Northern Pennsylvania’s Scenic Wonders
Where & When Pennsylvania Fall 2024
Elk in Clearfield County, PA. Photo Credit: Bruce Walkovich
Clearfield County – During the months of late – August through early – November many tourists herd to Clearfield County to watch the majestic elk bugle and spar with each other during the rut season. The rut season is when the bull elk bugle to attract the females (cows) for mating. As a bull elk mature, they will be challenged by other bull elks for the right to mate with the females. Clearfield County offers many elk viewing areas that you will want to visit and take in the beauty of nature at its finest.
Loyalsock Canyon Vista is an iconic view in Worlds End State Park in Forksville.
Loyalsock Canyon Vista Loyalsock Canyon Vista is an iconic view in Worlds End State Park in Forksville. The overlook gives you a bird’s-eye view of the Loyalsock Creek carving its way through the mountains. You can also see the park’s day use area far below. Visitors can hike there via the Canyon Vista Trail or drive there via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads (open seasonally). In the winter, snowmobiles can access the vista when conditions permit. endlessmountains.org
Jakes Rocks Trail Overlook, Warren County, PA
Warren County – Trails at Jakes Rocks (the 2024 PA Trail of the Year). is a trail system that consists of over 35 miles through the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are design for mountain biking (class 1 e-bikes are permitted) but may also be hiked. The overlooks, like the one above, are stunning and give great views of the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Dam.
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Photo Credit: Tim McBride Photography
Tioga County – The iconic Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is a 47-mile gorge that offers visitors spectacular viewing spots from the two state parks located on opposite rims. Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks as well as the popular Pine Creek Rail Trail running along the canyon floor combine to make the canyon a perfect destination for sightseeing and outdoor recreation throughout the year. visitpottertioga.com
Stargazing at the top of the world. Photo by Dustin Brown
Cameron County – The notoriously dark skies of Cameron County and Bucktail Overlook offer you one the most beautiful and unique places in Pennsylvania for stargazing in the night sky as well.
Historic Paden Twin Covered Bridges. Photo credit: Ben Prepelka
Columbia County Historic Twin Covered Bridges located in Orangeville, PA. They are one of only two sets of twin covered bridges in the world.
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