Route: 419, Lebanon County
Sprinkled along this byway are quaint little towns that take you back to the early 1800s and its German settlers, with vintage buildings, tree-lined streets and down-home personality. Lebanon itself is worth an afternoon, with its farmers’ markets, outlets and specialty shops. And oh yeah, it’s the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Keep an eye out for horse drawn buggies and shoofly pies.
You’ll also pass through the Middlecreek Wildlife Preserve, the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and the historic Cornwall Red Brick School House. Explore and learn about Pennsylvania’s most unique attraction, the Cornwall Iron Furnace mdash;America’s only 19th century charcoal-fueled blast iron furnace to survive fully intact.
| Length: 14 miles Time to Allow: 2 days |
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.
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!
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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