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The
Allegheny National Forest is the only National Forest in Pennsylvania,
and covers more than one-half million acres. The Forest offers a
plethora of recreational opportunities-- you can hike, backpack,
camp, picnic, swim, boat, canoe, water-ski, mountain bike, ride
ATV's, motorbikes, snowmobiles and much more. More than 600 miles
of trails for hiking, biking and ATV use climb hills to overlook
deep valleys, follow small, winding streams, and open into
pleasant meadows. In June, you'll find hundreds of acres of
Mountain Laurel; in Autumn, the trees turn to glorious sunset
hues; it's beautiful in every season.
If you need a detailed map of the Forest, send $4.24 (check or
money order made out to ENFIA) to: Forest Headquarters
222 Liberty St.
Warren, PA 16365
(814) 723-5150
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The
Northern Alleghenies, rich in it's history and beauty has much to
offer the naturalist, canoeing, being one of the most natural ways
of seeing it's rivers and streams. Go back in time as you wind
your way through the majestic mountains. The Allegheny River, Oil
Creek, Tionesta Creek, and Clarion River, each being a marvel of
nature, is definitely the Natural Escape, if a quiet and beautiful
break is what you are looking for.
There are several outfitters along the rivers and streams that can
help you plan your trip, provide equipment, or port your own
canoe. There are a variety of trips, starting at two hours or
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KINZUA
DAM and Allegheny Reservoir
East
of Warren of Route 59, this important flood control dam has
created a vast waterway known as the Allegheny Reservoir.
Completed in 1965 by the U.S. army Corps of Engineers, the 25 mile
elongated lake fills nearly 100 miles of forest shoreline.
Recreational opportunities at Kinzua are legendary! Picture a
sparkling lake surrounded by National Forest and you have the
perfect setting for your next vacation.
Pleasure craft of all sizes appear on the waterway in the spring,
summer, and autumn. A marina located just three miles from the
dam, gives easy access to the waterway. There are several boat
launches placed strategically around the lake by the U.S. Forest
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FISHING
The
beginning of the fishing year, as every Pennsylvania angler knows,
is the first day of trout season, in mid-April. Within the area
flow hundreds of miles of trout water, many stocked, many with
wild populations of native Brook, Brown, or Rainbow trout. For
trophy brown trout, try the Allegheny River or the Allegheny
Reservoir.
In May, the season begins for for walleyes, pike and muskellunge.
Some of the best fishing in the state for all three is in this
three county region. The Allegheny Reservoir is one of the best
trophy muskie waters anywhere. Some of the best smallmouth bass
fishing fishing occurs as bass season opens in June. You can find
good fishing in the Allegheny River, both downriver from Tidioute
and in the lower stretches of Tionesta, Brokenstraw, Conewango and
Oil Creeks, and in the Allegheny Reservoir and Tionesta Reservoir. |
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COOK
FOREST
Cook
Forest State Park encompasses 6,668 acres in Northwestern
Pennsylvania. Bordered by the picturesque Clarion River, the
forest is know for virgin white pine and hemlock timber stands.
Classified as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park
Service, Cook Forest State Park is often referred to as the
"Black Forest" of Pennsylvania.
Cook Forest is open year round. A 30 mile trail system reaches
magnificent timber stands and stream valleys. The Forest Cathedral
Area is the most popular and accessible virgin timber tract.
Other day use activity areas include five picnic areas, a swimming
pool, the Sawmill Craft Center and Theater, and fishing in the
Clarion River and Tom's Run. |
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