Come to the Pennsylvania Wilds - Fall is Bigger Here
BRADFORD, PA, October 1, 2008, Fall is bigger in Pennsylvania there's no doubt about that. And there's one particular place to go to see a kaleidoscope of colors first hand.
The Allegheny National Forest, nestled in the hills of northwestern Pennsylvania in the Pennsylvania Wilds, offers a variety of pleasures for the senses throughout its 513,000 acres - and all in a grandiose fashion.
For those seeking to view the hillsides peppered with vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow, there's no better place than in the Allegheny National Forest.
Visitors can take to the scenic U.S. Route 6 where the Allegheny Mountains and local farmlands add a glimpse of local scenery from Ludlow to Kane to Smethport to Port Allegany. National Geographic Traveler named this roadway as "One of America's Most Scenic Drives."
And there's so much more
Longhouse National Scenic Byway, named by Travel Savvy Magazine as one of the top six fall foliage drives in the United States, circles the Kinzua Creek arm of the Allegheny Reservoir.
One of the most breath-taking views can be seen at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. The Kinzua Viaduct was once the highest railroad bridge in the world. In 2003, part of the bridge was destroyed by a tornado. While the bridge in its entirety may not be there anymore, the overlook offers leaf-viewers an opportunity to see Mother Nature's colorful palette in its glory when they look at the vast Kinzua Gorge.
But the sights are a mere fraction of what the area has to offer. There's something for the taste buds, too.
In Kane, Bell's Meats and Poultry has Swedish Korv as well as 17 varieties of sausage, including a tasty apple one.
There's always the Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Wine Lounge where you can wet your whistle with the award-winning wines produced there. The Allegheny Cellars Winery in nearby Sheffield also offers tasty wines from their wine list, too.
Off U.S. Route 219 in Bradford, the John Williams European Pastry Shop will satisfy your sweet tooth.
For those who want see a little of the grandeur of days long ago, the Mansion Tour in Smethport gives visitors a chance to see the beautiful homes of McKean County's most prominent residents of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Be sure to come here the first two weeks of October - prime leaf-viewing time in the Allegheny National Forest. Remember - Fall is Bigger Here.
For more information www.visitANF.com offers driving tour suggestions or upon request the Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau, 800-473-9370, will provide a free brochure the features seven scenic driving tours with driving directions and mapping.
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