A Guide to the Allegheny National Forest [Paperback]

Tom Dwyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 1999

Nestled in four counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania are the 513,000 acres of the Allegheny National Forest, so designated by a proclamation signed by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge in 1923. A Guide to the Allegheny National Forest is the most current and comprehensive visitor's guide ever written for this national treasure. Designed in a handy pocketbook format, the guide briefly explores the human and geological history of the forest and includes hints on how to enjoy the forest safely. The book then describes the three distinct natural areas of the forest and features the activities available in each of these areas. The three sections highlight the hiking trails, campgrounds (developed, dispersed, and primitive), recreation areas, picnic areas, snowmobile and ATV access sites, and the swimming, boating, and canoeing opportunities available in these areas. They also includes trail maps, directions to ranger stations, addresses and phone numbers for lodging, rentals, and attractions in the area, even information on educational programs available in the forest. No other book so completely and comprehensively facilitates your next trip to the forest.

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A Guide to the Allegheny National Forest is the most comprehensive visitor's guide to the forest. Designed in a handy pocketbook format, the guide briefly explores the history and purpose of the forest along with some hints on how to enjoy the forest safely before getting to the meat of the book, three chapters detailing everything from family picnicking opportunities to boating, camping, ATV and wilderness backpacking. --Publisher

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A Guide to the Allegheny National Forest is the most comprehensive guide to enjoying the 513,000 acres of this historic forest. It helps visitors explore the history, find the trailheads, locate camping facilities and much more.

30 maps
trail descriptions
directions to trailheads
ATV/snowmobiles trails
wilderness areas
boating, canoeing, swimming
fishing, hunting
hiking & backpacking
family picnics
educational interpretive trails
more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Trailside Publishing; 1st edition (March 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966604504
• ISBN-13: 978-0966604504
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A concise, easy-to-read, straightforward and friendly guide, May 6, 2002

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This review is from: A Guide to the Allegheny National Forest (Paperback)

Written by Tom Dwyer, A Guide To The Allegheny National Forest is a marvelous pocket reference packed with history, detailed commentaries, maps, area-specific information and much more concerning this grand, 513,000 acre historic forest that makes Pennsylvania truly sylvan. Of especial note are the many hiking trail descriptions in this concise, easy-to-read, straightforward and friendly guide. If you are planning a vacation, hike, or just a plain day off to enjoy the beauty of the Allegheny National Forest, you should consult A Guide To The Allegheny National Forest without delay!