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Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is blessed with abundant natural beauty. The lush forests and mountain vistas provide visitors spectacular scenic views. Here are 10 great overlooks in region to take in the view.

1. Seneca Point/Fire Tower offers commanding views of the Clarion River Valley in Cook Forest.

 

 

 

2. Bucktail Overlook is also called “Top of the World” and the Mason Hill Overlook with commanding 360-degree panoramic views of Sinnemahoning watershed and dark skies for star gazing.

 

 

 

 

3. Beartown Rocks features massive house-sized boulders with beautiful scenic views of the Clear Creek and Clarion River Valleys.

 

 

 

 

4. Brady’s Bend Overlook is a spectacular eight-mile panoramic view of the magnificent bend in the mighty Allegheny River below.

 

 

 

5. Minister Creek Overlook offers stunning views of the Allegheny National Forest.

 

 

 

6. Winslow Hill Viewing Area features a large parking lot atop a spectacular mountain with a walk-up panoramic viewing area overlooking a large meadow where elk often gather.

 

 

 

 

7. George B. Stevenson Dam gives visitors breathtaking views of the First Fork Valley.

 

 

 

 

8. Cross on the Hill is an Interfaith Memorial that stands on a hill overlooking the Spring Run Valley.

 

 

 

 

9. Fred Bartholme Memorial Chapel has an observation deck overlooking the Buttermilk Run Valley.

 

 

 

10. Hunter’s Station Bridge Overlook provides views of the Allegheny River Valley with educational historic panels and a piece of the original bridge.

Find more places to explore online at VisitPAGO.com.

 

 

 

 

 

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