Allegheny National Forest Region

This region is a laid-back and relaxing place to enjoy nature. Wade through 120 miles of pristine trout streams. Row down the Tionesta Creek and watch the 300-year-old wilderness pass by. Enjoy more than a half-million acres of wilderness. Explore 12,000 acres of crystal clear, boatable and fishable waterways in the Allegheny Reservoir. Marvel at the foliage atop the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. You can't help but enjoy the majestic forests, timeless rivers and quaint historic towns native to this region. Things to See and Do Attractions Elk County Council on the Arts in Ridgway - Sales/exhibit gallery - pottery, jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, paintings and quilts. Evergreen Valley Vineyards in Luthersburg - World class wines. Located 1/2 mile off Rt. 410. Knox, Kane, Kinzua Railroad in Marienville - Travel through forest and cross Kinzua Bridge behind steam locomotive. Laurel Mountain Vineyard in Falls Creek - Wine tasting, tours, gift shop, wine and beer making supplies. Mountain Trail Canyon Wagon Rides in Wellsboro - Covered wagon rides along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Tioga Central Railroad in Wellsboro - See canyon country in comfort and style! The Winery at Wilcox in Wilcox - Tasting, tours and sales. Covered Bridges McGees Mills Covered Bridge located near Mahaffey, PA. Built in 1873 and crosses the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Museums Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Galeton - Depicts the rugged life of the lumber industry. Parks & Trails Bendigo State Park in Johnsonburg - East Branch of Clarion River, fishing, picnicking, pavilions. Bucktail State Park in Emporium - 75-mile scenic drive. Chapman State Park in Clarendon - Picnicking, camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating. Cherry Springs State Park in Galeton - Picnicking, hiking and camping. Clear Creek State Park in Sigel - Wildlife, fishing and breathtaking mountain laurel. Colton Point State Park in Wellsboro - Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Scenic vistas, picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing. Cook Forest State Park in Cooksburg - Named in the "Top 50" of U.S. state parks. Elk State Park in Johnsonburg - 1,160-acre lake. Unlimited HP boating, fishing, picnicking and hiking. Hills Creek State Park in Wellsboro - 137-acre lake. Picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, cabins. Kinzua Bridge State Park in Jewett - Historic railroad bridge. Picnicking, hiking trail, overlook, picnic pavilion. Leonard Harrison State Park in Wellsboro - Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Scenic vistas, 19-mile rail trail, camping. Lyman Run State Park in Galeton - Picnicking, hiking, trout fishing, swimming and camping. Ole Bull State Park in Cross Fork - Fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, pavilions and camping. Parker Dam State Park in Penfield - Hiking, camping, cabins and fishing. Patterson State Park in Galeton - Picnicking, hiking and camping. Sinnemahoning State Park in Austin - 142-acre lake. Pontoon boat programs, fishing, hiking and camping. Sizerville State Park in Emporium - Fishing, creeks, picnicking, butterfly garden, hiking, pavilions and camping. Science & Nature Related Punxsutawney Groundhog Zoo in Punxsutawney - Natural habitat with visual access to Punxsutawney Phil.

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