{"product_id":"pennsylvania-overlooks-a-guide-for-sightseers-and-outdoor-people-9780271022314","title":"Pennsylvania Overlooks  A Guide for Sightseers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume describes some of the most outstanding overlooks in Pennsylvania, providing a general description of the area, the site's distinguishing features, its height, the compass direction of the view, and nearby and distant features visible from the outlook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With descriptions of nearly 50 impressive overlooks in the Keystone State, this book is an invaluable guide for planning spring getaways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a romantic weekend trip for two, or a quick day trip with the whole family, the locations detailed in \u003ci\u003ePennsylvania Overlooks\u003c\/i\u003e yield fantastic opportunities to get out of the house and take in some of the most remarkable sights Pennsylvania has to offer.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Art Michaels’ new book, \u003ci\u003ePennsylvania Overlooks\u003c\/i\u003e, can guide you to some of the most spectacular scenery in the state, and it is conveniently sized to fit in a glove compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet a copy, pick your first destination, then let it lead you around the state. You will appreciate outdoors in Pennsylvania as never before.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Mike Bleech \u003ci\u003eErie Times News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lately I think I’ve found a kindred spirit in Art Michaels. His latest book, \u003ci\u003ePennsylvania Overlooks: A Guide for Sightseers and Outdoor People\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Vic Attardo \u003ci\u003eAltoona Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The author writes, ‘A majestic overlook will leave you breathless, enveloping you in delight, wonder, and hope.’ However, he may have crafted the book a little too well. Some of us may find the book so engaging that we find no need to actually go outside.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Steven Volgstadt \u003ci\u003eCumberland County History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every description is extremely accurate, and I learned something new from every chapter. This paperback book is a must for every car’s glove box (it measures 4.5 inches by 9 inches), and it is a great value even though it costs more than the $1.72 per acre that was spent in 1902 to acquire land for the Tuscarora State Forest (see page 130). Enjoy!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Steven Volgstadt \u003ci\u003eCumberland County History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What did make it are the best overlooks that can be easily reached by car, or walk of no more than 15 minutes from a parking area.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Ad Crable \u003ci\u003eLancaster New Era\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fine source book for people looking for a reason to travel across the commonwealth for a new experience.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Albert E. Holliday \u003ci\u003ePennsylvania Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is especially useful to tourists, and also to hawk watchers seeking easily accessible, unidentified new hawk migration watch-sites to explore and evaluate. It is to these readers the book is recommended.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eInternational Hawkwatcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI.  Western Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.  State Game Lands #314\/David M. Roderick Wildlife Reserve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.  Allegheny National Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.  Bradys Bend Scenic Overlook, Kennerdell Overlook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.  Cook Forest State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.  Clear Creek State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.  Kinzua Bridge State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.  Pittsburgh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.  Ohiopyle State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.  Johnstown Inclined Plane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.  Forbes State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.  Altoona-Area Overlooks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.  Blue Knob State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.  Elk State Forest Overlooks, State Game Lands #311 Elk-Watching Site\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII.  Central Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.  Susquehannock State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15.  Sproul State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16.  Tiadaghton State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17.  Tioga State Forest, Colton Point and Leonard Harrison State Parks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18.  Hyner View State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19.  Moshannon State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20.  Rothrock State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21.  Bald Eagle State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.  Raystown Lake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23.  Shikellamy State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24.  Buchanan State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25.  Tuscarora State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26.  Michaux State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27.  Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28.  Harrisburg-Area Overlooks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29.  Gettysburg National Military Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII.  Eastern Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30.  Round Top Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e31.  Mt. Pisgah County Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e32.  Wyalusing Rocks, Marie Antoinette Overlook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e33.  Wyoming State Forest, World's End State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e34.  Council Cup Scenic Overlook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e35.  Lackawanna State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36.  Gibbons Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37.  Hawk Mountain Sanctuary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e38.  Delaware State Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e39.  Big Pocono State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e40.  Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e41.  Rocky Ridge County Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e42.  Samuel S. Lewis State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e43.  Chickies Rock County Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e44.  Holtwood Environmental Preserve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e45.  Susquehannock State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e46.  Ralph Stover State Park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e47.  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