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Why You’ll Love It Rugged, majestic, pristine—this spectacular stretch of wilderness is where the wild things roam freely: elk in the fields, bald eagles in the treetops, and trout in the cold streams. Gaze up at the night sky. The constellations are crystal clear here, where it’s so dark you can see the stardust of the Milky Way in the International Dark Sky Park. Take your pick from incredible adventures any way you want them: by foot, raft, horseback, mountain bike, horse-drawn wagon, or hang glider. GET IDEAS » Ways to Explore 1 Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette Stroll along observation trails to view the largest elk herd in the northeastern United States, and then learn more about these animals through educational exhibits and a 4-D show. 2 Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mt. Jewett Stroll across Kinzua Sky Walk, once the world’s highest and longest railroad bridge that is now a towering pedestrian walkway over the Kinzua Gorge, offering panoramic vistas of forestland. 3 Bilger’s Rocks, Grampian Explore the trails and passageways that meander through dramatic rock formations, outcroppings, and crawl spaces at this park. 4 Doolittle Station, DuBois An 1880 B&O replicated rail depot, animatronic dinosaur museum, and numerous culinary experiences—Boxcar Brew Works, Railcar Pizza, The Parlor Car, and The Roadside Cafe—await at this multifaceted destination. 5 Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg Community theater groups from all around come to this performing arts venue housed in an old mill and set amid the natural beauty of Cook Forest State Park. 6 World of Little League Museum, Williamsport Explore the history and legacy of Little League Baseball and Softball with artifacts, images, interactive exhibits, and immersive media. 7 Gobbler’s Knob Visitor Center, Punxsutawney Delve into the world of Punxsutawney Phil, the world-famous weather-predicting groundhog. See how shadows are made, explore a burrow, watch Groundhog Day footage, and pick up a souvenir. 8 Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron and Potter counties Find yourself in the middle of 1,910 acres of natural habitat and beautiful landscapes. Along with water recreation, fishing, and hiking, you can observe an abundance of wildlife—from bobcats and bears to elk and bald eagles. 9 Pine Creek Gorge, Wellsboro This massive gorge is flanked by two state parks on each side: Leonard Harrison State Park and Colton Point State Park. At more than 45 miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep, “the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania” offers some of the best scenery in the entire state. 10 Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport Surrounded by the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest, stargazers will adore the remarkably dark skies that are perfect for stargazing. Be sure to check out the park’s educational astronomy programs. 11 Piper Aviation Museum, Lock Haven Located in a former Piper Aircraft Corporation manufacturing plant, this museum is dedicated to preserving the corporation’s place in aviation history. Schedule a tour of the museum to learn about the company’s history, its manufacturing process, and to see multiple vintage aircraft on display. 12 Millionaire’s Row, Williamsport Marvel at Victorian-era architecture of the former homes of lumber barons. Today, many of these landmark properties have been maintained and transformed into restaurants, offices, private homes, and bed and breakfasts. 13 Coalport Area Coal Museum, Coalport Learn about the area’s once thriving coal mining industry. With artifacts donated by families of former coal miners, you can see tools, photos, and more from local Pennsylvania mines.
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