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A collage of four photos from the Longfellow Road Vistas in the Tuscarora State Forest. The top left image features Short Mountain Vista, with a picnic table and a wooden railing overlooking the rolling forested hills. The top right image captures the view from Anderson Gap Vista, showcasing lush green hills with patches of yellow wildflowers in the foreground under a bright blue sky. The bottom left photo shows a red truck parked beside the Anderson Gap Vista sign, with distant mountain ridges visible. The bottom right image is of a wooden sign marking the "Longfellow Road Vistas" with a note indicating the trail is drivable for licensed motor vehicles. These scenic vistas, located in Mifflin County, PA, provide expansive views from either side of Longfellow Road, with Anderson Gap Vista facing northwest and Short Mountain Vista facing southeast.

Exploring the Longfellow Road Vistas in Mifflin County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - September 11, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Longfellow Road Vistas in Mifflin County, you're in the right place! The Longfellow Road Vistas are a pair of adjacent roadside scenic overlooks facing opposite directions on...

A panoramic view from the Emporium Overlook in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, capturing the town of Emporium nestled in a green, forested valley. The Cameron County Courthouse, with its red-brick facade and clock tower, stands out among the town's buildings. Surrounding the town are densely wooded hills that stretch into the distance, creating a serene and picturesque landscape under a sky dotted with clouds. The lush greenery and rolling mountains emphasize the rural charm and seclusion of the area.

Exploring Emporium Overlook in Cameron County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - August 25, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Emporium Overlook in Cameron County, you're in the right place! Emporium Overlook offers a breathtaking view of the Cameron County seat, nestled in a lush, green valley created...

A collage of four photos taken at Tidioute Overlook in Warren County, Pennsylvania, within the Allegheny National Forest. The top left image features a scenic view of the Allegheny River, surrounded by lush green forested hills. The top right image shows the town of Tidioute nestled in a valley, with houses and farmland surrounded by rolling hills. The bottom left image captures the entrance sign to the Allegheny National Forest's picnic ground and overlook, with a peaceful road leading into the dense forest. The bottom right image provides a close-up of the Allegheny River winding through the verdant landscape, highlighting the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.

Exploring Tidioute Overlook in Warren County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - August 20, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Tidioute Overlook in Warren County, you're in the right place! Tidioute Overlook features a peaceful and easy-to-reach pair of vistas, offering views of the Allegheny River and the...

A collage of 5 photos showing the views from Irving Cliff in Wayne County PA.

Exploring Irving Cliff Overlook in Wayne County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - May 7, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Irving Cliff Overlook in Wayne County, you're in the right place! Irving Cliff is a fabulous roadside scenic overlook that sits high above Honesdale, the Wayne County seat. The...

This collage showcases five photos from the Cliff Trail in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The large image on the left depicts a hiker observing the landscape from a high vantage point, looking out over the winding Delaware River and brown fields, indicative of the changing seasons. The hiker is equipped with a backpack and walking stick, emphasizing the adventurous nature of the trail. The top right image provides a scenic view of a small town nestled among hills and trees, highlighting the trail’s proximity to local communities. The middle right photo features a trail marker, denoting the Cliff Trail and directing towards Raymondskill, set against a background of a typical forest scene on the trail. The bottom left image captures another section of the trail with a rocky outcrop and a distant view of the river and fields, while the bottom right picture shows a serene lake bordered by evergreens and bare trees, reflecting the tranquility found along the trail. The collage as a whole encapsulates the variety of natural beauty along the Cliff Trail.

Exploring the Cliff Trail Overlooks in Pike County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - April 24, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about the Cliff Trail Overlooks in Pike County, you're in the right place! The Cliff Trail features 4 outstanding scenic overlooks of the Delaware River valley from its vantage point...

This is a collage of five photos from Gillespie Point scenic overlook along the Mid State Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The central image features a hiker in a red jacket and brown boots, using a walking stick, standing on rocky terrain and looking out over a valley with leafless trees and a winding river. The top-right image showcases a verdant moss-covered trail leading through bare trees. The bottom-left image depicts a serene river curving through a forested valley. The bottom-middle photo offers a wide view of a valley with coniferous and deciduous trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky. Finally, the bottom-right image is of a wooden signpost with "GILLESPIE POINT" painted in white on a black background, with an arrow indicating the direction to the overlook, set among fallen leaves and bare trees.

Exploring Gillespie Point Scenic Overlook in Tioga County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - March 6, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about Gillespie Point scenic overlook in Tioga County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's "Grand Canyon" area, Gillespie Point, also known as "The Matterhorn of...

A vibrant collage of four images from Mount Pisgah Overlook in York County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A distant view of the Susquehanna River and its bridges amidst lush greenery. Top right: Inside a wooden pavilion with picnic tables, overlooking a scenic landscape. Bottom left: The American and Pennsylvania flags fluttering beside a picnic area with a path leading to a gazebo. Bottom right: A wooden bench faces an open field with a backdrop of the Susquehanna River. Each scene conveys the natural beauty and recreational opportunities the overlook offers.

Exploring Mount Pisgah Overlook in York County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - December 5, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Mount Pisgah Overlook in York County, you're in the right place! Mount Pisgah Overlook, at 885 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the this portion...

Collage of four photos from Tioga-Hammond Lakes Overlook in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, featuring views through a binocular station over the lake, the vegetated cliff sides of a water channel, the wide expanse of a dam and its reflection in the water, and a serene lake with ripples from a passing boat, all beneath a sky with dynamic cloud patterns.

Exploring the Tioga-Hammond Lakes Overlook in Tioga County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - November 30, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Tioga-Hammond Lakes Overlook in Tioga County, you're in the right place! The Tioga-Hammond Lakes Overlook offers a view that not many vistas can boast of – a...

A collage of photos from the Cameron-Masland Mansion Scenic Overlook at Kings Gap Environmental Center in Cumberland County PA

The Cameron-Masland Mansion Scenic Overlook | A Visitors Guide

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - November 22, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the scenic overlook at the Cameron-Masland Mansion, you're in the right place! The Cameron-Masland Mansion, a historic stone villa perched on a Cumberland County mountaintop, offers a scenic overlook...

A collage of four images from the Marie Antoinette Scenic Overlook in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A picturesque view of rolling hills and a winding river seen from the overlook with lush greenery and farmland. Top right: An informational sign about the Marie Antoinette Scenic Overlook, indicating it as a WPA Project on Historic Route 6 with contributions from various Pennsylvania departments and commissions. Bottom left: A view through a stone structure's window at the overlook framing the scenic landscape beyond. Bottom right: A bright orange truck parked along a road adjacent to the scenic overlook, with the landscape stretching into the distance.

Marie Antoinette Scenic Overlook | A Visitors Guide

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - November 8, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Marie Antoinette Scenic Overlook in Bradford County PA, you're in the right place! Located 5 miles north of Wyalusing along Route 6, the Marie Antoinette Overlook offers...