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High Plateau

Route: 144 between Snow Shoe and Renovo in Clinton and Centre Counties

Stretching 27 miles between Snow Shoe and Renovo, this byway runs along the top of the Allegheny Ridge with unforgettable views of the Sproul State Forest. You’ll see more deer, bear, and elk than you’d ever imagined. In fact, the views have remained unchanged for more than a hundred years.

Bring your camera to the Two Run Rock Vista and the Fish Dam Run Scenic View. Hike the Chuck Keiper Trail, or check out the wetlands at the Cranberry Swamp Natural Area.
Closer to Snow Show, you’ll come upon Old Saint Severins Church. This National Registered Landmark, built in 1851 by Benedictines from Latrobe, is constructed of hand-hewn logs and was the pioneer Roman Catholic Church in north-central Pennsylvania.

 

Plateau Length: 27 miles
Time to Allow: 2 days


 

  • Kayaking Western PA

    Kayaking Western PA
    Submitted By: Jeff & Kym Christy
    Last year, at the age of 52, my wife and I, and friends started kayaking the streams, rivers and lakes of Western PA. We came across this old dam on Henry Run while kayaking the Clarion River this past Memorial Day weekend. There are numerous remote, scenic areas that can only be explored from the water, not to mention the relaxation experienced floating down a lazy stream. PA has stunning beauty if we just stop and look around.

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  • Best Memorial Day ever

    Best Memorial Day ever
    Submitted By: Bob Caton
    The weekend prior we did Jim Thorpe, PA, the coolest little town in the state. For Memorial Day we went to where it all began: Philly! The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, our beloved Phillies and, of course, a "Whiz Wit" at Pat's. The next day was the amazing Art Museum, and, oh yeah, shocking my girlfriend at LOVE Park!

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  • National Road

    National Road
    Submitted By: KK
    When we head East for vacation, we always take this old road. The scenery is beautiful, and we like seeing the old highway markers. It's a lot less stressful than the big highways.

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    Last vacation before the noise!

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