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.
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This review is from: Great Natural Areas of Western Pennsylvania (Paperback)
Ostrander's book is a great resource for anyone: those who live in the Western PA area will appreciate the great tips (such as a certain trail to take to get a look at unique flora or a scenic overlook), and those not from the area can tailor a trip to meet specific needs. Suggestions are also given for best area for children, best area for solitude, etc.
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This steep and forested tract angles up the western bank of the Allegheny River for nearly 7 miles in southwestern Venango County. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glaciated plateau, eastern pewee, kettlehole lake, state game lands, wildflower reserve, physiographic region, cucumber magnolia, great rhododendron, dwarf larkspur, propagation area, game commission, bigtooth aspen, national natural landmark, environmental education center, trout lily, cucumber root, eastern phoebe Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nearby Natural Attractions, Allegheny River, Oil Creek, Laurel Ridge, Pittsburgh Low Plateau, Allegheny National Forest, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvanian Period, Presque Isle, New York, Allegheny Mountains, Lake Erie, Wolf Creek, Youghiogheny River, Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of State Parks, Clarion River, Conemaugh Gorge, Conemaugh River, Laurel Caverns, Laurel Summit, Ohiopyle State Park, Allegheny County New!
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This steep and forested tract angles up the western bank of the Allegheny River for nearly 7 miles in southwestern Venango County. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glaciated plateau, eastern pewee, kettlehole lake, state game lands, wildflower reserve, physiographic region, cucumber magnolia, great rhododendron, dwarf larkspur, propagation area, game commission, bigtooth aspen, national natural landmark, environmental education center, trout lily, cucumber root, eastern phoebe Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nearby Natural Attractions, Allegheny River, Oil Creek, Laurel Ridge, Pittsburgh Low Plateau, Allegheny National Forest, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvanian Period, Presque Isle, New York, Allegheny Mountains, Lake Erie, Wolf Creek, Youghiogheny River, Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of State Parks, Clarion River, Conemaugh Gorge, Conemaugh River, Laurel Caverns, Laurel Summit, Ohiopyle State Park, Allegheny County New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Frank Lloyd Wright: Writings and Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright on page 25
- Natural Resources: Genetic Diversity-Platinum and the Platinum Group Metals by Mark S. Coyne in Front Matter
- A Sand County Almanac (Outdoor Essays & Reflections) by Aldo Leopold on page 176
- Daniel Boone by Simple Simon on page 44
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