Wyalusing Rocks Scenic Overlook Wyalusing Ricketts Glen State Park Luzerne County HIDDEN GEMS & SPECTACULAR VIEWS Explore the natural beauty and vistas of Upstate PA, filled with scenic views, outdoor adventure, and detailed history. Enter a world of wonder at Scranton’s Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show , the world’s only building dedicated to Harry Houdini. See rare footage of Houdini’s illusions and escapes, take a guided tour to learn more about this fascinating magician, and top it all off with a professional magic show. Take a coal-mining tour at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland, where you’ll head into Mahanoy Mountain and learn about the coal-mining process. Then, take a scenic train ride on the Henry Clay, a 1920s narrow-gauge steam locomotive. Railroad and architecture buffs won’t want to miss seeing Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct , which was the largest concrete structure in the world upon its completion in 1915. This Nicholson landmark is still a marvel, and you can watch trains chugging along its grand arches today. Explore hundreds of acres of old-growth hemlocks, waterfalls, and creeks at Salt Springs State Park near Montrose. Spend a weekend at one of the park’s campsites for the perfect outdoor getaway filled with hiking, hunting, and trout fishing. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Ashland CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: VISIT BRADFORD COUNTY; VISIT LUZERNE COUNTY; EXPLORE SCHUYLKILL Dedicated to preserving the natural environment, Tunkhannock’s Endless Mountains Nature Center offers recreation activities and educational programs focusing on the local ecosystem and its wildlife. Learn about Pennsylvania’s environment and trek through 10-plus miles of trails along the Susquehanna River. Take in more astonishing views of the river valley from Wyalusing Rocks Scenic Overlook . Sitting 500 feet above the Susquehanna River, this Wyalusing landmark, once used as a signaling point by the Iroquois, now offers scenic views of mountains, forests, and the river. At more than 13,000 acres, Ricketts Glen State Park offers some of the state’s best outdoor experiences. Head to Luzerne County to join in year-round fun like hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in winter. The park is also home to the Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark featuring remarkable waterfalls. Just south of Forksville, you’ll find Worlds End State Park . At this 780-acre natural playground, you can try out endless opportunities of outdoor recreation, including whitewater boating, fishing, and winter sports. visitPA.com 95
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