Pennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People (Keystone Books) [Paperback]

Art Michaels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003 | Series: Keystone Book

To those who enjoy outdoor adventure, Pennsylvania offers a number of natural attractions: wild rivers, impressive mountains, the silence of deep forests. But Pennsylvania's sublime overlooks, remarkable natural features in themselves, frequently go unnoticed despite their historical and scenic interest. (Few people realize, for instance, that a Pennsylvania overlook Mt. Pisgah in York County almost became our nation's capital.) Visitors to these promontories acquire a fresh appreciation of nature's beauty and a renewed sense of connection to the Pennsylvania landscape. In Pennsylvania Overlooks, Art Michaels describes some of the most outstanding overlooks in the state. These overlooks afford unforgettable images throughout the year. From High Knob Vista in Wyoming State Forest, Sullivan County, the reds, oranges, and yellows of fall foliage extend to the horizon, appearing even more rich and majestic from a height. In winter, High Rocks Vista in Bucks County displays the panorama of a snowy, leafless forest. Near Breezyview Overlook in Lancaster County, a dazzling formation of migrating tundra swans glides over a snow-covered river valley. The trees of the Allegheny National Forest, spreading out below Jakes Rock Overlook in Warren County, convey the freshness of spring through their delicate array of green. Pennsylvania Overlooks provides a unique introduction to these sites and other spectacular overlooks. The selected overlooks are easy to reach by automobile or by foot, and they offer much more than a pretty view. Each chapter presents vital information about an overlook, including a general description of the overlook and its area, the site's distinguishing features, its height, the compass direction of the view, and nearby and distant features visible from the overlook. Michaels also notes recreational activities and opportunities near each site. For weekends filled with nature, beauty, and history, this book is an invaluable guide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Lately I think I've found a kindred spirit in Art Michaels. His latest book, Pennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People, is full of great heaven-on-earth scenery. Michaels has driven the breadth and depth of the Keystone State on a search for inspiring landscapes and the views from more than 50 selected overlooks. It's a wise choice. --Vic Attardo, Altoona Mirror Newspaper

A fine source book for people looking for a reason to travel across the commonwealth for a new experience. --Albert E. Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine

Art Michaels' new book, Pennsylvania Overlooks, can guide you to some of the most spectular scenery in the state, and it is conviently sized to fit in a glove compartment...Get a copy, pick your first destination, then let it lead you around the state. You will appreciate outdoors in Pennsylvania as never before. --Mike Bleech, Erie Times News

About the Author

Art Michaels is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer and a member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Pennsylvania State Univ Pr; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0271022310
• ISBN-13: 978-0271022314
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,876,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Kuhn, September 24, 2006

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R. F. Kuhn II (Carlisle PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People (Keystone Books) (Paperback)

I have lived in Pennsylvania all of my life, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. As a seasoned outdoorsman I thought that I knew most of the lookouts that the Keystone state had to offer. Upon reading Pennsylvania Overlooks I realized there are many more overlooks than I imagined. From now on I plan to carry the conveniently sized book in my vehicle so I can find the overlooks in the area where I am traveling with my family. This book simplifies the search for overlooks by organizing the overlooks into regions with directions and points of interest. The B/W photos inside give a great indication of what you will see at the overlook without giving away the sheer beauty once you actually get there. I plan to purchase several copies of this book as gifts to friends and family that enjoy beautiful natural areas, especially breathtaking views.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Travel Companion, July 21, 2006

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This review is from: Pennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People (Keystone Books) (Paperback)

In addition to the descriptive overviews of the scenic overlooks, I find the "Opportunities" and "Amenities" sections very helpful when planning outings to these sites. Also, the compact size of this book (approximately the size of a folded state map) makes it a convenient fit in my backpack and glove compartment.

11 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be aware of what you are ordering, October 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Pennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People (Keystone Books) (Paperback)

I must confess to some disappointment upon receipt of Pennsylvania Overlooks. The only color picture of these gorgeous overlooks is on the front cover. All other photos are black and white. The narrowness of the book (less than 4 inches wide)makes it difficult even to appreciate the black and white photos. The whole feeling of the book is like those narrow books you get at chain motels that tell you where the locations of their other motels are.