Running for just over 38 miles up the shore of the Delaware River, this cruise runs from Portland, Pennsylvania, to the small town of Milford. Just outside of Milford is the castle home of the U.S. Forest Service's first chief, Gifford Pinchot. Expect a lively display of wildlife in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, home to typical Northeast flora and fauna such as white-tailed deer and gray fox, hickory and oak stands.
Two scenic drives extend from Gettysburg in separate loops. On either you can tour historic Gettysburg, the site of one of the Civil War's greatest battles; pass through some of Pennsylvania's famed covered bridges; visit classic American churches and farmhouses; or stop to pick local produce at an orchard. The Western loop runs 35.5 miles out of Gettysburg and back, moving through peach orchard country. The Eastern 42-mile loop, known as the Historic Conewago Tour, is a history-specific journey through picturesque farmland.
Beginning in Lock Haven and wrapping up in Sweden Valley, this 65-mile drive winds its way through Pennsylvania's Black Forest country, ambling by fire towers and snaking through remote forest parks. Tucked into the north-central region of the state, the plateau drive starts on the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River in Lock Haven and turns north along the edge of a series of state forests. Catch brilliant fall foliage, opportunities to fish and hike, historic museums, natural springs and unspoiled mountain views.
Drive the Bucktail highway beginning in Lock Haven on a 73.5-mile trip that follows a forested canyon along the Susquehanna River. Characterized not so much as a means to access various activities as it is to experience nature, this drive allows drivers to slow down and savor life's passing parade. Bucktail State Park spans the valley between Emporium and Lock Haven. Outdoor activities are offered along many of the side canyons and waterways, including hiking, canoeing and picnicking in areas like Sinnemahoning, Kettle Creek, Hyner Run and Hyner View.
