Route 6 through Pennsylvania is a fine way to travel, especially if you have a bit more time, and it beats driving Interstate 80. I suggest you take a diversion at Warren, Pennsylvania by taking PA Rt 59 east. 59 takes you through the Allegheny Nat'l Forest, and will take you right past Kinzua Dam, and to some excellent natural attractions that you would like to check out. Visit Jake's Rocks and Rimrock Recreation Area just off Rt 59 east of the dam. The nicest small town in northern Pennsylvania is Wellsboro. It is a fairly old and well-established place that was one of the rich lumber industry towns. There is the Pennsylvania Lumbering Museum nearby, too - also just off Rt 6. The PA State Parks began "experimenting" with allowing dogs in a few of the parks a couple years ago. Only a few parks allowed them at that time - I am not sure what the policy is regarding pets now. You can find out more at: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks The Grand Canyon of PA is worth checking out. Watch out for rattlesnakes. Leonard Harrison State Park is on the eastern rim of the gorge and does have limited camping. Again, check out the web site regarding pets, though. Scranton has Steamtown Museum - well run National Park museum, and they do offer a lengthy steam train excursion, if you are interested in that type of thing. Other than Steamtown, I do not recommend hanging around Scranton. You will understand why when you get there. Northwest of Scranton is Lackawanna State Park. Excellent campsites in a beautiful setting. Enjoy your trip. Michael |
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