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Throughout Pennsylvania, within the state forest system, are 61 officially designated Natural Areas, each offering a bit of wildness deemed worthy of protection: rare-bird breeding sites, stands of old-growth trees, fragile wetlands, ice age remnants, mineral-rich mountainsides. To experience first-hand the unique features of each natural area, nature writer Charles Fergus spent a year visiting all 61. In this information-filled book, he reports on what he found, offering readers a guided tour of some of natural Pennsylvania's most distinctive places. He also provides information on how to visit the areas, each of which is open to the public.
Includes helpful maps and information on activities, points of interest, and programs available at more than 65 natural areas.
Guide to 65 natural areas Lake Erie, Allegheny National Forest, Pittsburgh region, Laurel Highlands > This companion for ecotourists points out western Pennsylvania's best natural attractions and explains why they're special. Birding spots, wildflower preserves, scenic overlooks, geological sites, family recreation areas, forests, rivers, and winding trails are all fully explored. These are areas where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or just restful sightseeing. Details on special features, geology, wildlife, and history of each site are provided, as well as basic tourist information and locator maps.
Often regarded as a highly industrialized state, Pennsylvania contains some of the most unique and pristine natural and wild areas in the northeastern United States. Through magnificent photography, see the diversity of nature that awaits visitors at locations as diverse as the tidewater of the Lower Delaware River and the old-growth forests that support trees that were alive when Columbus first landed in the New World. Covering many of the 120 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest around Pennsylvania, this book reveals why millions of people a year seek solace, inspiration, and/or recreational opportunities throughout Pennsylvania's wild areas. This lush collection of photographs is a testament to the hard conservation work and accomplishments of both the Pennsylvania government and private organizations. Complete with detailed captions identifying flora, fauna, and location, this is a must-have visual guide to "Penn's Woods" for conservationists, nature lovers, and educators.