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Great Things to Do in The Alleghenies and Her Valleys

Enjoy a breathtaking ride on the Johnstown Inclined Plane---the world's steepest.
Experience the thunderous sounds and thrilling sights of Horseshoe Curve.
Before or after the game, visit Penn State's University Creamery for a tasty treat!
One of the best ways to see the region is by cycling the Southern Alleghenies.
Boat, fish, swim, or eagle-watch at the hugely popular Raystown Lake.

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The Alleghenies and Her Valleys

Central Pennsylvania is classic Americana: small Victorian towns and close-knit communities, covered bridges spanning tree-sheltered streams, loyal crowds cheering for their teams on Saturday afternoons. Sprinkled through it all are state parks and forests that offer unmatched beauty and tranquility. Come on out and discover a place where the antiquing is serious and the county fair is the highlight of the summer. Biking, hiking, and wildlife watching are some favorite ways to pass the time here. When you're ready for something a little different, explore our many museums and historic sites.

All About the Valleys of the Susquehanna
This six-county area is a nature-lover's perfect getaway---no air pollution, road rage, traffic jams, or tourist traps. Go in search of covered bridges on a leisurely country drive, and stop by roadside markets and historic schoolhouses for a photo or two. In the counties of Montour, Columbia, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, and Schuylkill, you'll discover a place where the hustle and bustle of everyday life fade away and a more relaxed pace sets the tone.

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Back in the day, driving in the mountains was a little too exciting
Submitted by: Ed
While I moved out of Pennsylvania over 30 years ago, I have many good memories of “only in PA”. Three Rivers Art Festivals, brilliant Fall colors, flyfishing for trout and catching my Irish Setter, and my mother’s Pittsburgh history narrative during a party boat ride up the Allegheny. But these stories pale to the advancements made in highway travel. In the 60’s, Pennsylvania had three lane roadways with the middle lane used for passing in both directions. In the flat plains states, this configuration may have been acceptable; but in the hills of PA, it added adventure to roadway travel. Consider driving home from Penn State at dusk on Route 22, passing a slower vehicle in my underpowered Corvair, and seeing two semis side by side coming over the crest of the hill in front of me. If not for the driver on my right moving onto the shoulder, I would have been an ornament next to the Mack bulldog. Since then, many improvements have made Pennsylvania a beautiful state to drive in. Now, if we can only get the deer on I80 to stay on the shoulder.