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Destinations in this Roadtrip:

• Pine Creek Gorge
  The Pine Creek Gorge, almost 50 miles long and over 1,000 feet deep, is known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. It offers spectacular views, abundant wildlife and beautiful folige that promise a brilliant fall display of deep reds, yellows and purples in early October. Be sure to make a stop in the quaint town of Wellsboro where you'll see gas-lit streets and Victorian mansions that date back to the early 1800s. Directions: To reach Leonard Harrison State Park, follow 660 West of Wellsboro to the east rim of the canyon (approximately 12 miles). To see the canyon from Colton Point State Park, follow Route 6 West of Wellsboro. The entrance to the park is along Route 6 in Ansonia(approximately 12 miles).
• Animaland Zoological Park
  Come for a visit to this 12-acre walk-thru zoo with a gift shop and snack barn. See over 200 animals, such as bear, buffalo, cougar, chickens, deer, ducks, emu, goats, kangaroo, llama, monkeys, pot bellied pigs, peacocks, porcupine, raccoons, leopard, lynx and tiger. There is so much to see! The Animaland Zoological Park contains walkways that weave between exhibits that are sure to delight kids of all ages. Located next to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, nine miles west of Wellsboro on Highway 660 West.
• Kinzua Bridge State Park
  Kinzua Bridge State Park is a popular location to view fall foliage. Peak viewing times are the first two weeks of October. The viewing platform is handicap accessible.

  Kinzua Creek is a cold water fishery, stocked periodically by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations are in effect for all activities in the park.

  A 150-person capacity primitive tenting area is available from April through October for qualified organized groups. Reservations are required in the tenting area.

  Sadly, the formidable Kinzua Bridge toppled during a violent thunderstorm on July 21, 2003. When this viaduct was built in 1881, it was the world's highest and longest railroad bridge at 301 feet tall, and 2,053 feet long. At the time of its collapse, it was the fourth tallest railroad bridge in the nation.

• Elk Herd
  Once roaming across the state, elk were completely eliminated by 1867. Rocky Mountain elk were introduced from 1913 through 1926 and now number more than 800. Elk can be seen along many roadways within the 227 square-mile elk range. Best times for activity are at dawn and dusk. Cows live just north of Benezette and weigh up to 500 pounds. Most calves are born from the end of May to mid-June. Bulls form bachelor groups, living primarily near St. Marys except during the September and October breeding season. They can weigh as much as 800 pounds. Autumn is a particularly good time to hear the bugle call of the elk, especially on a moonlit night. The Dent's Run viewing area is located near Benezette on Winslow Hill off of Route 555. Just follow the signs. Visitors may park here and take photographs, but feeding the elk is against the law.
• Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum
  An adventure in photographic history and binocular vision awaits you. Enter the world of binocular vision that captured the interest of Queen Victoria and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum features the collection of the Keystone View Company, formerly of Meadville, Pennsylvania. For more than 80 years Keystone View Company was the largest domestic producer of stereographic materials.
• Presque Isle State Park
  Presque Isle is a sand spit jutting into Lake Erie and has the only surf beach in the Commonwealth. Its geological and biological diversity and its historical significance will spark your interest. The location of the park makes it a favorite spot for bird migration.

  Both non-powered craft and motorboats are permitted. Visitors should contact the park office or visit the park website for more information concerning boating regulations. A total of four launching areas are available, and a marina is open May 1 through October 31.

  Individuals wishing to moor their craft need to contact the marina office or park office.
  
  Water-skiing is permitted in Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. Recreational scuba diving is permitted in designated waters of Presque Isle State Park. Divers must be certified and must register at the park office. Snorkeling is not permitted in Presque Isle State Park waters.
  
  Common fish species are perch, bass, walleye, trout and salmon in Lake Erie, and panfish, perch, bass, muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, crappies, smelt and salmon in Presque Isle Bay. Winter activities include ice fishing, iceboating and ice skating. Contact the park office for conditions and locations.
  
  A cross-country ski concession, located at the picnic shelter area, operates during the winter. There are about 11 miles of hiking trails at the park. Visit the park website or contact the park office for more trail information.
  
  The paved Multi-purpose Trail (9.6 miles) is popular with bicyclists, in-line skaters and joggers. During the winter, the trail is plowed from the entrance to the park office for hikers.
  
  For cross-country skiers, the trail is left snow covered from the park office to Perry Monument. The sandy beaches, washed by the clear waters of Lake Erie, provide visitors with the only surf swimming within Pennsylvania. Beaches are open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day unless otherwise posted.