REGIONS Find Some Peace & Quiet If you’re seeking rest and relaxation on your getaway, the stillness, abundant natural beauty, and simple pleasures of The Alleghenies offer themselves for your enjoyment. The Arboretum at Penn State in State College boasts unique attractions like the Grove of the Ancients, TOP TO BOTTOM: HUNTINGDON COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU; VISIT JOHNSTOWN for fresh country air amid a backdrop of rolling farmland. At Shaver’s Creek in Petersburg, observe nature up close at the aviary, pollinator gardens, and herpetarium (a reptile and amphibian exhibit). In Patton, Prince Gallitzin State Park and its 1,635-acre lake are beloved by campers, boaters, and fishing enthusiasts. And along the Little Juniata River , try your hand at fly fishing, casting your lure in search of brown trout. Little Juniata River featuring plants from the time of the dinosaurs. Soak up the breathtaking views at the Mt. Nittany Vineyard and Winery , then head over to the tasting room. At the Wildfire Ranch Spiritual Retreat in Spring Mills, take riding lessons and commune with the ranch’s trained therapy horses. Spend the night at Buttonwood Campground in Mifflintown Historic Moments If your ideal road trip includes standing where history was made, look no further than this tour highlighting several of The Alleghenies’ richest historical sites. Including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bellefonte Historic District is a window into the 1870s. Stop at the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society for its collection of authentic rail cars. At the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, survey the state’s military history through the ages. Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve offers a breathtaking display of engineering, as this dramatic stretch of railroad track allowed trains to conquer the Allegheny Ridge, a feat when the link was completed in 1854. Then, ride 895.5 feet to the top of Yoder Hill on the newly renovated Johnstown Inclined Plane , slated to reopen spring 2023. Finish your tour by immersing yourself in Johnstown’s community and culture at the Heritage Discovery Center . Johnstown Inclined Plane Johnstown visitPA.com 65
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