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Author: Lisa Gensheimer Publisher: ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 152
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One of only fifteen national forests in the eastern United States, the Allegheny National Forest encompasses 800 square miles in north-central Pennsylvania. Discover the beauty of this natural area, its bears, bats, and bobcats of today, and its rich history, encompassing the Seneca Nation and pioneering lumber, oil, and natural gas industries. Pennsylvania Wilds celebrates the cultural heritage of a national forest that plays host to an unfolding drama that continues today. A beautifully illustrated history of the forest from prehistoric times to the present covers 50 can't-miss attractions in the Allegheny National Forest region. The included interactive CD gives readers a bird's-eye view of the biology, geology, and history of the Allegheny National Forest.
Author: Dave Hurst Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625842813 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 137
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Bands of Iroquois, the ill-fated General Braddock and Gilded Age tycoons have all roamed Pennsylvanias Allegheny Mountains. The rough peaks and dense woods of the Alleghenies were the nations first barrier to westward expansion. From frontier skirmishes and daring escapes along the Underground Railroad to the triumphs and tragedies of the Industrial Revolution, local journalist Dave Hurst explores the fascinating history and distinctive culture of the region. He regales readers with tales of fly-fishing, bold outdoorsmen, the legend of Johnny Appleseed and the origins of the banana split to capture the essence of Pennsylvanias Allegheny Mountains.
Author: Lisa Gensheimer Publisher: ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 152
Book Description
One of only fifteen national forests in the eastern United States, the Allegheny National Forest encompasses 800 square miles in north-central Pennsylvania. Discover the beauty of this natural area, its bears, bats, and bobcats of today, and its rich history, encompassing the Seneca Nation and pioneering lumber, oil, and natural gas industries. Pennsylvania Wilds celebrates the cultural heritage of a national forest that plays host to an unfolding drama that continues today. A beautifully illustrated history of the forest from prehistoric times to the present covers 50 can't-miss attractions in the Allegheny National Forest region. The included interactive CD gives readers a bird's-eye view of the biology, geology, and history of the Allegheny National Forest.
Author: Source Wikipedia Publisher: University-Press.org ISBN: 9781230536569 Category : Languages : en Pages : 32
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: Allegheny Mountain (Pennsylvania), Bald Eagle Mountain, Bald Mountain (Pennsylvania), Big Mountain (Pennsylvania), Big Savage Mountain, Blue Knob (Pennsylvania), Brush Mountain (Blair County, Pennsylvania), Buckingham Mountain, Butler Knob, Camelback Mountain (Big Pocono), Canoe Mountain, Clarks Knob, Conococheague Mountain, Cross Mountain (Pennsylvania), Evitts Mountain, Forkston Mountain, Hawk Mountain, Haycock Mountain, Herman Point, Jacks Mountain, Kinton Knob, Laurel Hill (Pennsylvania), Martin Hill (Pennsylvania), Martin Mountain, Miller Mountain (Wyoming County, Pennsylvania), Mount Ararat (Pennsylvania), Mount Davis (Pennsylvania), Mount Minsi, Mount Nittany, Mount Pisgah (Pennsylvania), Negro Mountain, North Knob, Osterhout Mountain, Parnell Knob, Pine Knob (Pennsylvania), Rays Hill, Red Rock Mountain, Ritchey Knob, Schaefer Head, Sideling Hill, Sidneys Knob, Stone Mountain (Pennsylvania), Sugarloaf Knob, The Pinnacle (Pennsylvania), Tonoloway Ridge, Town Hill, Tuscarora Mountain, Tussey Mountain, Williamsburg Mountain, Wills Mountain, Youngstown Ridge. Excerpt: Blue Knob is a Pennsylvania summit with a broad dome that is the most northern of the 3,000 footers in the range of Allegheny Mountains. The mountain covers 5,874 acres (23.77 km) of Blue Knob State Park and contains approximately of hiking trails and numerous overlooks. A ski area is located on the mountain's north slopes. The towns of Johnstown, Altoona and Bedford are located within 25 miles (40 km) of the mountain. The towns of Pavia and Claysburg lie at the foot of the mountain. The satellite peaks of Blue Knob include: Herman Point, Spruce Knob, Round Knob, Cattle Knob, Pine Knob, Ritchey Knob and Schaefer Head Summits to the north include; Brush Mountain (17 miles), Schaefer Head (2.5 miles) and the other satellite peaks listed above, ...
Author: Anne Frances Pulling, Sr. Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738590400 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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The Allegheny Mountains constantly challenged early settlers to use their creativity and skills to conquer what seemed an almost insurmountable barrier. The founding fathers recognized potential in the area both as a resort and as a thriving town that would attract industry. Through hard work and innovation, an all-rail route over the mountains was established, linking the area with important industrial and trade centers. Many people came to Cresson to enjoy the health and recreational benefits of its natural springs, and the area's "pike" afforded the first stage link between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. When the Pennsylvania Railroad established headquarters here, with a roundhouse, machine shops, and branch lines, the area entered an era of industrial prosperity. I n this remarkable volume, over 200 rare images are combines with informative and insightful text. Early views of the famous Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and the Mountain House are delightfully intertwined with photographs of homes, workplaces, churches, and the people who made the area prosper and grow. Readers visit Loretto, a town founded by "A Prince-Priest, Demetrius A. Gallitzin, Apostle of the Alleghenies" and they are transported to Portage and Lilly, areas of woodlands that gave rise to numerous sawmills.
Author: Samuel A. MacDonald Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN: 0742569683 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 199
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The Allegheny National Forest exists on what might have been the most heavily exploited landscape in the history of civilization. Careful stewardship over the last eight decades has transformed it into a beautiful forest that contains countless wildlife species and some of the world's most valuable timber. Local communities are steeped in pride for having written that unprecedented environmental success story. Unfortunately, the Allegheny is now the focus of a caustic new timber war that will ultimately test the limits of American environmentalism. No longer satisfied with protecting the pristine old growth that captured the national imagination in the early 1990s, activists have embarked on campaign to put an end to the Allegheny timber program. Litigation and protests have shaken the region for a decade. More recently, it has become a hotbed of eco-terrorism. But restoring the Allegheny to something activists accept will be far more difficult, expensive, and explosive than setting aside a few million acres for the northern spotted owl. This book examines the communities caught in the middle of that political crossfire and forces Americans to decide if they are ready to accept the new activist agenda: In their own words, 'If we can stop logging on the Allegheny, we can stop it everywhere.'
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