PENNSYLVANIA WILDS 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. HIGHLIGHTS KINZUA SKY WALK, MT. JEWETT Once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world, Kinzua Sky Walk extends the length of two football fields into the Kinzua Gorge, offering panoramic views of the valley 225 feet below. ZIPPO/CASE MUSEUM, BRADFORD Dedicated to Zippo lighters and Case knives, the Zippo/Case Museum showcases the brands’ role in World War II and pop culture and features the world-famous Zippo repair clinic. WORLD OF LITTLE LEAGUE MUSEUM, WILLIAMSPORT Learn about the history, ideals, and famous alumni of the world’s largest organized youth sports program through interactive activities and hundreds of artifacts at this museum. ELK COUNTRY VISITOR CENTER, BENEZETTE Pennsylvania is home to the largest wild elk herd in the northeastern United States. Learn about elk and maybe catch a glimpse of the herd at Elk Country Visitor Center. PUNXSUTAWNEY WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER, PUNXSUTAWNEY Pine Creek Gorge Wellsboro SEE THE LARGEST FREE-ROAMING ELK HERD IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. TOP TO BOTTOM: ADOBESTOCK/REID DALLAND; PA GREAT OUTDOORS VISITORS BUREAU, AB STUDIOS JEFF ORZECHOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY At the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, exhibits explore weather forecasting technology, phenomena such as tornados, and even weather folklore including the city’s own Punxsutawney Phil. PINE CREEK GORGE AT LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK, WELLSBORO One of the best ways to experience the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania” is to hike the Turkey Path in Leonard Harrison State Park through forests and past waterfalls. CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK, COUDERSPORT Gaze up at countless stars and constellations — as well as the Milky Way galaxy — on a clear night at this International Dark Sky Park, rated one of the best places on the planet for spotting celestial bodies. 70 Visiting soon? See page 42 for upcoming events.
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