXfSZnPkyvO7OYW_N1/s1600/IMG_1887.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzA49fiYHWW84bWjcftUnT0HEXBoxkJNOAI_WdkpDWmSkUs6XQLZN-gpPs6EjT-bHubB_s0W6ZbePWDCsRCG8mD7fGDqfagf0Jdoul7eX4qwBPlnm9g9s5m40rfPZXfSZnPkyvO7OYW_N1/s320/IMG_1887.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The flowers at this moment on the Trillium Trail in Fox Chapel are about 3 weeks ahead of where they are at Wolf Creek Narrows, about an hour's drive north of Pittsburgh. These flowers are really popping right now, thanks to the bubble of relative warmth within the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Additionally, a portion of the preserve has been fenced to keep foraging down from white tail deer populations. This section holds most of the preserve of Trillium.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gjFnArW7ERjW_kGBQztcDYB7gmLmCPjKpDcII2n9NpDKRBbonLp8M4NjWgB43bzO70qi9YVU_hlQa3D5mI_MxTUZZo24WDmdJgZdo1r5UklJxTVWx0RWA6B_tLXj_ihFM9-_XWuFNapX/s1600/IMG_1909.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gjFnArW7ERjW_kGBQztcDYB7gmLmCPjKpDcII2n9NpDKRBbonLp8M4NjWgB43bzO70qi9YVU_hlQa3D5mI_MxTUZZo24WDmdJgZdo1r5UklJxTVWx0RWA6B_tLXj_ihFM9-_XWuFNapX/s1600/IMG_1909.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gjFnArW7ERjW_kGBQztcDYB7gmLmCPjKpDcII2n9NpDKRBbonLp8M4NjWgB43bzO70qi9YVU_hlQa3D5mI_MxTUZZo24WDmdJgZdo1r5UklJxTVWx0RWA6B_tLXj_ihFM9-_XWuFNapX/s640/IMG_1909.JPG" width="426" /></a><br />This massive Hemlock caught my attention the most. </div>Virginia Bluebells are probably the second most dominant species at the preserve, with lots of them leading up to the small waterfall that is present at the preserve. Another nice option for seeing wildflowers is located nearby at the beautiful Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, but the flowers are not as plentiful there, and it too does not allow dogs 😕<br /><br />For more information on visiting, check out this <a href="https://www.foxchapelgardenclub.org/Our-Ventures/Trillium-Trail">link to the Fox Chapel Garden Club.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Presque Isle State Park - Northwestern PA - Erie</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71qDS5XqM_gW7fjh0u6Pb_08LSqirg_clM8uUS_gBsnWI3D2TytkpbWjPlwm5pHSXbeg6W8pIaLh-jr7eZx0RVQX5OwklEIbWTWE2_l6-KH85FVYpfffdXvWHJTdXDmUKAVKYKV0Y45nJ/s1600/IMG_4194.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71qDS5XqM_gW7fjh0u6Pb_08LSqirg_clM8uUS_gBsnWI3D2TytkpbWjPlwm5pHSXbeg6W8pIaLh-jr7eZx0RVQX5OwklEIbWTWE2_l6-KH85FVYpfffdXvWHJTdXDmUKAVKYKV0Y45nJ/s400/IMG_4194.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div>Presque Isle State Park is best known for its beautiful sand beaches, but the peninsula is teeming with flora and fauna. The flora is well balanced, reaching from early spring through the fall. The wetlands are especially great, but the dunes leading up to the beaches are great for wildflowers as well. For more information on visiting, check out our <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/05/spring-and-summer-fun-in-erie.html">myriad of articles on this fantastic place.</a> </div><div><ul><li><b>Asbury Woods - Northwestern PA - Erie County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fwuD0Z46wNvrpKzayccq6eF1LjPGCk4n0WdriH14vV-USX8kI74FGELg6QP194pDmHy0QBaWnByu-GLTzw95l6OCdES3H_9nG_h3VjoVi45xMw4krQsYEqMn8sxvDPdjmiVnZD5_rK2ZtZzG9ETT4oW-P4KNeXWWc6RAS-2oRkxs8eHvSomdDIFCHQ/s639/IMG_2049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fwuD0Z46wNvrpKzayccq6eF1LjPGCk4n0WdriH14vV-USX8kI74FGELg6QP194pDmHy0QBaWnByu-GLTzw95l6OCdES3H_9nG_h3VjoVi45xMw4krQsYEqMn8sxvDPdjmiVnZD5_rK2ZtZzG9ETT4oW-P4KNeXWWc6RAS-2oRkxs8eHvSomdDIFCHQ/w640-h426/IMG_2049.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>Asbury Woods, in Erie County, west of Erie, is a stunning property that has a little bit of everything within its landscape, but the highlight for me is the boardwalk trail that provides a substantial space that traverses the woods and meadows of the upper part of the property with full ADA accessibility. This care for accessibility made me pretty emotional, because I often talk to families with children who have special access needs, but very few public nature areas make accommodations for this. Everyone should have a right to access the healing and relaxing qualities of nature, especially as something that relieves stress, but this is nearly impossible for anyone who requires special access needs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKK89NsgIPweRzhMyXTiO91FakwAwsO4HcPVkMM2oN5tBRSDwimSJcUiDnn6HZmPGGXzlyrLvT5weB9y5Ra5GcDmOMOlqquoKNxVeVnNopmm1GPdjxIsVm0bC1hqgwSWTKPX5dGm0XiX8JNbHKtS-ulyK_XcseUYGKhHZzAWRcktQq8ZpQ1yYcygHdxQ/s2736/IMG_2029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKK89NsgIPweRzhMyXTiO91FakwAwsO4HcPVkMM2oN5tBRSDwimSJcUiDnn6HZmPGGXzlyrLvT5weB9y5Ra5GcDmOMOlqquoKNxVeVnNopmm1GPdjxIsVm0bC1hqgwSWTKPX5dGm0XiX8JNbHKtS-ulyK_XcseUYGKhHZzAWRcktQq8ZpQ1yYcygHdxQ/w400-h266/IMG_2029.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Asbury Woods has been diligent with this care and the property is home to wildflowers throughout the seasons, but its meadows are especially vibrant in late summer and early fall.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more info on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2022/10/asbury-woods-tranquil-ada-accessible.html">check out this article</a>. </div><ul></ul></div><ul><li><b>McConnells Mill State Park - Western PA - Lawrence County:</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtih8UhRBy9s3JJWUlDBn-lvqfsWjSmRNNJhEUHKUXy0X6F3DmENeDhvUNQ2fWoDb6UuqZi-FVFkLesiwHr0G35s1X0pBuvhUfLN6JJV44dXfBkvojrdER5SOgpjhfAD0M8l3Z0Ntgo6-/s1600/IMG_2498.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtih8UhRBy9s3JJWUlDBn-lvqfsWjSmRNNJhEUHKUXy0X6F3DmENeDhvUNQ2fWoDb6UuqZi-FVFkLesiwHr0G35s1X0pBuvhUfLN6JJV44dXfBkvojrdER5SOgpjhfAD0M8l3Z0Ntgo6-/s320/IMG_2498.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Awaiting blooms on the wildflowers at McConnells Mill State Park. My last recent visit had a quick morning snowfall come through</div>The Hell Run Trail at McConnells Mill comes to life with wildflowers in the spring. The hillsides and hollow valley leading to Hells Hollow Falls are a great place to check out spring blooms. Our last attempt to visit saw a random snow squall, but the flowers still managed to show through the dusting of snow. In late April, the flowers should hit peak.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQ-tPRdRZ9cdwgcJ-m05yL8aaskTJPNhLVjTgmqcskzslAgFcY16fD7YKaECKf8xxEXLxH_Wps3vKVMKYX0G_tCDASlhRW5_a3MATemAi2bx-aFf9F6mPEB2DftFJfrYgb26X1e-MgaSz/s1600/IMG_2527.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQ-tPRdRZ9cdwgcJ-m05yL8aaskTJPNhLVjTgmqcskzslAgFcY16fD7YKaECKf8xxEXLxH_Wps3vKVMKYX0G_tCDASlhRW5_a3MATemAi2bx-aFf9F6mPEB2DftFJfrYgb26X1e-MgaSz/s320/IMG_2527.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hells Hollow Falls in the midst of some spring snowfall</div>A huge added upside is in seeing beautiful Hells Hollow Falls. While this is the hotspot for wildflowers in the park, you will see them throughout the park as well. For more information on visiting, check out <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/02/mcconnells-mill-state-park-sightseeing.html">our guide to McConnells Mill State Park</a> and the <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/McConnellsMillStatePark/Pages/default.aspx">park's website</a>.<ul><li><b>Black Moshannon State Park - Central PA - Centre County</b></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5oq1HKfaooV_gBO9qzF1kXNwKOymUncY4gqwF59o9No_xsKDblrcqgy8Zll2QnWeYGss40VRcrEffm5MRG6cBjOv2xOVgHWYUDHioPW-Cbzm3F7IZcQKf40jkU7upOJk4rBTVJH2CiOwgHfqpUlNSdgMGLBalBMYHaontxfpMZ1i7G3W662cTonRiA/s640/IMG_8550.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5oq1HKfaooV_gBO9qzF1kXNwKOymUncY4gqwF59o9No_xsKDblrcqgy8Zll2QnWeYGss40VRcrEffm5MRG6cBjOv2xOVgHWYUDHioPW-Cbzm3F7IZcQKf40jkU7upOJk4rBTVJH2CiOwgHfqpUlNSdgMGLBalBMYHaontxfpMZ1i7G3W662cTonRiA/w640-h426/IMG_8550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div>Black Moshannon State Park is home to numerous great spots for wildflowers, but its bog area really stands out. On the furthest reaches of the park's lake, there is a beautiful bog area that has all sorts of species of wildflowers, even carnivorous ones. Definitely recommend checking out this spot. For more info on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2022/05/exploring-beautiful-black-moshannon.html">check out this article.</a></div><ul><li><b>Hoverter Box Huckleberry- Central PA - New Bloomfield, Perry County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0etRgl8vhtwAYKUJfQTyQAzwqlEbXh2N8NQcnyTJaUE39MUK3olNbqcH5ALYlYE9ExXFRB7NghtK8jtQeMywgazE2SItoaSM04FPz-ULxnoTnML5PlhunxthTXDeR4euFHFIGiEC7MyE/s1600/IMG_7884.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0etRgl8vhtwAYKUJfQTyQAzwqlEbXh2N8NQcnyTJaUE39MUK3olNbqcH5ALYlYE9ExXFRB7NghtK8jtQeMywgazE2SItoaSM04FPz-ULxnoTnML5PlhunxthTXDeR4euFHFIGiEC7MyE/s400/IMG_7884.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/05/box-huckleberry-one-of-worlds-oldest-living-organisms.html">Hoverter & Sholl Box Huckleberry Colony </a>in Central PA is not very well known and one of the overall oldest living organisms on the planet. This time of the year, its beautiful blue/purple blooms dominate the forest floor. This is a relatively small area, but it is definitely worth a stop if you are located in, or passing through, Central PA.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">GPS Coordinates:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">40.403941, -77.174757<br /><br />For more information on visiting, check out<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/05/box-huckleberry-one-of-worlds-oldest-living-organisms.html"> this previous article of ours</a>.</div><ul><li><b>Churchill Valley Greenway - Western PA - Allegheny County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQq5IE2y3eqdGdKTbmlKzqXieFHdlKKqve4NOAxVtrxLb0RaDEuW1bBM7OBo99VTm4uVysb62j2Wl3dvFx2kv7NWuKxw5M6-sqD5enOFcM1HPPJhAZ3udqGw2kI4ygKgJZyXmkWJ2IkVHKGyWQu2UDmOwpmMakTsdaZIgW3NkhBzz9Bi-aQ3BmUO4LQ/s639/IMG_2348.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="639" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQq5IE2y3eqdGdKTbmlKzqXieFHdlKKqve4NOAxVtrxLb0RaDEuW1bBM7OBo99VTm4uVysb62j2Wl3dvFx2kv7NWuKxw5M6-sqD5enOFcM1HPPJhAZ3udqGw2kI4ygKgJZyXmkWJ2IkVHKGyWQu2UDmOwpmMakTsdaZIgW3NkhBzz9Bi-aQ3BmUO4LQ/w640-h426/IMG_2348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div>The Churchhill Valley Greenway is a unique spot when it comes to the redevelopment of something, especially in a suburban area. It was a Country Club for many years and then ended up being abandoned. The locals began to use the derelict property, with its long paved golf cart trails for nature walks through the greens that have reverted into beautiful flowery meadows. I've seen many other country clubs get gobbled up and turned into housing developments over the years, but this one has instead been turned into a public park thanks to the efforts of the Allegheny Land Trust. These meadows reach peak in late summer and early fall and are pretty magical.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For more info on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2022/10/churchill-valley-greenway-park-former.html">check out this article.</a></div><ul><li><b>Latodami Nature Center at North Park - Western PA - Allegheny County:</b></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5aPPPs1ZNHJmESFBLpPKhbpAAHkL3FzD7luzUDdKwzxnc3rQXFk2S8-okZU8oy_5SYEiuPmYQjbKje4wGU6L2LP28c2NrPhfsIMKJwnhE7du6T-zQ4OA24sCguKVHHCBxgsLOReP6GQ7/s1600/IMG_2208.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5aPPPs1ZNHJmESFBLpPKhbpAAHkL3FzD7luzUDdKwzxnc3rQXFk2S8-okZU8oy_5SYEiuPmYQjbKje4wGU6L2LP28c2NrPhfsIMKJwnhE7du6T-zQ4OA24sCguKVHHCBxgsLOReP6GQ7/s320/IMG_2208.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Skunk Cabbages at the Latodami Nature Center</div>This place is a lovely gem on the northern edge of Allegheny County's North Park. The park is split into two halves by a road. One half primarily consists of an old farm with a pond, old barn, old farmhouse, picnic grounds, wetlands, a steeply banked forest, and a giant meadow that was once farmland. This half of the park does not have many spring wildflowers, except for some skunk cabbages near the pond area, but it will be vibrant in summer and into fall in the meadow area. The nature trails are just wonderful for some longer, but generally easy strolls through area teeming with birds and white tail deer. The meadow area just bursts with color once the late spring and summer wildflowers grow. The other half of the park goes into a nicely forested hollow with a lovely nature walk. Similar to Braddock's Trail Park, this portion of the park was also improved by the Boy Scouts, who built bridges, benches, trail grading, and even some manmade vernal pools for wildlife. The entire area is teeming with Skunk Cabbages.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21dSMNCpotP_uo14XQ2_C6RQ2E25mNF60QFX-ZdLn4Lgp66FFdGZhAWKRbNRysqvvnXOl_7ZoLf42e9C1e4ZdJBWNUAcQdswwPKQ2lkbqcb__SvdEU53Jh2RlI35MNw4wqN1cmVXdeqlu/s1600/IMG_2184.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21dSMNCpotP_uo14XQ2_C6RQ2E25mNF60QFX-ZdLn4Lgp66FFdGZhAWKRbNRysqvvnXOl_7ZoLf42e9C1e4ZdJBWNUAcQdswwPKQ2lkbqcb__SvdEU53Jh2RlI35MNw4wqN1cmVXdeqlu/s320/IMG_2184.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The upper meadows section will come to life with wildflowers in the summer and early fall seasons. This is a noted location for birding. </div>The fact that they have even been able to preserve this significant chunk of land is pretty impressive when considering how much suburban development has just exploded around the park. The farm area was a strategic land conservation project and was consequential to the region. Countless other farms within a 10 mile radius of the park were snapped up and have been filled with cookie cutter suburban developments and McMansions. When I think of the effort that was made to preserve this pristine spot and keep it from being absorbed into suburbia, I think of one of my favorite episodes of <i>The Wonder Years, "Whose Woods Are These"</i> where the kids fight against a suburban developer who planned to, and succeeded in tearing down "Harper's Woods" a place where the kids all played when they grew up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OG79TppZd_4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OG79TppZd_4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>Instead of this pristine spot succumbing to suburban development it was saved and it is lovely to explore. When coupled with the rest of what the North Park area has to offer, this is just a lovely place to spend an afternoon, evening, or even a relaxing day. While Skunk Cabbages are the primary spring wildflower you can see at the nature center, summer wildflowers are just radiant at this location.<br /><br />For more information on visiting, <a href="https://alleghenycounty.us/parks/north-park/about-latodami.aspx">check out this article from Allegheny County Parks.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Fall Run Park - Western PA - Allegheny County:</b></li></ul>Fall Run Park in Shaler Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, is one of my favorite short nature walks/hikes in the immediate Pittsburgh area.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq6xCvcVX9CVmS-GtpWDqT8u4H440NakAH3Dc7uvTeFV_9poHhTdTGXTBHfGV990tfFLspMQcMjHbYMRUXz0Au4uywRpTP7lkusjx1ZiKKt0aSP_E3vkeQONhjCQI2gMQdfy0gujRvAwI/s1600/IMG_1441.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq6xCvcVX9CVmS-GtpWDqT8u4H440NakAH3Dc7uvTeFV_9poHhTdTGXTBHfGV990tfFLspMQcMjHbYMRUXz0Au4uywRpTP7lkusjx1ZiKKt0aSP_E3vkeQONhjCQI2gMQdfy0gujRvAwI/s320/IMG_1441.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It is home to a nice creek, complete with a roughly 20 foot waterfall and some small cascades. Along the steep banks, and in the meadow above the main waterfall, spring wildflowers bloom and then summer flowers grow as well. This is a lovely small place really brings the community closer to nature. Species include bloodroot, trillium, jack-in-the pulpit, wild geranium, Dutchman’s breeches, spring beauties, violets, and great bellwort.<br /><br />For more information on visiting,<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/03/fall-run-park-shaler-pa-allegheny-county.html"> check out this previous article from us</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Raccoon Creek State Park and the Raccoon Creek State Park Wildflower Preserve - Western PA - Beaver County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoC2XncImsgLBFjpbZefMDelb2C4EUVz7tCGAlMgt9Jlhf7RRsdEFnrq6m2aGe-XVeFb3yBk4kNSPt81YpX7gekIWXJgfOVD3rPYzttlLUmrGgNBsqjybyy1yDVX_0A01jGtrazfEulws/s1600/IMG_1580.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoC2XncImsgLBFjpbZefMDelb2C4EUVz7tCGAlMgt9Jlhf7RRsdEFnrq6m2aGe-XVeFb3yBk4kNSPt81YpX7gekIWXJgfOVD3rPYzttlLUmrGgNBsqjybyy1yDVX_0A01jGtrazfEulws/s320/IMG_1580.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Raccoon Creek State Park's Wildflower Preserve is a nice place to hike at, but the wildflowers have never really overwhelmed me. Unfortunately, the Wildflower Preserve itself bans dogs with their owners. The upside is that you can still explore other areas, namely the actual highlights of the state park, with your furry friends and you will still be able to take in some wildflowers that are scattered throughout the state park.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wNzjygzVwf7y4cqngNbeBSoV7Lu1YfntauAh2sTBO84Eh1sjYRM7uYDF05FmD86MsO75jjyQ1_h9d2D4TmWckksH88FuXkaxTBGQwUomVgh2kLhOtC1ryeS3FEsYyWLxiQKAc2oAsWoE/s1600/IMG_1572.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wNzjygzVwf7y4cqngNbeBSoV7Lu1YfntauAh2sTBO84Eh1sjYRM7uYDF05FmD86MsO75jjyQ1_h9d2D4TmWckksH88FuXkaxTBGQwUomVgh2kLhOtC1ryeS3FEsYyWLxiQKAc2oAsWoE/s320/IMG_1572.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Frankfort Mineral Springs. For more background information on this, and the other fun places the park has to offer, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/04/raccoon-creek-frankfort-mineral-springs.html">check out this article</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I was disappointed that the two of us were unable to go into the Wildflower Preserve, so CeCe and I had to "settle" and hike my favorite part of the state park, Frankfort Mineral Springs. No need to fret if you are a dog owner and want to see wildflowers because there are plenty throughout the state park as well, and they are just as prevalent in many parts as they are in the preserve itself. Even at peak times, in prior years, I was not overwhelmed by the flowers at the Wildflower Preserve like I've been at the locations that I have mentioned earlier in the article, though it is still worth visiting just as a fun hike.<br /><br />For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RaccoonCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx">check out the park's website.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Cedar Creek Park - Western PA - near Belle Vernon </b></li></ul>Cedar Creek Park, on the edge of Westmoreland County near Belle Vernon, is a place that is noted for having a great collection of wildflowers. I was not overwhelmed by the wildflowers here, but the location is worth a visit nonetheless as a short hike if you are in the area. Cedar Creek Gorge is filled with a nice second growth forest and has a trail that leads up to it from the Youghiogheny River and the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/GreatAlleghenyPassage.html">Great Allegheny Passage bicycle trail.</a> It is a great community gathering place. For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/730/Cedar-Creek-Park">check out the park's website. </a></div><div><ul><li><b>Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve - Western PA - Latrobe</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX9TnJedWtgzta5Rqs68dlvLdZ8enFXgiN-ciIbWwgRu-o9ER8IM7kkDDgDeUq9wcIdFjA-bbDn_TH2j3K7RPQEeY26nThBeb9KIIAyNlRPrbwsRFCmFcMZwB9eRz1rbdAW7xOzDQmjOZyumlNJyIoaz_oZmL-h7LeY7LivzmshkgHnMtNTZF3wR3bg/s1256/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-26%20at%2011.23.50%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="1256" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX9TnJedWtgzta5Rqs68dlvLdZ8enFXgiN-ciIbWwgRu-o9ER8IM7kkDDgDeUq9wcIdFjA-bbDn_TH2j3K7RPQEeY26nThBeb9KIIAyNlRPrbwsRFCmFcMZwB9eRz1rbdAW7xOzDQmjOZyumlNJyIoaz_oZmL-h7LeY7LivzmshkgHnMtNTZF3wR3bg/w640-h422/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-26%20at%2011.23.50%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div>The Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve follows a theme seen in some of our other properties. It is located on a farm area that was being threatened by suburban sprawl. The preservation effort and move to make this a public park area was brought about by a community effort and led by Winnie Palmer, the wife of Arnold Palmer. She learned of the situation while she sat on the board of adjacent St. Vincent's College. This property preserves both natural and historic beauty in the area and is a late summer/early autumn peak bloomer with its beautiful meadows. </div><ul><li><b>Schenley Park - Western PA - Pittsburgh</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTtIkuHEvZ1o7-WSeIWLUN7e5C5MvQ6XeAtdI6mosjmCZQRu92hQfdyiVgbZOVxPeQXy0-z-ZunFEXhTrUPqtCmoz4EStdmGUtA9Ei55eCVeoz64OLDLMqJNvDIqqRUFosJ71BuTMkVlt/s1600/IMG_2576.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTtIkuHEvZ1o7-WSeIWLUN7e5C5MvQ6XeAtdI6mosjmCZQRu92hQfdyiVgbZOVxPeQXy0-z-ZunFEXhTrUPqtCmoz4EStdmGUtA9Ei55eCVeoz64OLDLMqJNvDIqqRUFosJ71BuTMkVlt/s320/IMG_2576.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Pittsburgh's Schenley Park offers a little bit of everything. While there are not too many early spring wildflowers at the park, summer and early fall are wonderful for seeing wildflowers, especially within the Panther Hollow Section of the park. Schenley Park is also home to <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/12/holiday-splendor-at-phipps.html">Phipps Conservatory, which is home to world class botanical gardens.</a> For more information on visiting Schenley Park, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/08/exploring-lower-schenley-park.html">check out this article</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Moraine State Park to Jennings Environmental Education Center: Glacier Ridge Hike - Western PA</b></li></ul>The Moraine State Park to Jennings Environmental Education Center Glacier Ridge Trail takes you across a glacial ridge that has been covered with sediment, dirt, and forest over the years. The conditions are perfect for growing wildflowers and the hike is long, but pretty. As far as hikes go when compared to the others that we have talked about, this is about 13-14 miles from one end to the other, so If you are into doing a slow marathon, park on one end and do it as an out and back. If 13 miles is about your limit, maybe go with a partner and have them park at one end and then park and start at the other, or go part way in and then turn around. Jennings Environmental Education Center is a rare example of a prairie in Pennsylvania and it begins to come to life in early spring, and peaks with summer wildflowers.<br /><br />For more information, check out the park websites for <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/MoraineStatePark/Pages/default.aspx">Moraine State Park</a> and <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/JenningsEnvironmentalEducationCenter/Pages/default.aspx">Jennings Environmental Education Center.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve - Central PA - Pequea, Lancaster County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPGm_Sk2SBoLkdM_t-MVvpDc6IntuDQAUJaJArNaG02Y3UBzFNnRYoZofoFpX0v5c9LuuWPxm4XRUUzWdCC0tAzOIQXjW5SulvgQr8S8ElTsYXLCOpurvQYfFnQRXMYA0-KX1ytPqLgoo/s1600/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.17.36+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="818" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPGm_Sk2SBoLkdM_t-MVvpDc6IntuDQAUJaJArNaG02Y3UBzFNnRYoZofoFpX0v5c9LuuWPxm4XRUUzWdCC0tAzOIQXjW5SulvgQr8S8ElTsYXLCOpurvQYfFnQRXMYA0-KX1ytPqLgoo/s640/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.17.36+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve Map, Courtesy of the Lancaster Conservancy</div>Shenks Ferry is home to one of the most noted collections of wildflowers in the state and it is an absolutely lovely place to hike. Between here and the surrounding nature areas on the western boundary of Lancaster County on the banks of the Susquehanna River, you will be sure to have a great time. More than a hundred different species of wildflowers have been documented on this tract. They have really done an impressive job with conservation in this area of Lancaster County. The topography and geology of this specific location of the Susquehanna River is breathtaking and looks unlike any other area in the state. Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is dog friendly as long as they are leashed. For more information on visiting, check out the park's website with the <a href="https://www.lancasterconservancy.org/preserves/shenks-ferry-wildflower/">Lancaster Conservancy.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area - Central PA - Dauphin County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMF15e4wiI6CIqmSKxTPu8Q_N8JoADmplCEmV1TzFLVpMk88COrjy_AT-E2m0pCFUuT9BrgG9c0nzBJwslNJTbCk0TggW_SLUKIOx9S-lWWJxlYFmo382sORkqQZb9wPl-xapvLPTZ7yUN/s1600/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.21.29+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="988" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMF15e4wiI6CIqmSKxTPu8Q_N8JoADmplCEmV1TzFLVpMk88COrjy_AT-E2m0pCFUuT9BrgG9c0nzBJwslNJTbCk0TggW_SLUKIOx9S-lWWJxlYFmo382sORkqQZb9wPl-xapvLPTZ7yUN/s640/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.21.29+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Old Field area of Boyd Big Tree Preserve is noted for great summer wildflowers. Map courtesy of DCNR.</div>People in the Harrisburg area have a really great option to hike in the forest really close by at Boyd Big Tree Park. Wildflowers abound in this tract, which was spared from development, similar to many of these places throughout our list. Instead of it succumbing to suburban sprawl with housing developments, retail, and industry, this tract was saved in 1999 by a developer and ownership transferred to the state. It is a great property to hike around if you are in the area and it is home to a decent collection of wildflowers, though it is more of a summer and early fall blooming centric location. This location is dog friendly as long as they are leashed. For more information on visiting, check out the <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BoydBigTreePreserveConservationArea/Pages/default.aspx">preserve's website</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - Eastern PA - Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ENr9tScjBDBcf9uB1o8MKfI97TkEec-hKJg4BAUJbenhEupDMTaeQJmtTRcsX4hHrQeEAPH6Q5nEXH0q2ujyvcWBHb5JgMfDA2qAYYELLp0NgFnFBaTtFYfXMxgbMc7YmUWItjR03Tjj/s1600/img-gardens-herb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="800" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ENr9tScjBDBcf9uB1o8MKfI97TkEec-hKJg4BAUJbenhEupDMTaeQJmtTRcsX4hHrQeEAPH6Q5nEXH0q2ujyvcWBHb5JgMfDA2qAYYELLp0NgFnFBaTtFYfXMxgbMc7YmUWItjR03Tjj/s320/img-gardens-herb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b>Photo courtesy of Morris Arboretum</div>The Morris Arboretum in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia is a gem for relaxing outdoor recreation in Philadelphia. It is the state's official arboretum and it is home to 2500 varieties within 13,000 labeled specimens. This is another place that trends towards more summer wildflowers, though the flowering trees and some spring wildflowers make this a place that you need to check out in the spring, especially the cherry trees in the Japanese section of the park. For more information on visiting,<a href="http://www.morrisarboretum.org/"> check out the arboretum's website</a>. Unlike most of the places we have listed, there is an admission fee and it is not dog friendly. Unfortunately, the Arboretum is closed to visitors due to the Covid 19 situation.<br /><ul><li><b>Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area - Central PA</b></li></ul>While the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is best known for its late winter bird migration, in which hundreds of thousands of birds have been counted, it is also a great place to check out wildflower specimens. It has a balanced selection of spring and summer wildflowers and is worth a stop if you are in the area. For more information on visiting <a href="https://www.pgc.pa.gov/InformationResources/AboutUs/ContactInformation/Southeast/MiddleCreekWildlifeManagementArea/Pages/default.aspx">check out the area's website.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - Eastern PA - New Hope, Bucks County</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyvAgLKQ7ntujYsmtdRGyuHUP4Wynt7Gsu-uXS7myynWquSetnJLnePESdLFWqwduPUak-bK_ocabtTmwrw3a8pYiGLWpccOhQWQYlbXpA-uzhtaJETSYnyePshtYF4aEmNKhqRB81N10/s1600/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.39.45+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="850" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidyvAgLKQ7ntujYsmtdRGyuHUP4Wynt7Gsu-uXS7myynWquSetnJLnePESdLFWqwduPUak-bK_ocabtTmwrw3a8pYiGLWpccOhQWQYlbXpA-uzhtaJETSYnyePshtYF4aEmNKhqRB81N10/s640/Screen+Shot+2020-04-14+at+12.39.45+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Map</div>New Hope is an absolutely beautiful and historic suburb of Philadelphia. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is located just off the banks of the Delaware River and near Washington's Crossing State Park. It offers a wild variety of wildflowers that range from early spring all the way through the fall. It was specially cultivated by experts in the Philadelphia region over the better part of the last century to be an excellent preserve for wildflowers. This is a lovely place to visit, though the grounds are closed to the public as a result of Covid-19. For more information on visiting, check out the<a href="https://bhwp.org/"> park's website. </a> They are also not dog friendly and they charge an admission fee.<br /><ul><li><b>Greenland Tract - Weiser State Forest - Central PA - Dauphin County</b></li></ul>The Greenland Tract of Weiser State Forest in Northeastern Dauphin County near Tower City is appreciated as a decent place for wildflower viewing. This spot is particularly brilliant in mid summer-fall, though the short hikes are wonderful year round. For more information on visiting, check out the <a href="http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_20028409.pdf">DCNR page.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park- Western PA, Greensburg - Westmoreland County</b>:</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrKuIvRF9IvLlD2luEQJc1TMss_8uNqb5ZVG5EX5cbaAXIMz42IH5NyModTLCO4UIVAaDKgjdz0r9eJSKJF0RJt8rOb16A7Mc-gTqsVngTkiROegjtSe0PmvV86eJiBerSdnxNjDisXPO/s1600/IMG_2029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrKuIvRF9IvLlD2luEQJc1TMss_8uNqb5ZVG5EX5cbaAXIMz42IH5NyModTLCO4UIVAaDKgjdz0r9eJSKJF0RJt8rOb16A7Mc-gTqsVngTkiROegjtSe0PmvV86eJiBerSdnxNjDisXPO/s640/IMG_2029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>While not a huge spring wildflower hotspot, this is a really nice place to go for a nice walk in the woods. There are some spring wildflowers, but this place trends towards summer and early fall blooms.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqOLKhZHa7Jxt22Z1D4ibYoxvXPd2-MYIBF0Lt_jPC4_62HZEtbUDI5NFXG0iFhve1kIgjOmajC_TOctQiSGClk2V2_AEdnXAyYP-bu9lftlM7uTMAYQfu0p56_72UjC_Cy8QsCJ7xIe2/s1600/IMG_2071.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqOLKhZHa7Jxt22Z1D4ibYoxvXPd2-MYIBF0Lt_jPC4_62HZEtbUDI5NFXG0iFhve1kIgjOmajC_TOctQiSGClk2V2_AEdnXAyYP-bu9lftlM7uTMAYQfu0p56_72UjC_Cy8QsCJ7xIe2/s320/IMG_2071.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We did see some skunk cabbages and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. This place will really pop in the summer through fall months. While I would not go from a far distance to visit, I certainly recommend checking it out if you are in the area. It is a really nice local conservation project. For details on visiting, check out the<a href="https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/738/Ann-Rudd-Saxman-Nature-Park"> Nature Park's website.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Hawk Mountain - Eastern PA - Orwigsburg, Berks and Schuylkill Counties</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpAR3sYQDdzlGUK2pXLkyk-D0fLX-6ihkdNGRHnsVCaLChWAEL0gxhLepljbIPcS9GmBdij0aRxRy3jEd9AvpSGpfQ8qdsglSP-6369t9Gh0n31OcrwbtBtZNYJX1NXTIvOFTCnu50FxS/s1600/HMS-Trail-Guide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1600" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpAR3sYQDdzlGUK2pXLkyk-D0fLX-6ihkdNGRHnsVCaLChWAEL0gxhLepljbIPcS9GmBdij0aRxRy3jEd9AvpSGpfQ8qdsglSP-6369t9Gh0n31OcrwbtBtZNYJX1NXTIvOFTCnu50FxS/s640/HMS-Trail-Guide.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Map courtesy of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary</div>While Hawk Mountain is best known for its world renowned raptor migration observation and fantastic scenic vistas, it is also home to a multitude of wildflower species that range from early spring all the way through fall. Unfortunately though, due to the Covid 19 situation, the sanctuary is currently closed to the public. They also charge an admission fee and are not dog friendly. For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.hawkmountain.org/">check out their website</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - Northeast, PA - Pocono Mountains</b></li><ul><li><b>Hornbeck's Creek Trail</b></li><li><b>Dingman's Falls and Silverthread Falls Boardwalk Trail</b></li><li><b>Raymondskill Falls </b></li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv3MjOqzPaJRxxoTO3_WyEPfqqUOJs_PnNy2wIn9HPnIalLoXNSQffkXzIAUUvmw2-duSvh1XRAbHiuz-cKMlsq45TG5AnE04PHsuuCTaBpsOs9zDIT0jzV93dH-3QvuWrM4biLZLxEak/s1600/IMG_2548.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv3MjOqzPaJRxxoTO3_WyEPfqqUOJs_PnNy2wIn9HPnIalLoXNSQffkXzIAUUvmw2-duSvh1XRAbHiuz-cKMlsq45TG5AnE04PHsuuCTaBpsOs9zDIT0jzV93dH-3QvuWrM4biLZLxEak/s400/IMG_2548.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Silverthread Falls on the Dingmans Falls Boardwalk Trail</div>The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a wonderful place to check out wildflowers. This is a terrific destination for people who love hiking, and waterfalls, with the added bonus of beautiful wildflowers. The Delaware Water Gap offers the finest, and tallest, waterfalls that the state has to offer. Hornbeck's Creek Trail offers a plethora of wildflowers with about seventy different species, and beautiful Hornbecks Creek/Indian Ladder Falls. It is a 3.7 mile out and back hike and the most difficult hike of the three places mentioned here in the Delaware Water Gap when compared to Dingman's Falls trail largely consisting of an ADA compliant flat boardwalk, and Raymondskill Falls having a really short hike. I have seen wildflowers at the latter two, but Hornbeck's is the ultimate place to go to see wildflowers in the Delaware Water Gap and the greater Pocono region.<br />For more information on the Hornbeck's Creek Trail, Dingman's Falls Trail, and Raymondskill Falls, check out this <a href="https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/trails.htm">listing from the National Park Service</a>. You can also read more from our articles on <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/11/raymondskill-falls-delaware-water-gap.html">Raymondskill Falls</a> and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/06/silverthread-and-dingmans-falls.html">Dingman's/Silverthread Falls</a>.<br /><ul><li><b>Ricketts Glen State Park - Northeast, PA - Endless Mountains Region</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwojwzlN3LcTZxIJdnUyfkvw9WW98rObqPPiSiO3VcT-goH_n-8ZZNRkbrCaGZG6wDgJ3bBnkKmlaw41I1NkIgJT2KNXqp6lskvrDGgV4WQ48hf_4_n6lJe1F6J8xLmgbe0NdSRt6ePYtu/s1600/IMG_3265.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwojwzlN3LcTZxIJdnUyfkvw9WW98rObqPPiSiO3VcT-goH_n-8ZZNRkbrCaGZG6wDgJ3bBnkKmlaw41I1NkIgJT2KNXqp6lskvrDGgV4WQ48hf_4_n6lJe1F6J8xLmgbe0NdSRt6ePYtu/s640/IMG_3265.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Summer Wildflowers on the Falls Trail</div>While I have not seen Ricketts Glen in early spring, I can vouch for the park being filled with terrific summer and early fall wildflowers, especially in the meadows on the northern edge of the park and within the glens.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT4KGTZfm8zp7_sbXRXyE4_5HHpmDPkA0FZdJO0gWi5ZGkZVJk4DTr3xtsiv1kVovN_RohB0R2TxIWsCa8P10h_JWEMkRQ8hGW_2czvTqSzDFtbzL4cw0sh-usFMAsKlg4W5ZszqxL78D/s1600/IMG_3020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaT4KGTZfm8zp7_sbXRXyE4_5HHpmDPkA0FZdJO0gWi5ZGkZVJk4DTr3xtsiv1kVovN_RohB0R2TxIWsCa8P10h_JWEMkRQ8hGW_2czvTqSzDFtbzL4cw0sh-usFMAsKlg4W5ZszqxL78D/s640/IMG_3020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wildflowers in the Hayfields meadows on the northern boundary of the park in summer.</div>The park is also known for having decent spring wildflowers throughout the park's many glens, slopes, and wet areas. For more information on visiting, check out our guide to <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/09/ricketts-glen-state-park-waterfalls-hiking.html">Ricketts Glen State Park.</a><br /><ul><li><b>Worlds End State Park - Northeast PA - Endless Mountains Region</b></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Cussox0ha5VIVvKsAZsUqPmK2qyhMmWdRbXF1fkjggz8On46gj3jgsPiREgKCGPG0ttriV50x1CRCP9FIBwkELhibLv4M2k7CNVDxD3FjcPx-ziZPDVbJc0FeRDWxcbYgcSkaQzuwbwy/s1600/IMG_1752.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Cussox0ha5VIVvKsAZsUqPmK2qyhMmWdRbXF1fkjggz8On46gj3jgsPiREgKCGPG0ttriV50x1CRCP9FIBwkELhibLv4M2k7CNVDxD3FjcPx-ziZPDVbJc0FeRDWxcbYgcSkaQzuwbwy/s400/IMG_1752.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park</div>The region surrounding Ricketts Glen State Park, including State Game Lands and State Forests, are home to endless adventure and perfect habitats for wildflowers. Heading up to both Canyon Vista within Worlds End State Park, and up to the nearby High Knob Overlook, the forest floors have so many spring wildflowers. <br /><br />For more information on visiting <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/07/worlds-end-state-park-canyon-vista.html">Worlds End State Park, check out this article</a>. For more information on going to the nearby spectacular <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/07/amazing-high-knob-overlook-in-summer.html">High Knob Overlook, check out this article</a>.<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Hickory Run State Park - Northeast PA - Pocono Mountains</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeuzblAyuzU2EPzyWGjkjfhQNKOkNcqPJZjZ2zKBJmo23yI25gZjwuCuVUody9ZSoSAaOU2Z3e0Mjmanuztll4cGkOpkcH4LUuwI2q5r3Lcm2PwS3_YGiJt-Z_1yu_PhPbY7pDljjiPAU/s1600/IMG_5188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeuzblAyuzU2EPzyWGjkjfhQNKOkNcqPJZjZ2zKBJmo23yI25gZjwuCuVUody9ZSoSAaOU2Z3e0Mjmanuztll4cGkOpkcH4LUuwI2q5r3Lcm2PwS3_YGiJt-Z_1yu_PhPbY7pDljjiPAU/s400/IMG_5188.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park</div>Hickory Run State Park in the Poconos is a wonderful hiking and outdoor adventure destination. The Hickory Run Trail is particularly noted as being great for wildflowers. For more information on visiting, check out our <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/exploring-hickory-run-state-park.html">guide at this link</a>.<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Erie National Wildlife Refuge - Western PA - Crawford County</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSpTY3Uy9D7oUtNjLIsm_ctPJfBgfGOAVxWNpAcmwNY0i03EheEpS0tLGmHBdAMt5Zr1PIr71fH4AbTU7jzhtyvHGIGKnYETPotFSMOBH-_Fy18_pUqKdQF9F0-dLfUok9lFSYHQ0zkzK/s1600/IMG_4414-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSpTY3Uy9D7oUtNjLIsm_ctPJfBgfGOAVxWNpAcmwNY0i03EheEpS0tLGmHBdAMt5Zr1PIr71fH4AbTU7jzhtyvHGIGKnYETPotFSMOBH-_Fy18_pUqKdQF9F0-dLfUok9lFSYHQ0zkzK/s400/IMG_4414-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Erie National Wildlife Refuge in Crawford County is a wonderful birding destination and place to observe wetland habitats. The wildflowers in the summer and fall are just beautiful, especially when the Lilly Pads bloom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2d1y9PaNHx0ZwbwtWf3VNYwo9cX5-lHw3hNX-FgpQOgor2WMkO6Xv6v_tHAc3DqAoCIdem0nEKcjZhi9PAGX6CJX6Gjw_HOge7i-eeOAKmM4b8vJe8-Y1xx8XLVMlE5CTkjJ7-YFXk6n/s1600/IMG_4399.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2d1y9PaNHx0ZwbwtWf3VNYwo9cX5-lHw3hNX-FgpQOgor2WMkO6Xv6v_tHAc3DqAoCIdem0nEKcjZhi9PAGX6CJX6Gjw_HOge7i-eeOAKmM4b8vJe8-Y1xx8XLVMlE5CTkjJ7-YFXk6n/s320/IMG_4399.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Summer and Fall wildflowers are abundant throughout the refuge. For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/06/erie-national-wildlife-refuge.html">check out this article. </a><br /><br /><ul><li><b>Winslow Hill/PA Elk Region - Western PA - Pennsylvania Wilds - PA Great Outdoors Region</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxV2CsW0PmExy7J8Ay8T21LCZPWBOGVijzgMKdguND0pKULKduEc2VJtk28AJwPIagLSVKR3OkhvfHRXbkQW7vb6LiUJFSARXgZbNGWiOEK0AaHlq9tvN2uhUuwWwtTev2wOxuAfLr-PoN/s1600/IMG_2954.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxV2CsW0PmExy7J8Ay8T21LCZPWBOGVijzgMKdguND0pKULKduEc2VJtk28AJwPIagLSVKR3OkhvfHRXbkQW7vb6LiUJFSARXgZbNGWiOEK0AaHlq9tvN2uhUuwWwtTev2wOxuAfLr-PoN/s640/IMG_2954.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>PA's Elk Herd is majestic to see in any season, but for wildflowers it is fantastic towards late spring through the summer. Winslow Hill Is a prime grazing pasture for the elk. It is one of the greatest environmental reclamation projects that has ever been undertaken by the state. It was once stripped barren and scarred with strip mines. Restoration projects converted the land rolling hills and meadows, filled with wildflowers and grasses that the state's elk herd and deer thrive on. Late spring and summer as it comes into bloom is simply incredible. For more information on visiting, check out <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/05/observing-pennsylvanias-majestic-elk-herd.html">this article</a>.<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Raystown Lake - Central PA - Raystown Lake Region</b></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmWSH4U0DqT6GiuwU8Be70lwbpVsZLRnPxqTn2oOEFeYmv1bd0OAC1ZHKt_631M3K-UD0qVv-gFs49rsd3bpxYdpv-CJH5VYyeHpN8o4IgFl3EuIZ8Gv3R4xRNvJbO56ecvtZB65rpfr_/s1600/IMG_0317.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmWSH4U0DqT6GiuwU8Be70lwbpVsZLRnPxqTn2oOEFeYmv1bd0OAC1ZHKt_631M3K-UD0qVv-gFs49rsd3bpxYdpv-CJH5VYyeHpN8o4IgFl3EuIZ8Gv3R4xRNvJbO56ecvtZB65rpfr_/s640/IMG_0317.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seven Points Recreation Area</div><div>The area around Raystown Lake trends towards late spring and summer wildflowers, and they are particularly vibrant around the Seven Points Recreation Area. This area is also especially lovely to camp at, so for any of you that are into camping, this is a wonderfully well rounded place to visit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkljY-7nUzHhGzP5500WJBfwmlDnKNYgDOeDE0rlk9J3Oo6jiPgIAPOAaz4xdUsjkRkxBqA63VFn5tfjOhSdCNmHeNq-HRiSeSkOfo5AuQPpZnAgm81cZ25-ZTiVnmz4zTwtdrFbF9w48/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkljY-7nUzHhGzP5500WJBfwmlDnKNYgDOeDE0rlk9J3Oo6jiPgIAPOAaz4xdUsjkRkxBqA63VFn5tfjOhSdCNmHeNq-HRiSeSkOfo5AuQPpZnAgm81cZ25-ZTiVnmz4zTwtdrFbF9w48/s320/IMG_0326.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div>For more information on visiting Raystown Lake, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/07/exploring-raystown-lake-summer-vacation-playground.html">check out this article</a>. </div><br />By no means is this a complete list. There are many great places to check out wildflowers across the state, but these are some really decent hotspots. As always, when it comes to our suggestions to see natural beauty, our best suggestion is to look outside your front door. With how much natural beauty is within our state, it is likely that you will run into some great spots for wildflowers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6UQW4rrjKnAO_N3TL-VUnSI1t9L19N7q-puMX9bktGCB9-c7yvyMGSWH_lkXiTnAA37vOaZnx4AF64UxDtufzSGEixrpysvqSvsJjCYYGXfyzyB14ogkpoV17luJwwFCKA4nsrLwfhdF/s1600/IMG_2423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6UQW4rrjKnAO_N3TL-VUnSI1t9L19N7q-puMX9bktGCB9-c7yvyMGSWH_lkXiTnAA37vOaZnx4AF64UxDtufzSGEixrpysvqSvsJjCYYGXfyzyB14ogkpoV17luJwwFCKA4nsrLwfhdF/s640/IMG_2423.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>We have included a map with the locations mentioned within this article.<br /><br /><iframe height="480" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1zfZ2nhbSM6eO01GQiKDbvdFpE-K6AVKR" width="640"></iframe></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-8269206124727430432024-02-26T07:10:00.001-05:002024-02-26T07:10:26.657-05:00Saegertown Bridge: A Stunning, Historic, Rare & Valued Historic Bridge & An Overview of French Creek in Northwest PA <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeX6QX3P4oLqiQ3_zpQjWb6mnXnUrVbyJ220uYHrjkCeqpxf2WRE8j7Wdq7wpfueFD3MvQ_AhKX1FaZ8mkFjmgi2QcikmRRPKmqhy_6-7Lp8Y2rt02n7ehZFxXEzuFgsrFpBlAcYjyYs2fx-dsKMtVd9uqIE3UheUiWpftWlFyPZKw4x20JeH8U2_87F1/s2736/IMG_9580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeX6QX3P4oLqiQ3_zpQjWb6mnXnUrVbyJ220uYHrjkCeqpxf2WRE8j7Wdq7wpfueFD3MvQ_AhKX1FaZ8mkFjmgi2QcikmRRPKmqhy_6-7Lp8Y2rt02n7ehZFxXEzuFgsrFpBlAcYjyYs2fx-dsKMtVd9uqIE3UheUiWpftWlFyPZKw4x20JeH8U2_87F1/w640-h426/IMG_9580.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I will start by saying that French Creek, also known as the Venango River, is a treasure. This waterway is as substantial as many small rivers and riding along it is so picturesque, especially in the area of Cambridge Springs, Saegertown, and Meadville. For comparison, the Clarion River is of both a similar length, width, and depth, with French Creek's depth monitor actually being much deeper. It starts up in Chautaqua County, New York and meanders through northwest PA and eventually comes to a confluence with the Allegheny River in Franklin. The Venango name is likely derived from Seneca Nation's word <i>Onenaga</i> which means mink. A likely reason for many things in the region having "enango" being included in their names. </p><p>Early on in colonial times, the waterway was used substantially as a connection between Lake Erie and the Allegheny River. Its substantial waterflow was also utilized to make the Erie Extension Canal possible in the Conneaut Lake Erie. The water was raised in Conneaut Lake to make that happen on a canal that ran from Presque Isle Bay, down into Crawford County, and then over to the industrial heavy weight cities of Beaver and New Castle, before meeting with the Ohio River in Beaver County. I am not exactly certain why they didn't just create a routing that utilized French Creek, since it would have taken you right to the Allegheny River, but I am not well versed enough on the history, engineering, and political challenges of that day. The locks and dams on the Allegheny River were probably not complete yet either and navigability of the river probably ended around Kittanning. Additionally, on that canal route, I cannot imagine navigating upstream on the Ohio River was a particularly easy feat either. It only lasted a few decades for it just predated the creation of extensive rail networks that would render the entire line of the "Main Line of Public Works" canals, as clumsy, outdated, and prohibitively expensive to run. For the sake of environmental preservation though, I am glad French Creek was largely spared, since the canal was so short-lived. The canal system though they were a truly impressive feat and they were designed to connect Philadelphia and Pittsburgh via canal and they created impressive workarounds to get across the mountainous terrain of the state. The system becoming derelict and subsequent greed by following industrialists also lead to the main east-west line canal reservoir to break and cause the Johnstown Flood disaster. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsX9F0LXESq0Paw85KiyS2oQBEQCUN9gqgDmbP67sTxDhHQA5EHqKLjs2DvvOQ5H0V1y6HWSW8xrmTWuchgzkJuwmHi-uwt34hFlCwDXBtUBWuZxmmYj-MC4R3QhwBQESpvkAgzNaZdsMK284YKoOyqsyHYA7z_U8hQfjW7MjqHKJctuLJfbURymOR2dr/s1600/saegartown-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="1600" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsX9F0LXESq0Paw85KiyS2oQBEQCUN9gqgDmbP67sTxDhHQA5EHqKLjs2DvvOQ5H0V1y6HWSW8xrmTWuchgzkJuwmHi-uwt34hFlCwDXBtUBWuZxmmYj-MC4R3QhwBQESpvkAgzNaZdsMK284YKoOyqsyHYA7z_U8hQfjW7MjqHKJctuLJfbURymOR2dr/w640-h408/saegartown-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Credit to Historicbridges.org</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the <a href="https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=pennsylvania/saegertown/">PA Historic Bridge Inventory and historicbridges.org</a> (one of my favorite sites by the way) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"The 1900, pin connected, single span, 206'-long, Pennsylvania thru truss bridge is supported on ashlar abutments with wingwalls. The polygonal upper chords are built up box sections and the sub-ties are eye bars. The bridge is distinguished as an early example of its type and design. It is the oldest remaining Pennsylvania thru truss highway bridge in northwestern Pennsylvania, and only one other example in western Pennsylvania has an earlier construction date. The bridge is historically and technologically significant."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOJ2-UirKP-zcYz5JaKZy9cSkSuCIkAqXahs581JLMcyFyDL3whNyqdfP8tyOpkG_4bXzTb_v9OXlFUIDNw3E7jZypm1AqotUwDaLoyIgmg93fIvP6MilJisuC7cbcpPYJmjr8Eo2f_S0jTa6_IANZ5P26wGqlGpi6SpzL59B4PFmG65KP887tCbHXwsV/s2736/IMG_9580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOJ2-UirKP-zcYz5JaKZy9cSkSuCIkAqXahs581JLMcyFyDL3whNyqdfP8tyOpkG_4bXzTb_v9OXlFUIDNw3E7jZypm1AqotUwDaLoyIgmg93fIvP6MilJisuC7cbcpPYJmjr8Eo2f_S0jTa6_IANZ5P26wGqlGpi6SpzL59B4PFmG65KP887tCbHXwsV/w640-h426/IMG_9580.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The road routing in Saegertown and near Meadville takes you either near or across French Creek many times. In the center of town, this old bridge stands and even has a riverside park that people picnic at and sightsee. On the day I took this picture, there was a snowstorm and the creek and bridge looked just magical. Seeing the old iron and bridge deck covered in snow, and ice chunks flowing through the creek, was really something else. I was struck by the beauty. It was one of those times I was not planning on taking any photos but had my camera bag with me. I get one shot off and the battery died and then I went through my other batteries and all of them were spent too, so I have one shot! I think it caught what I wanted pretty well. I was so awestruck by the beauty and the serenity of the spot in this snow storm. As you continue along the creek up and down from Saegertown, you see a number of classic thru truss bridges that are more modern, and also very beautiful, and you see cottage camps along the creek, and more. It looks like a beautiful place to live. The creek's water health is said to be greatly improved as well, with numerous native freshwater species inhabiting the waters, in addition to the endangered Eastern Hellbender, which is the largest species of salamander in the world. A great read on more of the environmental aspects of this creek can be found through these articles from the <a href="https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org">French Creek Conservancy</a> and <a href="https://sites.allegheny.edu/creekconnections/northwest-pennsylvania/">Allegheny College</a> and </div><p>The road rerouting over the years has likely enabled this bridge to be bypassed, restored, and maintained which is something I really value. Pennsylvania does not have that many metal through truss bridges like this, though there are some great examples in this particular region, including this one, and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/06/the-heritage-and-beauty-of-oil-creek.html">the spectacular ones across Oil Creek in nearby in Oil Creek State Park</a> and the vicinity. This bridge was built by the nearby Youngstown Bridge Company of Ohio. In this region you see a number of Ohio bridge styles you don't see elsewhere in the state since the economies of this area were so interconnected by proximity and industrial might. The tough thing about these iron through truss bridges is the amount of maintenance it takes to keep them around and the inability to do much to fortify them to handle the heavier weight vehicles of today. They were built to carry wagons, horses and pedestrians and their height limits prevent taller vehicles from passing and altering them is difficult to impossible. Additionally, fabricating replacement iron is not really a viable option. With a covered bridge you can restore them by just getting more wood, or modernize them by creating a steel structure underneath and then rebuilding on top to handle heavier vehicles. Since this bridge was bypassed. it is able to hang on. The nearby bridges across Oil Creek are also not main thoroughfare bridges, so they can retain function without having to worry about the heavy ambulances, firetrucks, and trucks that need to pass over a bridge today in order for it to function in a modern setting. </p><p>Go check it out! It is right in town off of the Route 19 and Route 6 routing. </p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-22779487081093930012024-02-19T17:02:00.001-05:002024-02-19T17:02:42.208-05:0010 years of Interesting Pennsylvania and Beyond! Thank you for all of the support!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivexpH4SSzW09MaDGzvTVXVEp7sfukGtAYfq9u5VtdY_89YyExk00v7ayhpndc2e3OaE7R470ByfYjg50Zr5G6ZqYUFtHlUUZjUxSi-ghBKJPyedMlnOuxcIy28yeeOSespWjQTozLL6D_O3kLs5tX3C9kkiLjkxCwdHJ5dnT-Lr-62lbskXy55btZJHHD/s2048/425990891_10223322928685812_2391016180924069356_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivexpH4SSzW09MaDGzvTVXVEp7sfukGtAYfq9u5VtdY_89YyExk00v7ayhpndc2e3OaE7R470ByfYjg50Zr5G6ZqYUFtHlUUZjUxSi-ghBKJPyedMlnOuxcIy28yeeOSespWjQTozLL6D_O3kLs5tX3C9kkiLjkxCwdHJ5dnT-Lr-62lbskXy55btZJHHD/w400-h300/425990891_10223322928685812_2391016180924069356_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Another year gone by for us here at Interesting Pennsylvania and Beyond. Life is hectic, but adventure is always fun! That is what we aim to take out time for on this page. To cover the beauty that is right around the corner, everywhere in the commonwealth. Over the years we have hit all 67 counties and are still finding new spots, or new scenes from the same spots, as we revisit them. We created this page as one of the first Pennsylvania based travel blog and were unaware of anyone else doing this at the time. We aim to bring attention to the many great things our state had to offer. Some things have been continuously improving in regards to the state capitalizing on its scenic opportunities, and in other places things have fallen sadly short. The first that comes to mind is losing beautiful Conneaut Lake Park. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUnpNVl0PkAPqZl9_r3LqquFE0cmxnwG1AuJ4AJRm43R5f_WZy3qbDoiucBRNkPdXWXynD7-00tBMQODqLJ1j0rX2alK5wWFdSJhOWIfQ87nBuI-hmlxqFU6wx1BWR7nkL9IBTDJXEkRGR0DlWRLfnA0HO2koQYLuPGZlhmR8wVeh_GBxkM7_zkXBAbnM/s400/IMG_0934-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="400" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUnpNVl0PkAPqZl9_r3LqquFE0cmxnwG1AuJ4AJRm43R5f_WZy3qbDoiucBRNkPdXWXynD7-00tBMQODqLJ1j0rX2alK5wWFdSJhOWIfQ87nBuI-hmlxqFU6wx1BWR7nkL9IBTDJXEkRGR0DlWRLfnA0HO2koQYLuPGZlhmR8wVeh_GBxkM7_zkXBAbnM/w400-h266/IMG_0934-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Even with tremendous efforts by many, historic Conneaut Lake Park was leveled and a beautiful gem destroyed. The other huge loss that comes to mind is the old Roadside America Miniature Railroad display in Hamburg. Another great attraction lost There are many ways in which this state needs to step in and preserve and grow many of its scenic and tourism opportunities. I approach this topic at length within this article. Since that article was written, we lost the Blue Streak and Conneaut Lake Park as a whole. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RF_rKSoHT7NqGX5MVNxQR5XEhxntddLUH1Xuk5csUdwEegikGk9ym-9-zEP_Q8WNdotIm0RLumGm_P3Tq-hfF3hC1anHFNN8snvAeADmFNhrUvqQUyvR7zD00zrzSoXkz0eOR3S9MfXsMP1jnU1nu1KFNJ_Go1y00-gugux13nsAO07TF0JlcZeYkU7G/s320/IMG_7725-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RF_rKSoHT7NqGX5MVNxQR5XEhxntddLUH1Xuk5csUdwEegikGk9ym-9-zEP_Q8WNdotIm0RLumGm_P3Tq-hfF3hC1anHFNN8snvAeADmFNhrUvqQUyvR7zD00zrzSoXkz0eOR3S9MfXsMP1jnU1nu1KFNJ_Go1y00-gugux13nsAO07TF0JlcZeYkU7G/s1600/IMG_7725-2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>The most pressing threat right now is the potential loss of the historic coasters at Lakemont Park in Altoona. Both Leap the Dips, the world's oldest coaster, and the zippy Skyliner are at threat right now, with the park announcing they will not operate this year. Hopefully they can be preserved in place, or rehabilitated and run at amusement parks that are great at preserving their historic rides, such as Knoebels Amusement Resort, or even Kennywood. We try to bring attention to these kinds of places so we can help bring awareness and support to them. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/08/pa-tourism-improvement-ideas-preserving.html"> </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloYJOu_23fqSbScQjbU3bsQjbM8g66AKjmY5twkwdRFiz6uZ01m85NNdUyK_Bpdc-6c_4ofN6CdFEweYQLahxC-cVGKQE4D7D43m9FUyaywvOAI2NhncvYeUb_ZQplAOxMERKSg-V9QCUdyxSwX9PGBkZ73xyvRKPdehiVoT0rosMh1pS1zXB51JVK_Ny/s2048/307517800_889863966626_8105689279316766220_n-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloYJOu_23fqSbScQjbU3bsQjbM8g66AKjmY5twkwdRFiz6uZ01m85NNdUyK_Bpdc-6c_4ofN6CdFEweYQLahxC-cVGKQE4D7D43m9FUyaywvOAI2NhncvYeUb_ZQplAOxMERKSg-V9QCUdyxSwX9PGBkZ73xyvRKPdehiVoT0rosMh1pS1zXB51JVK_Ny/w400-h266/307517800_889863966626_8105689279316766220_n-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Me and the pups at Asbury Woods in Erie County. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I think my favorite development in the state in the time since we started has been the addition of significant accessibility improvements to some of the trails. The <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2022/10/asbury-woods-tranquil-ada-accessible.html">Asbury Woods Boardwalk Trail </a>in Erie County and the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2023/05/sensory-paved-trail-in-cook-forest.html">Cook Forest Sensory Trail</a> immediately come to mind. They have improved trail portions of significant length to be accessible to people with different abilities. Access to nature is critically important for quality of life, and these efforts are greatly appreciated. </p><p style="text-align: left;">One primary thing you can depend upon here at this page is that we give you our fully honest opinion at any given time. Nothing is done "for the clicks" here. We tend to keep it positive, but if something needs to be said, it gets said. We work to responsibly spotlight what the state has to offer. Some other pages have not taken this kind of effort and it has led towards unprotected sites getting completely destroyed and unable to be preserved. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Thank you for these ten years of support!</p><p style="text-align: left;">If you want to help support us, our book on Pennsylvania Amusement Parks is available through the dropdown menu at the top of the page. Thank you so much for your support over the years!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-4805704134732629472024-01-28T15:22:00.003-05:002024-01-28T15:34:28.365-05:00Wintry Views of the Route 40 Historic National Road & Watering Trough in Fayette County<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C9uAkrMTw470tWcIkAjq-6kcMfEDbu4eDrtio9uPJpF6jgJPERUY9kCUsllFmOPi0JL8PIO1DZJsMc7V1IpZ_xt0TRKIWTa-c46srSoMaeuTMIkMEsLM9oeweNhe25Qb7WK3Un_gDk0Sx_9K-_1EE1g5h_uUY5hnENaHbkV_6VVm71yxfSC-BoFcDTAZ/s2736/IMG_9579.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C9uAkrMTw470tWcIkAjq-6kcMfEDbu4eDrtio9uPJpF6jgJPERUY9kCUsllFmOPi0JL8PIO1DZJsMc7V1IpZ_xt0TRKIWTa-c46srSoMaeuTMIkMEsLM9oeweNhe25Qb7WK3Un_gDk0Sx_9K-_1EE1g5h_uUY5hnENaHbkV_6VVm71yxfSC-BoFcDTAZ/w640-h426/IMG_9579.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Driving from the southeast through Route 40/National Road back to Pittsburgh is one of my favorite routings. It is scenic and exciting, crosses waterways, and goes up and down hills and curves from Western Maryland. My favorite kind of driving. As we were driving, it was just getting toward sunset and we were seeing some of the first snow that we saw all year. Heading out of Maryland is pretty spectacular on I-68. Getting to see the Alleghenies unfold like that is pretty spectacular, as you glide across the edge of mountains. I enjoy riding on the Turnpike, up through Breezewood, but I really enjoy taking this routing instead, for variety in road conditions makes me more alert on the road. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtjvil6Mq882NnJ274BfKnyaxTPZLdlMQROzLsFBi7G8uRPCZXWGhOKpFO9TkI85CQ5p8lElp7U5f7vlp8NYRMP49fwjh60EHhRgVkeo_2BfYOHO-QkE85njuZ3GuYoQJGL9lK0jm2SYE67VH3Q-SEBkqUB_6UOcg-UYvEOza_Z_dl4TnSAk5Ho5ok1Bq/s2736/IMG_9562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtjvil6Mq882NnJ274BfKnyaxTPZLdlMQROzLsFBi7G8uRPCZXWGhOKpFO9TkI85CQ5p8lElp7U5f7vlp8NYRMP49fwjh60EHhRgVkeo_2BfYOHO-QkE85njuZ3GuYoQJGL9lK0jm2SYE67VH3Q-SEBkqUB_6UOcg-UYvEOza_Z_dl4TnSAk5Ho5ok1Bq/w640-h426/IMG_9562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In one spot you go through a massive cutout at the top of Sideling Hill, where they have created an observation deck and rest stop in the location of a massive 340 foot road cut into the mountain, one of the largest cuts for any highway in the world. It is visible from very far away, to the point that it looks like a gap in the mountain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWeXnLef6B0mdfVbK3wFKHTMzj15k8hqYXRJtd-MSyQw12ZPLtw4D4h4cZhkpfEeAuRdVHmfdhkPHJ7dOnBBxyBxfK5AsGGzWqDZYp2tqpMcdYuKwmG90GdSkTEp4glxlL4_qRelQQLrygdiNkGSDhxmiAysgqziAl30pON0pjpQI-S_CkfSu27BvldIS/s2736/IMG_9566.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWeXnLef6B0mdfVbK3wFKHTMzj15k8hqYXRJtd-MSyQw12ZPLtw4D4h4cZhkpfEeAuRdVHmfdhkPHJ7dOnBBxyBxfK5AsGGzWqDZYp2tqpMcdYuKwmG90GdSkTEp4glxlL4_qRelQQLrygdiNkGSDhxmiAysgqziAl30pON0pjpQI-S_CkfSu27BvldIS/s320/IMG_9566.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Our first quick and scenic stop was the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/08/ohiopyle-and-youghiogheny-river-lake.html">Youghiogheny River Lake</a> which is a terrific spot to visit as a campground on a warmer day, or to pass through on the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/04/GreatAlleghenyPassage.html">Great Allegheny Passage Trail</a>. At this point, the major rains that we saw earlier in the month had not passed through yet that likely loaded the reservoir up pretty well. Within short distance of here, you can reach <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/waterfalls-overlooks-guide-to-ohiopyle.html">Nemocolin Resort and Ohiopyle State Park.</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioz_gK7ZqmducaUxLkNrBzzffFLZkVmLA68yioEHJ3XwWsqHizGNxtOugFjdP7245sz805WzMRtv_vQGOlTjxvSOz58DJXA6psCwn4iT0cdKtlB66RawwlkBP-8MKA0NLRrPhFk8upjWoUXtfwcqZJbQYOCzH3cIs2Hym4ZK4xtNkqaKIcstE9Wh6iAn4w/s2736/IMG_9572.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioz_gK7ZqmducaUxLkNrBzzffFLZkVmLA68yioEHJ3XwWsqHizGNxtOugFjdP7245sz805WzMRtv_vQGOlTjxvSOz58DJXA6psCwn4iT0cdKtlB66RawwlkBP-8MKA0NLRrPhFk8upjWoUXtfwcqZJbQYOCzH3cIs2Hym4ZK4xtNkqaKIcstE9Wh6iAn4w/w640-h426/IMG_9572.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The one downside to this routing down the summit on Route 40 means that you don't get to see the pretty view<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/10/route-40-scenic-overlookmt-summit.html"> from the roadside overlook</a> in the eastbound direction. They have really worked though to capitalize on the beauty and history of this spot lately in the westbound direction with restoring the old springs here that has serviced roadside travelers and residents for centuries, for people and horses to drink, to fill old radiators, to bottle up and take along, and more. The Summit Inn at the top of the hill has serviced many people over the years including Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. It is likely that they topped off their radiators at this old springs. <div><br /></div><div>Just recently they capitalized on this history and rebuilt it nicely. The spring was home to a house, the Mountain Water Club, and the Drinking Trough Restaurant. It with just the spring going into a stone trough for a very long time and they have since restored it into an attraction. Exhibits have shown what existed here and they have built structures to both illustrate this and capitalize on the beauty of this spot. There is even a small picnic grove for roadside picnics. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDnSo3GEOcx2dHlJBbPjbF09JTmdVkXZ7PwtXTHZg91Pv5l6Eijdphy1mW6E6TM2wWJS-lQxCa93l0kwz3arxAGa5_cOIVqz88KlD7A2XmptC-zST001jyX7D3UWpGmZBPdhaG8_WjM7R_Z50lUr4UP02DZ42X5EVY_1eJP9-bulAkd8V3Stl9GaKcWdW/s2736/IMG_9575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDnSo3GEOcx2dHlJBbPjbF09JTmdVkXZ7PwtXTHZg91Pv5l6Eijdphy1mW6E6TM2wWJS-lQxCa93l0kwz3arxAGa5_cOIVqz88KlD7A2XmptC-zST001jyX7D3UWpGmZBPdhaG8_WjM7R_Z50lUr4UP02DZ42X5EVY_1eJP9-bulAkd8V3Stl9GaKcWdW/s320/IMG_9575.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv41obLBItY8xqMzF0qlhNrqdLOeTmw4Ql2tr5AZFq_fppsM1FWWfi6nJw5hRORxSwRKlB2gzC4FC1AaMwfdk4ERa5BgWFIQn_w8O_HPnrPf0fmJTAuKXG2-DsAL6shXJz8AxkvBAIVI0PxOEEnhVNyt4CTNpJrd7oNyG0BgyZNrvanIRhaeUO4qHjWYR5/s2736/IMG_9577.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv41obLBItY8xqMzF0qlhNrqdLOeTmw4Ql2tr5AZFq_fppsM1FWWfi6nJw5hRORxSwRKlB2gzC4FC1AaMwfdk4ERa5BgWFIQn_w8O_HPnrPf0fmJTAuKXG2-DsAL6shXJz8AxkvBAIVI0PxOEEnhVNyt4CTNpJrd7oNyG0BgyZNrvanIRhaeUO4qHjWYR5/w320-h213/IMG_9577.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Historical Marker</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1MXm4IaowOSnVa2kAu-KJWd-ddFf9IG8W_b8oiOwV_Y1CUy4i9wLRgUHlt5cfRjFqkU0FilXDaLKFaHKJvWCE5lo1wZ3JeI5ibK-XVegKJxMiWaDyNbhoia1znGuJZuKbw_Xx7Pb8gQnKlo4s7FWjXBWog_Sv_Br3qgKYS-Egvmdp-tMnHeK6BmGze_8/s2736/IMG_9574.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1MXm4IaowOSnVa2kAu-KJWd-ddFf9IG8W_b8oiOwV_Y1CUy4i9wLRgUHlt5cfRjFqkU0FilXDaLKFaHKJvWCE5lo1wZ3JeI5ibK-XVegKJxMiWaDyNbhoia1znGuJZuKbw_Xx7Pb8gQnKlo4s7FWjXBWog_Sv_Br3qgKYS-Egvmdp-tMnHeK6BmGze_8/s320/IMG_9574.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>In addition to seeing the spot, we also stopped to let the pups play in their favorite kind of conditions.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C9uAkrMTw470tWcIkAjq-6kcMfEDbu4eDrtio9uPJpF6jgJPERUY9kCUsllFmOPi0JL8PIO1DZJsMc7V1IpZ_xt0TRKIWTa-c46srSoMaeuTMIkMEsLM9oeweNhe25Qb7WK3Un_gDk0Sx_9K-_1EE1g5h_uUY5hnENaHbkV_6VVm71yxfSC-BoFcDTAZ/s2736/IMG_9579.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C9uAkrMTw470tWcIkAjq-6kcMfEDbu4eDrtio9uPJpF6jgJPERUY9kCUsllFmOPi0JL8PIO1DZJsMc7V1IpZ_xt0TRKIWTa-c46srSoMaeuTMIkMEsLM9oeweNhe25Qb7WK3Un_gDk0Sx_9K-_1EE1g5h_uUY5hnENaHbkV_6VVm71yxfSC-BoFcDTAZ/w640-h426/IMG_9579.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-26240154215505548502024-01-07T15:02:00.003-05:002024-01-07T16:16:36.821-05:00Harrisburg Transportation Center: Stunning & Historic Train Station <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Harrisburg has an absolutely stunning train station. It was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1885-1887 and was significantly rebuilt after a fire in 1905, giving it its current distinctive shed barn roof, which is one of my favorite aspects of this classic station. The roof is build with the Fink truss and is a testament to the power of this design, which would go on to be used for many industrial purposes. It was also the largest train shed in the world when it was built, and it is one of the only remaining ones today. The station was built in the Queen Ann Style. Everything about this station is grand, from the entrance and ornate lobbies, to the train shed over the tracks. This is a grand entrance into the city that many larger cities should be envious of, especially New York City.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7LCxhMdZQn7ofZqJMGW8Lvx3ub_SgynBVqKVI7-piA7R94fnJRxGycgpmW170uZwF5Eu_-pRBddzQzEQu8fGVBGz6Ul-YN7MCRhFnxLuKAnzMiFlZGLnq9ckjvwXMahTL40r1gm9PkU/s1600/IMG_8417.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7LCxhMdZQn7ofZqJMGW8Lvx3ub_SgynBVqKVI7-piA7R94fnJRxGycgpmW170uZwF5Eu_-pRBddzQzEQu8fGVBGz6Ul-YN7MCRhFnxLuKAnzMiFlZGLnq9ckjvwXMahTL40r1gm9PkU/w640-h480/IMG_8417.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PRR 4859. This sleek GG1 electric locomotive was built at the Altoona Works and designed by GE. It was the first electrified unit to run from Philadelphia to Harrisburg on January 15, 1938. It is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Adjacent you can see an modern Amtrak locomotive waiting to head back out on the open rails</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9iITPbKuPkWFPlxWersGJWtBIDgfXEhrr9dGwKzWkfYfcXEM-hvIfYmGXbXWGatWsh9A9h_QH6GDApIXMEU35EjPThSuPB_N0km-FSPV6RwTKkPapUbhq7IDC13uES4Xp788U76qrTU/s1600/IMG_8415.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9iITPbKuPkWFPlxWersGJWtBIDgfXEhrr9dGwKzWkfYfcXEM-hvIfYmGXbXWGatWsh9A9h_QH6GDApIXMEU35EjPThSuPB_N0km-FSPV6RwTKkPapUbhq7IDC13uES4Xp788U76qrTU/w640-h480/IMG_8415.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a union station, though never referred to as such, in that it served several other rail companies and several different major lines. Unlike Pittsburgh, which was always referred to as a union station, though it never really was one. You could refer to the current setup as a union station, with the myriad of connections that can be made by bus at the station. The Pennsylvania Railroad operated the same east-west routing the exists today in one way or another with connections as Amtrak does, but it also had a passenger line that ran from Baltimore to Buffalo and a line that ran to <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/07/lakeshore-railway-museum-erie-railroading.html">Erie (which has another beautiful train station)</a>on the old Philadelphia and Erie Railroad routing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJQI-pQr2-kHJRf0lg8WI_CxQ7PZZtTtzL0z2NbWVYJ4APZ6eP5vLhetYOA2mML6zyhJJoFXmQL8O_rUxhKVEghmGZ5t13-3HWRQbhy1kedqDvc8JvVzeGsw0MZyj7cbNVTao9LvVrnE/s1600/IMG_8412.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJQI-pQr2-kHJRf0lg8WI_CxQ7PZZtTtzL0z2NbWVYJ4APZ6eP5vLhetYOA2mML6zyhJJoFXmQL8O_rUxhKVEghmGZ5t13-3HWRQbhy1kedqDvc8JvVzeGsw0MZyj7cbNVTao9LvVrnE/w640-h480/IMG_8412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These days, the station still pulls large Amtrak traffic, with it being the western terminus of the <i>Keystone Service</i>, Amtrak's 3rd most used route in the Northeast Corridor and its fifth most used overall. The route runs between New York City and Harrisburg, via Philadelphia and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/03/lancaster-train-station.html">Lancaster (which has another stunning train station)</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0j2knhFtjhe_Bc1XnZL2xelmKdo_FTDoU8JAFm0Enz7FKFyJXykj0kLxeTuH6RnLGIAMMbWrmODzWIeARnwULSZeHNq6s2-lvNxuPYNd1EJjZqcGQK0M7R1cAhOTA1StrcJnPqSTRFE/s1600/IMG_8407.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0j2knhFtjhe_Bc1XnZL2xelmKdo_FTDoU8JAFm0Enz7FKFyJXykj0kLxeTuH6RnLGIAMMbWrmODzWIeARnwULSZeHNq6s2-lvNxuPYNd1EJjZqcGQK0M7R1cAhOTA1StrcJnPqSTRFE/w640-h480/IMG_8407.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second route is the <i>Pennsylvanian </i>which runs from New York City to Pittsburgh, via Philly, Lancaster, Lewistown, Huntingdon, Tyrone, Altoona, Johnstown, Latrobe, and Greensburg. That route only runs one train eastbound and westbound each day. There are plans to add another train that are frequently talked about, but I am not holding my breath on that happening. Harrisburg is also the end of the electricified system. The locomotives run on diesel as they head west. The first major landmark the trains hit as they head westbound out of the station is the stunning <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/05/rockville-bridge-worlds-longest.html">Rockville Bridge, the longest stone arch bridge in the world</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 4th St &, Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA40.2622118 -76.877662711.951977963821157 -112.0339127 68.572445636178855 -41.7214127tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-74269571495735621562023-12-17T14:17:00.001-05:002023-12-17T14:17:27.799-05:00Martin Hill Road and Blankley Hill Road Overlooks: Spectacular Views in Buchanan State Forest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0zdQdXNoZ-cLbrClzfMDJ2pTOW5twzzWeS4Xjg-9UoGwvv58AXkZOqv-rc2M8eS5sZC3xFc5TzAmvlJJ6e6QrE2mgQjYef2Hi-q42DZtm-wCN1SDJlWHBWnFpCMYnXveKeylmyO_c2czGJQf86agGeuu5_DJ_LJI6f2qMKYyPsfJEle-8y3rwOLAZA/s2736/IMG_2760.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0zdQdXNoZ-cLbrClzfMDJ2pTOW5twzzWeS4Xjg-9UoGwvv58AXkZOqv-rc2M8eS5sZC3xFc5TzAmvlJJ6e6QrE2mgQjYef2Hi-q42DZtm-wCN1SDJlWHBWnFpCMYnXveKeylmyO_c2czGJQf86agGeuu5_DJ_LJI6f2qMKYyPsfJEle-8y3rwOLAZA/w640-h426/IMG_2760.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are a number of pretty roadside overlooks in Buchanan State Forest, several of the prettiest and easiest to find ones are located on Martin Hill Rd and Blankley Hill Rd. They are both essentially the same road and if you follow them you will see at least 3 scenic overlooks looking on either direction of the ridge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hx0cgsB7qDrutWIZ_efdS-BImxH4ZS9j2DxLhLdoTWwXJe1783rpZiSchmWpv42NfqOMmC8DJNurozIZXoRdmYMgyI13zALHXsqNGH2uc3hP_dZDkZ1LAa3zDhw0C4ECKy1uZOrYluGPjkqV-EFW7jYo0cTKu4qnPzly8XqbWANFT2GfSwCk9yk8lA/s2736/IMG_2754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hx0cgsB7qDrutWIZ_efdS-BImxH4ZS9j2DxLhLdoTWwXJe1783rpZiSchmWpv42NfqOMmC8DJNurozIZXoRdmYMgyI13zALHXsqNGH2uc3hP_dZDkZ1LAa3zDhw0C4ECKy1uZOrYluGPjkqV-EFW7jYo0cTKu4qnPzly8XqbWANFT2GfSwCk9yk8lA/s320/IMG_2754.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBu6rKvEtVCVJnEXYUU6m41yDu4wR-9I1titCQxhgtY-REvRHSxjqtmNeraGUohQWLf4yedQiEAGDcg0KK1yTPJSX1dsMTRsUASEEha-CGbOFF0DMZuWio-JKY7mbiH0mgABL9P8YCwUphcMbZQrUq-z1nMQq-yMJo81-DYc6JPaRzWrcNDG69GDhW_Q/s2736/IMG_2755.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBu6rKvEtVCVJnEXYUU6m41yDu4wR-9I1titCQxhgtY-REvRHSxjqtmNeraGUohQWLf4yedQiEAGDcg0KK1yTPJSX1dsMTRsUASEEha-CGbOFF0DMZuWio-JKY7mbiH0mgABL9P8YCwUphcMbZQrUq-z1nMQq-yMJo81-DYc6JPaRzWrcNDG69GDhW_Q/s320/IMG_2755.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Sweet Root Gap Vista is at the top of the gap in which the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/01/garlic-trail-and-sweet-root-natural-area.html">Sweet Root Natural Area and trail </a>are based. The Mid-State Trail goes through this spot. If you are headed from Maryland's Rocky Gap State Park, a popular destination for Pennsylvanians, it is great to watch the geology unfold by routing yourself through this area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e2TtxzFhVm9XEZBSeuvRRRCVx8Oe_Oi9E4FuiWFSBup67WDgs8T3xqEYCIoA_Bl8L3yN0Gi3AsIL9cMNfJq2S5w2RFMXF3ffNQGRWbEf9pwhB6-TsThKCPhapUQJAg6z5FcDPJd7pSU-NK7q5p2HTo8D2dfa9LLZCLOS-iDeRhZfVYTHCcwxEIqzBQ/s2736/IMG_2756.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e2TtxzFhVm9XEZBSeuvRRRCVx8Oe_Oi9E4FuiWFSBup67WDgs8T3xqEYCIoA_Bl8L3yN0Gi3AsIL9cMNfJq2S5w2RFMXF3ffNQGRWbEf9pwhB6-TsThKCPhapUQJAg6z5FcDPJd7pSU-NK7q5p2HTo8D2dfa9LLZCLOS-iDeRhZfVYTHCcwxEIqzBQ/s320/IMG_2756.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The three named vistas in this spot are the Martin Hill Firetower View, Sweet Root Gap Vista, and Rainsburg View.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m72pa0zEuuD7RqBapPeSeMeua6GFIWow9QCUNuvs0gDKWoVzVQV5-2mu8z7473uWNBg3iQN_Fd0TkTL5CZgZ-K_4ePdDuyIflSFtNbx_Anr6sLpUcCYknO5LcbYq0rzCnCjv3Ov6VpCkgIV5uY9PzBWWp-wnsvQhbrAZqU5YHMO5c1Abjxk2vokVKA/s320/IMG_2762.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can't miss these overlooks if you follow Martin Hill Road and Blankley Hill Rd. I love state forest roads like this that lead towards successions of scenic overlooks like this. Put Martin Hill Rd into your navigation app and you should not have any trouble finding these spots. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. The 2024 edition is available now!</span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; text-align: left; width: 590px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Our 2024 Pennsylvania Wall Calendar features scenes from across the state, including views of:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-The old growth forests in Cook Forest State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Center City Philadelphia </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Knoebels Amusement Resort </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Gettysburg Battlefield in the snow </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Sailing in Erie </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-PA's Elk Herd </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Kinzua Bridge </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Cowan's Gap State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Downtown Pittsburgh </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-A vista on the PA 144 Scenic Byway -A holiday scene from Sunbury PA. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages) and all photos have been taken by us, and the calendars are produced in the USA. 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This building in Ligonier is beautifully intact. The line itself is gone, with most of the right-of-way being in the beautiful westbound section of Route 30/Lincoln Highway along Loyalhanna Creek. A few stations remain beautifully intact though, including this one, the stations within Idlewild Park, and Darlington, which is adjacent to Idlewild and serves as a museum. Idlewild Park was created as a way to boost ridership on slower days, and it was wildly successful. The success continues today with people driving out to this Family</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is odd about this short line railroad is just how many of the contributing structures of the railroad remain, even though the line is completely gone, with the last trains running over the bulk of the line in 1952. The right of way is easily distinguishable as well, which is neat because the line has been abandoned for more that 70 years, which is almost as long as the line was operational. The legacy of what was brought to the region by the rail line has far outlived the rail line and will certainly benefit the region long into the future with the creation of Idlewild Park and the scenic right-of-way being used for this section of Route 30/Lincoln Highway, not to mention the remaining buildings, which have all found adaptive reuse for the needs of the region. Many lines of this era that have been removed have not retained their legacy as well as this one has as the anchor and foundation of this community and the region as a whole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY6IUs6GK9sEdW-nPWxAbown-bZ5xfGE27fE-n9lDJRB4UmR4VuSHO9MwLi1BFfmZMUJsv1EwshZATgNqFR07AlOh3kiEGkSEs8IxPRmEFg2UQ_VIG0V34yn9SRAZP_OCSQLZxs7abb6LNKGYyOoRi8avw_Fh1IFKA48Cr28-bAuy9AmbnFmZjlu8N2g=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjY6IUs6GK9sEdW-nPWxAbown-bZ5xfGE27fE-n9lDJRB4UmR4VuSHO9MwLi1BFfmZMUJsv1EwshZATgNqFR07AlOh3kiEGkSEs8IxPRmEFg2UQ_VIG0V34yn9SRAZP_OCSQLZxs7abb6LNKGYyOoRi8avw_Fh1IFKA48Cr28-bAuy9AmbnFmZjlu8N2g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkSQq3iRk6Lurqef5ckQcuPoBeh7MsBbE08I2OI9piFeL-iDkn-pUuucuhXs8olTAXeIv1ZhOOj9DKSywr326k7mJC-o3fX1RtoTxLsp-Hj7UmGqLaSO92xTR6DKWxZRtQPa9V3TPO6B3MIbQr_neGLNJqAMhCD9MXnGyvAzLoxHAL9xZ4z4HwEp-kiQ=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkSQq3iRk6Lurqef5ckQcuPoBeh7MsBbE08I2OI9piFeL-iDkn-pUuucuhXs8olTAXeIv1ZhOOj9DKSywr326k7mJC-o3fX1RtoTxLsp-Hj7UmGqLaSO92xTR6DKWxZRtQPa9V3TPO6B3MIbQr_neGLNJqAMhCD9MXnGyvAzLoxHAL9xZ4z4HwEp-kiQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> It is definitely worth checking this stuff out if you are in the area. <p></p><div><p style="font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. The 2024 edition is available now!</span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 590px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Our 2024 Pennsylvania Wall Calendar features scenes from across the state, including views of:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-The old growth forests in Cook Forest State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Center City Philadelphia </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Knoebels Amusement Resort </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Gettysburg Battlefield in the snow </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Sailing in Erie </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-PA's Elk Herd </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Kinzua Bridge </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Cowan's Gap State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Downtown Pittsburgh </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-A vista on the PA 144 Scenic Byway -A holiday scene from Sunbury PA. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages) and all photos have been taken by us, and the calendars are produced in the USA. The proceeds help us to continue what we do to highlight and bring attention to the many great adventures that this state has to offer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><p style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It makes for a great gift for someone or for yourself. It is available for purchase through the PayPal dropdown menus at the top of the page and the bottom of this article.</span></p><p style="color: black; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa3aHJn3xGvG6MHAtzV_NZfZtAFMoTrlCTst4YiUu5OdFXPnNhTs7c0hhokLARJ2UrEGpHnEz7dT-R49imzisab97CgIWPRFPcLB1PyQHxJrIsI7afbsZP58Z48IydYpfTcE4Ry9M4Pc2/s1600/book+cover.jpg" style="height: 640px; text-align: start; width: 480px;" /></p><p style="color: black;">Also available is our book on Pennsylvania's historic amusement parks, Great Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Road Trip. It features Knoebels, Kennywood Park, Hersheypark, Dorney Park, Waldameer, DelGrosso's, Lakemont, Dutch Wonderland, Idlewild, and the sadly former Conneaut Lake Park.</p><p style="color: black;"><br /></p></span></div></div></div><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" style="font-size: 13.2px;" target="_blank"><table><tbody><tr><td>2024 PA Calendar and PA Amusement Parks Book Purchase Options </td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"> <option value="2024 Pennsylvania Calendar"> 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar $13.49 USD </option> <option value="PA Amusement Parks Book"> PA Amusement Parks Book $21.95 USD </option> <option value="Book and Calendar Bundle"> Book and Calendar Bundle $33.95 USD </option> <option value="2 Calendars"> 2 Calendars $25.50 USD </option> <option value="3 Calendars"> 3 Calendars $34.50 USD </option> </select></td></tr></tbody></table><input alt="Add to Cart" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" title="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" type="image" /><br /><br /></form><p style="font-size: 13.2px;"></p></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-85463064608765286332023-11-26T14:17:00.001-05:002023-11-26T14:17:03.591-05:00Pennsylvania Gift Guide for the Holiday Season <p> It is that time of the year again. If you are looking for some gifts for the holiday season, here are some ideas that should help you out!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVF7BhorIgIYIckVjGcCds5iRDTfgCx0g4yspitTBALdW2YsiCue2SdeBgMJgLqXNyrInKVoz7GcdFBNjKgmlGGVc5QwjYevYvSgweGQY3ObEqFucjZe_VVvcz5lRc_GVT6TWcSVMsko/s1600/15541322_839342606168364_6879392448916244333_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVF7BhorIgIYIckVjGcCds5iRDTfgCx0g4yspitTBALdW2YsiCue2SdeBgMJgLqXNyrInKVoz7GcdFBNjKgmlGGVc5QwjYevYvSgweGQY3ObEqFucjZe_VVvcz5lRc_GVT6TWcSVMsko/s320/15541322_839342606168364_6879392448916244333_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh</td></tr></tbody></table><b>1) Our<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2023/10/our-2024-pennsylvania-calendar-is.htmll"> 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar</a></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RJN888u04_l_LSMc_m5wRKe-zMIU3U5uXwpiNmxQkQMrYm1CZ618cKrvRKklM9rppfYROsx9yaECf89EryaO9rNbMdtEyBXdEmlRYXFdExDGgyttIj8CxlioHLxmrH_ENA3miHgHcHsAA-ULd3uneua7O3Odo1suPuCgaPyrgd8VJLKEyTheG_421wEA/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RJN888u04_l_LSMc_m5wRKe-zMIU3U5uXwpiNmxQkQMrYm1CZ618cKrvRKklM9rppfYROsx9yaECf89EryaO9rNbMdtEyBXdEmlRYXFdExDGgyttIj8CxlioHLxmrH_ENA3miHgHcHsAA-ULd3uneua7O3Odo1suPuCgaPyrgd8VJLKEyTheG_421wEA/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Our annual 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar is a great gift that features sights from many different sites across the state. It is available through the dropdown menu at the top of the page. We also have a bulk discount for quantities of two or more.</div><br /><b>2) Andy Vasquez Furniture:</b><br />Andy is a friend of mine from my high school days. He is in the custom furniture business, but also does great handiwork with different items such as planters and cutting boards. He does many projects from small to large, and is located in Philadelphia. He has online ordering through his page at <a href="http://www.andyvasquezfurniture.com/">www.andyvasquezfurniture.com</a><br /><br /><br /><b>3) Pennsylvania Photo Prints: </b><br />Prints of any of our photos are available through special request at <a href="mailto:greatpaparks@gmail.com">greatpaparks@gmail.com</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://fineartamerica.com/artists/david+witoslawski">Fine Art America</a> also has some of our prints available, with options such as throw pillows, phone cases, greeting cards, posters, and more. If there is a certain photo of ours that you really like that is not included, message us at greatpaparks@gmail.com and we can arrange for you to get what you would like. Below is a sampling of our photos that are available.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe id="pixelsshoppingcartiframe" src="https://fineartamerica.com/widgetshoppingcart/artwork.html?memberidtype=artistid&memberid=503920&domainid=0&showheader=0&height=600&autoheight=true" style="border-style: none; display: inline-block; height: 820px; overflow: hidden; width: 653px;"></iframe> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>4) Your local bookstore and local small businesses</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLXcArZyFbruvivc01xWx9lvhvL6oa-tKjMZIoooIJL2dswc7BlsobBlWFPsH92nxr7bOuwLbZlDUC_nV9AsKpuJfN_yhioNVsFeVpgxFhjFuIqmvFCj1qMs8AZfwRh7-oNKr3n5m3vg/s1600/1013846_410734569056543_972279324_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLXcArZyFbruvivc01xWx9lvhvL6oa-tKjMZIoooIJL2dswc7BlsobBlWFPsH92nxr7bOuwLbZlDUC_nV9AsKpuJfN_yhioNVsFeVpgxFhjFuIqmvFCj1qMs8AZfwRh7-oNKr3n5m3vg/s320/1013846_410734569056543_972279324_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Moravian Book Shop, Bethlehem</td></tr></tbody></table>Pennsylvania is home to many great local bookstores that carry a wide assortment of gifts in addition to literary works. The first place that comes to mind is the <a href="http://www.moravianbookshop.com/">Moravian Book Shop</a> in Bethlehem, the nation's oldest continuously running bookstore, along with the many little shops in the downtown Bethlehem area. Other areas that come to mind for having an awesome selection of little shops are New Hope in Bucks County, Jim Thorpe in the Poconos, Wellsboro near the PA Grand Canyon, Gettysburg, and many others. Shop local and support the many awesome small businesses and shops that are located throughout the state.<br /><br /><b>5) Our <i>Great Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Road Trip</i> Book</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTm4O3Xw-51NLw62gAMLGnrOQPE-1lj3Ru0MbcFafqCwKlyUinXyshxMsIeQPUpP2I6peMvEeNw7ZS_TSmmPCNZjHMEv0RZJstcq7k4HZDxlOTDciV99WB5SZ3Az-IOy__93n1P8P9Rc/s1600/book+cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTm4O3Xw-51NLw62gAMLGnrOQPE-1lj3Ru0MbcFafqCwKlyUinXyshxMsIeQPUpP2I6peMvEeNw7ZS_TSmmPCNZjHMEv0RZJstcq7k4HZDxlOTDciV99WB5SZ3Az-IOy__93n1P8P9Rc/s640/book+cover.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>We wrote this book about the ten different awesome and historic amusement parks throughout the state. Pennsylvania is home to more wooden roller coasters than any other state, and many rare or last of their kind rides. These parks have brought joy to Pennsylvanians for many generations and we cover these parks in our book, including Knoebels, Kennywood, Waldameer Park, Idlewild, Dutch Wonderland, Lakemont Park, Dorney Park, DelGrosso's, Conneaut Lake Park, and Hersheypark. Instrumental park visionaries, ride designers, and timeless memories of these parks are chronicled in this book, along with some cool regional places to check out in the areas of these different parks.<br /><br />It is available through the dropdown menu at the top of the page, or through <a href="http://www.greatpennsylvaniaparks.com/">this link</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>6) Holiday Gift Markets:</b><br />There are a wide variety of different seasonal gift markets throughout the state. Some of our favorites includ<span>e Bethlehem's<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><a href="http://www.christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/event-info/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Christkindlmarkt</a><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"> and </span></span><a href="http://www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com/events/christmas-city-village">Christmas City Village Weihnachtsmarkt</a>, and <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Pittsburgh's <a href="http://www.downtownpittsburghholidays.com/">Holiday Market</a>. Additionally, Philadelphia runs <a href="http://www.philachristmas.com/">Christmas Village</a>, Mifflinburg runs <a href="http://www.oldchristkindl.com/">Christkindl Market</a>, along with other holiday markets. Pennsylvania's old German roots go hand in hand with the German style holiday markets that are thrown all across the state. They are excellent places to go have a good time and to get your holiday shopping done. </span></span><br /><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>7) Farmers Markets: </b></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfTBXe4EJU45WFJfcGk3K7ZHKWq4DQqQrsaFWNHDnGU4vaUAU44e-BSwqjteY0kx6-h66xokXWECtFBZQSOJSgj-43f3LckLoCq3RUBmqyiOar9uh0voN1fpwkACWOOCx9SRbDiydr1pQ/s1600/readingterminalmarket-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfTBXe4EJU45WFJfcGk3K7ZHKWq4DQqQrsaFWNHDnGU4vaUAU44e-BSwqjteY0kx6-h66xokXWECtFBZQSOJSgj-43f3LckLoCq3RUBmqyiOar9uh0voN1fpwkACWOOCx9SRbDiydr1pQ/s400/readingterminalmarket-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Pennsylvania has so many awesome Farmers and Artisinal Markets that are perfect for gift shopping. Philly's <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/08/reading-terminal-market.html">Reading Terminal Market</a> has a wide array of vendors that offer all sorts of handmade and unique gifts. Other great places to check out include the Allentown Farmers Market, Quakertown Farmers Market, and the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/07/meadville-market-house.html">Meadville Market House</a>. Additionally, a number of apple orchards and farms remain open through the holiday season, including <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/10/browns-orchard-and-cider-mcdonald.html">Brown's Orchard in McDonald, PA</a>, with its apples, apple butter, cider, sauce, and more. </span></span><br /><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>8) Zippo Lighters:</b></span></span><br /><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">This historic company out of Bradford, PA has produced an American icon for more than 85 years. They even have a place in one of the most legendary Christmas movies, <i>Die Hard</i></span></span><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001E5FLT0&asins=B001E5FLT0&linkId=31fa017a0061bd5867195ea77ce8b1ea&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="color: black; height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></span></span></div><b>9) A new Martin Guitar</b><br />The Martin Family has produced guitars in Nazareth, PA since 1838. Their facilities and museum are open to tours and we highly recommend checking them out.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001CM7U5I&asins=B001CM7U5I&linkId=8362d3d3a4f198f997954c3b8d2d79a6&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; text-align: start; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div><b>10) Crayola Crayons</b></div><div>The Crayola Experience in Easton offers a neat museum experience for the little ones. Their crayons are always a great go-to as a gift. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00CI6J3HA&asins=B00CI6J3HA&linkId=03f64d00160bb28744710e059beae0a8&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; text-align: start; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div><b>11) BWP Bats</b></div><div>BWP Bats are custom made in Brookville, PA and are used by many Major Leaguers.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B06XRPXC6Z&asins=B06XRPXC6Z&linkId=443fc0be9431066e7d4c36162f018215&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; text-align: start; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>12) K'Nex</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">K'Nex were originally invented and produced in Hatfield, PA, and have relocated back there after moving production overseas. Their products make great gifts!</div><div><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01B55BZCA&asins=B01B55BZCA&linkId=d83b6c398a907705a7345d5b2905a928&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; text-align: start; width: 120px;"></iframe></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>13) <i>Pennsylvania Waterfalls</i> Book by Scott Brown</b><br />Scott Brown's excellent <i>Pennsylvania Waterfalls</i> Book has some excellent insights into some of the Waterfalls throughout the state. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and it has inspired me to check out the listed falls.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0811731847&asins=0811731847&linkId=1982e8b8e0632c789a9708f14f668793&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><b>14) <i>Hiking Pennsylvania: A G</i></b><b><i>uide to the State's Greatest Hikes</i></b><br />I received this as a gift a few years ago and it has some excellent examples of hikes throughout the state. We highly recommend it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1493006827&asins=1493006827&linkId=e36e2e174c54b970e4e57e53f5f41159&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>15) <i>Backpacking Pennsylvania: 37 Great Hikes </i>b</b><b>ook by Jeff Mitchell</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0811731804&asins=0811731804&linkId=847ba36eda4bef7067ef720abc2f3033&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /></div><div><b><br /></b><b>16) Pennsylvania Cutting Boards</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=interestingpe-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FDN7ETY&asins=B00FDN7ETY&linkId=9f670627d85d66de9c0fb23246f7e9c5&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=false&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><b>17) An overnight stay somewhere.....</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7ypkR9yZiPzYNvecjf2BIs9Du1e8xSjwyhdwyoM0yUFkz0vmgPxtlHlLxyy8u3OlL3WBp-0oGFACPiFxY-nNqlb7csHpqdN0Jx7-tqzN4MnWorJ1DPbEfOLowwx6PDfwD7i-s3-B4Yg/s1600/IMG_6777.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7ypkR9yZiPzYNvecjf2BIs9Du1e8xSjwyhdwyoM0yUFkz0vmgPxtlHlLxyy8u3OlL3WBp-0oGFACPiFxY-nNqlb7csHpqdN0Jx7-tqzN4MnWorJ1DPbEfOLowwx6PDfwD7i-s3-B4Yg/s320/IMG_6777.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/03/deer-creek-winery.html">Inn at Deer Creek Winery</a></span></b></div>I do not know about you, but my favorite gifts involve some sort of a getaway. If you are thinking about different ideas on places to go, check out our <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/pennsylvania-destination-map.html">destinations map</a>. Some of our recommendations for places to stay are included at <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/search/label/Lodging">this link</a>. We highly recommend booking through <a href="http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?region=2610&aid=1374706&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1">booking.com</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So here you go! These suggestions should help you out with your holiday shopping!Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-30019283500457735152023-11-12T12:59:00.003-05:002023-11-12T13:06:42.177-05:00PA Holiday Bucket List: 26+ Great Places to See Across the State<p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">The brightest time of the winter season is coming up, the holiday season. I hope that all of you have done some or all of the activities on this list, but if you have not, try to plan some time to enjoy them in the future. Christmas would just not be the same without them for us. This is the list of our favorite things to do and places to experience during the holidays. If you are looking for gift ideas, </span><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/11/pennsylvania-gift-ideas-guide.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration: none;">be sure to check out our gift guide</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">.</span></p><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">1) Koziar's Christmas Village in Bernville, PA:</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><a href="http://interestingpennsylvania.blogspot.com/2014/11/koziars-christmas-village-bernville-pa.html" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Article</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"> and </span><a href="http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/home/" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Koziar's Website</a></span></b><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UVOZ1wCqy27mPnK-M_0g7-yGv7ChHSU7aR2on-zg8_USeRoTv7vz2-7mUXCnMz-zs_sSjW-AY8J0a9VSlpnz9-ztErPH7XWEQJ1i8SAm6vM91KEOcQWeYY_JuA7JlgAqEx3jt_KT3lo/s1600/IMG_0906.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UVOZ1wCqy27mPnK-M_0g7-yGv7ChHSU7aR2on-zg8_USeRoTv7vz2-7mUXCnMz-zs_sSjW-AY8J0a9VSlpnz9-ztErPH7XWEQJ1i8SAm6vM91KEOcQWeYY_JuA7JlgAqEx3jt_KT3lo/s400/IMG_0906.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Bar none, one of the quirkiest and most awesome places to visit in the country is Koziar's Christmas Village in Bernville, PA, just south of Interstate 78 in Berks County. This is a special place where family memories are made as brightly as the 500,000 old style, large bulb, Christmas lights that Koziar's uses. Some of my earliest memories were made here. There is nothing like sipping a cup of hot chocolate and walking around this attraction that has been family run and owned since 1948. </span><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2) Bethlehem: The entire city that goes all out for the holidays.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQiOJC0Wz6JvIoZM7EM-cuXmC-m7C20uFfaZuf6OSdj8SOXqSaLgQIoZ_x20Q8hjWoMI5RoRAXji3it7FGiTI2pbuyjQ3ajNVipOE38Th7dqBDR43V5PEgNAheR-Mpe08kKdGF93p6rvg/s1600/IMG_8658.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQiOJC0Wz6JvIoZM7EM-cuXmC-m7C20uFfaZuf6OSdj8SOXqSaLgQIoZ_x20Q8hjWoMI5RoRAXji3it7FGiTI2pbuyjQ3ajNVipOE38Th7dqBDR43V5PEgNAheR-Mpe08kKdGF93p6rvg/s640/IMG_8658.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">First Moravian Church and the Holiday Craft Market</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">While we live in Pittsburgh, I (Dave) am originally from the Lehigh Valley. I consider Bethlehem to be my home city. No other city in the entire state decks itself out as great as Bethlehem, the Christmas City. The city was founded on Christmas Eve in 1741 by a group of the pacifist Moravians, led by David Nitschmann and Count Zinzendorf. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVmOCbhShN9zRAJsv3ASrpjclCrcnojNiskDIXZkw3447VZNshyphenhyphen8P8K0nbadA5tOGJEGO0jrZHMGszFfQPLnofJjGoLJWATzAOapvXNyVIK0HYesVeEmyDQnXnfERIwJ1KGBGr4vFPLGt/s1600/26165558_1111000272335928_5038276003005524953_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVmOCbhShN9zRAJsv3ASrpjclCrcnojNiskDIXZkw3447VZNshyphenhyphen8P8K0nbadA5tOGJEGO0jrZHMGszFfQPLnofJjGoLJWATzAOapvXNyVIK0HYesVeEmyDQnXnfERIwJ1KGBGr4vFPLGt/s320/26165558_1111000272335928_5038276003005524953_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Bethlehem's Advent Candle sculptures</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLKo6m9it7Wgni_w9nBKp_2QCJHsp9xsxGnZ_0mvOZTQbADWUUYcVt8YZOvQzvHl4lC8WzCyOJoaxUM6m-crtxBwjaomFnxOR3UFf6ixiZm3-5r5MfSs-tlc4sa3u4hyphenhyphen5w6O7Dqz2D6mp/s1600/IMG_8678.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLKo6m9it7Wgni_w9nBKp_2QCJHsp9xsxGnZ_0mvOZTQbADWUUYcVt8YZOvQzvHl4lC8WzCyOJoaxUM6m-crtxBwjaomFnxOR3UFf6ixiZm3-5r5MfSs-tlc4sa3u4hyphenhyphen5w6O7Dqz2D6mp/s640/IMG_8678.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Bethlehem's Advent Candles and the Star of Bethlehem out in the distance. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Throughout the holiday season, lights are wrapped around many trees, actual Christmas trees are placed upon every light pole and every streetlight post, giant steel advent wreathes are placed around the city, christmas trees are decorated, and so much more. The Star of Bethlehem, visible for up to twenty miles away, shines as it always does on top of South Mountain looking over the city. The former Bethlehem Steel Blast Furnaces, known as <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/bethlehem-steel-blast-furnaces-hoover.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">SteelStacks and the Hoover-Mason Trestle</a>, are especially neat to see with holiday lighting. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDKvztyf3XmkbOS73lXl0hfFrF7UvX_2ak8SCyyn9sl7aoRKNYHtX-SMCIDppfUrkpXuJzjJ6EIimeymjyzWy2fAnIBU6pnk2sK9n16fk_xiMFO0FxInEyWotdCpqMoe5CVmRV7CniJKn/s1600/IMG_8665.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDKvztyf3XmkbOS73lXl0hfFrF7UvX_2ak8SCyyn9sl7aoRKNYHtX-SMCIDppfUrkpXuJzjJ6EIimeymjyzWy2fAnIBU6pnk2sK9n16fk_xiMFO0FxInEyWotdCpqMoe5CVmRV7CniJKn/s640/IMG_8665.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Bethlehem's festivities include two German style Christmas craft marts, including <a href="https://www.christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Christkindlmarkt</a> and <a href="https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/huts-on-main/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Huts on Main Craft Vendors</a>. Other things include the awesome <a href="https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/live-advent-calendar/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Live Advent Calendar</a>, which happens every night at 5:30 from December 1st-23rd, staying overnight or dining at the <a href="http://www.hotelbethlehem.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">historic Hotel Bethlehem</a>, browsing at the famous <a href="http://shop.moravianbookshop.com/index.htm" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Moravian Book Shop,</a> and so much more. Bethlehem is a place to spend a weekend at if you have the opportunity, especially during the Christmas season. Walking around outside with the family and taking in the festivities outside is a great way to get the family together this year as opposed to typical indoor house gatherings. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUuOCCh1lZJeLv4ccnu2M2ldfPfPeNiqAqCFEK-ZxFvitropjUjlXlNtzi35EW9jmCOQKcFIAHrwTmHxS0xbj1TYroML0tTSID_CjCwiuKV7dzbbufi_4SKodHlZgdjOgpD0B-8QW-fc4/s1600/IMG_0493.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUuOCCh1lZJeLv4ccnu2M2ldfPfPeNiqAqCFEK-ZxFvitropjUjlXlNtzi35EW9jmCOQKcFIAHrwTmHxS0xbj1TYroML0tTSID_CjCwiuKV7dzbbufi_4SKodHlZgdjOgpD0B-8QW-fc4/s320/IMG_0493.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3) Pittsburgh Light Up Night and Holiday Market</span></b></span><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;">Pittsburgh usually kicks off the holiday season in the way it knows best, by running a huge fireworks display. November 18th will be the start of festivities, with bands including Joan Jett, and on November 19th they will do the fireworks. The celebration marks the kick off to the holiday season with special events, beautiful decorations, and a wild fireworks display. It is always a treat taking in the many holiday displays throughout the season. </span></span></span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OayuwsBXxDw-ygVjcIzvZ-1e3ZU4YN1DDbdYZDm2WppwEl25dC7PhW0el5Ib0mip9nxvNCKr4eoZJb0XlT_tK0C8sLj1kDZu9UtBFVmpj8SKaSH99om2DH05ISv81z_-ilJYqo_Zym5K/s1600/100_2985.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OayuwsBXxDw-ygVjcIzvZ-1e3ZU4YN1DDbdYZDm2WppwEl25dC7PhW0el5Ib0mip9nxvNCKr4eoZJb0XlT_tK0C8sLj1kDZu9UtBFVmpj8SKaSH99om2DH05ISv81z_-ilJYqo_Zym5K/s320/100_2985.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-p53Q4vB1mq0ktPgvENWPmRi_pUh72xatH02nRKHF13f8iDtP4ecnNAEJOk6BAIjiRCIESiDl12MNjt9rsLYjx-jejS0LY14LxC1jvEwBdLJL_Stt-eLlfYG8eW92WwvwG0bYDRJFBwPR/s1600/IMG_0196.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-p53Q4vB1mq0ktPgvENWPmRi_pUh72xatH02nRKHF13f8iDtP4ecnNAEJOk6BAIjiRCIESiDl12MNjt9rsLYjx-jejS0LY14LxC1jvEwBdLJL_Stt-eLlfYG8eW92WwvwG0bYDRJFBwPR/s320/IMG_0196.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">4) Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Winter Flower Show: Pittsburgh, PA.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><a href="http://interestingpennsylvania.blogspot.com/2014/12/last-night-we-checked-out-beautiful.html" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Article </a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">and </span><a href="http://phipps.conservatory.org/" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Website</a></span></b><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Phipps Conservatory is a world class horticultural display garden that really comes alive in the holiday season. Lights and displays are set up throughout the sprawling indoor gardens complex, and outside on the grounds of the facility. This facility is stunning and constantly growing and improving, and dates back to 1893 when it was built by steel and real estate magnate, Henry Phipps. Any time of the year is awesome to visit this place, but one of the best times is during the Winter Flower Show. Be sure to arrange a reservation time to visit. </span><div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></span><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4ZQ2QzftzJMFRfPzAbAKv0UPiqzUhAFsWlVefKpugj2DS9bJ8zYrN_qtgZCO0Ib-mLZQvnAqXU0lRVJjX2CrmrBP51KGdSdf-YHLLLmxG3jqB4e39S-bJHihei-usya8jTIJXC3Z3Slh/s1600/IMG_1340.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4ZQ2QzftzJMFRfPzAbAKv0UPiqzUhAFsWlVefKpugj2DS9bJ8zYrN_qtgZCO0Ib-mLZQvnAqXU0lRVJjX2CrmrBP51KGdSdf-YHLLLmxG3jqB4e39S-bJHihei-usya8jTIJXC3Z3Slh/s320/IMG_1340.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdngkFqc3n98wSH68RA31dqdslaLIb0e62CWR31ieC-fFM3kg5iKumM319-szhoAIekjjDcsunjKDrGPQ9WgxDTNXLUh1howM8iwNkhMpp2mr9QNHxSHGpffw6xYQJCeFoXjflbyhc5G7/s1600/11246372_637285329707427_1150890955170744902_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdngkFqc3n98wSH68RA31dqdslaLIb0e62CWR31ieC-fFM3kg5iKumM319-szhoAIekjjDcsunjKDrGPQ9WgxDTNXLUh1howM8iwNkhMpp2mr9QNHxSHGpffw6xYQJCeFoXjflbyhc5G7/s320/11246372_637285329707427_1150890955170744902_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">5) Longwood Gardens: A Longwood Christmas: Kennett Square, PA</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><a href="http://interestingpennsylvania.blogspot.com/2014/12/thing-to-do-for-holidays-longwood.html" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Article</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"> and </span><a href="http://longwoodgardens.org/" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;">Website</a></span></b><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, is another one of the world's premier horticultural display places. Similar to Phipps, this stunning facility was created by a gilded age industrialist. Pierre DuPont founded the facility, of which many of the buildings within the campus were a part of his mansion. The tract of property dates back to William Penn in 1700 who sold it to the Peirce family. In 1798 they started an arboretum and opened the land for public viewing. Pierre DuPont purchased the land in 1906 to prevent it from getting logged, and he made it his private mansion, of which he kept open for tours of the old arboretum and the new plant specimens that he added to the gardens. In 1946 he founded the Longwood Foundation, an organization that has kept the facility open in his honor ever since. The complex gets intricately decorated for the holiday season each year, with many displays, the thousands of plant and tree specimens throughout the complex, the famous fountains, and the sound of the famous 10,010 pipe organ still entertains visitors as it has since 1929. Longwood is an awesome place to visit any time of the year, but especially during Christmas. If you are going to visit, be sure to contact the gardens to reserve a time to visit.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6S0eOdD7BMQXYv_Zubrok3yjdY9DE192RMGo-s8Pzmq60PAARSvfQTtMfcPgvM1H4Y2ZXAJDzLnGsCWuu7o461kM1SpZs4MZfQgR9ES4PSHkxbaU0wrv49RfkFrUUwp2kIj1pi-JDo8n/s1600/IMG_0335+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6S0eOdD7BMQXYv_Zubrok3yjdY9DE192RMGo-s8Pzmq60PAARSvfQTtMfcPgvM1H4Y2ZXAJDzLnGsCWuu7o461kM1SpZs4MZfQgR9ES4PSHkxbaU0wrv49RfkFrUUwp2kIj1pi-JDo8n/s320/IMG_0335+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWE5J7BmFCucpfBKUHLJTd1qzSXdD-ul0oDLepk2sBPdzxVcM4oSpe4Yfo46pLNrGcVkTed5aqScDPmGWPx9F5JCpqrhTxbkk6hNTIAaLQT6tO0ZuXBsYBlRIG5yuMkNd64EJ7CI5IG9zu/s1600/IMG_0435+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWE5J7BmFCucpfBKUHLJTd1qzSXdD-ul0oDLepk2sBPdzxVcM4oSpe4Yfo46pLNrGcVkTed5aqScDPmGWPx9F5JCpqrhTxbkk6hNTIAaLQT6tO0ZuXBsYBlRIG5yuMkNd64EJ7CI5IG9zu/s320/IMG_0435+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">6) Miracle on South 13th Street: Philadelphia and 7) Smedley Street Christmas Spectacular: Philadelphia</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-QG3JMzeEbL0LcR9rfVzZ-d8N5z0zZOfvXoRU-4E_aiC1u1d-9gAjzsRpavmkUidm9yQC63vhj5BQQsCeMN3d3Devpu1Uxz-LQyBeRLOlWRaxsDHzi8uJTjwAEo2OoiDSADpzI9vSkHC/s2048/IMG_1481.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-QG3JMzeEbL0LcR9rfVzZ-d8N5z0zZOfvXoRU-4E_aiC1u1d-9gAjzsRpavmkUidm9yQC63vhj5BQQsCeMN3d3Devpu1Uxz-LQyBeRLOlWRaxsDHzi8uJTjwAEo2OoiDSADpzI9vSkHC/s320/IMG_1481.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The Miracle on South 13th Street is an entire stretch of street in Philadelphia in which all of the houses go all out on decorating for the holidays. Same with the Smedley Street Christmas Spectacular. People come from all over the place to drive through these stretches of the city, which just look so incredible with all of their holiday decorations across the board. There is also a homegrown energy with these attractions with them being more of an organic and and spirited affair when compared to many of the other places on our list. Seeing the results of hundreds of people in Philly row homes having a collective effort put together is really pretty incredible. It is great seeing a collective effort like this of people in the entire community coming together and doing something great. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">8) </span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Knoebels Joy Through The Grove Holiday Drive Through Event <a href="https://www.knoebels.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Website</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAQ4h4D_q_jnbufFnCsaXoEG9tWgh_sdAhm0E5Ahm5dYaB7Q95b4MfZXxEZ7dUrFeLVXXcXWK2Vnn0v5fsJun-Fp5vZJWQJyKaLrXbAwE7EsvTtIdqxmBiV61yGqV6oVy_1WT73wQ3Ibn9OrDa31SZM9v_iE-d7qJ2CdCFkhFokqdSubp2gf3wAJOIJA=s2736" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAQ4h4D_q_jnbufFnCsaXoEG9tWgh_sdAhm0E5Ahm5dYaB7Q95b4MfZXxEZ7dUrFeLVXXcXWK2Vnn0v5fsJun-Fp5vZJWQJyKaLrXbAwE7EsvTtIdqxmBiV61yGqV6oVy_1WT73wQ3Ibn9OrDa31SZM9v_iE-d7qJ2CdCFkhFokqdSubp2gf3wAJOIJA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Last year we got the chance to check out the awesome Joy Through the Grove Holiday Drive Through Event, and it really delivered. Knoebels does the best with everything they do, and this is no exception. They have decked out the park and campground areas with a ridiculous amount of lights, through a really long route. To top it all off, they have an area with more festivities at their nearby Nickel Plate Grill, where the kiddos can meet up with Santa. I was really shocked with how great they did. Probably my favorite thing of the whole tour was how decked out the covered bridge was. Simply incredible and we highly recommend going out of your way to check it out. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">9)<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/07/philadelphia-city-hall-stunning.html">Dilworth Park and Philadelphia's City Hall</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H8EI6cM83rTxDQ6BkxZM5zxlZvRkbRuUuzvbbHr1Z8aPz17CPbsFHgKistNf0BHAuT7q8GbpY08D_fdWXzc_2-KcvcpGrG9ROObfIxqrUJcMv8w10kMT_IX5bHqGLOJUTqT5geH8xgHi/s2048/IMG_1485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H8EI6cM83rTxDQ6BkxZM5zxlZvRkbRuUuzvbbHr1Z8aPz17CPbsFHgKistNf0BHAuT7q8GbpY08D_fdWXzc_2-KcvcpGrG9ROObfIxqrUJcMv8w10kMT_IX5bHqGLOJUTqT5geH8xgHi/w640-h426/IMG_1485.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">This ornate building is one of my favorite overall skyscrapers. It is the world's tallest building without a steel superstructure and it, along with the surrounding plazas of Dilworth Park, are always cool and lively to explore. During the holidays, the grounds are festive with the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/06/skating-in-center-city-philly-at.html">Dilworth Park Ice Skating Rink</a>, craft, gifts, and food vendors, and lots of beautiful decor. The driving tour of Broad Street and Ben Franklin Parkway in general offers views and access to lots of holiday decor and fun. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">10) Boathouse Row in Philadelphia:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHzUn98J-DhRcvRwEoGErlPVIX6lpl0LHxBgp2U1fOw5j5Rc4BDdZR-n3GlEIdLl8PTRJyJgVZETSYTeckMEQA0E10gKRf0v2AP_q3MIEl35bB64RfGTwHgab10dPbq6MGTw0c4TE9_9z/s2048/IMG_1510.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHzUn98J-DhRcvRwEoGErlPVIX6lpl0LHxBgp2U1fOw5j5Rc4BDdZR-n3GlEIdLl8PTRJyJgVZETSYTeckMEQA0E10gKRf0v2AP_q3MIEl35bB64RfGTwHgab10dPbq6MGTw0c4TE9_9z/w640-h426/IMG_1510.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">One of the most famous sight filled sites of Philly is Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill River. While you cannot walk around the houses to get the awesome view, you can get cool views from the area of the Fairmount Water Works, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and the Schuylkill Expressway. The color changing LED lights celebrate holidays year round, in addition to rooting on the local sports teams. Fitting to the city of Brotherly Love, Boathouse Row reflects all of the winter solstice holidays for the many groups of people that call this fine city home. Each house is decorated for each of the individual holidays, including Christmas, blue and white lights for Chanukah, traditional African colors for Kwanzaa. Seeing Philadelphia in general over the holidays is something that is really special. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">11) Old City Philadelphia</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEanXXm4C2Rwr-icMQHsmBrNcen4y6pi1qy_rxIQBjHbZma7kCjpM6PSecTEYUKvyOYwFOs_6xr66NTdnAThulDF3DanX21U6VD9KJe8R5M8qCaENkujqVL2WWQFZw0P0a7mwnIyDcoWNS/s2048/IMG_1522.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEanXXm4C2Rwr-icMQHsmBrNcen4y6pi1qy_rxIQBjHbZma7kCjpM6PSecTEYUKvyOYwFOs_6xr66NTdnAThulDF3DanX21U6VD9KJe8R5M8qCaENkujqVL2WWQFZw0P0a7mwnIyDcoWNS/s320/IMG_1522.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Betsy Ross House</span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Dubbed the "most historic square mile in America," Old City Philadelphia is where the American experiment began. The place where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were crafted is an awesome place to visit during the holidays. The Betsy Ross House and <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/01/elfreths-alley-in-philly-americas-oldest-residential-street.html">Elfreth's Alley</a> are beautifully decorated during the holidays. Strolling around <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/01/philadelphia-and-cradle-of-democracy.html">Independence Mall</a> is pretty cool as well, especially at night, for it is basically silent. You can appreciate the sacrifices that have created the tapestry of this country with reverence. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPGrMnz6ZAQWNbpvVCz4oo3clUOAEy1EHdVBAkjlD4BbdoveZ1DXzp-KU567rz3L6Dt8LLEkgbuJZNC6guDpoXrUf-BXbTPkViBUzJg35jR7H4xy6QIU5wzP8plEMueuRIPGMjUf1Hm2c/s2048/IMG_1558.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPGrMnz6ZAQWNbpvVCz4oo3clUOAEy1EHdVBAkjlD4BbdoveZ1DXzp-KU567rz3L6Dt8LLEkgbuJZNC6guDpoXrUf-BXbTPkViBUzJg35jR7H4xy6QIU5wzP8plEMueuRIPGMjUf1Hm2c/s320/IMG_1558.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Horse drawn carriage rides are done through the cobblestone streets of the historic district as well. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">12) Allentown PA and Lights in the Parkway </span></b><a href="https://www.allentownpa.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Annual-Events/Lights-in-the-Parkway" style="color: #7c93a1; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Website</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh08F_4VAnSjMo_fS5l5MGu7keYwql_0Cblo7oM1YRA23L_Oo-TVBwv5xwz4IfwjXgsv6G2ub8DG6gUzJzB1HZdESbBaIvI0HmW9J62xDZPH369eGycMqU_GK5ji5IMCL2_GsPR1YS5b0/s1600/IMG_0509.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh08F_4VAnSjMo_fS5l5MGu7keYwql_0Cblo7oM1YRA23L_Oo-TVBwv5xwz4IfwjXgsv6G2ub8DG6gUzJzB1HZdESbBaIvI0HmW9J62xDZPH369eGycMqU_GK5ji5IMCL2_GsPR1YS5b0/s320/IMG_0509.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Every year, Allentown closes its Little Lehigh Parkway and creates a drive through holiday display. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Lights in the Parkway is awesome!</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSYEHEUVuXyxaRmx55EZoRambZh3fkTKr9t-SzAEJH9zjUnKRD-HhygU0YK2vvb7rO0l5YGUavU_0T216jbEkQGL_m9dpPD-p2ifiB011PLJMJfPELTiIytjjm239Fjxv6vk8DejcjJPK/s1600/1483386_580530084206_191826286_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSYEHEUVuXyxaRmx55EZoRambZh3fkTKr9t-SzAEJH9zjUnKRD-HhygU0YK2vvb7rO0l5YGUavU_0T216jbEkQGL_m9dpPD-p2ifiB011PLJMJfPELTiIytjjm239Fjxv6vk8DejcjJPK/s320/1483386_580530084206_191826286_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">13) Lancaster: The Strasburg Railroad</span></b></span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><a href="http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Strasburg Railroad Website</span></a><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6jLHJw9mD5JR95aG3MB5g3qVAhLSRfwZEZdhBMNTsnR6VSNRAEZ5nCqGMn5yTUjA4XqZ7539DAlE2oD9yyR42I8QJLtnsL79sjYCLXmpWhOYhNC9ja0Q2jEkO3ayNO7RiswpC-2YOVSf/s1600/552243_217848701678465_879796280_n-2.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6jLHJw9mD5JR95aG3MB5g3qVAhLSRfwZEZdhBMNTsnR6VSNRAEZ5nCqGMn5yTUjA4XqZ7539DAlE2oD9yyR42I8QJLtnsL79sjYCLXmpWhOYhNC9ja0Q2jEkO3ayNO7RiswpC-2YOVSf/s320/552243_217848701678465_879796280_n-2.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Similar to Bethlehem, Lancaster is another awesome area to visit over the holidays.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">While perennial favorite, the National Christmas Center, recently closed, it will be reopening in a few years with a newly rebuilt building.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenZy_WXb4qDXPqt1O-28_LZOjUt5RJl3HNBa8sDDWcunX_2vGoOzrkZ7HUBpc4EgrP9kCRalCfVthC3I1aDbXWAALslRnQbZP75PLZggBy7TmFSBG4zAcQs73dYzEDwPhaHmcAB6KRIcu/s1440/Christmas-Tree-Train-slider.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="1440" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenZy_WXb4qDXPqt1O-28_LZOjUt5RJl3HNBa8sDDWcunX_2vGoOzrkZ7HUBpc4EgrP9kCRalCfVthC3I1aDbXWAALslRnQbZP75PLZggBy7TmFSBG4zAcQs73dYzEDwPhaHmcAB6KRIcu/w640-h278/Christmas-Tree-Train-slider.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Photo from the Strasburg Railroad</div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">The Strasburg Railroad is an absolutely awesome place to visit. Cited by many as the best preserved steam train attraction, Strasburg is a must-see attraction for anyone that loves trains and beautiful Amish farm scenery. In addition to the scenic ride you get on their classic trains, the trains and route are elegantly decorated for Christmas, and they even run themed holiday train rides. </span></div><div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">14) Indiana, PA: Jimmy Stewart Museum, </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">It's a Wonderful Life</i><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"> Festival, and the Christmas Tree Capital of the World.</span></span></b><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">If you were unaware, one of the best actors of all time, Jimmy Stewart, grew up in Indiana, PA. The city is home to the Jimmy Stewart Museum in his honor, which celebrates the career of the legend that brought us one of the best Christmas movies of all time, </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">It's a Wonderful Life</i><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">. Indiana also celebrates a festival in his honor, with the </span><i style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">It's a Wonderful Life</i><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;"> Festival, which will be celebrated each weekend from the weekend of November 18th-Christmas. Be sure to come and visit the museum anyways and maybe even cut down a Christmas tree in the area nicknamed the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World."</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Photo from <i>It's a Wonderful Life</i></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdHGYaLNt-3ePaHEEz-8iyoUzdyNK62DfRAfvWsNiAewOYrGjTgiq5RFGjxIIM6SdGi2q9jqUJeru5_28VF54P_to5OURNiK5-Q3eZH0Qm8ZZgS0KMTFU-ouCiCXe4NBORPdMbxeGV-LR/s1600/Jimmy+Stewart+Its+a+Wonderful+Life.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdHGYaLNt-3ePaHEEz-8iyoUzdyNK62DfRAfvWsNiAewOYrGjTgiq5RFGjxIIM6SdGi2q9jqUJeru5_28VF54P_to5OURNiK5-Q3eZH0Qm8ZZgS0KMTFU-ouCiCXe4NBORPdMbxeGV-LR/s320/Jimmy+Stewart+Its+a+Wonderful+Life.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojF6HfZdelaMPVSUn762oyLYICL9Io1kW-XYcw0IrnH6eGxCFz0jU97bIcNeFWG8usk1riRHGHOToJIyrhwfBu3C4ML2cFyltd-iG_3EPxH7aWEGKJPUgvLEb8lFlFz9WlpYES-kEbIIk/s640/IMG_7123.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; text-align: start;" width="640" /></div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">15) Lakemont Park: Altoona, PA: Holiday Lights on the Lake</span></b></span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><a href="http://lakemontparkfun.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration: none;">Website</a><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">While the park's legendary coasters are in winter hibernation, including the world's oldest operating roller coaster, Leap the Dips, and the Skyliner, Altoona, PA's Lakemont Park, the park is perfectly decorated with a delightful drive-through holiday display. If you are in the area, definitely spend an evening at Lakemont Park.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJyNZ08-ReDUXTw9cyjD5n4Ug7Xw-Ebx0hmxxpTicNl4cezfyze1EUoUY20A1i-i6U9DJpvYxU2kfhNDCKLe9N11Y409Kx5mTnzTvDFXylOpGhboAOFM43kGEl3fPa7n0YwUWLyUQMfHqjPyozjzJpTdNehcfguXlHyVWAphoRBhz5ewbQI1EJrHpKQ/s2736/IMG_9262.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJyNZ08-ReDUXTw9cyjD5n4Ug7Xw-Ebx0hmxxpTicNl4cezfyze1EUoUY20A1i-i6U9DJpvYxU2kfhNDCKLe9N11Y409Kx5mTnzTvDFXylOpGhboAOFM43kGEl3fPa7n0YwUWLyUQMfHqjPyozjzJpTdNehcfguXlHyVWAphoRBhz5ewbQI1EJrHpKQ/w640-h426/IMG_9262.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qrnxfknnPpVPYlIUthAFFKY2_rKE3VrVsVV9ciUrDGEcL7HjixunwySGRdI8WkFd-OFOkF21kuaongQM54ZE0BpNx661HMBBhR_iOmX_Lhevu6yS4R6GrgKH17j62OQ2egA10Pa4FQR1/s1600/IMG_0032+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qrnxfknnPpVPYlIUthAFFKY2_rKE3VrVsVV9ciUrDGEcL7HjixunwySGRdI8WkFd-OFOkF21kuaongQM54ZE0BpNx661HMBBhR_iOmX_Lhevu6yS4R6GrgKH17j62OQ2egA10Pa4FQR1/s320/IMG_0032+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">16) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/12/overlys-country-christmas-mt-pleasant.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Overly's Country Christmas</a>: Mt. Pleasant, PA, Westmoreland County</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Overly's has a great drive through display, along with a village with displays, food, hot chocolate, wagon rides, and even a bonfire to warm you up! Overly's is a great place to enjoy during the holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2eVKGRShyphenhyphen20TI17MwceP9GW_l_9XtXAIEDm7BPziMGo-nZZP1pe3gulykKoiNWCv4dGLEe_AM99g3D5O5-1zpZ5Y8WZ5UGKIJjdyaZKgrP9Y6UpE8S4xihXzHdio56jJ4j8N6XIuUmw/s1600/IMG_8160.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2eVKGRShyphenhyphen20TI17MwceP9GW_l_9XtXAIEDm7BPziMGo-nZZP1pe3gulykKoiNWCv4dGLEe_AM99g3D5O5-1zpZ5Y8WZ5UGKIJjdyaZKgrP9Y6UpE8S4xihXzHdio56jJ4j8N6XIuUmw/s320/IMG_8160.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">17) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/08/phillys-macys-wanamakers-worlds-largest-musical-instrument.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Macy's/Wanamaker's in Philly</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNYE9mb6csA-eHRwzIqQe6xVLe5s49fQh6NdykmAVYjmlqiZnVDcNLXegaDg5TS70fJ32NiC8wKYMXJDYo5a0H-wTkTI3v3TXsUrYr22qF3YBr0TsmlFV_18pZxDOSnFD3I0llnum4e_m/s1600/IMG_0008.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNYE9mb6csA-eHRwzIqQe6xVLe5s49fQh6NdykmAVYjmlqiZnVDcNLXegaDg5TS70fJ32NiC8wKYMXJDYo5a0H-wTkTI3v3TXsUrYr22qF3YBr0TsmlFV_18pZxDOSnFD3I0llnum4e_m/s320/IMG_0008.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Going to <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/08/phillys-macys-wanamakers-worlds-largest-musical-instrument.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Wanamaker's (now known as Macy's)</a> has been a Christmas shopping destination for Philadelphians over a century. The store is decked out with the focal point being the Wanamaker's organ, the world's largest playable musical instrument, which is played and followed with a coordinated holiday light show. While the light shows will be virtual this year, the decor can still be seen. It is not hard to find this beautiful place when you are in Center City, for it is located right across the street from the city's stunning <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/07/philadelphia-city-hall-stunning.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">City Hall</a> and Dilworth Park, where they have another light show and an ice skating rink. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">18) Easton's Peace Candle</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPf_RV2dNL0WevS-NpwwDWxSC4Hha7uykI9-lXrBuo9XfhhEQv-dbH1YcUZufnj3gqZ3WJ3udtcmlncbpF138T_rSiPFmPou6-eyuA0rNLjOxNxpEuYeRkDF-UOzjAP07fxSRpNCfIqeE/s1600/25994581_1109326269169995_3663311290506549998_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPf_RV2dNL0WevS-NpwwDWxSC4Hha7uykI9-lXrBuo9XfhhEQv-dbH1YcUZufnj3gqZ3WJ3udtcmlncbpF138T_rSiPFmPou6-eyuA0rNLjOxNxpEuYeRkDF-UOzjAP07fxSRpNCfIqeE/s320/25994581_1109326269169995_3663311290506549998_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The 106 foot stature of this structure is pretty amazing. Since 1951, the city of Easton has built this landmark One of the neatest aspects of this landmark that it was created with a vision of peace, something that is the true meaning of the holiday season. This tradition was started in the midst of the Korean War and the idea behind the creation of this landmark is something that I have not seen with any other holiday decoration. It is a special tradition that you should definitely check out if you find yourself in the Lehigh Valley. Several of Easton's cool attractions are located near this landmark, including the <a href="http://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Crayola Experience</a>, celebrating how Easton brought us Crayola Crayons, and <a href="https://weyerbachertaproom.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Weyerbacher Brewing</a>, one of the finest craft breweries that we have ever experienced. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">19) Clinton Christmas Light Up Celebration Holiday Drive Through, Western Allegheny County</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/11/ClintonChristmasLightUp.html">Article Link</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqL9miZIu2DYnqFG1WvP-l_LWoYwNHTfJVhzoxUNx22xgr63Jqn7ZweQs4fydfbaz2q5kn3Vml0hXHL2sjhN6Win1dBKvZg2GRUVaYo5umnZ7m9g0FeZ313pAQ9Npl7xe7AypEllNC32X/w640-h426/IMG_6393.JPG" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-align: start;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Clinton's Christmas Light Up Celebration is a nice community effort to </span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">transform a community park into a small drive through display. Visiting the drive through has become a tradition for us in the Pittsburgh area. Always fun to check out. Definitely recommend it if you are in the Pittsburgh/Southwest PA area. </span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">20) Gettysburg:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBWp_xUOWDENBD8OEq3G4ely9AR-WA81Ddy-UMvGOJehIBjQQcioPvc89oIImBtV5JDcVQU3EmdUZh2vDOtY_aTrm837rgfi34-I1NJyGAJmTsgJiBIldGYgHbt8ECqOg2y7jzVsM4iFi/s1600/IMG_8836.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBWp_xUOWDENBD8OEq3G4ely9AR-WA81Ddy-UMvGOJehIBjQQcioPvc89oIImBtV5JDcVQU3EmdUZh2vDOtY_aTrm837rgfi34-I1NJyGAJmTsgJiBIldGYgHbt8ECqOg2y7jzVsM4iFi/s640/IMG_8836.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Between the cute shops, decorations, and more, Gettysburg is a beautiful place to visit over the holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">21) Hersheypark's Candylane: <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/11/www.hersheypark.com" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Website</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOprDa9mYlppnHjCdEiDbzlL98BuWvSa3q_F-DnYN-SgaQeTPhRpPPET9A7QRcB2bBt37bZ_6BluKBoHyVc1hGbMds9lhpdWZmruwwQaX44X4wUOSr0nRa69tq7cGueqoXjO4XhZ6nGsdR/s2048/Screen+Shot+2020-11-15+at+9.49.34+PM.png" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="2048" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOprDa9mYlppnHjCdEiDbzlL98BuWvSa3q_F-DnYN-SgaQeTPhRpPPET9A7QRcB2bBt37bZ_6BluKBoHyVc1hGbMds9lhpdWZmruwwQaX44X4wUOSr0nRa69tq7cGueqoXjO4XhZ6nGsdR/w640-h380/Screen+Shot+2020-11-15+at+9.49.34+PM.png" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">I have lots of early memories of Hersheypark's Candylane from when I was very little and the event was just beginning. It was a wonderful time. Candylane has since grown considerably, with the addition of a gate admission fee. With a few coasters open for the event now, including the brand new Candymonium Roller Coaster, Wildcat and several others, we now believe that the admission fee of $39.95 is more justifiable than before. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>22) Kennywood's Holiday Lights</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh always decks itself out for the holidays and offers great holiday fun. The carousel is always especially beautiful when it is all decked out for the holidays. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">23) Sunbury's Town Square</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjDt63sc5smvcx5PPMZ0H60-Gw8OPI1NudFBRYVppydKgWrIgsAAI_nHnLqPzli8Co9-mYM3MiI3YpUvwH_YlpkTLwtnFpOOp6fi7xXrPs9mRSwmCHSGiW9WoidwlMIFW1Zjud4cCOfkejy2HpbgBJMlRBZwa7NHBVg9KSj_z-axeDgiSWolQgnb3Yw/s2736/IMG_9421.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjDt63sc5smvcx5PPMZ0H60-Gw8OPI1NudFBRYVppydKgWrIgsAAI_nHnLqPzli8Co9-mYM3MiI3YpUvwH_YlpkTLwtnFpOOp6fi7xXrPs9mRSwmCHSGiW9WoidwlMIFW1Zjud4cCOfkejy2HpbgBJMlRBZwa7NHBVg9KSj_z-axeDgiSWolQgnb3Yw/w640-h426/IMG_9421.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px;">Unlike most of these spots, which I would define as more destination sorts of places, I just had to include Sunbury's Town Square as something you need to check out if you are in the area. They have on of the most bucolic town square areas in the state, and it is especially done up </span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">beautifully for the holidays. Be sure to check it out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">24) Angelo's Monongahela </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL487O675m-JX0yiFQGkMXj67MECGf-so1_9yDtujtCb-pIrZ3io_lvSZasU-YZKhtC5hXt6ts4Let0y0el_hNvGxRLiALmWyeSQgnGWpHeTGxfPQauvNhy45qiCVz_bKE4dCFgwHAuCB0aVYptgv40N_k_EsvN5SDvZBPASY0ahXMRGmbiYjOeq4XQQ/s2736/IMG_2805.JPG" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL487O675m-JX0yiFQGkMXj67MECGf-so1_9yDtujtCb-pIrZ3io_lvSZasU-YZKhtC5hXt6ts4Let0y0el_hNvGxRLiALmWyeSQgnGWpHeTGxfPQauvNhy45qiCVz_bKE4dCFgwHAuCB0aVYptgv40N_k_EsvN5SDvZBPASY0ahXMRGmbiYjOeq4XQQ/w640-h426/IMG_2805.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">Angelo's Restaurant in Monongahela has an eclectic display every year on their staple Italian Restaurant in the little borough of Monongahela. They do it for both Halloween and the Holidays, and it is pretty wild to see.</span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">25) While you are driving around the state, be sure to keep your eye out for some beautifully decked out houses</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="477" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FInterestingPennsylvania%2Fvideos%2F833235953445696%2F&show_text=1&width=560" style="border-style: none; overflow: hidden;" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Leechburg Lights was a great example, but last year was the final year of the display. Lots of beautiful house displays area are all across the state. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOZECDEhfRb-Pgn1b5sA1NzvYL0Ljk7ZlbxrAGwnY2fa-5GVjeRrnv0kf0j_jgi0OJJjEFPIiq48B2INfCmsUIYBQBkTKrBbzuBCpZ5BmOyh4Ob0rwCDFp_oLjadlM8Ftfa1GmlObyWc1/s1600/IMG_1138.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOZECDEhfRb-Pgn1b5sA1NzvYL0Ljk7ZlbxrAGwnY2fa-5GVjeRrnv0kf0j_jgi0OJJjEFPIiq48B2INfCmsUIYBQBkTKrBbzuBCpZ5BmOyh4Ob0rwCDFp_oLjadlM8Ftfa1GmlObyWc1/s320/IMG_1138.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACXRDEesqJB9Jk6z-2UCr7D0Pt-B7ljGwuSYcF8_3QGH2QZiu7DRLSV-PYS0P9igpgsRFwTrDhCRgL7KuX8xZOoIikVVumZJ-Cg90uyp_JG_qOJqv87ZLiAimmhXN4A9i_O9q12zpF9v7/s1600/25552259_1107531936016095_6632010298268006941_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACXRDEesqJB9Jk6z-2UCr7D0Pt-B7ljGwuSYcF8_3QGH2QZiu7DRLSV-PYS0P9igpgsRFwTrDhCRgL7KuX8xZOoIikVVumZJ-Cg90uyp_JG_qOJqv87ZLiAimmhXN4A9i_O9q12zpF9v7/s320/25552259_1107531936016095_6632010298268006941_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Epic holiday decorations at a house in Ambridge, PA. </div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">26) Go out and cut down a Christmas Tree!</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Quakertown, PA's Wata Christmas Tree Farm and Bobwhite Acres Orchard, is our Christmas Tree farm of choice in the eastern part of the state, but there are many awesome places to choose from across the state. This photo was taken a few years ago, so I assume that the trees in this photo are probably ready for this year!</span></span><br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4JGVtCWU8tF1YWGSkNfx6v3V8cPiewtgWFT3t08wdtHoGj6Y_RYjoyQpIbQc5av2wCzA_1AsZTxvx8QB0iqTYP0zMVKIBWUoUHMHgaYl6dHgl5RjHhFEn9voKhUf-xJXE59Y2IKIc1Os/s1600/IMG_0194+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4JGVtCWU8tF1YWGSkNfx6v3V8cPiewtgWFT3t08wdtHoGj6Y_RYjoyQpIbQc5av2wCzA_1AsZTxvx8QB0iqTYP0zMVKIBWUoUHMHgaYl6dHgl5RjHhFEn9voKhUf-xJXE59Y2IKIc1Os/s400/IMG_0194+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojF6HfZdelaMPVSUn762oyLYICL9Io1kW-XYcw0IrnH6eGxCFz0jU97bIcNeFWG8usk1riRHGHOToJIyrhwfBu3C4ML2cFyltd-iG_3EPxH7aWEGKJPUgvLEb8lFlFz9WlpYES-kEbIIk/s640/IMG_7123.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; text-align: start;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Indiana County</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">For a list of the many Christmas Tree Farms in Pennsylvania, check out <a href="https://christmastrees.org/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">this website</a>. </div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. The 2024 edition is available now!</span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 590px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Our 2024 Pennsylvania Wall Calendar features scenes from across the state, including views of:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-The old growth forests in Cook Forest State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Center City Philadelphia </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Knoebels Amusement Resort </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Gettysburg Battlefield in the snow </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Sailing in Erie </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-PA's Elk Herd </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Kinzua Bridge </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Cowan's Gap State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Downtown Pittsburgh </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-A vista on the PA 144 Scenic Byway -A holiday scene from Sunbury PA. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages) and all photos have been taken by us, and the calendars are produced in the USA. The proceeds help us to continue what we do to highlight and bring attention to the many great adventures that this state has to offer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><p style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It makes for a great gift for someone or for yourself. It is available for purchase through the PayPal dropdown menus at the top of the page and the bottom of this article.</span></p><p style="color: black; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa3aHJn3xGvG6MHAtzV_NZfZtAFMoTrlCTst4YiUu5OdFXPnNhTs7c0hhokLARJ2UrEGpHnEz7dT-R49imzisab97CgIWPRFPcLB1PyQHxJrIsI7afbsZP58Z48IydYpfTcE4Ry9M4Pc2/s1600/book+cover.jpg" style="height: 640px; text-align: start; width: 480px;" /></p><p style="color: black;">Also available is our book on Pennsylvania's historic amusement parks, Great Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Road Trip. 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The Heinz Family took a philanthropic interest in stimulating this section of Downtown Pittsburgh, which had become blighted, but was flush with grand old theaters that needed love and revitalization. These facilities included grand 1920s movie houses in the Benedum Center and Heinz Hall, a vaudeville theater in the Byham Theater, and an old movie theater in the Harris Theater. In many other cities, grand buildings like these often fell into disrepair and eventual demolition. Thanks to forward thinking in the rough economic times of the 70s and 80s for the Pittsburgh region, these theaters were preserved and restored. People were put to work to preserve and restore these spaces and bring in new economic activity and opportunity through hosting events that both bring the community together and draw in people from across the region into the Downtown Pittsburgh Area. The Cultural District is a tremendous asset to the City of Pittsburgh and its collection of theaters rivals and exceeds that of much larger cities. Today's article will focus on the beautiful Byham Theater.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJ6r39-_aMXji1wdiO3rFqReBzHS7_NuR4nvxxRNYuBjz5EsgMLb-WGycyDwzWn65CE32wexMdF5y7VJacc3GdPjvmtZWU1S1usPpbd4zyprd86T3wOXuNorUFhoxIS_3B1KER-scqNf9M68Vz2Y3PdYjNvyskaK0-3trUXxuXgXIPA2JQXrrfB-BXQ/s4032/IMG_8555.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJ6r39-_aMXji1wdiO3rFqReBzHS7_NuR4nvxxRNYuBjz5EsgMLb-WGycyDwzWn65CE32wexMdF5y7VJacc3GdPjvmtZWU1S1usPpbd4zyprd86T3wOXuNorUFhoxIS_3B1KER-scqNf9M68Vz2Y3PdYjNvyskaK0-3trUXxuXgXIPA2JQXrrfB-BXQ/w480-h640/IMG_8555.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of the classic theaters in Pittsburgh, the Byham is the oldest. It was built in 1903 and opened on Halloween night in 1904 with a magic show by Houdini. It started as the Gayety Theater, which was a Vaudeville Theater that hosted shows, which included legends such as Ethel Barrymore, Gertrude Lawrence, and Helen Hayes. The theater was renamed into the Fulton Theater and became a movie house in the 1930s. It was purchased by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in 1990 and beautifully restored and reopened in 1995.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDb1ObujMwcz2KE2LIw78pe5c3ke5PEseAhE7XYSEKx1aCwOgT_CHcpu07wqKs9NiveF1KjqGdM1W0wknW0iKxfvAg1X_oVvghrMgEZXjJPYUY4nG39DTRrwoVtKXdP0nevIkqRvXmqKaU2abIgqKOq50sNtMwcWy1KOE3WW6EUvQgWAR8X1U-QpfZw/s4032/IMG_8558.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDb1ObujMwcz2KE2LIw78pe5c3ke5PEseAhE7XYSEKx1aCwOgT_CHcpu07wqKs9NiveF1KjqGdM1W0wknW0iKxfvAg1X_oVvghrMgEZXjJPYUY4nG39DTRrwoVtKXdP0nevIkqRvXmqKaU2abIgqKOq50sNtMwcWy1KOE3WW6EUvQgWAR8X1U-QpfZw/w640-h480/IMG_8558.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div>The attention to detail in everything they did with this theater is incredible. One of my personal favorite things when going into these theaters is just looking at all of the detail in the vestibules. The way they encourage people to chat and socialize before a show out in the lobby. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhOioWtq6FL9ay35wt5G09Cn8JU4xZCIsDlmXPrECFtIZQYimPgd0H9QKjkX3ezGVmezHoOFVmdR50c3_buUpJplZTtUnxAEvGbSeokg_PKulrKGnTHUZpnYWrjw7jneFzLhNyakw3KEp-gSbqCp57Y__nTZ514s3jXnnD1hmQd2RX4XyMFs5fiAO7A/s4032/IMG_8559.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhOioWtq6FL9ay35wt5G09Cn8JU4xZCIsDlmXPrECFtIZQYimPgd0H9QKjkX3ezGVmezHoOFVmdR50c3_buUpJplZTtUnxAEvGbSeokg_PKulrKGnTHUZpnYWrjw7jneFzLhNyakw3KEp-gSbqCp57Y__nTZ514s3jXnnD1hmQd2RX4XyMFs5fiAO7A/w640-h480/IMG_8559.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div>This visit was to see a talk by Ira Glass, the creator of NPR's <i>This American Life</i>. It was pretty incredible. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikHAHzRlKRlA8aWJhiRjK5CHT0b1ERkjab_V28mig14Uk0Kju7efjn4JJ9GWB5E0Hm6-MCW4dIzfOqFxNuaKYa2Ky6qEI9PQCy9JdKUHLin0mDF4Bc-LQPM4HCk0wOijOvpySfKWs0aiDWUKwKyphDdoDPoQUr-aa02l5bw9gzCw4a6pb44iasE_5DA/s4032/IMG_8560.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikHAHzRlKRlA8aWJhiRjK5CHT0b1ERkjab_V28mig14Uk0Kju7efjn4JJ9GWB5E0Hm6-MCW4dIzfOqFxNuaKYa2Ky6qEI9PQCy9JdKUHLin0mDF4Bc-LQPM4HCk0wOijOvpySfKWs0aiDWUKwKyphDdoDPoQUr-aa02l5bw9gzCw4a6pb44iasE_5DA/w640-h480/IMG_8560.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyqTslKjX6Up_ODKtYvqGv9t6L2cIRqGFfE-d21O16xITQLzhPj61JjKHE5cTDjyzFHUGRW1VL7NCOSm9dhEakUZPVEK33qvswmW5SEJiyQwkEfRYqrFuVQGlhd09UMBvcwp_m0PPH5WoHwtMxjeqjPYwhDlF6uhbVZyRyujsm9yCYE4g0FPJxbPvLg/s4032/IMG_8561.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyqTslKjX6Up_ODKtYvqGv9t6L2cIRqGFfE-d21O16xITQLzhPj61JjKHE5cTDjyzFHUGRW1VL7NCOSm9dhEakUZPVEK33qvswmW5SEJiyQwkEfRYqrFuVQGlhd09UMBvcwp_m0PPH5WoHwtMxjeqjPYwhDlF6uhbVZyRyujsm9yCYE4g0FPJxbPvLg/w640-h480/IMG_8561.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOaEBPGqlIGDwMVvVKrCzhPOLEg57lYZQ7ECfKBeT316RfVJODGoAdNgvWdRnKowZHggPcK0wHSuHCK-7yvAT3Tiz9k0brNTePYM0vBRk1nlTsvGUjxgxEp46e4juInEGqcybr2LtfzjOdiwFyd6x2C_ggoEJsqhJEd-h8Q2tEl9UZY8c20YU5UUNWw/s4032/IMG_8564.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOaEBPGqlIGDwMVvVKrCzhPOLEg57lYZQ7ECfKBeT316RfVJODGoAdNgvWdRnKowZHggPcK0wHSuHCK-7yvAT3Tiz9k0brNTePYM0vBRk1nlTsvGUjxgxEp46e4juInEGqcybr2LtfzjOdiwFyd6x2C_ggoEJsqhJEd-h8Q2tEl9UZY8c20YU5UUNWw/s320/IMG_8564.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8FGQhbY036-Y1-jCi8XHvBZKXb2eptyIrwfOUSthkAIf6yfe63YK0Dw1kkaHQgRlcAZpYETG8zJWKCroy_EQicbeanjmrTR4dEN67zxyjSBXhNYFxzMj9yKen6PXZ7r4G3RexzNvqfzWZM0VecRfS_SkUPccDexGmC3dZfw018qOs1nMQLFQKRVnBA/s4032/IMG_8565.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8FGQhbY036-Y1-jCi8XHvBZKXb2eptyIrwfOUSthkAIf6yfe63YK0Dw1kkaHQgRlcAZpYETG8zJWKCroy_EQicbeanjmrTR4dEN67zxyjSBXhNYFxzMj9yKen6PXZ7r4G3RexzNvqfzWZM0VecRfS_SkUPccDexGmC3dZfw018qOs1nMQLFQKRVnBA/s320/IMG_8565.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br />If you get the chance, definitely go see a show or a talk at the Byham Theater. It is a delightful old theater and a labor of love for the community. I highly recommend checking out all of the theaters in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. They are a great treasure. <div><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. The 2024 edition is available now!</span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 590px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Our 2024 Pennsylvania Wall Calendar features scenes from across the state, including views of:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-The old growth forests in Cook Forest State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Center City Philadelphia </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Knoebels Amusement Resort </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Gettysburg Battlefield in the snow </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Sailing in Erie </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-PA's Elk Herd </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Kinzua Bridge </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Cowan's Gap State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Downtown Pittsburgh </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-A vista on the PA 144 Scenic Byway -A holiday scene from Sunbury PA. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages) and all photos have been taken by us, and the calendars are produced in the USA. The proceeds help us to continue what we do to highlight and bring attention to the many great adventures that this state has to offer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It makes for a great gift for someone or for yourself. It is available for purchase through the PayPal dropdown menus at the top of the page and the bottom of this article.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa3aHJn3xGvG6MHAtzV_NZfZtAFMoTrlCTst4YiUu5OdFXPnNhTs7c0hhokLARJ2UrEGpHnEz7dT-R49imzisab97CgIWPRFPcLB1PyQHxJrIsI7afbsZP58Z48IydYpfTcE4Ry9M4Pc2/s1600/book+cover.jpg" style="height: 640px; text-align: start; width: 480px;" /></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Also available is our book on Pennsylvania's historic amusement parks, Great Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Road Trip. It features Knoebels, Kennywood Park, Hersheypark, Dorney Park, Waldameer, DelGrosso's, Lakemont, Dutch Wonderland, Idlewild, and the sadly former Conneaut Lake Park.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></p></span></div></div></div><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_blank"><table><tbody><tr><td>2024 PA Calendar and PA Amusement Parks Book Purchase Options </td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"> <option value="2024 Pennsylvania Calendar"> 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar $13.49 USD </option> <option value="PA Amusement Parks Book"> PA Amusement Parks Book $21.95 USD </option> <option value="Book and Calendar Bundle"> Book and Calendar Bundle $33.95 USD </option> <option value="2 Calendars"> 2 Calendars $25.50 USD </option> <option value="3 Calendars"> 3 Calendars $34.50 USD </option> </select></td></tr></tbody></table><input alt="Add to Cart" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" title="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" type="image" /></form><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-57864356957743706332023-10-22T15:30:00.000-04:002023-10-22T15:30:09.753-04:00Saylor Park Coplay Cement Company Kilns: Neat Industrial Remnants in Lehigh County<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Saylor Park Coplay Cement Kilns are a historic industrial remnant in the borough of Coplay in Lehigh County. They are beautifully preserved and have been taken care of by the Lehigh County Historical Society. They are very much NOT abandoned and advertising as such by some clickbait money hungry travel blogs has led towards some vandalism of them in recent years. Thankfully enough resources have been devoted to preserving and securing them after they have been advertised as abandoned. A fence was recently added to keep people away from the the base of the kilns and from climbing within them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNkaJOpzg8gJzLRdjOXtrpNW-I57Q4BXiTKx44XSWaUOYil0aykHoJJPyveh4amTsrsuht5sGl-WA60UK7n72RmDe-nZVJSWexlqBTp_PY5dpYbLAuGJcddTYjXxlQdB1eriYRRpdRlLQzsTHrVuGeTVY705W8fAoK7lu2xY_iHX8jzJ01KDmZKWhCiW8/s2736/IMG_8891.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNkaJOpzg8gJzLRdjOXtrpNW-I57Q4BXiTKx44XSWaUOYil0aykHoJJPyveh4amTsrsuht5sGl-WA60UK7n72RmDe-nZVJSWexlqBTp_PY5dpYbLAuGJcddTYjXxlQdB1eriYRRpdRlLQzsTHrVuGeTVY705W8fAoK7lu2xY_iHX8jzJ01KDmZKWhCiW8/w640-h426/IMG_8891.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are located right along the Lehigh River in Coplay and they were built by the Coplay Cement Company, a pioneer in the creation of modern Portland Cement. The materials to create concrete were in abundant supply in the area and the transportation network of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and Reading Railroad were located in the immediate area, allowing for shipments to the nearby New York City and Philadelphia metropolises that were booming and went into the building of roads, structures, subways, bridges, aqueducts, docks, jetties, and so much more. Concrete is used in basically everything that makes the infrastructure of a city work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The same prime location factors also helped Bethlehem Steel, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/bethlehem-steel-blast-furnaces-hoover.html">whose nearby former flagship plant also has beautiful industrial remnants</a>, become a powerhouse. Cement requires the use of rocks containing lime, silica, and alumina and the region's limestone contained all three. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehEHbuqiSi1Edp9Y0YqkYOkPGPwZ7wanvzD9Gf-M0bAvwVrZ2Ao0Unabs3NcmwN29pK2xyG0w-TPDr-fRM61rrQSGBeOQL9manE6SMz_7AYciPs7c7wA94s9ZsMdXZZhQNeKMIhrF7EzLUs7UkgrZVZl0hE_bd0DY0N-tv0J6zaIdwWxfjrTSSIdZ9Ssa/s2736/IMG_8887.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehEHbuqiSi1Edp9Y0YqkYOkPGPwZ7wanvzD9Gf-M0bAvwVrZ2Ao0Unabs3NcmwN29pK2xyG0w-TPDr-fRM61rrQSGBeOQL9manE6SMz_7AYciPs7c7wA94s9ZsMdXZZhQNeKMIhrF7EzLUs7UkgrZVZl0hE_bd0DY0N-tv0J6zaIdwWxfjrTSSIdZ9Ssa/w640-h426/IMG_8887.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These nine Schoefer style kilns are 90 feet tall and date back to 1893 and were a huge technological advancement in efficiency, and only lasted til 1904, since further advancements in production proved these to be inefficient. They are the last remaining of their kind. This was Mill B at the plant and they were initially enclosed. David Saylor founded the company on the location of Saylor Park in 1866 and he received the first patent for Portland Cement in 1871. His company still lives on, though it has been acquired. At the peak of these mills, the Lehigh Valley was home to 72 percent of the nation's production of Portland Cement. </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6sKdoHcNU6wlQtPIW_QTd2De8-jrkvuGhclQlBydqwVJyfYTiJDtmIMrKOmySiBfi8PWeBoVmYNdF8K6y5VpVf8epRzXTIg3gdh8eSXXpQTJGCtxmqtPtuQW0PuC1gZ5dFhMfgNMM9UiYRiSq1FbQAvMvuru5m_OhAbhQWHIcufLq29pQTuPm1XQhskJ/s2736/IMG_8888.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6sKdoHcNU6wlQtPIW_QTd2De8-jrkvuGhclQlBydqwVJyfYTiJDtmIMrKOmySiBfi8PWeBoVmYNdF8K6y5VpVf8epRzXTIg3gdh8eSXXpQTJGCtxmqtPtuQW0PuC1gZ5dFhMfgNMM9UiYRiSq1FbQAvMvuru5m_OhAbhQWHIcufLq29pQTuPm1XQhskJ/w640-h426/IMG_8888.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYtEyEOLidqRHQEjj-0vamyJQo1g2WKdnHno-hlL4DMOCcHF5JfJU7tLnF3ntpYmXHGvI4ejU4yaq5hcC5cj9pyPmPX9rXshNqqKTYx_voiVUrmhA0JxAZwYLcI9g092l7Iai4IZUkULATk-CoY-B4sX1hxN7kS2F3rJJaFG1ljws_fGrYKcETe0JKMNZ/s2736/IMG_8889.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYtEyEOLidqRHQEjj-0vamyJQo1g2WKdnHno-hlL4DMOCcHF5JfJU7tLnF3ntpYmXHGvI4ejU4yaq5hcC5cj9pyPmPX9rXshNqqKTYx_voiVUrmhA0JxAZwYLcI9g092l7Iai4IZUkULATk-CoY-B4sX1hxN7kS2F3rJJaFG1ljws_fGrYKcETe0JKMNZ/s320/IMG_8889.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GYj8QMar4a5xmtCM2zVxI09iQjk6QOR_zwhkjGPGXQGCv_KxPahCjnfHpyNl8KznNhu05JY5Q8h8q9EAEEb6yrcFhKl2TuutMGuQ1SeMPVDjHng4ttc8iduUW0QQOtazURxPrkTKcOtfIT4CGJ94J04OclMhQvLAi8zR0cUNjOP59oJaFw1Gwmz5H2x5/s2736/IMG_8890.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GYj8QMar4a5xmtCM2zVxI09iQjk6QOR_zwhkjGPGXQGCv_KxPahCjnfHpyNl8KznNhu05JY5Q8h8q9EAEEb6yrcFhKl2TuutMGuQ1SeMPVDjHng4ttc8iduUW0QQOtazURxPrkTKcOtfIT4CGJ94J04OclMhQvLAi8zR0cUNjOP59oJaFw1Gwmz5H2x5/s320/IMG_8890.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When the plant was closed for production, the mill was donated to Lehigh County to become a public historical park. As we were there, people were using the trails and exploring nature on the popular Ironton Rail Trail. It definitely seems like a great local hub for outdoor activity.<br /> <p></p>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="300" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104555.2432429693!2d-79.98171741028695!3d40.54617921931622!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89c43870d5a5b70b%3A0xf2ca4d39e4000c24!2sSaylor%20Park!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1697203811616!5m2!1sen!2sus" style="border: 0;" width="400"></iframe><div><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. The 2024 edition is available now!</span></p><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 590px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/s3300/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKhvACcH5wNlvg8aD9UzK-Yknl5rR2svUT5jXcz5TxBBKlFgSJ68Cn-wHEMucOWBDvKABbKFVdUekyKouUYfjQrhIoD0-k_omtPk4AZPC2IHPXIyeR4jnu_Y5WQHTFHQnHmKI7jGLvyxIhsubFvgTqfk8EgyZecYCi_qPCDX5RX2F-S8XCJEar74KSCZT/w640-h494/00%20Mosaic%20Cover%20PA%20Calendar%20over%2003%20Erie%20Sailing%20March%20PA%20Calendar%20Final%20IMG_2121%20copy%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Our 2024 Pennsylvania Wall Calendar features scenes from across the state, including views of:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-The old growth forests in Cook Forest State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Center City Philadelphia </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Knoebels Amusement Resort </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Gettysburg Battlefield in the snow </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Sailing in Erie </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-PA's Elk Herd </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Kinzua Bridge </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Cowan's Gap State Park </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-Downtown Pittsburgh </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">-A vista on the PA 144 Scenic Byway -A holiday scene from Sunbury PA. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The calendars open up to be 17 inches tall by 11 inches wide (8.5 by 11 pages) and all photos have been taken by us, and the calendars are produced in the USA. The proceeds help us to continue what we do to highlight and bring attention to the many great adventures that this state has to offer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It makes for a great gift for someone or for yourself. It is available for purchase through the PayPal dropdown menus at the top of the page and the bottom of this article.</span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa3aHJn3xGvG6MHAtzV_NZfZtAFMoTrlCTst4YiUu5OdFXPnNhTs7c0hhokLARJ2UrEGpHnEz7dT-R49imzisab97CgIWPRFPcLB1PyQHxJrIsI7afbsZP58Z48IydYpfTcE4Ry9M4Pc2/s1600/book+cover.jpg" style="height: 640px; text-align: start; width: 480px;" /></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;">Also available is our book on Pennsylvania's historic amusement parks, Great Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Road Trip. It features Knoebels, Kennywood Park, Hersheypark, Dorney Park, Waldameer, DelGrosso's, Lakemont, Dutch Wonderland, Idlewild, and the sadly former Conneaut Lake Park.</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;"><br /></p></span></div></div></div><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_blank"><table><tbody><tr><td>2024 PA Calendar and PA Amusement Parks Book Purchase Options </td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"> <option value="2024 Pennsylvania Calendar"> 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar $13.49 USD </option> <option value="PA Amusement Parks Book"> PA Amusement Parks Book $21.95 USD </option> <option value="Book and Calendar Bundle"> Book and Calendar Bundle $33.95 USD </option> <option value="2 Calendars"> 2 Calendars $25.50 USD </option> <option value="3 Calendars"> 3 Calendars $34.50 USD </option> </select></td></tr></tbody></table><input alt="Add to Cart" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" title="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" type="image" /></form></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-45925945692758551642023-10-09T17:27:00.003-04:002023-10-21T11:34:05.613-04:00Our 2024 Pennsylvania Calendar is available now!<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your support over these many years with these calendars. The proceeds help to keep the lights on here. 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As you may have noticed, we are quite fond of the overlook at Brady's Bend. This view is phenomenal and very easily accessible for us to randomly drive to from Pittsburgh. This breathtaking vista over the Allegheny River is awesome. The autumn colors were just beginning to show on this trip. </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">As always, we highly recommend checking out Brady's Bend, especially in the fall! <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/10/bradys-bend-overlook-in-autumn.html">Here is an article from later in autumn</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When you get down to the banks of the river, you will run into the Armstrong Trail, which runs thirty miles down the old Allegheny Railroad right-of-way in the area. Lots of <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/03/bradys-bend-overlook-armstrong-trail.html">old rail infrastructure remains</a>, including the remnants of an old turntable, an old and closed tunnel across this horseshoe curve in the river, and more. The overlook also has benches and picnic tables, making it an excellent place to bring a picnic lunch to. It is located near many other great attractions in the <a href="http://www.visitpago.com/">PA Great Outdoors Region</a>, including some really good eateries, and accommodations. <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/03/clarion-river-brewing-company.html">Clarion River Brewing Company</a> is located nearby, along with the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/03/deer-creek-winery.html">Inn at Deer Creek Winery</a>. </div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-83125576240457670882023-09-24T18:08:00.004-04:002023-09-24T18:08:34.418-04:00Allegheny Reservoir and Rimrock Overlook in Autumn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXRuxgTQb5b3nfmUcvLRZDI6W4iJsEcIjWeX5PLVADx-N9amr_ZySlPIB19vvkaKI50SVs-YolbbXJw6SGwby_ixv9CMoERHaduAp7w9_vgk5QTG6o6jzNTQjGeOqu_qIqbOvXjKE-2vr_8soeoRqCrXSamtscoSxIpHCc6IAx5IdY6jm_DPN_IxOTXw=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXRuxgTQb5b3nfmUcvLRZDI6W4iJsEcIjWeX5PLVADx-N9amr_ZySlPIB19vvkaKI50SVs-YolbbXJw6SGwby_ixv9CMoERHaduAp7w9_vgk5QTG6o6jzNTQjGeOqu_qIqbOvXjKE-2vr_8soeoRqCrXSamtscoSxIpHCc6IAx5IdY6jm_DPN_IxOTXw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of our absolute favorite places to visit during the height of autumn color is the Allegheny Reservoir and Allegheny National Forest. This area seems to just pop and explode with autumn color and the stark Allegheny River Valley is really something to see. The giant boulders at the Rimrock Overlook and the hiking around them are an awesome place to hit during blue hour and through sunset. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNn0OXMYy4XKznyOCMPlCKvFGr1wuoYxN_BrctfR2faiQ75pdsM3C2p6VyG9jfWUds-08eVmlrbPecSNNSH3adPF3WpCZtzP9FPWSF5TKwsr53wbCXw-1Byn2REqEGzBgWNZLTshqtTPYlcHoD4hlbpRUxeXVOrt5D7m2a9gLGr03EvECL2t9oTO37tA=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNn0OXMYy4XKznyOCMPlCKvFGr1wuoYxN_BrctfR2faiQ75pdsM3C2p6VyG9jfWUds-08eVmlrbPecSNNSH3adPF3WpCZtzP9FPWSF5TKwsr53wbCXw-1Byn2REqEGzBgWNZLTshqtTPYlcHoD4hlbpRUxeXVOrt5D7m2a9gLGr03EvECL2t9oTO37tA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just below Kinzua Dam</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK0h9i540MXS5uVRTr2eRk2BsvxCtu4z_HdMz-pj9_gX6CyvO7WgyaGoOF5QoqCkqcd5r2TkIK7xsWO6bzycZmXGaNwFKTo4ySbl3Dt_GHs5UnqoZd1yLHbScffb3YxaLzFDJ2E4OSx_h9lu_uSJ-Psxw9BZkdiQuFSV1IUtEbKRtbBtrVSuitwM_4LA=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK0h9i540MXS5uVRTr2eRk2BsvxCtu4z_HdMz-pj9_gX6CyvO7WgyaGoOF5QoqCkqcd5r2TkIK7xsWO6bzycZmXGaNwFKTo4ySbl3Dt_GHs5UnqoZd1yLHbScffb3YxaLzFDJ2E4OSx_h9lu_uSJ-Psxw9BZkdiQuFSV1IUtEbKRtbBtrVSuitwM_4LA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimUTDunGB1Zp-Fsv1yPlyGPc9neCVrmepFys_aI7A0JIqWdZY-teBPCcaGZlvxqRRNvI7rnRHFq34lN1DNZRHlnmxdG0D4szhrNn4qnbjme_GVP5YIdSgfEqDNjVDs3ZOL-znUXLukERWdXRYEA-kGCLk4nOHbiADUn8HXkNxlzGCbyx739qPdQhHhNg=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimUTDunGB1Zp-Fsv1yPlyGPc9neCVrmepFys_aI7A0JIqWdZY-teBPCcaGZlvxqRRNvI7rnRHFq34lN1DNZRHlnmxdG0D4szhrNn4qnbjme_GVP5YIdSgfEqDNjVDs3ZOL-znUXLukERWdXRYEA-kGCLk4nOHbiADUn8HXkNxlzGCbyx739qPdQhHhNg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are several pull-offs for scenic overlooks and vistas as you go up the reservoir. You see the meandering starkness of the river valley jut above this deep reservoir and with a splash of autumn color it is truly breathtaking.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSdWAP_odzWxpuPhkUMgGnrHulR_VUfHQp3sw3fzojTmoQ9vkeIQ3ruL-Vzl6i1vv8W9GWFdIJh85smUPhOFTZW58WtBMPd7q7zRHPdTo9gwdhdVUBTDhr6HBv7RB5uBiNTEU7c9IXRfZxi7Ck-6CSB3ZR4njmdYdBTLUd-NTFPru1MwvL-xPx2xKh4Q=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSdWAP_odzWxpuPhkUMgGnrHulR_VUfHQp3sw3fzojTmoQ9vkeIQ3ruL-Vzl6i1vv8W9GWFdIJh85smUPhOFTZW58WtBMPd7q7zRHPdTo9gwdhdVUBTDhr6HBv7RB5uBiNTEU7c9IXRfZxi7Ck-6CSB3ZR4njmdYdBTLUd-NTFPru1MwvL-xPx2xKh4Q=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqoiPK6LYEf7RVsSbSneKL9saZzNnKcArCAOWvOLMRjWekPYRIH3OmcSzB31wRoaeyNkubgzyx0D8ZItufhpc4Sfo_dNc9SHjShPFEvAlcxqupWh4XEaZm-AJ1YJaoFXPPdLCfhx6LFj4RUGgJbSDixBnNFDya8xGbYAR8layNlgBXA7v2IIp6AliNdQ=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqoiPK6LYEf7RVsSbSneKL9saZzNnKcArCAOWvOLMRjWekPYRIH3OmcSzB31wRoaeyNkubgzyx0D8ZItufhpc4Sfo_dNc9SHjShPFEvAlcxqupWh4XEaZm-AJ1YJaoFXPPdLCfhx6LFj4RUGgJbSDixBnNFDya8xGbYAR8layNlgBXA7v2IIp6AliNdQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Northern side of Jake's Rocks view. This "portal" style view through the trees is just incredible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR_DcouQBBvncUQEZrq89VPZdu8t4ahbPB5GshVPslrVugehy75_BRa1u-ypLHOj3NDdbuOx6KGzqprnnYdJB0BVMkZwP2vQ9wUkwPAs_fqnwh3BGXnR6rgeJziYmzF_alV-lc9Ogef1b7SPbVvvS7Q1tGXpjuMJSeFPBXcSWACdmICC8Qtui4m6yiSQ=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR_DcouQBBvncUQEZrq89VPZdu8t4ahbPB5GshVPslrVugehy75_BRa1u-ypLHOj3NDdbuOx6KGzqprnnYdJB0BVMkZwP2vQ9wUkwPAs_fqnwh3BGXnR6rgeJziYmzF_alV-lc9Ogef1b7SPbVvvS7Q1tGXpjuMJSeFPBXcSWACdmICC8Qtui4m6yiSQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I said earlier, Rimrock is the place to be during blue hour towards sunset. Seeing the vibrant fall colors get accentuated by the setting sun is really something special. To get down to this spot you go down a set of wooden steps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjteAZur4gqVAJRGp0GmIBu4BTtHOuCZxbdSTSK537seePgkrk_TRHLaDMyhoEy3N1j56KKMkOx1_-t8FrlCabqNBBwUS36xdcBz6-xcVWueX6nblgc3RA9FLnrpjB22cj1mZLd7dgYiT_gKp2H0Ut4GPA9epCziQ3GCaOLN4gI0i8BxF92StjsqDVf2A=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjteAZur4gqVAJRGp0GmIBu4BTtHOuCZxbdSTSK537seePgkrk_TRHLaDMyhoEy3N1j56KKMkOx1_-t8FrlCabqNBBwUS36xdcBz6-xcVWueX6nblgc3RA9FLnrpjB22cj1mZLd7dgYiT_gKp2H0Ut4GPA9epCziQ3GCaOLN4gI0i8BxF92StjsqDVf2A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMWhiTs12pgttN3WZ22EBld_TziJwzdslQwim4zjKtvico7oB6JFLPIN2J_f2NaHIgi7Dio67NAtwOF6jzCF3kIDYQ0X5aqe4ULuDY35_o0wNPerbPYse2uQ5of2QPbE6bkMJCyMtooDZ9iFbREbvdS3m2HNeSva6-fWOHe_uULeMkcxnIAJAJj6SebQ=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">To get to the bottom of the rocks you go down a set of steps carved into the boulders, which feels like descending into another world, almost like something out of a movie.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0lcr6sIzvuPx6E3fVdj5Zk6ulMOFkIv0xc0KAZNLC-EUFg3w4gS_A5CdcOUDhYJAqLfbik9JMn0AmLJfd6HlN24vlc-2kPtmF-sHF4Mh-OwzcQBIVTGgdWxKD_fVzx0qxZEeLi_zfzTsVBxwSRuyjFJPHqqxPaa0Y718LQH4daSrHLZH33-5LqnmeAA=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0lcr6sIzvuPx6E3fVdj5Zk6ulMOFkIv0xc0KAZNLC-EUFg3w4gS_A5CdcOUDhYJAqLfbik9JMn0AmLJfd6HlN24vlc-2kPtmF-sHF4Mh-OwzcQBIVTGgdWxKD_fVzx0qxZEeLi_zfzTsVBxwSRuyjFJPHqqxPaa0Y718LQH4daSrHLZH33-5LqnmeAA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX0L-3DGlXWTW6Q7FfI5cwkBVBsPpCHP1ztPRLnZwyNmvTlE2ObgzdMpiuZ019jHfU7-Iqy8as3z1L49ecBl82O6XbpN7YVTnZQPqjoxa8BoPPYF9vsfJkeEMzRw5Wbtv0dzAVMBsDAVlq75z4adaL2vRkdGkypzzbBhL85b2s67N6bNerE1gaonhTig=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Sunsets are magical at Rimrock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5cJ1CSH-k9Jc_LzqKatulbYUg7k8kEUAdxAb_FSGJ2BDtNNuoB2_bn3JtUP2tK23Pxl9vZNg6Bww6DIuMm-UnL2o9ZHb3wb4A0eblQR-abTQ52YiNJiKZcCHRg9mskxB6AF8J27fFiD9ewYLYguzbpa4QsV2aYyNHROihDbaiJUQxhCq8idvXQ0nsiQ=s2736" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5cJ1CSH-k9Jc_LzqKatulbYUg7k8kEUAdxAb_FSGJ2BDtNNuoB2_bn3JtUP2tK23Pxl9vZNg6Bww6DIuMm-UnL2o9ZHb3wb4A0eblQR-abTQ52YiNJiKZcCHRg9mskxB6AF8J27fFiD9ewYLYguzbpa4QsV2aYyNHROihDbaiJUQxhCq8idvXQ0nsiQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-50090761824031874052023-09-17T18:09:00.003-04:002023-09-17T18:09:58.494-04:00Stone Mountain Hawk Watch: Mifflin County and Rothrock State Forest <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Stone Mountain Hawk Watch is on the Huntingdon and Mifflin County Border and serves as a hawk migration count location during the peak migration seasons. Even without bird sightings, the overlook is breathtaking. It gives a beautiful view of the topography in this area and requires a fun jaunt through state forest roads, one of my favorite ways to traverse the state. The platform was built by volunteers from the State College Bird Club and Juniata Valley Audobon. To get to the platform you follow a short, .25 mile trail along the ridge top. The winds were not conducive to migration on the day that we went, but the view is still spectacular, nonetheless. On active days, like right now, you should see hundreds of different raptors, including hawks, eagles, and more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_NPa5vUK9zGfXmkx0tJ3XKQ-s_kQd_uxqurvjFfm0N86x-dhEtbGyuDeIe_ZolC-k6VEAl_hJni85jl9CbjMWVsn3Fn1OH6CnMQT2-sFtRlQB3jt4E-k2RqmRd9FDfw1p28-BY0lEVv9gh17YM4TWSHhojFWbXDke5wegqONOcsTciklo1FFQ5grvA/s2736/IMG_2385.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_NPa5vUK9zGfXmkx0tJ3XKQ-s_kQd_uxqurvjFfm0N86x-dhEtbGyuDeIe_ZolC-k6VEAl_hJni85jl9CbjMWVsn3Fn1OH6CnMQT2-sFtRlQB3jt4E-k2RqmRd9FDfw1p28-BY0lEVv9gh17YM4TWSHhojFWbXDke5wegqONOcsTciklo1FFQ5grvA/s320/IMG_2385.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPor_uWgkKSrNqbZTAnGbWKvLjecrMdrjhUX2es9m4kJDrSzdrYp0rmlV7cmkNb6V9Yc1RtH6RPWvXpXsznpyyW83UmrEp1kwz4yR6lemwPIpK4IdqJbFI1-L7VOIOodeQh2dUw1HyAjXdjIcD9zNLprIHqtGDT5MH9JUZcECZ23iVeAPqWSgAhojWfg/s2736/IMG_2386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLNeHhdE32s_ma7ZbtA9sHr6QdoZCO-Ech5qLzZj4OedDoJBs6NJxCeJhUm8RkfCH5K2ROi8UgJiRImiOiVQ3Ijdm3pgdinQyMkvRetJ-nCj1yOICi5Nx8IjxdkfwtyhAZllyNXU78Yf2tS3_hk6gzjTqq3_PSerPMVM_za-_-qPqEqHq_h4dol4NyA/s320/IMG_2389.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A view of the state forest roads to get up here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow the trail from these GPS coordinates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">40.568943, -77.828610</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-25544002332948586602023-08-27T17:24:00.001-04:002023-08-27T17:24:21.062-04:00Pennsylvania Autumn Bucket List: 35+ Must-See Autumn Destinations in PA <p> </p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;">35+ Must-See PA Autumn Destinations in Pennsylvania</h3><div class="post-header" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-8688804940585205964" itemprop="description articleBody" style="line-height: 1.4; position: relative; width: 590px;"><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3K9foP7z7Xfols1UCbgyp74msUaeSZxf3mR48IR5PzUn82xi6hNoGJ9A3X6PI-e-wSp2Ov92yUVcPlvShalOMMP6zkNQ0_1BwZ_qWqB6X2t1jNit3jFzCBhce5aYo6iqw_vs2YDA7V0Va/s1600/Autumn.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmZSVL3kjjxmgC1GnzNYhKULb-qU4pf2E1ELdEFS_seuzBgJ5iXkAo3MxZvYBWvGlEBlfUWzeyCAPEIyFk9X6z434e11TlRMjPjEnIDNoRBEBzg6EhRfRPS6-jUMHiNulZeU8kJW1Ab6g/s400/IMG_4931-3.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">An autumn view of the Lehigh Gorge from the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/exploring-hickory-run-state-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Fireline Trail at Hickory Run State Park</a> in the Pocono Mountains</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVYxYji6y8D8gdaDiwMpSqKQulJGP8H6E9nX967nrfSvaSi9D5AP6vYl73YwvqWREF-YV_wj5xIC7_IAbkuTbmpmSAA7LrGPNtpp7gQxJ-kYepoxk8hRjomeyUt0M4otgDiS1LBEqe1Y/s400/IMG_7776.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The view from Loyalsock State Forest's <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/high-knob-overlook-and-dry-run-falls.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">High Knob Overlook</a> at sunset</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">It is time to start planning some autumn adventures! Since our last fall articles, we have added a few more places that you have to check out during the fall. We have visited places all across the state during autumn, and these are some of our favorites. Whether you open your door and look outside, or if you go to your local state park, you are sure to see some beauty. The following are just a few of our absolute favorite places to check out in autumn, thanks to their exceptional beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For some bonus places, be sure to check out all of the places on our <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/04/Pennsylvania-scenic-Overlooks-and-vistas.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">massive guide to some the state's many spectacular scenic overlooks and vistas. </a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>1) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/fallingwater-frank-lloyd-wrights-world.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Fallingwater,</a> Mill Run, PA, Fayette County</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_ZkdPIkLJSkMq8my4qKimUEUXr1ec4kAsw_niJpULobof1ZXeJyLwweSjI8mTK6D3IJpU7fR4Ml9lrZ-W2NUmKzwMBn7dKkyb35nL1QjQUOSIxU-llbL0sBN8lYINIrvV7cZdLqpSD8/s1600/IMG_4778+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_ZkdPIkLJSkMq8my4qKimUEUXr1ec4kAsw_niJpULobof1ZXeJyLwweSjI8mTK6D3IJpU7fR4Ml9lrZ-W2NUmKzwMBn7dKkyb35nL1QjQUOSIxU-llbL0sBN8lYINIrvV7cZdLqpSD8/s320/IMG_4778+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Fallingwater: One of the most famous houses in the world</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">This <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/fallingwater-frank-lloyd-wrights-world.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">world renowned Frank Lloyd Wright architectural wonder</a> is absolutely stunning to see in autumn. The stark beauty of Fallingwater and the falls that it was built over are highlighted with the spectacular colors of the fall trees. We highly recommend going on a tour of the grounds and the building. For more information on visiting, check out their website at <a href="http://www.fallingwater.org/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">www.fallingwater.org</a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>2) Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, PA, Northumberland and Columbia County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvRArZpjg4RjZ4QN-0WzFhOmzzv2_KQXF8Ag9pN8jfftmhvdXzzaTHHSzhMKvPnVnWac1zxlmTlOy3Dw9Gl9bFJcXBO1llLHD5yhiI_03FVE1kNtslwqxag5jvnD6l7cj0aXdFoHZQOE/s1600/IMG_8464+2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvRArZpjg4RjZ4QN-0WzFhOmzzv2_KQXF8Ag9pN8jfftmhvdXzzaTHHSzhMKvPnVnWac1zxlmTlOy3Dw9Gl9bFJcXBO1llLHD5yhiI_03FVE1kNtslwqxag5jvnD6l7cj0aXdFoHZQOE/s320/IMG_8464+2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Knoebels is always our favorite place to visit within the state. The fantastic coasters, classic rides, and overall atmosphere of the park are heightened by the crisp autumn air and vivid fall colors. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCzarm_loJ4O7-MNF0SCodJuW-Bpimf-P9L8bHLXn3Dd2zAtZes12GXJ-d1qvPkaLLVVL6lFP9UR-HyRGQ4pcBLK23X_AcAzg2ITyNWQzIay8XPNHAKraGH8VvF7O4MSF7LBPSlVfweo1/s2048/IMG_0014.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCzarm_loJ4O7-MNF0SCodJuW-Bpimf-P9L8bHLXn3Dd2zAtZes12GXJ-d1qvPkaLLVVL6lFP9UR-HyRGQ4pcBLK23X_AcAzg2ITyNWQzIay8XPNHAKraGH8VvF7O4MSF7LBPSlVfweo1/s320/IMG_0014.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The park, along with Columbia and Montour Counties, also holds a <a href="http://www.itourcolumbiamontour.com/events/covered-bridge-festival/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Covered Bridge Festival</a> on October 7th-10th, where the local covered bridges are celebrated, including the ones located within the amusement park. The park also has <a href="http://www.knoebels.com/plan-your-visit/events/knoebels-events" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Phoenix Phall Phunfest</a> for coaster enthusiasts on October 9th as a kickoff to the Halloween season, concurrent with the annual Covered Bridge Festival. Due to the Covered Bridge Festival outgrowing the space that Knoebels has to offer, the craft vendors will now be situated at the nearby Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, and Knoebels will be a stop on the covered bridge tour. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmiIKtclPf3BvLducPUHwz9DMOrucWJc3bBpjJmOjZ3DOgkMHUnw7oWqWX7xDzi0By0sAAKXYDlsnr0CI_APjInC7CJuOjP4yZPHJLR5BBKN4jIofzYzbY8T_wwNkgAO5HWiDDxKs70jW/s2048/222775546_2298594780270503_459548347913440430_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmiIKtclPf3BvLducPUHwz9DMOrucWJc3bBpjJmOjZ3DOgkMHUnw7oWqWX7xDzi0By0sAAKXYDlsnr0CI_APjInC7CJuOjP4yZPHJLR5BBKN4jIofzYzbY8T_wwNkgAO5HWiDDxKs70jW/w400-h266/222775546_2298594780270503_459548347913440430_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The park's <a href="https://www.knoebels.com/events/knoebels-amusement-park/hallo-fun" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Hallo-Fun Weekends</a> run Fridays from 6PM-10PM, Saturdays from 2PM-10PM, and Sundays from 12PM to 5PM, running from October 7th-October 31th. We highly recommend taking in America's largest free admission, traditional amusement park as a part of your fall activities. For more information about visiting the park, check out <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/05/a-visit-to-historic-knoebels-amusement.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">our article</a> and also visit <a href="http://www.knoebels.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">www.knoebels.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>3) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/12/hyner-view-state-park-all-season-views.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Hyner View State Park</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaC2AHoBzR57RcNEkyQBiy10oWV_nUd7FazdVU-xzEhoYKWdLrbdh5EL1iJ3oQD6dfpXu6a286Do278PS5toGesAFFlNb_NSzWHmfLdmiGyiCNENt2QWgR2WQKghS_wdTmmAWbpL3Zt2FN/s2048/IMG_0950-2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaC2AHoBzR57RcNEkyQBiy10oWV_nUd7FazdVU-xzEhoYKWdLrbdh5EL1iJ3oQD6dfpXu6a286Do278PS5toGesAFFlNb_NSzWHmfLdmiGyiCNENt2QWgR2WQKghS_wdTmmAWbpL3Zt2FN/w400-h266/IMG_0950-2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">We have visited this overlook in the dead of winter with fresh snowfall, and in the peak of summer. This past year we got to visit it in autumn, and as always, it was incredible. Why do you need to hear about it from me though, when you can see just how much CeCe loves it? Hyner View State Park is one of the finest scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania. You get sweeping views of the valley of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, with 1300 feet of elevation change in view from a height of 1940 feet to depths of 640 feet at river level. For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/12/hyner-view-state-park-all-season-views.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">check out this article</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/09/allegheny-front-hawk-watch.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Allegheny Front Hawk Watch</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaprbAR927_4rG5FIWYmydPBw5YXDtyPCtXiwyzVwJIjCJHXnQvHBy3_UGNapiOwa-JWk5g5dEyiSbP4oWn6vszDBj2daf3qoXf1Xbx_FlZPfikkZ4vkY-0y1YDGHb7yaAtmLbI4_Is1V/s1600/IMG_4173+copy.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="640" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaprbAR927_4rG5FIWYmydPBw5YXDtyPCtXiwyzVwJIjCJHXnQvHBy3_UGNapiOwa-JWk5g5dEyiSbP4oWn6vszDBj2daf3qoXf1Xbx_FlZPfikkZ4vkY-0y1YDGHb7yaAtmLbI4_Is1V/s320/IMG_4173+copy.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">There is something so special about being at or above the height of a flying eagle, hawk, osprey, or other majestic bird. At a height of 2780 feet on the Allegheny Front Escarpment, you will see raptors, other birds, dragonflies, monarchs, and other creatures make spectacular sliding and swooping maneuvers both above you and below you as they sweep into the valley below during their spring and fall migrations. The Allegheny Front serves as a prime migration spot, where </span><a href="http://www.alleghenyplateauaudubon.org/hawk-watch.php" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">single-day counts</a><span style="background-color: white;"> of hawks can measure into the hundreds, or even thousands, Bald and Golden Eagles into the dozens, and countless vultures, and other creatures. For more information about the spot, <a href="http://There is something so special about being at or above the height of a flying eagle, hawk, osprey, or other majestic bird. At a height of 2780 feet on the Allegheny Front Escarpment, you will see raptors, other birds, dragonflies, monarchs, and other creatures make spectacular sliding and swooping maneuvers both above you and below you as they sweep into the valley below during their spring and fall migrations. The Allegheny Front serves as a prime migration spot, where single-day counts of hawks can measure into the hundreds, or even thousands, Bald and Golden Eagles into the dozens, and countless vultures, and other creatures." style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">check out our article on it.</a> Unfortunately, due to these difficult times, the hawk watch will not be open to the public this year. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>5) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/05/tank-hollow-overlook-stunning-vista.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Tank Hollow Overlook near Mauch Chunk in the Pocono Mountains Above the Lehigh River Gorge</a></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRG_pwbluEajk5ejLEBV_gkDgVYwV9WEnjWUtDVFcdYSTxwjjIelbA0flDJC6fagcai8uWQ9-8Ey1nA-qg8PJAyvDMs1BvBBcJtk4sJDDVdJm3aI8lM7VJiFE3xAVxpu3V0u6nNj5lrIT/s2048/IMG_0298-2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRG_pwbluEajk5ejLEBV_gkDgVYwV9WEnjWUtDVFcdYSTxwjjIelbA0flDJC6fagcai8uWQ9-8Ey1nA-qg8PJAyvDMs1BvBBcJtk4sJDDVdJm3aI8lM7VJiFE3xAVxpu3V0u6nNj5lrIT/w640-h426/IMG_0298-2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Tank Hollow Overlook is an incredible place to visit. It requires a short hike to get to it, but it is more than worth the effort. It gives a stunning view above a dramatic bend in the Lehigh River Gorge. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">For more information on visiting, </span><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/05/tank-hollow-overlook-stunning-vista.html" style="background-color: white; color: #7c93a1; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">check out this article</a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>6) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/10/lehigh-gorge-scenic-railway-trains.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Lehigh Gorge </a></b></span></span><b><a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/10/lehigh-gorge-scenic-railway-trains.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Scenic Railway, Mauch Chunk, Pocono Mountains</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2kbVYQOth328aOtMOH_5Hbtdn8xc-W_Un1P12ks1YE2b6mW_ea69srSYJHAppILXTNaHtWHf9AA_YV0f1ICO1cB0J03M3CeWZH2th9U9CKtXPhIZRrnplVFy7iSykDAj_AJNJDiQCbao/s2048/IMG_0162-4.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2kbVYQOth328aOtMOH_5Hbtdn8xc-W_Un1P12ks1YE2b6mW_ea69srSYJHAppILXTNaHtWHf9AA_YV0f1ICO1cB0J03M3CeWZH2th9U9CKtXPhIZRrnplVFy7iSykDAj_AJNJDiQCbao/w640-h426/IMG_0162-4.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway is absolutely incredible for taking in autumn beauty. The leaves of the Lehigh Gorge become fiery colors and the train ride on classic passenger rolling stock is great, and their restored train station is beautiful and majestic. There are also lots of boutique shops and eateries in town to do when you are not on the train. To top it all off, it is dog friendly! CeCe absolutely loved it, as you can see in the photo. For more information, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2020/10/lehigh-gorge-scenic-railway-trains.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">check out this article.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>7) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/jim-thorpe-in-autumn-beauty-in-poconos.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">The overall Lehigh Gorge, Pocono Mountains, Carbon County, PA</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="407" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FInterestingPennsylvania%2Fvideos%2F1057852570984032%2F&show_text=1&width=560" style="border-style: none; overflow: hidden;" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heading south from Hickory Run, along the Lehigh River, you will see many tremendous views of the Lehigh Gorge. Once you enter Mauch Chunk, you see the spectacular landscape, joined with beautiful Victorian architecture. We are amazed on our visits to the Lehigh Gorge and Pocono Mountains area. For more information,<a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/jim-thorpe-in-autumn-beauty-in-poconos.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"> check out this article. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>8)<a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/exploring-hickory-run-state-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"> Hickory Run State Park, Pocono Mountains, Carbon County</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7YV_QBfCsQUMCisThpsYxF3eTaKVMVaD6aLGS5qgCApvpk1hiLmrHVba1-dS1OMBCJWUVuadSYPuIvfSL6TNX_XRl_Y89xltA0qksn8Oiqc8LFNOyMVi4OZE4X9WzJUecfc8j4tut-c/s640/IMG_4931+copy+2+Hickory+Run.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; text-align: start;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our fourth stop takes us to Hickory Run State Park, one of the finest of PA's State Parks. The reds and yellows on the trees are fiery, and the contrast of them with the park's spectacular boulder field, especially in the midst of some morning fog, is nothing short of breathtaking. Terrific autumn views can be had throughout the park, especially the boulder field, and up on the Fireline Trail, looking down upon beautiful Lehigh Gorge. Seeing the autumn beauty here was well worth the four hour drive from Pittsburgh. For more information on some of the many places to see at this huge state park, check out our <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/exploring-hickory-run-state-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">article about it here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>9) Big Pocono State Park, Tannersville, PA, Monroe County</b></div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Wf2s81lfV5OnZUimxGjgOyLrzdOokWfv55xaZb9MO1x06O-nQWjwMVdy2BwQDUpDiqsxf_RxbmBuds7Qov1ETzkpWZ_JImNjyTX4JtY5uGlfFRm01CwZ3XY3eTXVCInp8kgSQ1q6mY/s1600/IMG_8420+2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Wf2s81lfV5OnZUimxGjgOyLrzdOokWfv55xaZb9MO1x06O-nQWjwMVdy2BwQDUpDiqsxf_RxbmBuds7Qov1ETzkpWZ_JImNjyTX4JtY5uGlfFRm01CwZ3XY3eTXVCInp8kgSQ1q6mY/s320/IMG_8420+2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The view from Big Pocono State Park, at the top of Camelback Mountain Ski Area and Resort</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">There are a ton of fun sightseeing opportunities and activities going on in the Pocono region of the state. One of my favorite places to check out is <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/bigpocono/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Big Pocono State Park</a>, high atop<a href="http://www.skicamelback.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"> Camelback Mountain Ski Area and Resort.</a> This overlook gives you a wide expanse of view over the Poconos, and to as far out as New Jersey and New York. There are also a ton of different activities to do at Camelback, including an alpine roller coaster, zip lining, and more. There are also a plethora of different places to see throughout the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/search/label/Pocono%20Mountains" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Poconos</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>10) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/autumn-adventures-at-allegheny-reservoir.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Allegheny Reservoir and Allegheny National Forest, Warren County</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="844" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDbi6ClolUhyphenhyphen8YibafwoZIRnrdk7hvsmdMyHUC2H0Y9syOPpsgl4HfYCotJKT_NlDZHRbDJfFFWfOlLThrdbIyfwk5KthKGeOd3aLEKKTSRra3F4F8lgmPu_U5OquFmx7KS0b9Yk_ew0/s640/Screen+Shot+2017-10-22+at+10.20.14+AM.png" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; text-align: start;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Whether you are lakeside, or checking out the awesome vistas from higher up in the gorge of the Allegheny River, you are sure to see some amazing autumn views at the Allegheny Reservoir. One of the most stunning spots to visit is the Rimrock Overlook, a rock outcropping complete with a large stone stairway that takes you out to a perch high above the Allegheny Reservoir.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>11)<a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/09/strasburg-railroad-scenic-railroad-lancaster.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"> S</a></b><b><a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/09/strasburg-railroad-scenic-railroad-lancaster.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">trasburg Railroad</a></b><b>, Strasburg, PA, Lancaster County</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPZE5AX52Ku7EJ2VYCD4yFMutw72oICYVR8mRX8MyR4xvKSv6ZAUZeRPSOQlFjuHSOrGvrkYHqnezgwJDqPCx83mlc2GoPPdN62SfAmU2bZEgtzETd7bgFGBQSfWCdowZlISzo_Y1WrY/s1600/526051_4000768621959_2058550412_n-2.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPZE5AX52Ku7EJ2VYCD4yFMutw72oICYVR8mRX8MyR4xvKSv6ZAUZeRPSOQlFjuHSOrGvrkYHqnezgwJDqPCx83mlc2GoPPdN62SfAmU2bZEgtzETd7bgFGBQSfWCdowZlISzo_Y1WrY/s320/526051_4000768621959_2058550412_n-2.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">One of the four pristine early 20th century steam locomotives of the Strasburg Railroad.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Hard work ethic is what makes Pennsylvania what it is. At no place is this more evident in the state than riding through Amish Country on the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/09/strasburg-railroad-scenic-railroad-lancaster.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Strasburg Railroad</a> in the fall. Amish farmers are tending to harvesting the crops they have worked so hard to tend to throughout the year. Around the area, you will find freshly baked goods and harvested crops. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDDyNTBb475OrZ2VxbOvZdkZG8maoTvIgqEMYBUCYG7JXBwuv5H54nHX0rZHTqmvAMoC6kiyGW_t5Qoh8LHUiE4bXwi69hc8Q8aFHXOTCS6p-AWdB6zQsLpaODMj7RIK5BlqzxjRpbIY/s1600/550207_4000775062120_1833304898_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDDyNTBb475OrZ2VxbOvZdkZG8maoTvIgqEMYBUCYG7JXBwuv5H54nHX0rZHTqmvAMoC6kiyGW_t5Qoh8LHUiE4bXwi69hc8Q8aFHXOTCS6p-AWdB6zQsLpaODMj7RIK5BlqzxjRpbIY/s320/550207_4000775062120_1833304898_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">The ride through Amish Country</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The railroad itself is also the result of very hard work. The Strasburg Railroad is part of a collaborative effort to preserve a historic short line railroad and to fully restore equipment from the golden age of railroading. Thanks to these efforts, there is a fine fleet of pristine locomotives, passenger cars, cabooses, and more, that are restored with full accuracy to their original specifications. My parents brought me here when I was little and visiting the railroad brings about great family memories that I've held on to ever since. Going back, I appreciate more and more how amazing this railroad is. This is an awesome place to visit at any time of the year, but especially during the autumn months. For more information on visiting, check out <a href="http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">www.strasburgrailroad.com</a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuBW6kumupGlBB7_KndI-FqkE6yRfp9HpBvzwCMQJWhimktW6s9ahwerF_QpJTe0WTx4gqI4DmgZnwtAVh9R6PTVRgSqKvX5yXTLr8IiCGWfrGVL99wi7xHkSLbViSL3a3oW-f_-vcHQ/s1600/398227_4000774782113_1669833262_n-2.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuBW6kumupGlBB7_KndI-FqkE6yRfp9HpBvzwCMQJWhimktW6s9ahwerF_QpJTe0WTx4gqI4DmgZnwtAVh9R6PTVRgSqKvX5yXTLr8IiCGWfrGVL99wi7xHkSLbViSL3a3oW-f_-vcHQ/s320/398227_4000774782113_1669833262_n-2.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">A pumpkin patch next to the railroad.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>12) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/09/pa-autumn-elk-adventures.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">The Elk Rut, Various Locations around Benezette, PA, Elk County</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FA519zZ5WilM2FZdnp0LAJLOng0TGkngcJ2Pun_PkRF29BnNeAzZaGRs4AuyeAivJaYBnRYDcyTFEoD_XfIDMl9L6nZOQXOkfQFfy30reaBsgfu1hY4hUuUOMQLxjY5PqgasL6Cyrm9I/s1600/IMG_5025.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FA519zZ5WilM2FZdnp0LAJLOng0TGkngcJ2Pun_PkRF29BnNeAzZaGRs4AuyeAivJaYBnRYDcyTFEoD_XfIDMl9L6nZOQXOkfQFfy30reaBsgfu1hY4hUuUOMQLxjY5PqgasL6Cyrm9I/s640/IMG_5025.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpGgl9gPUjnnDUAKuoAwYkbdXIvGyP0twUaDjiFAIUBtmCq41vSvX48D0P2C98X4f94R-NSGVulVD4xQjy7OnMyd9ScVT4MlY-1NHLuRzA-yBp-4kJ72Lq87t6zjLQcxp-6avuC3REQc/s1600/100_2752-5.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpGgl9gPUjnnDUAKuoAwYkbdXIvGyP0twUaDjiFAIUBtmCq41vSvX48D0P2C98X4f94R-NSGVulVD4xQjy7OnMyd9ScVT4MlY-1NHLuRzA-yBp-4kJ72Lq87t6zjLQcxp-6avuC3REQc/s320/100_2752-5.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">If the call of the wild beckons, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/10/more-autumn-elk-watching-in-pennsylvania.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Elk Country</a> in the <a href="http://www.visitpago.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">PA Great Outdoors Region</a> in Benezette, PA is where you want to go. Autumn is the time of the rut, when the Elk practice their mating rituals. You will see male suitors duke it out, grunt, stomp, and lock antlers and compete while their potential mate watches. It is a spectacular sight. Couple that with the fall colors, especially at the nearby <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/05/spectacular-birch-grove-at-marion-brooks-natural-area.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Marion Brooks Reserve</a> with its amazing grove of birches, and the rest of the attractions in the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/search/label/PA%20Great%20Outdoors%20Region" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">PA Great Outdoors Region</a>, and you have a terrific place to go in the fall, in addition to the nearby Kinzua Bridge. This region is perfect. Nearby Clarion also holds <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/10/2017-clarion-autumn-leaf-festival.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">an Autumn Leaf Festival,</a> complete with amusement rides, vendors, and more.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>13) and 14) Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest, Sullivan County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The views afforded at Worlds End State Park and the Loyalsock State Forest in the autumn are nothing short of incredible. The colors make the trees almost appear as if they are on fire. It is incredible to see. Loyalsock Canyon Vista in Worlds End State Park and the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/high-knob-overlook-and-dry-run-falls.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">High Knob Overlook in the adjacent Loyalsock State Forest</a>, are stunning places to take in these fall views.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVYxYji6y8D8gdaDiwMpSqKQulJGP8H6E9nX967nrfSvaSi9D5AP6vYl73YwvqWREF-YV_wj5xIC7_IAbkuTbmpmSAA7LrGPNtpp7gQxJ-kYepoxk8hRjomeyUt0M4otgDiS1LBEqe1Y/s400/IMG_7776.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">View from <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/high-knob-overlook-and-dry-run-falls.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">High Knob Overlook</a> at sunset</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GjuAgWUMLmw02JUyV78ZIb84SCCjaOO8tY33fRuQFzwxOuwKkCp6_-qLhzHPnIwayWwrsDs_Zz32Z7dVV12nfb7K3wTuLIZ8WvOgGaJnI-25YtRQe3-wsPxlxZUc1ltChunKgkewrDo/s400/IMG_7712.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">View from the<a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/loyalsock-canyon-vista-worlds-end-state-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"> Loyalsock Canyon Vista at Worlds End State Park</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">The views at these vistas in their autumn splendor are absolutely breathtaking.</span><br /><br /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>15) Ricketts Glen State Park </b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Ricketts Glen State Park is a stunning place to visit in any season, but especially towards the end of autumn and the cusp of winter. The freshly fallen leaves cover the ground and the banks along the creeks and waterfalls at the park. Safety is highly recommended, with a good pair of boots, some drinks, and some snacks as the 7.2 mile loop of the main falls is rigorous and slick at times. You also need to keep up on updates from the park in regards to weather and trail conditions, for the trails close for regular hiking without proper ice hiking equipment in mid November. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSV1XCGc-YtQaz074spHXBeWC2a7rh24E2F9kgVIFD1uUNGUVLORXM2__rFA_j4OzwiqrydEXFh5qsuJbzKKIUwyRrYmOOw7oSyIsXTitvw21mRDJ8FM-5cUSvU1j2jOsYveTySL2E_-t8/s1600/IMG_6121.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSV1XCGc-YtQaz074spHXBeWC2a7rh24E2F9kgVIFD1uUNGUVLORXM2__rFA_j4OzwiqrydEXFh5qsuJbzKKIUwyRrYmOOw7oSyIsXTitvw21mRDJ8FM-5cUSvU1j2jOsYveTySL2E_-t8/s320/IMG_6121.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>16) Steamtown: Scranton, PA</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw-lCAFmE6mpTmpTa6SxoiNJmFueE2Vvo3WQP-IJhFZpjVlQ-wGD8kWBWv7bYrqWFk8z1g14Vy-VHI16FMyH3hjHzJLlsckrk3eR_yJQjWXXIx_L4bx8gtkiQXgYDpOGD2pTUnY22VZ6d/s1600/IMG_6664.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLw-lCAFmE6mpTmpTa6SxoiNJmFueE2Vvo3WQP-IJhFZpjVlQ-wGD8kWBWv7bYrqWFk8z1g14Vy-VHI16FMyH3hjHzJLlsckrk3eR_yJQjWXXIx_L4bx8gtkiQXgYDpOGD2pTUnY22VZ6d/s320/IMG_6664.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Heading out on an excursion train ride at Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton is a wonderful thing to do. Nay Aug Gorge, which is traversed on many of these excursions, is stunning to see with some fall color. For more information on visiting, <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/06/exploring-scranton-steamtown-electric.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">check out our article on this awesome place.</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HXF0eqFkVUO5xEZb06RCN0pcc-Ub1wijsd-Qk7xhJ4ejlK7cTVZ-oNO7MiZ4x93KIRIu3Jv-SsYRhUQeyAoBXUnaVW_BRh97RPpfWtTTRR2c5izqRrFBMd3uazcgbTfM0Z3xKVTQfD_Y/s1600/IMG_6591.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HXF0eqFkVUO5xEZb06RCN0pcc-Ub1wijsd-Qk7xhJ4ejlK7cTVZ-oNO7MiZ4x93KIRIu3Jv-SsYRhUQeyAoBXUnaVW_BRh97RPpfWtTTRR2c5izqRrFBMd3uazcgbTfM0Z3xKVTQfD_Y/s320/IMG_6591.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>17) and 18) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/french-azilum-and-marie-antoinette-overlook.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Marie Antoinette Overlook</a> and <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/11/wyalusing-rocks-overlook-route-6.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Wyalusing Rocks</a>, Route 6 in Bradford County</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Similar to the last two, these overlooks are within a few miles of each other. It is also easy to make a beeline 45 minutes northeast from Worlds End to hit these two overlooks. The history at both of these spots is extremely fascinating, and well worth checking out. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuW9LxdbdBBzRy8PBwAow3stQfBLAnee6ZJu5PTQdTwOwpniFyTMZku0jdxRR5a4qEnx1RZjnqMt21F2bUlYwqiXBHuiR7STEpwhtSgabh0DxGptyXzLTE3H1GhKd1J065h67-GfEt3zg/s400/IMG_7636.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px;" width="400" /></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">The </span><a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/10/french-azilum-and-marie-antoinette-overlook.html" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #7c93a1; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration: none;">Marie Antoinette Overlook</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;"> looks out over a stunning bend in the Susquehanna River. French Azilum, a place that was rumored to be an exile point for the ill-fated French Queen. In the fall, the colors in this area are extraordinary.</span><br /><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Ozo0UH_nJgXhfjzUaRPvM6VERo6EckTtZZKjkS_bWxaxPL062nXJlOduGZ9TXFrD74CxLOV564pa_7i20IutGP5JBb3IdRQjJ0qUWepFKtwaIsJ05LnM5Uw7Xx_AVQ35OMTroAeUgeM/s400/IMG_7693.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px;" width="400" /></div><div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Just a little bit east of Marie Antoinette Overlook, is the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/11/wyalusing-rocks-overlook-route-6.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Wyalusing Rocks Overlook</a>, looking over an even tighter bend in the Susquehanna River. This place has been a historic spot for many generations of history in North America and is well worth checking out. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>19) Brady's Bend: Clarion County</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKP-kw1H2tFDdqa6OA5u3Fsimx2CoySL753i1Wdp4JTZDYBVmQLRZ1g2SFRrPw0IgFJze6JOpySbfzG4I8C6Y26TtCOfdDqPPOUpDMJlsQBfkkAxe04Xr8ivgl2H12-iT7c4bYhnV9dSV1/s1600/IMG_5449.JPG" style="clear: right; color: #7c93a1; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKP-kw1H2tFDdqa6OA5u3Fsimx2CoySL753i1Wdp4JTZDYBVmQLRZ1g2SFRrPw0IgFJze6JOpySbfzG4I8C6Y26TtCOfdDqPPOUpDMJlsQBfkkAxe04Xr8ivgl2H12-iT7c4bYhnV9dSV1/s640/IMG_5449.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a><br />This scenic overlook is beautiful in every season, but it is especially stunning the fall. For information on the location, check out <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/04/bradys-bend-allegheny-river-overlook.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">our article</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>20) Kennerdell Overlook: Venango County</b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig87aWH3u-sYhpDcydN5LoF-N7WEuQYq1RXIzZPg8NmhikXg8Xztv0H2xD9Rzii5pMJ5pLMcsmCZ7_SrmuAmDYDXvHg_qPgnHB9bZDFe3AnkTcngy9jofP2_v6aF514mjz6OYfAbnmdVp5/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig87aWH3u-sYhpDcydN5LoF-N7WEuQYq1RXIzZPg8NmhikXg8Xztv0H2xD9Rzii5pMJ5pLMcsmCZ7_SrmuAmDYDXvHg_qPgnHB9bZDFe3AnkTcngy9jofP2_v6aF514mjz6OYfAbnmdVp5/s320/IMG_5583.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b> 21) Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEUSfM3YtJYogf1afS6IcK2q0ds_e-C6Ft3Rrpt1QCTyyOA2L8W5vPSK-8YjcTJ_R8SqGIpUdfgvtCn3YHyTx-aIQuCw6CFjAF1-mXL4OZL4ovmFAe2ywvLM4d1oU7Y1FjDwVnG9vCA0/s1600/IMG_4822+1.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEUSfM3YtJYogf1afS6IcK2q0ds_e-C6Ft3Rrpt1QCTyyOA2L8W5vPSK-8YjcTJ_R8SqGIpUdfgvtCn3YHyTx-aIQuCw6CFjAF1-mXL4OZL4ovmFAe2ywvLM4d1oU7Y1FjDwVnG9vCA0/s320/IMG_4822+1.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">If you live in Pittsburgh, a great place to go spend a weeknight or afternoon is at Schenley Park. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5b3KaEpzSWW2ZDa5TVhKfKO8iiP-mUNOYuLwy5tJ9im3gFAvWnWH8P2rQyeg0YyWaHdyIWZAqlBEapJUPeDC7preSZaV4nTMwewGNcFMKBba-e75M1VvHuFoCWo78FkcXe6ccHoGd-c/s1600/IMG_6429.JPG" style="clear: left; color: #7c93a1; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5b3KaEpzSWW2ZDa5TVhKfKO8iiP-mUNOYuLwy5tJ9im3gFAvWnWH8P2rQyeg0YyWaHdyIWZAqlBEapJUPeDC7preSZaV4nTMwewGNcFMKBba-e75M1VvHuFoCWo78FkcXe6ccHoGd-c/s320/IMG_6429.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">As one of our nation's largest urban wooded areas, you are bound to find beautiful colors at every corner of the park and throughout the CCC, Great Depression era, infrastructure throughout the park. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5nHEptvPoa5K9rSaPTzagOkiw00L5oWVIGk6v6vqYOBsVRvvC4UIDzidEsNgPXFpO_ppe4o6CKO8QUwe8TdHAOsrxSYoFLnY0bgqZLYJ-xA02sMYal_UoHqAoRW1sghEogrRmgcBvKM/s1600/IMG_2366.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5nHEptvPoa5K9rSaPTzagOkiw00L5oWVIGk6v6vqYOBsVRvvC4UIDzidEsNgPXFpO_ppe4o6CKO8QUwe8TdHAOsrxSYoFLnY0bgqZLYJ-xA02sMYal_UoHqAoRW1sghEogrRmgcBvKM/s320/IMG_2366.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"> <b>22) Route 40 Overlook, Hopwood, PA, Laurel Highlands, Fayette County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LyjWNc8nfRwhaan8deeajaezbQ8mxGF5z9YdNv-JYE_n3kysLhu2rOjtWFcUzft-o5Ck39Y66fxo8SuoAf4iQ9XnnaSPKPyZS1N4WOUkQno1dBv0vvMtuzRw7c3x-K7Fzgg8-gcdlJE/s1600/IMG_8466+2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LyjWNc8nfRwhaan8deeajaezbQ8mxGF5z9YdNv-JYE_n3kysLhu2rOjtWFcUzft-o5Ck39Y66fxo8SuoAf4iQ9XnnaSPKPyZS1N4WOUkQno1dBv0vvMtuzRw7c3x-K7Fzgg8-gcdlJE/s320/IMG_8466+2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The Route 40 Overlook in Hopwood, deep in the Laurel Highlands and near <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/waterfalls-overlooks-guide-to-ohiopyle.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Ohiopyle State Park,</a> Fallingwater, and Laurel Caverns. This overlook looks over a deep crevasse and Uniontown. The colors are especially vivid at this spot, in addition to <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/01/waterfalls-overlooks-guide-to-ohiopyle.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Ohiopyle State Park</a>. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b> 23) Wine Country, North East, PA, Erie County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwmLU4GWOR_bJXO1G3cMqxbVql_cTSEk_EgXQM91RPOUBqstcO7Ze1WYNUlVXS28XRKsf4cz8i5d2L7gu968SNpPN2JqWc8vMgNUWJJ-fdbpeMV9K6TYBy-Ya3Lp_J0YTQvXxdGG3A0U/s1600/IMG_4147+2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwmLU4GWOR_bJXO1G3cMqxbVql_cTSEk_EgXQM91RPOUBqstcO7Ze1WYNUlVXS28XRKsf4cz8i5d2L7gu968SNpPN2JqWc8vMgNUWJJ-fdbpeMV9K6TYBy-Ya3Lp_J0YTQvXxdGG3A0U/s320/IMG_4147+2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Fresh grapes? Need I say more? Between the cool colors, the smell of harvested grapes lingering through the air, and the always awesome views of Lake Erie, North East, PA is an awesome place to sit and relax. Be sure to check out the dozens of wineries and vineyards up and down the shores of Lake Erie.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZS-dorvNcGzhBzqvXksuuO9-3HcVUzMyNtjpqTBpoX8bGsyY-lhBtNgvn3g9rC81nttFRxRCBw1jD2qz78Yl-sdx44W639TNySohs8CZbL7W4mJNqMIdNQDfFuSw0R-6Zz3VJcylU_Q/s1600/IMG_2033.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZS-dorvNcGzhBzqvXksuuO9-3HcVUzMyNtjpqTBpoX8bGsyY-lhBtNgvn3g9rC81nttFRxRCBw1jD2qz78Yl-sdx44W639TNySohs8CZbL7W4mJNqMIdNQDfFuSw0R-6Zz3VJcylU_Q/s320/IMG_2033.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">There is nothing like fresh grapes!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>24) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2017/04/altoonas-horseshoe-curve-railroad.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Horseshoe Curve and Gallitzin Tunnels</a> on the border of Blair and Cambria Counties</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsarc8a6kgoTS_7B0apE8oaLqRMElz2T5l_7a9opZD3oYUKY9r1nML5Fp6gvUmiKDpMMMikqcZsZ1SxljgRAFgndkilcU70MymvZ3CI4d-ngH7NxobrGiSmIlH8tTh1h_go9prM8218sU/s1600/IMG_4478.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsarc8a6kgoTS_7B0apE8oaLqRMElz2T5l_7a9opZD3oYUKY9r1nML5Fp6gvUmiKDpMMMikqcZsZ1SxljgRAFgndkilcU70MymvZ3CI4d-ngH7NxobrGiSmIlH8tTh1h_go9prM8218sU/s320/IMG_4478.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div> Heading up the incline to Horseshoe Curve<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCSi5qMAgvsAS8jNWjWzT1yg4xGbSSVoqzZVVz1CHMY8la99_caLvaPl1McYXiZOBv2AZ0WBCFBecaRfyF_4zA67f0rC8O9PEwJfdFVWnXJqCZUOI9T3jM8EGEIBbPLkBY2NNptMB5MjO/s1600/IMG_4491.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCSi5qMAgvsAS8jNWjWzT1yg4xGbSSVoqzZVVz1CHMY8la99_caLvaPl1McYXiZOBv2AZ0WBCFBecaRfyF_4zA67f0rC8O9PEwJfdFVWnXJqCZUOI9T3jM8EGEIBbPLkBY2NNptMB5MjO/s320/IMG_4491.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div> Even without trains within this shot, you can see just how beautiful<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xaRiRjsmJBlfjmf6v0EOBrnqvAacVZVvD1ldNVEe9FeejHgns-4LlrjL_5ycP_anCwIhDrRo4-mavYIVbh6sFt2BJjQ9DYFWlS8_xnRYktqvjJeFL1uBiNVrWDr7-qYKl3Zb8u1NgPBH/s1600/IMG_4554.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xaRiRjsmJBlfjmf6v0EOBrnqvAacVZVvD1ldNVEe9FeejHgns-4LlrjL_5ycP_anCwIhDrRo4-mavYIVbh6sFt2BJjQ9DYFWlS8_xnRYktqvjJeFL1uBiNVrWDr7-qYKl3Zb8u1NgPBH/s320/IMG_4554.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>Trains heading by the historic Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive on display.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Seeing dramatic fall colors coupled with trains traversing the mountainous terrain of Central PA is something that is awesome, even if you do not consider yourself to be a train watcher. This is an absolutely awesome place to pack up a cooler and take a picnic lunch to, especially on a pretty autumn day.</div><b>25) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/07/bilgers-rocks-labyrinth-of-boulders.html">Bilger's Rocks</a>, Clearfield County</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgx7r70__tzq2rJicrVm4S9Po7M2Dodd5oNZup08BnkWDqDnza1UMESsJjyJh7b7e7SwJ4Re4uTmFg982glmkRXWYoTVlCiq53yn5ed-ajjd54GDlzwILMvh-WUJVaPz6R4AO7YB6zq0GhmgVqBAJq8rSr3TBBc19-vcv6oDEay5mAn4BbytCkYN9Zg/s2736/IMG_8817.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgx7r70__tzq2rJicrVm4S9Po7M2Dodd5oNZup08BnkWDqDnza1UMESsJjyJh7b7e7SwJ4Re4uTmFg982glmkRXWYoTVlCiq53yn5ed-ajjd54GDlzwILMvh-WUJVaPz6R4AO7YB6zq0GhmgVqBAJq8rSr3TBBc19-vcv6oDEay5mAn4BbytCkYN9Zg/s320/IMG_8817.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County is a "rock city" rock outcropping that is giant, provides paths within giant crevices in the rocks, and looks spectacular with the bright colors of fall. We highly recommend checking it out. The grounds are a public park area with adjacent picnic groves and more. A great place to spend some time in the outdoors. </div><b> 26) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/conemaugh-dam-and-tunnelview-historic.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Tunnelview Park</a>, New Alexandria, PA, Westmoreland County</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 5px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP8bcc4wNxW_LuBNxmZafwHqLPiObfiu-uGfYrlu2WePIk2fWENR1ZNl-QMUjCrxB6u8x2wOtfQswC30MXkZL4zXCiSurjK4uB9pICTP6unABQy-qxYYHZA0JqvXs4hNvpufk51AM97Y/s1600/IMG_2237.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdP8bcc4wNxW_LuBNxmZafwHqLPiObfiu-uGfYrlu2WePIk2fWENR1ZNl-QMUjCrxB6u8x2wOtfQswC30MXkZL4zXCiSurjK4uB9pICTP6unABQy-qxYYHZA0JqvXs4hNvpufk51AM97Y/s320/IMG_2237.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; border: none; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Tunnelview Park, Indiana County</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Tunnelview Park is home to multiple generations of canal and rail history, with three transportation related tunnels, and accompanying bridges. This is a spectacular and often overlooked spot, deep in the Loyalhanna Gorge. Read more about this awesome place from this article about an <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/conemaugh-dam-and-tunnelview-historic.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">autumn visit</a> and one from a <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/02/tunnelview-historic-site-abandoned.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">winter visit.</a> </div><b> 27) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/covered-bridges-at-mingo-creek-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Mingo Creek Park</a>, Finleyville, PA, Washington County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPHdMim3xCaljx5mng6EmEOvDJ4uLCN90IFI7pS2LPiCiagV2oLQKxOUO7nYkqI75hZC_iUHch7k6S9dVQoQUVj2HSdA7irqt0sEtCU8NS2_rA3x5nmgBfnEY73OnzdmO9RSBIeML6Mc/s1600/IMG_2193.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPHdMim3xCaljx5mng6EmEOvDJ4uLCN90IFI7pS2LPiCiagV2oLQKxOUO7nYkqI75hZC_iUHch7k6S9dVQoQUVj2HSdA7irqt0sEtCU8NS2_rA3x5nmgBfnEY73OnzdmO9RSBIeML6Mc/s320/IMG_2193.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Mingo Creek Park in Washington County is a place that takes its covered bridges seriously. They have two beautiful covered bridges, including one that was moved and saved from demolition. The autumn colors are especially vibrant in this location. For more information on visiting, check out <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/covered-bridges-at-mingo-creek-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">our article</a> on this awesome place. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b> 28) <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/renzie-park-rose-garden-mckeesport-pa.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Renziehausen Park Rose Garden and Arboretum</a>, McKeesport, PA, Allegheny County</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XLZUPxHBYsjdITBwthoLfuxboS80xI3CBsmdfxoI0bbahYzuQFX7I-r1LWDf4hVALlC_MzVodIolHd1RJnT7Ad9KIPDBJzbQoSRNSH57Ojb_Y5wCQoJkwnOCdYqtKeDraPfBG8oHEwA/s1600/IMG_2421.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9XLZUPxHBYsjdITBwthoLfuxboS80xI3CBsmdfxoI0bbahYzuQFX7I-r1LWDf4hVALlC_MzVodIolHd1RJnT7Ad9KIPDBJzbQoSRNSH57Ojb_Y5wCQoJkwnOCdYqtKeDraPfBG8oHEwA/s320/IMG_2421.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/10/renzie-park-rose-garden-mckeesport-pa.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Renzie Park Rose Garden</a> in McKeesport is the result of decades of hard work by community members through the Garden Club of McKeesport. The fall roses, coupled with the colors of the trees of the arboretum, make this an exceptional site to take in the sights of autumn.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b>29) <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/09/autumn-views-in-pittsburgh-fall-colors.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Pittsburgh in General</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeehN1f9iL6F9N_oDB_-XToZmEhzISXOfqo4UR4dhmx9DgzX7Ca9aBxJJekylw-4aX8WzYooalPjOvyOqW4Thw6i3iuYUUdCCe9pN6tnJ9ev-ZUtOct5gE3UYyWqmaKQ-bsY6v0buKGif/s1600/IMG_6417.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeehN1f9iL6F9N_oDB_-XToZmEhzISXOfqo4UR4dhmx9DgzX7Ca9aBxJJekylw-4aX8WzYooalPjOvyOqW4Thw6i3iuYUUdCCe9pN6tnJ9ev-ZUtOct5gE3UYyWqmaKQ-bsY6v0buKGif/s640/IMG_6417.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">The wooded nature of Pittsburgh lends itself to having awesome autumn views, and fall colors tend to hit the city much later than most of the state, meaning that the colors don't often appear until well into October. The University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning is specifically awesome during this time of the year, thanks to the annual Polish and Slovak Festivals, and Pitt Homecoming, when they shoot fireworks off of the venerable skyscraper.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"> 30<b>) Nockamixon State Park, Near Quakertown, PA, Bucks County</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRgFbqqSsHaPZDyc8EKdfZnUd9b0Uog7oqe6bfAJ_N8KDLL9mE6N36HmNxjJRU0wDyBDqZF4AxvAtvIvESF3B8bDtqp_9ha5vjXN_znqZ2LLjJxpjsSqW7aiuP4U0FHvnPqD1M_v7pUk/s1600/578954_4000743301326_815152465_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRgFbqqSsHaPZDyc8EKdfZnUd9b0Uog7oqe6bfAJ_N8KDLL9mE6N36HmNxjJRU0wDyBDqZF4AxvAtvIvESF3B8bDtqp_9ha5vjXN_znqZ2LLjJxpjsSqW7aiuP4U0FHvnPqD1M_v7pUk/s320/578954_4000743301326_815152465_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">There is nothing quite like the feeling of crisp autumn air when you are out on the water. Lake Nockamixon at <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/05/nockamixon-state-park-bucks-county-pa.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Nockamixon State Park</a> is an awesome place to go during the fall months for these reasons. Additionally, the leaves seem to get exceptionally colorful in this location. Horseback riding, hiking, boating, sail boating, and more await visitors to this awesome state park. Nearby, you can also check out the funky <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/04/ringing-rocks-and-waterfall-upper-black.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Ringing Rocks County Park</a>, home to an exceptional geologic wonder. For more information on visiting, check out <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2015/05/nockamixon-state-park-bucks-county-pa.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">our article</a> on Nockamixon. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv8QsqaXSScf6vbKbQrxdVMIKQwBqg9lv4v7x2A8mbGERWnHSgzE7GY8IJ6FQ5OIsdN5l-Ya4F0lPe5Gc03_yjw0ASG2BETp_7IZcumXa9B8HU7gth8AMvpjoslJxhBzx8tS3lylqi4w/s1600/602389_4000711100521_1174313396_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv8QsqaXSScf6vbKbQrxdVMIKQwBqg9lv4v7x2A8mbGERWnHSgzE7GY8IJ6FQ5OIsdN5l-Ya4F0lPe5Gc03_yjw0ASG2BETp_7IZcumXa9B8HU7gth8AMvpjoslJxhBzx8tS3lylqi4w/s320/602389_4000711100521_1174313396_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOhK1bYiBKZZ6L-XbPH4Dr2eEwQfZ_NX8q6LyFV1-7jd4lABgsucvOwLntM-J4CizObbxs7TXQv9dgKGtx_EsyOfT8qMdWRl6Ca3MhRUd9zgNx6MEBEPrJB0P_b_fvpPKIsSD2uZJwaM/s1600/602553_4000752701561_1890371879_n.jpg" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOhK1bYiBKZZ6L-XbPH4Dr2eEwQfZ_NX8q6LyFV1-7jd4lABgsucvOwLntM-J4CizObbxs7TXQv9dgKGtx_EsyOfT8qMdWRl6Ca3MhRUd9zgNx6MEBEPrJB0P_b_fvpPKIsSD2uZJwaM/s320/602553_4000752701561_1890371879_n.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>31) Raystown Lake</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjS0tSZx5UrTFldhUHmUcl7lZBcAWfpbf05NhvY0igBRqki2a5Kg1BKOm7CFUQo9DMNSNpjRGHgixfNXijPCTAs0mGqodchFcqIZZLsxmUaEKfrKxnWK2IOydHULAuz4xuem7qciHl9DM/s1600/IMG_0059-2.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjS0tSZx5UrTFldhUHmUcl7lZBcAWfpbf05NhvY0igBRqki2a5Kg1BKOm7CFUQo9DMNSNpjRGHgixfNXijPCTAs0mGqodchFcqIZZLsxmUaEKfrKxnWK2IOydHULAuz4xuem7qciHl9DM/s1600/IMG_0059-2.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">While Raystown Lake is beautiful to visit at any time of the year, the <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/07/raystown-lake-Proud-Mary-Cruise.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Proud Mary Showboat</a> offers special autumn cruises to see the colors on the lake. Be sure to check this out!</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>32) Forbes State Forest and Linn Run State Park, Westmoreland and Somerset Counties</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpNlOOGMKGQ4tGsl8_tC4u0VhcELkUz5QG1td3JnLcRrhllrOZKKdzuccrr7OeGc1AzXfxUQjgG2bjqVbKgCpcBnc2vBNGE7wBuP91uAyn22lulyOuwB9J79MhtiuHoBTTbF6Iz3_HAs/s1600/IMG_8186.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpNlOOGMKGQ4tGsl8_tC4u0VhcELkUz5QG1td3JnLcRrhllrOZKKdzuccrr7OeGc1AzXfxUQjgG2bjqVbKgCpcBnc2vBNGE7wBuP91uAyn22lulyOuwB9J79MhtiuHoBTTbF6Iz3_HAs/s320/IMG_8186.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">This area has some incredible hikes and views. It is well worth checking out in the autumn. Here is a <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/11/beam-rocks-overlook-hike-and-linn-run-state-park.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">guide of the area around Linn Run State Park.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>33) Mt. Davis Natural Area</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFfiVZUsQi9w8t7bcShOYGQwCklk30pzO6UTD-yoHBesfjUWrmtfhRwadsWlboczjBZ12-8i1RHcf7eNbCitl7EIFeMKVhdyIebKCbV19VQqdwFmRz7ScSblkkiQvd_K9vV0-OaVvOuur/s1600/IMG_4269.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFfiVZUsQi9w8t7bcShOYGQwCklk30pzO6UTD-yoHBesfjUWrmtfhRwadsWlboczjBZ12-8i1RHcf7eNbCitl7EIFeMKVhdyIebKCbV19VQqdwFmRz7ScSblkkiQvd_K9vV0-OaVvOuur/s320/IMG_4269.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu5MFo8uYTkKqRdc1bTQl1N_-4_-T3ZbG_bhGdpS8nRySfoCbNOUDtnd-3hise6VmJqDiljSgEigN9irm0HaXpQWHnVy9EKHdms8G0Cr1YUMdFP_3mbno-WeZbPuqRSsT8SRwe4TbEhNN/s1600/IMG_4275.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu5MFo8uYTkKqRdc1bTQl1N_-4_-T3ZbG_bhGdpS8nRySfoCbNOUDtnd-3hise6VmJqDiljSgEigN9irm0HaXpQWHnVy9EKHdms8G0Cr1YUMdFP_3mbno-WeZbPuqRSsT8SRwe4TbEhNN/s320/IMG_4275.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Pennsylvania's tallest point is a beautiful place to go in the fall. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">It trends a little bit earlier with color than the rest of Southwestern PA, thanks to its higher elevation and slightly cooler temperatures.</div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>34) Go to your local orchard and get some fresh apples, pumpkins, and apple cider</b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0kfaVV_OFUxQN8nxQorjhgiUjUs_6zokO8hJplJ2O82o8o7L0RwnkZVsVNrmZ-Zh65drsieRxPdL9yBK1bwiVoW7jy33IZcbAc4eK6RG6bTccutRQT6exgoV5zCAlm7UhWF7WRarDGuP/s1600/IMG_4385.JPG" style="color: #7c93a1; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0kfaVV_OFUxQN8nxQorjhgiUjUs_6zokO8hJplJ2O82o8o7L0RwnkZVsVNrmZ-Zh65drsieRxPdL9yBK1bwiVoW7jy33IZcbAc4eK6RG6bTccutRQT6exgoV5zCAlm7UhWF7WRarDGuP/s640/IMG_4385.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">Pennsylvania has so many great orchards and farm stands to get the freshest and most delicious apples and apple products. It is one of the state's best crops and having fresh apples, cider, pies, and more is one of the many blissful aspects of life in Pennsylvania in the fall. <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2019/10/browns-orchard-and-cider-mcdonald.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Brown's Orchard in Washington County</a> is our favorite place to go in the Pittsburgh area for cider and apples, but there are so many great places across the state. In the eastern part of the state, we absolutely love <a href="http://bobwhiteacres.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Bobwhite Acres/Wata Farm, which is located in Lehigh County and is a full service orchard and farm</a>, with a full Christmas Tree Farm where they sell apples and cider through the New Year and <a href="http://pappysorchard.com/" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Pappy's Orchard and Lisa's Kitchen in Lehigh County,</a> which features fantastic apples and more, coupled with tremendous baked goods. </div><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><b>35) Right outside your door! </b><br />Autumn is stunning in PA, so get out there and appreciate it!</div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: left;">This list is far from all encompassing, but these are places you should plan to see at least once during the fall months. Have a great time! For further suggestions on places to check out, be sure to explore our <a href="http://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2018/04/Pennsylvania-scenic-Overlooks-and-vistas.html" style="color: #7c93a1; text-decoration: none;">Vistas and Scenic Overlooks guide at the following link</a>, all of which are sure to look great in the fall months.</div></div></div></div></div>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-44588772771232717942023-08-13T18:50:00.000-04:002023-08-13T18:50:11.425-04:00Hoagland Vista near Worlds End State Park in Loyalsock State Forest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today we take a look at the Hoagland Vista, an often overlooked scenic overlook in the Endless Mountains. It is located east of Forksville, northeast of Worlds End State Park, and due northeast of the beautiful High Knob Overlook. There is a beautiful and scenic state forest road in Loyalsock State Forest leading up to the overlook. There is a wide clearing which would be perfect for throwing out a blanket and having a picnic. It would probably be difficult to traverse this section of state forest roads in the winter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDespkGM3s3rRe1Lhe4DaMMs7XGauazbQ1tDastC08XkLu5d7Rn03UAHw04uTa5jDyMbJvMh5LZCEq2rANhsFS0-UL8l59uudpjeRix9qyyEMbfaKD7O0373u8ZVVv2sEsDXCTcpRDRAExP0s5r4xMktmGoTN7x29f24YTsFHNEcct3cj6cAOkHp0ew/s2736/IMG_1697.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbDespkGM3s3rRe1Lhe4DaMMs7XGauazbQ1tDastC08XkLu5d7Rn03UAHw04uTa5jDyMbJvMh5LZCEq2rANhsFS0-UL8l59uudpjeRix9qyyEMbfaKD7O0373u8ZVVv2sEsDXCTcpRDRAExP0s5r4xMktmGoTN7x29f24YTsFHNEcct3cj6cAOkHp0ew/w640-h426/IMG_1697.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Areas like this really show the glaciated plateau makeup of the geology of the region. The pass seen in the mountain is from the Hoagland Branch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyDgUKjzkYK3-GJ5CBfUrj7GWodRPVN1yJIDsUxyhPUsuIylQSXjDt2pYcdjB91UcUG7Ogt5NMiKpk5ikqKRpeKm7m5eEfSmFkEdlg53demXMjss1nKQ5KMPW-y9MWbglUPKZXSH0M5qWvt9r8mO0efDie3jCqv6SeLyB6GrbCNCnZD5ztUojd6HUgQ/s2736/IMG_1698.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyDgUKjzkYK3-GJ5CBfUrj7GWodRPVN1yJIDsUxyhPUsuIylQSXjDt2pYcdjB91UcUG7Ogt5NMiKpk5ikqKRpeKm7m5eEfSmFkEdlg53demXMjss1nKQ5KMPW-y9MWbglUPKZXSH0M5qWvt9r8mO0efDie3jCqv6SeLyB6GrbCNCnZD5ztUojd6HUgQ/w640-h426/IMG_1698.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It is definitely worth checking out this overlook while you are in the area for Worlds End State Park, High Knob Overlook, and more. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coordinates: </p><p style="text-align: center;">41.48563, -76.72662</p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-283526312438743102023-08-06T13:07:00.002-04:002023-08-06T13:07:29.674-04:00Hollingshead Covered Bridge: Stunning Covered Bridge in Columbia County Across the Catawissa Creek<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6blqjUdoOuoN1YmHczJTTGaLGuPbRO2sLoHESHDlMNkusbxg0zDxaBiyB60LG_-NfM9krfWeZI3iVnm4YbDqeeyKXcK1smZ3W8PqSH5KKhJMhZonLtcWOz7xQMk8ZsUzjvV5K6VR-f9Qe-c3ZaoDu4wUScuM0iH5Sj-WIBUHUmBOxXYjq1QegDJ1ncap/s2736/IMG_7853.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6blqjUdoOuoN1YmHczJTTGaLGuPbRO2sLoHESHDlMNkusbxg0zDxaBiyB60LG_-NfM9krfWeZI3iVnm4YbDqeeyKXcK1smZ3W8PqSH5KKhJMhZonLtcWOz7xQMk8ZsUzjvV5K6VR-f9Qe-c3ZaoDu4wUScuM0iH5Sj-WIBUHUmBOxXYjq1QegDJ1ncap/w640-h426/IMG_7853.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hollingshead Covered Bridge crosses the Catawissa Creek in Columbia County. We stumbled across this one as we were heading out of <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2016/05/a-visit-to-historic-knoebels-amusement.html">Knoebels Amusement Resort</a>, which is something that often happens as we head out of there. Columbia and Montour Counties are flush with covered bridges, with 28 of them in all. Not only is the region flush with covered bridges, they also take painstaking pride in keeping them in top condition and preserved, which is something the area is especially talented with. Knoebels Amusement Resort is a prime example of this, with them having built several coasters from scratch, utilizing original designs that make the park a global destination for amusement park aficionados. The carpentry skill and prowess of the region is something that I have highlighted before, especially within this other article of ours,<a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2021/04/an-ode-to-carpentry-prowess-of-knoebels.html"> "An Ode to the Carpentry Prowess of Knoebels Amusement Resort."</a> The covered bridges of the region are another great example of the work ethic and carpentry prowess of this region, and it is well worth taking extra time to really appreciate this </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This span appears to be freshly painted, which is something that always looks just awesome. It utilizes Burr Arch Truss construction and dates back to 1850. It is 116.9 feet long. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwgXgbI2S0Ok6kzfUciOc92P2e0lZ49xZfhJ1LcT431k0VzzZryFUTsskvRzIzX0yFzyiFMk0DieLmLKTqDC8_Yi1dzhZ_5FvBugdxFRdmldvAG5Ue8lSIqeWUGLmgQ4PBm1gVxgjnFC6KNpasxLoMgBeWMV9ae6gknQtvGyH7rounhK5XT07oU0lWOTS/s2736/IMG_7855.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwgXgbI2S0Ok6kzfUciOc92P2e0lZ49xZfhJ1LcT431k0VzzZryFUTsskvRzIzX0yFzyiFMk0DieLmLKTqDC8_Yi1dzhZ_5FvBugdxFRdmldvAG5Ue8lSIqeWUGLmgQ4PBm1gVxgjnFC6KNpasxLoMgBeWMV9ae6gknQtvGyH7rounhK5XT07oU0lWOTS/w640-h426/IMG_7855.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coordinates:</div><div style="text-align: center;">40.951849, -76.447688</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="300" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d96427.19918037314!2d-76.53012345931711!3d40.95191142289423!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89c588044ae7ec35%3A0x2ca6004997b9cd2d!2sHollingshead%20Covered%20Bridge!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1691341423789!5m2!1sen!2sus" style="border: 0;" width="400"></iframe>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-77499228075911167382023-07-30T09:50:00.000-04:002023-07-30T09:50:58.127-04:00Raymond B Winter State Park and Scenic Overlook: Union County and Bald Eagle State Forest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Raymond B Winter State Park, and its surroundings of Bald Eagle State Forest, are very pleasant and bucolic. There are seemingly endless woods here, only interrupted by some state forest roads, and a beautiful little CCC era dam and lake, named Halfway Lake, with a pleasant and popular sandy beach and picnic area. Hiking here is solid, and there is even a beautiful scenic overlook that you can drive to or hike to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5NGQjOdhWOo5jrDvkOtKUbpcCL3S4OndnDCaoNvBZgR-UjuZZ29dwDQ_VQrzeX1eHEeqHh5f6TZIYzcCP1V09jfMVCamRorcUPYmDfI8asgqwp6V_XcNeBnzqtI-AW2VIxO-XWLN4pxXOMZzQgITGKST0_B2hwVMKcemvbuQJS5JtveVfvY2eW1q6w/s2736/IMG_1467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5NGQjOdhWOo5jrDvkOtKUbpcCL3S4OndnDCaoNvBZgR-UjuZZ29dwDQ_VQrzeX1eHEeqHh5f6TZIYzcCP1V09jfMVCamRorcUPYmDfI8asgqwp6V_XcNeBnzqtI-AW2VIxO-XWLN4pxXOMZzQgITGKST0_B2hwVMKcemvbuQJS5JtveVfvY2eW1q6w/s320/IMG_1467.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The scenic overlook is accessible by road, or through a hike from the main area of the state park, just below. It is located on McCall Dam Road. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx7lZ-fE_shKG2FW9MEzIIAW-ReH0JuFhFJFEq7d_2PrUR_74e5f2F9QwmD0P0zF2a6KrfxYbGG7LwNlE0duOihoDABB9-2DU5NAgHcpoJwVCuYsqzW4QTRYgahHF90xVC0ccC460PK1znlwyYoCfy1FvBCberpeV0G2SUYtu4UUf_v_rZ_ZwU-eT5g/s2736/IMG_1466.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEx7lZ-fE_shKG2FW9MEzIIAW-ReH0JuFhFJFEq7d_2PrUR_74e5f2F9QwmD0P0zF2a6KrfxYbGG7LwNlE0duOihoDABB9-2DU5NAgHcpoJwVCuYsqzW4QTRYgahHF90xVC0ccC460PK1znlwyYoCfy1FvBCberpeV0G2SUYtu4UUf_v_rZ_ZwU-eT5g/s320/IMG_1466.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RB Winter State Park has direct hiking connections to the Mid-State Trail, and there are also more than 6 miles of hiking trails within the state park itself. The following list from DCNR summarizes the trails:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Bake Oven Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.96 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Orange blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail runs in conjunction with the Mid State Trail and takes hikers along the ridge top and through areas of mountain laurel and chestnut oak.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Boiling Spring Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1.41 miles | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail follows the waterline originally installed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Hikers can enjoy dense mountain laurel and ferns in route to the original CCC springhouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Brush Hollow Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.73 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Orange blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: none</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail runs in conjunction with the Mid State Trail on the park’s southern border. Hikers will see thick patches of mountain laurel and rhododendron. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Lakeside Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.6 mile | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | Red blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail circles Halfway Lake providing great views and passes the first CCC dam built in PA.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Laurel Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.3 mile | Easiest hiking | Connector trail | Blue blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: none</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail avoids the steep section of Bake Oven Trail and allows for a more gradual climb up Bake Oven Mountain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Mid State Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1.8 miles in the park | More difficult hiking | Point-to-point trail | Orange blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The park is the middle trailhead for central PA's Mid State Trail. Stretching 327 miles from Bedford County in the south to Tioga County in the north, this wilderness footpath mostly covers public lands as it passes through start forests, state parks, and game lands. The remote and isolated trail is excellent for backpacking trips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Old Boundary Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.77 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail connects Bake Oven Trail and Sand Mountain Road. Hikers cross scenic Halfway Run and its nearby wetland area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Overlook Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.88 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow/red blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail has many switchbacks to lessen the steepness of the mountain up to the overlook. Once on top, it continues along the ridgeline.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Rapid Run Nature Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1.09 miles | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | Yellow blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meandering alongside old growth hemlocks and white pines, this easy foot trail gives a great taste of the natural and historic experience R. B. Winter has to offer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Rocky Corner Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.1 mile in the park | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Only a third of Rocky Corner Trail is in the park. The 0.3-mile trail continues into Bald Eagle State Forest to connect to McCalls Dam Road and Old Tram Trail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>West Boundary Trail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">0.64 mile | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Recreations permitted: hiking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This trail has stretches of steep, rocky terrain. It is a rugged, yet scenic hike.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lzt9fLYZBPJTDYZpjwsOepwLQV1BYAcM9ArVG65ORunjxJyKzX0KA7-fWRhDJzlGVdFJ8vq5lNuDAJARYGonzfh2YZCvmi5S03wHhcYdoaOA8yfmwtNQCW9Xd65GOLiDDan21ZHrY73wp1_pSyA8cOe6XJUsUoa1vqL_4N7oe1DB6q72SdQRsiCR6Q/s2736/IMG_1468.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lzt9fLYZBPJTDYZpjwsOepwLQV1BYAcM9ArVG65ORunjxJyKzX0KA7-fWRhDJzlGVdFJ8vq5lNuDAJARYGonzfh2YZCvmi5S03wHhcYdoaOA8yfmwtNQCW9Xd65GOLiDDan21ZHrY73wp1_pSyA8cOe6XJUsUoa1vqL_4N7oe1DB6q72SdQRsiCR6Q/s320/IMG_1468.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />They also have a campground and some cottages. McCall's Dam State Park is also located very close to here. For more information about the state park, check out their website at <a href="https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RaymondBWinterStatePark">https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RaymondBWinterStatePark</a><p></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-43106018116293481412023-07-23T13:35:00.005-04:002023-07-23T13:37:25.230-04:00Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve: Wildflowers, Trails, & Historic Buildings in Latrobe<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SlgPIeAWcjGx4JshgMDRdY1L-1r1xlC505UbcRnRS5Sm-V28uS1aR4uPlwJWKAh1d0Ao3EOlH30f91Lp1r-2qWPbRKWzBrG3Uvk4l4Eo4bZCU4l_K_8czRsYy-z74HHIj6CEpc7GFs1PF6JaWnHpHQxp0f7iaWcQeUH_y2NBavdF95WlvwAZcpC-AA/s2736/IMG_2371.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SlgPIeAWcjGx4JshgMDRdY1L-1r1xlC505UbcRnRS5Sm-V28uS1aR4uPlwJWKAh1d0Ao3EOlH30f91Lp1r-2qWPbRKWzBrG3Uvk4l4Eo4bZCU4l_K_8czRsYy-z74HHIj6CEpc7GFs1PF6JaWnHpHQxp0f7iaWcQeUH_y2NBavdF95WlvwAZcpC-AA/w640-h426/IMG_2371.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pleasant and easily accessible areas to enjoy nature are critical for any community to become more united and relaxed. The Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve is a beautiful 50 acre tract of land that is otherwise surrounded by retail development on one side, the bustling intersection of Route 981 and US 30/Lincoln Highway, and the sprawling green campus of St Vincent's College on the other. This tract of land was threatened with suburban retail sprawl in the late 90s and Winnie Palmer, Arnold Palmer's wife, who served on the board of St. Vincent's, wanted this tract of land preserved for nature and the view of the beautiful St. Vincent's campus. After her death, her dream was realized. Since then, two miles of trails have been added throughout the property, historic structures have been preserved, and environmental education programs have taken root. Much of the property consists of beautiful flowery meadows that really pop in late summer and early autumn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsp-flo4fOlzZAUMNvnHxgIDQlmToSdqX4R4fH80QmVpfOaCHdOUv0FGntqBlA0Cbq5Igm6KIxnOS87aV0sUHBVK6UXSNpbpUe5MFQ9UjTbb6BuI_M_aw4B5xgPUuxTJ8ocz43u0oxdFEz_vjFSsWNB-PfxPgsr4spCLpPPg29CdOtOIK7ZCCMgebrg/s2736/IMG_2358.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsp-flo4fOlzZAUMNvnHxgIDQlmToSdqX4R4fH80QmVpfOaCHdOUv0FGntqBlA0Cbq5Igm6KIxnOS87aV0sUHBVK6UXSNpbpUe5MFQ9UjTbb6BuI_M_aw4B5xgPUuxTJ8ocz43u0oxdFEz_vjFSsWNB-PfxPgsr4spCLpPPg29CdOtOIK7ZCCMgebrg/s320/IMG_2358.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This property is a community gathering place and also a wonderful place for nearby college students at St. Vincent's College to go and walk around at and relax. The barn was relocated and rebuilt here, and dates back to 1879. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1w-hBvhbobvk_UwdoYAOjMqVpFP5fdX9vzjTlC3txaMXUTwFIq_bKkDzQcPRHFP-6C6NRJ6rjcZ4LOO8XoTkStOvrrjw5VNGh1F0ZV586FkNunJngkM9UaUIpW5Eoq-oNjfmYmd8lnsGPD9DrfXCB_AhqcT2K0A55aRVQIkX0Av_OZHjlaWWcD8QJWg/s2736/IMG_2350.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1w-hBvhbobvk_UwdoYAOjMqVpFP5fdX9vzjTlC3txaMXUTwFIq_bKkDzQcPRHFP-6C6NRJ6rjcZ4LOO8XoTkStOvrrjw5VNGh1F0ZV586FkNunJngkM9UaUIpW5Eoq-oNjfmYmd8lnsGPD9DrfXCB_AhqcT2K0A55aRVQIkX0Av_OZHjlaWWcD8QJWg/s320/IMG_2350.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyMcgd9hmLSJScYw5qjLV1wt_fxg7FRh7OMzTui_EbD7uEAT8s6ORaOsHq1IgXjtPB4PnE60WF0qEkSZZp-oF807IacDsFZeQBjWHpf256qkX0BNmf7eYv6-WGkNcH4kA__SHTGPL1q66noACEDoMq64wiLjomRVlCtM0kzm6i8OU4E0YpmbE1lAJ1w/s2736/IMG_2349.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyMcgd9hmLSJScYw5qjLV1wt_fxg7FRh7OMzTui_EbD7uEAT8s6ORaOsHq1IgXjtPB4PnE60WF0qEkSZZp-oF807IacDsFZeQBjWHpf256qkX0BNmf7eYv6-WGkNcH4kA__SHTGPL1q66noACEDoMq64wiLjomRVlCtM0kzm6i8OU4E0YpmbE1lAJ1w/s320/IMG_2349.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8ytURwg_M0dAY_wcT4zSWbWNoc9zZz8KkgV9fNmwkppIN9Key7bkkMugQZALcd-GpX1mPUJ6_bUdXu7CmzCrBgcZqIlgTnfmJKJghbZ3h9NzXpWQOk4CUwCl4Y3iRiVk5lVAa6O8bemdfsw9UEWHXkgzPfGh64wBzvA08AR91IILWkCSG59beJdOXQ/s2736/IMG_2369.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8ytURwg_M0dAY_wcT4zSWbWNoc9zZz8KkgV9fNmwkppIN9Key7bkkMugQZALcd-GpX1mPUJ6_bUdXu7CmzCrBgcZqIlgTnfmJKJghbZ3h9NzXpWQOk4CUwCl4Y3iRiVk5lVAa6O8bemdfsw9UEWHXkgzPfGh64wBzvA08AR91IILWkCSG59beJdOXQ/s320/IMG_2369.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0movDjhNLO8-b1rvqrvRU1ud6qvoQ82-3ZdueUBiKzdKbnGCxdEmuXo79yT4F91zzRnljsY85eXyesrdjqrueaIs5zET5W0ZYYlXBOQA8OAssOdKhQnXCVOmtzFi1JBRSWxW0n1vQqEdmCa8QT2gUNS3wzryxp6qxleSsWDVOSn0eFC3g7TnA8ZNpA/s2736/IMG_2362.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0movDjhNLO8-b1rvqrvRU1ud6qvoQ82-3ZdueUBiKzdKbnGCxdEmuXo79yT4F91zzRnljsY85eXyesrdjqrueaIs5zET5W0ZYYlXBOQA8OAssOdKhQnXCVOmtzFi1JBRSWxW0n1vQqEdmCa8QT2gUNS3wzryxp6qxleSsWDVOSn0eFC3g7TnA8ZNpA/s320/IMG_2362.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Lochry Blockhouse on site dates back to the 1780s and was thought to be lost but was rediscovered in the early 2000s. During the Great Depression, a second floor was added to the building, hiding its old appearance. 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It is very easy to see if you are traveling along the Route 30/Lincoln Highway Corridor. Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-23449605830529234332023-07-16T12:54:00.002-04:002023-07-16T12:58:42.909-04:00Black Gap Vista Near McCalls Dam State Park: Centre County in Bald Eagle State Forest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We hit Black Gap Visit as a pit stop on a ride northeast from Pittsburgh. It is a pleasant place to stop, definitely the kind of place that would be perfect to throw out a blanket for a picnic at. It gives a typically stunning view of the mountains that you see in this area. When we visited in August, the late summer wildflowers were starting to bloom at the lookout site. It was really quite pleasant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiMe6D6GInGs4V9ayvfz6hkQCwuLChr9mJcB4rC9moXoiLLwnZEQr-rZVTAlc7jCw70xpRGR9JA9rUdIYytFart_kUmhCYF4lgK3PkpwS8mHHBmfrEiGWlt6mFxcjOIon4C9tCjfVv47vOysorFAiq0F12cUWE6IFHGZ3l8RvdUdBKXOJI5rhfsjJ3g/s2736/IMG_1462.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiMe6D6GInGs4V9ayvfz6hkQCwuLChr9mJcB4rC9moXoiLLwnZEQr-rZVTAlc7jCw70xpRGR9JA9rUdIYytFart_kUmhCYF4lgK3PkpwS8mHHBmfrEiGWlt6mFxcjOIon4C9tCjfVv47vOysorFAiq0F12cUWE6IFHGZ3l8RvdUdBKXOJI5rhfsjJ3g/w640-h426/IMG_1462.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3cKENyrsYxSf5yyiEB5WXP-LEqUqdar916RVUvlLUTit4aCEfYVebOnLDu2AHq_jlCQA0-jWS6Qtv5JIdCg6ZK8RhcLf_1k-EYWdVgwFJLVwi_2HdB8zF_0IGt-8-wPB4VowjsIcy79dTboAEjmqniWeyxEEwHZDeQWOvj2A45o9ZQUQbfvUWhf7Kg/s2736/IMG_1463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3cKENyrsYxSf5yyiEB5WXP-LEqUqdar916RVUvlLUTit4aCEfYVebOnLDu2AHq_jlCQA0-jWS6Qtv5JIdCg6ZK8RhcLf_1k-EYWdVgwFJLVwi_2HdB8zF_0IGt-8-wPB4VowjsIcy79dTboAEjmqniWeyxEEwHZDeQWOvj2A45o9ZQUQbfvUWhf7Kg/s320/IMG_1463.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDj56vY_Q6FTM22AdATkIGnd-Y9O1sP69F08AIPxcBtuMSqSXMvxY_l_7FuUmhrQAg1H_1sE_zINO3bhTGJvDvyGvlJK3q4zxxaZedHRcc6VWOkT7KcDPUbEhYJc_inqCgYSiLBojl0NIfGOo8OrG2zVMPdzz9bahXL7mFzrXFlID3YWRDBHEbkV-XQ/s2736/IMG_1464.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDj56vY_Q6FTM22AdATkIGnd-Y9O1sP69F08AIPxcBtuMSqSXMvxY_l_7FuUmhrQAg1H_1sE_zINO3bhTGJvDvyGvlJK3q4zxxaZedHRcc6VWOkT7KcDPUbEhYJc_inqCgYSiLBojl0NIfGOo8OrG2zVMPdzz9bahXL7mFzrXFlID3YWRDBHEbkV-XQ/s320/IMG_1464.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Coordinates:</div><div style="text-align: center;">41.015849, -77.214416</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are TONS of other nearby scenic overlooks. Be sure to check out our guide to the <a href="https://www.interestingpennsylvania.com/2022/01/10-amazing-scenic-overlooks-in-bald.html">scenic overlooks of Bald Eagle State Forest through this link</a>. </div><p></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-76644405948959544652023-07-09T13:09:00.004-04:002023-07-10T21:03:06.224-04:00Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct: A Bridge that Shaped a Nation in a Beautiful Location<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdZR56GMc6AVvO5mfLDCyCnHdu8J-rnKR_pn6Ccm3N05Xf9PuycSoF_Fd-DXrdzuKck8zjF4KjF4yhFkIQy2mTM4pNqlIpBe025nGsYC3hOTjccDFBxVCLBz7Gt-eQeUGEratKbRBDPaPTURoglbRyWUDdc1ZGmnkPRBz8QsZOi0_aV6vgx4aCz2Xk_Il/s2736/IMG_7862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdZR56GMc6AVvO5mfLDCyCnHdu8J-rnKR_pn6Ccm3N05Xf9PuycSoF_Fd-DXrdzuKck8zjF4KjF4yhFkIQy2mTM4pNqlIpBe025nGsYC3hOTjccDFBxVCLBz7Gt-eQeUGEratKbRBDPaPTURoglbRyWUDdc1ZGmnkPRBz8QsZOi0_aV6vgx4aCz2Xk_Il/w640-h426/IMG_7862.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>One spot that I have been trying to get to for many years is Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct, in the most northeastern corner of the state, where the border of the Delaware River actually leads into New York State instead of New Jersey. This is a beautiful part of the state. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVKCNsmzv1h_L4S18Cs2EwZdAS9asmZYoKjbs4yPEUBOFG0FRGkzawmKrbqoFOD_PtY5Kjm9HafTiAnIGru1HtWcYg9UiaHhNbt29axZr5_WGPgBCHEMwn_uwPhOYxcycsV3DdVIcIG2KxEfg4bt98kxsZf6hBBcnfYd_ToannvJqqZk1u2RRPaznsqEb/s2736/IMG_7868.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVKCNsmzv1h_L4S18Cs2EwZdAS9asmZYoKjbs4yPEUBOFG0FRGkzawmKrbqoFOD_PtY5Kjm9HafTiAnIGru1HtWcYg9UiaHhNbt29axZr5_WGPgBCHEMwn_uwPhOYxcycsV3DdVIcIG2KxEfg4bt98kxsZf6hBBcnfYd_ToannvJqqZk1u2RRPaznsqEb/s320/IMG_7868.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note the trough setup on the bridge, showing how the canal would have flowed across the bridge.</div><p>When we visited in June, the roadsides and cliffs were covered in Mountain Laurel. We were passing through the area en route to New England, and stopping here and the Hudson Valley en route. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCAGLxnX5Pqk_BJNq59VKbnDo0XdQhBDu13Ml8IQiQHt--F3eN6SulDDrkS9MFbx7D5b5CX4vlqBXEmk8kQJ3QDbeLBlhX5kalIAcUh0cSVpyah9msGhsUd8rWJbtezU7qc_qbBmvwXASSdq-8PliaKxJMvBttf5x-Rc8mCdPCL60s9Uj1ZSg20zi3UgG/s2736/IMG_7856.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCAGLxnX5Pqk_BJNq59VKbnDo0XdQhBDu13Ml8IQiQHt--F3eN6SulDDrkS9MFbx7D5b5CX4vlqBXEmk8kQJ3QDbeLBlhX5kalIAcUh0cSVpyah9msGhsUd8rWJbtezU7qc_qbBmvwXASSdq-8PliaKxJMvBttf5x-Rc8mCdPCL60s9Uj1ZSg20zi3UgG/s320/IMG_7856.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A demonstration of what the canal right-of-way looked like</p><p>We stumbled upon Monticello, NY and the original Woodstock location, which was completely unexpected and a pleasant surprise, with a giant rainbow in complete view over the Woodstock location. It is incredible just how much American history from all eras sat along this route. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuv3fsI2z7hk5FyaXQOU50tgSvZPFhVOVzVGtUSn78vvzYiEHCFtnpbBRA22rHBZLSdcVs6fNsUJHNSj5vKBg8B6KcqXB_O7tobGQHFnLfpzsbVYOnR1fh14is0rC9lZ5T9640WQ_AT-uxxRObKd7XK659QMjUJvleeNz8MNLJUMtUtyPzlPKMuSBPHkM/s2736/IMG_7859.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuv3fsI2z7hk5FyaXQOU50tgSvZPFhVOVzVGtUSn78vvzYiEHCFtnpbBRA22rHBZLSdcVs6fNsUJHNSj5vKBg8B6KcqXB_O7tobGQHFnLfpzsbVYOnR1fh14is0rC9lZ5T9640WQ_AT-uxxRObKd7XK659QMjUJvleeNz8MNLJUMtUtyPzlPKMuSBPHkM/w640-h426/IMG_7859.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>Anyways, back to the bridge. This bridge is stunning. It was an early project for Roebling, prior to him designing the stunning Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. It was built for canal use in 1847, but when that dried up (get the pun?) in 1898, the 535 foot span was converted to vehicular use. It is the oldest remaining wire suspension bridge in the world. This lifespan is aided through both preservation attention, and a design that has barriers to prevent ice floe damage, and also allowed for the preservation of business for logging companies of the day that would float logs down the river. Previous bridges would create a literal "logjam" for that business, with logs getting caught on the bridge. The ice floe barriers prevented this. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1mSmoMCvF_lREwyxpWr7D-qCjtQks3e0o3CNIKFdjuekKVYLAeuhcMV5AWnfQci0lRO_4jJsgE6aDbraeYOuAo4spYuL97JBwx1JUMBEDtvZCkLhBewl3l8i-n6xuSsHrzEg9-cpMtdsfxnYVsUVC3I_kKcHAOotYohDZdD4fPJA1t_219ihZl0P9iSJ/s2736/IMG_7867.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1mSmoMCvF_lREwyxpWr7D-qCjtQks3e0o3CNIKFdjuekKVYLAeuhcMV5AWnfQci0lRO_4jJsgE6aDbraeYOuAo4spYuL97JBwx1JUMBEDtvZCkLhBewl3l8i-n6xuSsHrzEg9-cpMtdsfxnYVsUVC3I_kKcHAOotYohDZdD4fPJA1t_219ihZl0P9iSJ/s320/IMG_7867.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>Most bridges that were used for canals ended up used like this for a little bit and then got demolished, or they sat derelict and were removed. This solid and sturdy bridge ended up being converted to pedestrian and vehicular use, and then was restored when recognition for its historic importance was realized. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08GNwkikthp4PeSvPTu2AGidgtD7GKFLu2P45reb9m8VlNadD0jzciL_-1YhdtG1PWrhVWpjK1oBhdEoEX7-dYvmghV13k5q1SDPAdxDZ2afCpeVCPAElOa5uTjktIiOij3TGxM25dNsEhGVMaQxB833LAsukWOEi1oROyByZXAGCg9fNpEoIUXDw0bQk/s2736/IMG_7865.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08GNwkikthp4PeSvPTu2AGidgtD7GKFLu2P45reb9m8VlNadD0jzciL_-1YhdtG1PWrhVWpjK1oBhdEoEX7-dYvmghV13k5q1SDPAdxDZ2afCpeVCPAElOa5uTjktIiOij3TGxM25dNsEhGVMaQxB833LAsukWOEi1oROyByZXAGCg9fNpEoIUXDw0bQk/s320/IMG_7865.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBb7mYBWWloS0Csye_RGvaYo7Y5y5gD2ML7sSdpAIyNI8Nr4rjWaN37UNCbWxZo-j2wpn-iRf5z3C2RBdH7rXj-2Zxt8xmphdO7FKB-oPq-AFlMBTuvsFYKF4gOqWYxtlCmF9eVtO6mTHXLYCyDAuFv0R-P0xJeyM9ycdtTG5IXVwVQYiOjUaNlpFDW3U/s2736/IMG_7866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBb7mYBWWloS0Csye_RGvaYo7Y5y5gD2ML7sSdpAIyNI8Nr4rjWaN37UNCbWxZo-j2wpn-iRf5z3C2RBdH7rXj-2Zxt8xmphdO7FKB-oPq-AFlMBTuvsFYKF4gOqWYxtlCmF9eVtO6mTHXLYCyDAuFv0R-P0xJeyM9ycdtTG5IXVwVQYiOjUaNlpFDW3U/s320/IMG_7866.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2Cv9UKW32TZgeW_u23nB6Wr7NuwuAWceP1CAJaqYkvxBh9kG2H9Hx1mAIip9MaaYySDBUqkRegfc-fOXEaAvned87ej47PdfoME3q76Rg0_mAr7M7DEs4L7NWlK2nS5kyDtHTNuTlm1LtjO7BJ5wgKqOdCoKkkesrO5enHSXvHThYnhIwrywnPyW5nTT/s2736/IMG_7860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2Cv9UKW32TZgeW_u23nB6Wr7NuwuAWceP1CAJaqYkvxBh9kG2H9Hx1mAIip9MaaYySDBUqkRegfc-fOXEaAvned87ej47PdfoME3q76Rg0_mAr7M7DEs4L7NWlK2nS5kyDtHTNuTlm1LtjO7BJ5wgKqOdCoKkkesrO5enHSXvHThYnhIwrywnPyW5nTT/w640-h426/IMG_7860.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Note the top of the suspension bridge.</p><p>It remains the primary vehicular corridor across the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New York and a central focus for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreation River Corridor of PA and NY. The old bridge, and surrounding old structures are really neat to see, along with the rugged topography and natural wooded setting. This would definitely be a lovely place to spend a few days to slow down and recharge. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W74gIeYMalVJIzIVobyYuN-0ESvPrryOSBXuNoyeidmo_SCbs7iDoNeS3BlTOIzgmSY2tsw6bHzO7qnDXIxL88U6T0aXvjYZU-VqbCWMg3aROk5DtaPrLKxRZ156eiR73lpspRg-qmBKKipg_SmLzGx6LIHVKrk8x2ZlW0ULiMde0IcEnApS2cqmG9nf/s2736/IMG_7864.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W74gIeYMalVJIzIVobyYuN-0ESvPrryOSBXuNoyeidmo_SCbs7iDoNeS3BlTOIzgmSY2tsw6bHzO7qnDXIxL88U6T0aXvjYZU-VqbCWMg3aROk5DtaPrLKxRZ156eiR73lpspRg-qmBKKipg_SmLzGx6LIHVKrk8x2ZlW0ULiMde0IcEnApS2cqmG9nf/s320/IMG_7864.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazgFykM9OQur6T3BdWb8uwmtw8Jv5R8bhrGKuoNDZIWan_PJHrh7peoWKJ9B3XjjDRrI5rUsxlquz74ryeJAmpGaq_CfnM0e6lNIoWyUTbBKtfdlzqH5aAFeNpz05FqLHhbsPIdi-eYuydSBJWpEM0I8-YhsDoSFIlCExDvAMLirPFHBuC_CQYhg3HSPM/s2736/IMG_7857.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazgFykM9OQur6T3BdWb8uwmtw8Jv5R8bhrGKuoNDZIWan_PJHrh7peoWKJ9B3XjjDRrI5rUsxlquz74ryeJAmpGaq_CfnM0e6lNIoWyUTbBKtfdlzqH5aAFeNpz05FqLHhbsPIdi-eYuydSBJWpEM0I8-YhsDoSFIlCExDvAMLirPFHBuC_CQYhg3HSPM/s320/IMG_7857.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p>As I walked down to the riverbank to get a view of the bridge crossing the river, a deer was standing there grazing on overgrowth. It is tough to see the deer in this spot, since I walked down with only my wide angle lens. The river pleasantly flows through this spot and it is easy to see how this is a canoeing, kayaking, and tubing destination. </p><p>I expected this to be a beautiful spot, but even with those high expectations, they were still exceeded. The natural beauty of this overall region is really something special. The bridge is located within 30 minutes of Lake Wallenpaupack and Promised Land State Park, and within 40-50 minutes of most points within the Poconos, and within 40 minutes of Monticello, NY and the original Woodstock site. If you are crossing into New England on I-84, you need to detour and check out this spot. Highly worth it. Stop and have a picnic lunch during a road trip to refresh. On the PA side of the bridge, the small town of Lackawaxen has a few small businesses, and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/upde/learn/historyculture/zanegrey.htm">Zane Grey Museum</a> covers the early part of the writer's life as he grew up and started young adulthood in this small town. </p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-29157677193456333222023-07-02T12:59:00.003-04:002023-07-02T13:38:02.067-04:00The Scenic Coastline West of Presque Isle State Park: Erie Bluffs State Park, Orchards, and More<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Heading westward from Presque Isle State Park is something that is not done as often as they should. Today we head out westward along the shores of Lake Erie from Presque Isle State Park to Erie Bluffs State Park. Along here there are multiple marinas that are popular for people into boating. The protected inlets offer a great place for boat launches and protection for those out on the lake. Additionally, they are often at the headwaters for the different creeks that pour into the lake. In steelhead trout season, these creek heads are the place to be. The steelhead trout runs from Lake Erie into its watersheds are known as some of the best game fishing that the commonwealth has to offer.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The boat launch at Erie Bluffs State Park. This secluded area is beautifully wooded and a prime example of what the coastline looked like prior to human development. It is an excellent spot to have a picnic, launch a boat, fish, or to just simply relax. The land was a Boy Scout Camp for a long time and it was owned by US Steel. It was proposed to be a new plant for US Steel to make access to iron ore shipments across the Great Lakes much easier with a plant set up right at the point it could be shipped to. The bottom soon fell out from this plan as the industry tanked, and the Western PA Conservancy purchased and preserved the land and transferred it to the state to become a new state park. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mid summer is absolutely excellent throughout the region, with cherries, blueberries, and raspberries in large supply, thanks to the region being perfect for these berries. Come fall, grape season is awesome. If you go during the harvest, you will surely smell grapes. If you pass a vineyard in your car, the smell will often get caught in your vents. It is glorious.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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All in all, the Erie region is one of our favorite places to explore.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-55548134280444807982023-06-25T09:56:00.001-04:002023-06-25T09:56:57.130-04:00Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park and LEAF Open Market<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will start by saying that the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (aka LEAF) is a truly bucolic place that is a central gathering place for the people of Erie, and a beautiful place to relax. I will go more in depth about the beautiful arboretum later in the article and will start with their biweekly LEAF Open Market, where farmers come and sell their goods, artisans sell their wares, and you can get all sorts of great and yummy handmade foods. It is fully dog friendly, and it is set up on the corner of the arboretum property, which means you can go in and get something, then go sit on a bench and take in the beauty of nature at the park, then head back in and get more stuff and shop. I even got the earliest head start on holiday shopping that I have ever done with some of the craft goods. The LEAF Open Market runs biweekly from summer through September. The arboretum is open year round though and is a perfect place to relax. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">LEAF Open Markets run biweekly on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm on the 8th street side of Frontier Park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dates as follows: June 17th, July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is something really special about urban parks like this where the people collectively come, relax, and take in nature. It is a kind of energy that you really don't find anywhere else. I would argue that thriving parks in the center of a city are the lifeblood of a place, the thing that creates a community, and Frontier Park serves as the heart of Erie like that, a bucolic area to take in nature and gather as a community.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZey0etA5J6LLz1QRgmQlbKErVfvHLp4LZerWpqb-vZnlMO2AD_ouXZjqFqxJ9W9JLiOxnBkGMb1JypfNO-uQPeo50O6Otxw2YDQxs_qYWTAx4knyDV6v89ZC6FzCbVcYCtJ9G-JAD2f2y_qcUSw7E02eBk1KJnPmu1lfwbaJVBoRyYn9p9rG2sWycQ/s2736/IMG_2180.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZey0etA5J6LLz1QRgmQlbKErVfvHLp4LZerWpqb-vZnlMO2AD_ouXZjqFqxJ9W9JLiOxnBkGMb1JypfNO-uQPeo50O6Otxw2YDQxs_qYWTAx4knyDV6v89ZC6FzCbVcYCtJ9G-JAD2f2y_qcUSw7E02eBk1KJnPmu1lfwbaJVBoRyYn9p9rG2sWycQ/s320/IMG_2180.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Sundae is a terrific ice cream company that makes delicious soft serve and desserts. The soft serve was so creamy and flavorful. I had no idea that they were vegan until after I was done eating it. Absolutely bonkers delicious.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4vjVIVDG_vLkg1fRYxJ-v_mxHs3Bvo7qI1gDHF_X1OssoGQ_qik5ugSg-Y6wHMBNv5p0gDJkCzcNuBRNMNsItKqm145HFDtEckEcQCCCmUO3h01J-0qnoGcUG3OUyjeH8OAk-dpYHK0lD-Vp6VA3UTZPrTrJlyViug6SB6awTcuLJMLzvLqxSsVlnQ/s2736/IMG_2179.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4vjVIVDG_vLkg1fRYxJ-v_mxHs3Bvo7qI1gDHF_X1OssoGQ_qik5ugSg-Y6wHMBNv5p0gDJkCzcNuBRNMNsItKqm145HFDtEckEcQCCCmUO3h01J-0qnoGcUG3OUyjeH8OAk-dpYHK0lD-Vp6VA3UTZPrTrJlyViug6SB6awTcuLJMLzvLqxSsVlnQ/s320/IMG_2179.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79CXz4NfFLl90e7Y4MumytBQUMbbuYktEu77R00xspNW0gixbGZ0xyZ-_Se642CTkYtjJvZfxWZY_wqVa6JAlkxcQJW6u6Zfd2GO6TFUXBMyetwJgQbCeJ7kjumXlqBjyWfwmcab20k7cC47YnvDdZHlgwHq68Rhp63R6mmpCvUFxis8UNSjzirAULg/s2736/IMG_2188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="1824" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi79CXz4NfFLl90e7Y4MumytBQUMbbuYktEu77R00xspNW0gixbGZ0xyZ-_Se642CTkYtjJvZfxWZY_wqVa6JAlkxcQJW6u6Zfd2GO6TFUXBMyetwJgQbCeJ7kjumXlqBjyWfwmcab20k7cC47YnvDdZHlgwHq68Rhp63R6mmpCvUFxis8UNSjzirAULg/w426-h640/IMG_2188.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two of them trying to get more of the doggie sundae that they make. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU18LFg4lwoE6BTaKmRoaAaUmJ6fVm-D7naKolzGYSfKLRxw08m8GHT1gE_aiTPJMls6wXykLETbVt-7PyhhlXJ4CV-G3mlXzOPFKHIX7knhKJI9VZzhM-bfJrAo99STDFRVVJBDi0EUMJ534tpSU3iLddt066BO4UJLWQlNi9WOTxOiEPMsEkbkfOA/s2736/IMG_2189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU18LFg4lwoE6BTaKmRoaAaUmJ6fVm-D7naKolzGYSfKLRxw08m8GHT1gE_aiTPJMls6wXykLETbVt-7PyhhlXJ4CV-G3mlXzOPFKHIX7knhKJI9VZzhM-bfJrAo99STDFRVVJBDi0EUMJ534tpSU3iLddt066BO4UJLWQlNi9WOTxOiEPMsEkbkfOA/w640-h426/IMG_2189.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Handmade soaps</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDl75Pv28nNdlSWsqKs7aLf3z2oSPiJfhyZslgLO790dfCsnc1BLx_hayBQTzMprbnlXUl1_aOm5PJY1FZrpBaVmUqGqDQrRt0VIPh4zRXfMl6oKy5jcV5I50fOAKZLElflA1lMm1xdSUcDKuJZ7za27QsLdH-QPoHx6Uc6ISlGJEQpX2tuGEL5gV1CQ/s2736/IMG_2193.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDl75Pv28nNdlSWsqKs7aLf3z2oSPiJfhyZslgLO790dfCsnc1BLx_hayBQTzMprbnlXUl1_aOm5PJY1FZrpBaVmUqGqDQrRt0VIPh4zRXfMl6oKy5jcV5I50fOAKZLElflA1lMm1xdSUcDKuJZ7za27QsLdH-QPoHx6Uc6ISlGJEQpX2tuGEL5gV1CQ/s320/IMG_2193.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A view of the setup of the different vendors. Brit can be seen shopping over at the gourmet olive oil shop. There were also candle stands, wood carvers, farmers, bakeries, and more.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn9zf293E1BS7txoLIsfIDI2yBp5vK0FG11FSVLaA-UWZo9n_4AZRs5_2K7i42T5ljvlHj0QgXJd7J_BEZOWQmmAWstOL0wO3Nu8uqExpFcEWC1YEmWNCyY_m9DMaE9khrsuY5T_35LsWAJEATGODPpsMarvJ18g2kyajCauNA8BmuayIphhjmJdedg/s2736/IMG_2170.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfn9zf293E1BS7txoLIsfIDI2yBp5vK0FG11FSVLaA-UWZo9n_4AZRs5_2K7i42T5ljvlHj0QgXJd7J_BEZOWQmmAWstOL0wO3Nu8uqExpFcEWC1YEmWNCyY_m9DMaE9khrsuY5T_35LsWAJEATGODPpsMarvJ18g2kyajCauNA8BmuayIphhjmJdedg/s320/IMG_2170.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now for a tour and background on the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park. The vendors are set up in the corner of the park, and some great food places are located on the southern edge of the park, including Altered State Distilling, which is home to fantastic cocktails and food, and Romolo Chocolates. Coupled with the Open Market and the beauty of the park, you have an awesome place to spend an afternoon, like we ended up doing. The arboretum was proposed in 1997, planted in 1998, and then formally opened and dedicated in 2001, thanks to funding allocated by Governor Tom Ridge, who originally hailed from Erie. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Frontier Park was founded long before that, but the addition of LEAF, with its more than 300 varieties of trees with more than 1000 specimens but now with the landscaping and planned plantings, the park has the feel of a botanic garden, with plantings optimized for beauty and recreational use. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg4ibHEwokKFvNS-jaETL4R5hPrU_Z0_AUV9l2KzsMvfaq6KPiB8PBLgAp7YZiirFZbN2NMK1bYVhgli5zxZZiqPDMVNFeTXpZePeVPC5O_p6RVMAkYQPrpZoncqgnbedl6XrVbfGE6D6XVx8sBJQdAtDJgkkPndTZXoeFnqMikhTbUcd5-TIhkQslA/s2736/IMG_2171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUg4ibHEwokKFvNS-jaETL4R5hPrU_Z0_AUV9l2KzsMvfaq6KPiB8PBLgAp7YZiirFZbN2NMK1bYVhgli5zxZZiqPDMVNFeTXpZePeVPC5O_p6RVMAkYQPrpZoncqgnbedl6XrVbfGE6D6XVx8sBJQdAtDJgkkPndTZXoeFnqMikhTbUcd5-TIhkQslA/s320/IMG_2171.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUZNOaktUd8KZYD30dhj7qs3QT-kO_z_wN-Uf4Hmqw3mC12O9qi6gjdgApHTiCRO-TpWHQ_5mJZAxucVO4HqSfZCU7KHgZPUW3urO-yaqILMdc0gHAHbPHLCDeCOSxbyqd_iv-Pa6AtRxkiGqqZw1R5fJIEoM-3i6ULMy0WzjmPV1_IR3ogBJXvyHBA/s2736/IMG_2173.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUZNOaktUd8KZYD30dhj7qs3QT-kO_z_wN-Uf4Hmqw3mC12O9qi6gjdgApHTiCRO-TpWHQ_5mJZAxucVO4HqSfZCU7KHgZPUW3urO-yaqILMdc0gHAHbPHLCDeCOSxbyqd_iv-Pa6AtRxkiGqqZw1R5fJIEoM-3i6ULMy0WzjmPV1_IR3ogBJXvyHBA/s320/IMG_2173.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are water features throughout the park land that include a creek and a pond, and the way they unfold has an almost dreamy kind of feel. Additionally, wildflowers are located throughout the property and really look great in the late summer and early fall. The topography of the park is utilized beautifully, with so many nooks made to just sit on a bench and relax, along with paved paths throughout the park to exercise on, walk your dogs, go bicycling on, and more.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DhW0NRwjDrSpJEgh74crYF0TeVdOsWpMyI9cZmU1lzaFwkh5y7z89A1d2kbzKxkNjFfTxuQUjnbkyn23b2nf044SOsuU7FHk7VWDnSY2Rv5tnvF5Z4KA8furFhSSKzm8qkiiU5pMFnkAZnNkRpfBAsgXmnvRZNDtw6VVo4qgRpIhEZP0gh3bY_6gEA/s2736/IMG_2190.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DhW0NRwjDrSpJEgh74crYF0TeVdOsWpMyI9cZmU1lzaFwkh5y7z89A1d2kbzKxkNjFfTxuQUjnbkyn23b2nf044SOsuU7FHk7VWDnSY2Rv5tnvF5Z4KA8furFhSSKzm8qkiiU5pMFnkAZnNkRpfBAsgXmnvRZNDtw6VVo4qgRpIhEZP0gh3bY_6gEA/s320/IMG_2190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7j7-ABUkp2W2pPpVSLJseBsGOQvsL3-etsNLsrD3Y4TYU-uCAUgAY84idvWMP4S6H1vHby1VBWhzqvDszAG5FFO-L6sppJqpKKp7Jq9kX3rXXFM8iI9AGOb8aLxHaLiEqeETAXlUWoxoQE5fb4991yyM2zNrleq8-cq0j2IDV8V0rHkbirpDmQ5ZsTQ/s2736/IMG_2196.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7j7-ABUkp2W2pPpVSLJseBsGOQvsL3-etsNLsrD3Y4TYU-uCAUgAY84idvWMP4S6H1vHby1VBWhzqvDszAG5FFO-L6sppJqpKKp7Jq9kX3rXXFM8iI9AGOb8aLxHaLiEqeETAXlUWoxoQE5fb4991yyM2zNrleq8-cq0j2IDV8V0rHkbirpDmQ5ZsTQ/s320/IMG_2196.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUogUvsCwOXB9_-6G9YG7PdbjuulNGAvde3h47FH2Xpx_D5QkhWEa9JN35Qdc-vFe3BcmNcufv-T8SVVY_VfiJqWemhIisiuPAf0RwvvmB1CKleaZO7HWBj1_kxq1xbe6SWU0KccgsB0ZFnQIqx4ZsZhGhQvHCHgfNXvIC_4l29_jEjC4f45vPZ8VxA/s2736/IMG_2198.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUogUvsCwOXB9_-6G9YG7PdbjuulNGAvde3h47FH2Xpx_D5QkhWEa9JN35Qdc-vFe3BcmNcufv-T8SVVY_VfiJqWemhIisiuPAf0RwvvmB1CKleaZO7HWBj1_kxq1xbe6SWU0KccgsB0ZFnQIqx4ZsZhGhQvHCHgfNXvIC_4l29_jEjC4f45vPZ8VxA/s320/IMG_2198.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The park has all of the makings for great adventures for these two pups. They love to take in the sights, smells, sounds, and feels of these kinds of places. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy07JVF35l5g1TC4ViARQUcGDJ8IX5GJKGzPGcY7aTKUB6S1QfkgfwoEPCi0zdXF8Hmf6o5UHMgC17GWOQT5UwybCGDKegJMy1L4ntL6AsqR9NgRWzs-R-lj1D4HJJhh5mhbuzAEFjQWFtOmAOf-3fwfLIxUWMEbOxove2fHEnRaiIpXiyS2zoPrDW-A/s2736/IMG_2202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy07JVF35l5g1TC4ViARQUcGDJ8IX5GJKGzPGcY7aTKUB6S1QfkgfwoEPCi0zdXF8Hmf6o5UHMgC17GWOQT5UwybCGDKegJMy1L4ntL6AsqR9NgRWzs-R-lj1D4HJJhh5mhbuzAEFjQWFtOmAOf-3fwfLIxUWMEbOxove2fHEnRaiIpXiyS2zoPrDW-A/s320/IMG_2202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And what better place to get out that puppy energy for Buddy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD02_NhU_70HF8ZgEMbPngwEC9RbkQKcr51hiqKngSgT72liOQLlOWTTGFGrc6MkcJ0q4eyaCUH6QltO8-Cr7cs1ZG2WAZMR8NgYQcyqtuW1fWnnpI4IxEiOBU-ZbXL3739uo_9T-bTmCyKHEzkVkFBCm6-unSISGxCzl6O_TraV6PPEU6iBaTYgkPsA/s2736/IMG_2212.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD02_NhU_70HF8ZgEMbPngwEC9RbkQKcr51hiqKngSgT72liOQLlOWTTGFGrc6MkcJ0q4eyaCUH6QltO8-Cr7cs1ZG2WAZMR8NgYQcyqtuW1fWnnpI4IxEiOBU-ZbXL3739uo_9T-bTmCyKHEzkVkFBCm6-unSISGxCzl6O_TraV6PPEU6iBaTYgkPsA/s320/IMG_2212.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They even went down to the creek for a drink, though we cannot let Buddy in just yet as he was still healing at that point. CeCe couldn't get enough of the water though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkT8uqeYahHNACafpsiZFjdzCZFHMcr_4WkSbaF0AxfdAZAMzhcYSAM7jknGhW-Ng5FDtXv0Qe1nk45zKcjP43h_rMZIiviOyVytpvzhnZ9fri8Xju7SIKM0xajQEta0pmANDCpNyc7JgJyAg8Ws_2CwrDnfJw-TBJbWpdeJrD0eoBJod8AOlbNbJ3PA/s2736/IMG_2213.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkT8uqeYahHNACafpsiZFjdzCZFHMcr_4WkSbaF0AxfdAZAMzhcYSAM7jknGhW-Ng5FDtXv0Qe1nk45zKcjP43h_rMZIiviOyVytpvzhnZ9fri8Xju7SIKM0xajQEta0pmANDCpNyc7JgJyAg8Ws_2CwrDnfJw-TBJbWpdeJrD0eoBJod8AOlbNbJ3PA/s320/IMG_2213.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The tree varieties are neatly labelled so you can learn about them. Even with this being a young arboretum, we are reaching the point of maturity for many of the larger trees. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgred033IIouU3R_G4NScDU8fLZhJVry1YikEQqQqwpj0xFIlHWvFm-4KYk20n0IZM5xN8mlPj-K11iZfemmhH9xfUPaoI2H9cOmxKHsT0VyjyHPnZ4xdn1HHmP8sTqqdar-chwPy-zzNMTQxueS3V7fhQM2vgSqyxbMsdEdMjuQXUKeL4_nPRuL2LJnw/s2736/IMG_2219.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgred033IIouU3R_G4NScDU8fLZhJVry1YikEQqQqwpj0xFIlHWvFm-4KYk20n0IZM5xN8mlPj-K11iZfemmhH9xfUPaoI2H9cOmxKHsT0VyjyHPnZ4xdn1HHmP8sTqqdar-chwPy-zzNMTQxueS3V7fhQM2vgSqyxbMsdEdMjuQXUKeL4_nPRuL2LJnw/s320/IMG_2219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And as I mentioned earlier, Altered State Distillery, right across the street from the arboretum, is a great place to go and get some craft cocktails with their own spirits and some delicious foods. They also often have live music and more. Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park and the businesses around it have everything you need to have a wonderful and relaxing afternoon. </div><p></p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804056489806789501.post-81459011378461173552023-06-04T12:38:00.001-04:002023-06-04T12:38:22.314-04:00Bucktail/Top of the World/Mason Hill Overlook: a 360 Degree View in Elk State Forest<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Bucktail Overlook, also known as the Top of the World Overlook, and the Mason Hill Overlook, is a pretty incredible spot that provides 360 degree views of the Sinnemahoning Creek Valley and the area of the Elk Herd in Elk State Forest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KQWPPZO97QmkxbZlubw-5R92ShroVdJKr8oLqDtZRaqHEpsSAu_sZNv99Rs7O4FjmdNUarisvn_T2WzdDmbrOSbVwig9hxPD2ScLb1oUqqdCercHsICsMOtQXfNj4ULw98QJvK85C5BN7xQ_7C7r3Z600S2bitskyR8xXfSy5F164x4mrYo8k5IhZA/s2736/IMG_3330.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KQWPPZO97QmkxbZlubw-5R92ShroVdJKr8oLqDtZRaqHEpsSAu_sZNv99Rs7O4FjmdNUarisvn_T2WzdDmbrOSbVwig9hxPD2ScLb1oUqqdCercHsICsMOtQXfNj4ULw98QJvK85C5BN7xQ_7C7r3Z600S2bitskyR8xXfSy5F164x4mrYo8k5IhZA/w640-h426/IMG_3330.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>It is named after the heroic 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (13th Reserves) and the subsequent 149th and 150th Pennsylvania Regiments of the Union Army, helping guide our nation to winning the Civil War. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLnY9YF78ICToP8By60_qHCnijo_oRmt7O4sbG929KK3Sf4aMacq0ddTK6BRFaPjqEUvwIEM78_xyY_H2VVoNIkRURgrho_kMbb61W11RCM-d6h1Ghr1jnAmLR-eWTQqr_y-sb85fBSHCnU6puc4D9CPgE5U0FMj4EEv7x_UiG9pQWmVwANhV9-O8_g/s2736/IMG_3331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLnY9YF78ICToP8By60_qHCnijo_oRmt7O4sbG929KK3Sf4aMacq0ddTK6BRFaPjqEUvwIEM78_xyY_H2VVoNIkRURgrho_kMbb61W11RCM-d6h1Ghr1jnAmLR-eWTQqr_y-sb85fBSHCnU6puc4D9CPgE5U0FMj4EEv7x_UiG9pQWmVwANhV9-O8_g/s320/IMG_3331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The regiment's nickname is the Bucktails and they are renowned for their bravery and service in fighting off the Confederacy and preserving our nation. They wore Bucktails on their hats, which made them stand out amongst the many fighting groups of the Union. The grand view at the Bucktail Overlook, which is also referred to as the Top of the World, is certainly a great tribute to their service. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3s80oLaZqXBxwhJrPLr7CA26rXzGBi7VGmVDgPsRZnYtSOOXEioYPSP2Q-O6LuEfroV0DiybdbfZv3JGzz0pvUlnRoRvFtUdeMCsPKBx3MYqgWsx-2n7Z87nMyTmjW0VeFJ1Va3VLAhVa9s1dlQOvudREwG-sk9ZDu66Ehe3uRsQFYcyHx6lKKS6cw/s2736/IMG_3332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3s80oLaZqXBxwhJrPLr7CA26rXzGBi7VGmVDgPsRZnYtSOOXEioYPSP2Q-O6LuEfroV0DiybdbfZv3JGzz0pvUlnRoRvFtUdeMCsPKBx3MYqgWsx-2n7Z87nMyTmjW0VeFJ1Va3VLAhVa9s1dlQOvudREwG-sk9ZDu66Ehe3uRsQFYcyHx6lKKS6cw/s320/IMG_3332.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJdljm7i3kmYo9ohD7z5zHM0r8XbYStAFvSR93pexV4oJQIg8TBs2MlkVuVg9gMVQtwh_Q0YopKMYrDsACV1MC3C6mYALbKK5sINI_pb7cIdHFwOzrByXT7pnVsvp24XNY_ZUvJ8FeoEPwzmfJi2GhrVcO2hdkEOdg5o9YYKK4Y9sUTtqltU3Br9wkQ/s2736/IMG_3333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJdljm7i3kmYo9ohD7z5zHM0r8XbYStAFvSR93pexV4oJQIg8TBs2MlkVuVg9gMVQtwh_Q0YopKMYrDsACV1MC3C6mYALbKK5sINI_pb7cIdHFwOzrByXT7pnVsvp24XNY_ZUvJ8FeoEPwzmfJi2GhrVcO2hdkEOdg5o9YYKK4Y9sUTtqltU3Br9wkQ/s320/IMG_3333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLpLyk_IYUw6UmKvLiI-9MbCqQXhqDxfOaT9gOsnEsM2g-Vpx-liUaqDfRQ5DFmPKwOPC0XC1Qh5GF4Ft47R-wUAMwTtxS_iFSyCobw-szlNqVc16K3bY2kQM6HYgE4hcL6jdOhJWz1v-hV-m8rUGOpsj3sU0Wvie40s1pEFDLiccf6Ap_myhDNoxTw/s2736/IMG_3334.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLpLyk_IYUw6UmKvLiI-9MbCqQXhqDxfOaT9gOsnEsM2g-Vpx-liUaqDfRQ5DFmPKwOPC0XC1Qh5GF4Ft47R-wUAMwTtxS_iFSyCobw-szlNqVc16K3bY2kQM6HYgE4hcL6jdOhJWz1v-hV-m8rUGOpsj3sU0Wvie40s1pEFDLiccf6Ap_myhDNoxTw/s320/IMG_3334.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb172jVejMOUmTCYomNnY8HKcRVcOowt2W-kMxnA4dA60RUWZfEbgoyo7Guj91hfNoLRgXSh8mzOZySBJ0MqbsFX9DO3aX_e1O2IFMOv3VQtfCF6KvZ79FqKSuIWmN5kWb9ppGHQcHEDFddRytSQLxQo1Bhhzne-Zg5Bauc2M6IqL9fq0jeYkmde5fHw/s2736/IMG_3335.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb172jVejMOUmTCYomNnY8HKcRVcOowt2W-kMxnA4dA60RUWZfEbgoyo7Guj91hfNoLRgXSh8mzOZySBJ0MqbsFX9DO3aX_e1O2IFMOv3VQtfCF6KvZ79FqKSuIWmN5kWb9ppGHQcHEDFddRytSQLxQo1Bhhzne-Zg5Bauc2M6IqL9fq0jeYkmde5fHw/s320/IMG_3335.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The views here are so expansive, but I feel like they would be amplified with a fire tower or observation tower located at the center of the overlook area to help give an even more outstanding view. Perhaps something like a monument towards the Bucktails, similar to what they have in Gettysburg, to serve as both an ornate memorial to the people that enabled the future of Pennsylvania and our entire nation, and to give an even better view of the spot. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNETsIwniESAmpWsvs0zJ9BJ5cL-5iqBw7l3bHjTTboFqMXGnfjNhrr9Upo1JL1QU6oAPaYhdNvxn3aPRve_lTNnmwhxRKdJ58G5nkBEKsCcrnG4LJTvIzH2_5u4WQ0hHYUPlBHScgXAmcTbX2F4nbU5hcQgnlGq9JtVhLVw3Zecp05KIO_rZNnn_R2A/s2736/IMG_3336.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNETsIwniESAmpWsvs0zJ9BJ5cL-5iqBw7l3bHjTTboFqMXGnfjNhrr9Upo1JL1QU6oAPaYhdNvxn3aPRve_lTNnmwhxRKdJ58G5nkBEKsCcrnG4LJTvIzH2_5u4WQ0hHYUPlBHScgXAmcTbX2F4nbU5hcQgnlGq9JtVhLVw3Zecp05KIO_rZNnn_R2A/s320/IMG_3336.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19WcB5eikj7LPYJPvjrDs6lIoBpEomZhrCR51fnWTzNGettwQixp7ZiEUva-qyGrs9wlbOdMosCLpPkahN_ATogF87mwwWwawaTRXA3hGukPftq4Rx4O6xmGCv1BCqIoLuDkoBo7___8xgj1gg5_aQ0e6vYmSqCjRdb5VfFf-QP_WgQSqAogeJaA8CQ/s320/IMG_3341.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;">Our two pups absolutely adored the grassy clearing at the overlook to take a break and play hard after sitting in the car on a nice scenic ride for a while.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvxTbNtmsczV8mGYJ7X2b6O43dMp_FTNyD6z8SDLln7BWHTgBVPHgf19G4CDeQWoqHZxyw9SJLBs0ifkufE6fgAfaqCoeXaAgU7ZJLIUHE1njd8MDkE5tMJj-cNaJwzqJ1mBtUbY84TSeJsqclvwakjLG3I_G8OTaQiLuWfOcrYlHiVZF781Iu4loIg/s2736/IMG_3342.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvxTbNtmsczV8mGYJ7X2b6O43dMp_FTNyD6z8SDLln7BWHTgBVPHgf19G4CDeQWoqHZxyw9SJLBs0ifkufE6fgAfaqCoeXaAgU7ZJLIUHE1njd8MDkE5tMJj-cNaJwzqJ1mBtUbY84TSeJsqclvwakjLG3I_G8OTaQiLuWfOcrYlHiVZF781Iu4loIg/s320/IMG_3342.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2736" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-Iv_G0mop2CGGKXppR8D7YYfw3-EMIN5wfrjaUF848uB-1ADhKNw_MPB3K7RF_84-Y-DvOm6hKVSHy0EIDVBzBiwisDVvtqSyzN7DuCg_Vs5N4DGkY8V4mqdPYb4zy1WvMcYyNYG9pnB1jrM7RiM95cWt4zRN1q-gmgPLmexnD2TNaosVlvu8jDAFA/s320/IMG_3350.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We definitely recommend checking out this spectacular spot. It is within 20 minutes, just east of Benezette and within the range of the elk herd. The state forest road leading up to it is pretty substantial, with some divots and sharp curves, so keep that in mind during tougher weather conditions. You will definitely need to be dodging road hazards on the way up. Additionally, the renowned Fred Woods Trail a 4.9 mile loop trail with a rock city is located right nearby. <p></p><p>It is located off Mason Hill Road, a state forest road in Elk State Forest.</p><p>Coordinates for the overlook:</p><p>41.349712, -78.153497</p>Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16270272435334191397noreply@blogger.com0