Summer Activities in the Alleghenies

Now that summer is almost upon us a lot offiftieth anniversary celebration of the East Broad
people are thinking about where to spend theirTop Railroad that will be held on June 27th at the
summer vacations. If you would like to go to anAltoona Railroaders Memorial Museum.
area that's replete with picturesque coveredIn the Bedford County region you can enjoy a
bridges, historic sites, quiet towns, and lots ofseventy five minute "guided" walking tour of
exciting outdoor activities then you will want todowntown Bedford. You can download the trek
take your next vacation in the beautiful Alleghenyonto your MP3 player and listen to it while you
region of the eastern United States.walk.
Whether you are looking for outdoor activitiesWhat would summer be like without strawberries?
such as boating, cycling, fishing, nature viewing, orYou can enjoy the Fulton County Chamber of
hiking, if you lean more towards exploring historyCommerce & Tourism's 20th Annual Strawberry
and heritage, or if you enjoy looking at andFestival in the Mc Connellsburg region of the
participating in artistic endeavors, the AllegheniesAlleghenies on June 11th and 12th. Go to the
should be at the top of your list for your wherefestival and you will enjoy epicurean strawberry
you'll want to spend your summer vacation.delights and children's activities. And there is even
The Alleghenies is a region in south centrala traditional, old-fashioned hot dog eating contest.
Pennsylvania that offers unique experiences forDo you like to vacation later in the year? If you
its visitors. Whether you'd like the thrill of glidinglove to fish you will find that the Alleghenies
down a zip line, taking a relaxing stroll throughhaves some of the best fishing streams in the
historical towns, or attending unique festivals, aeastern part of the United States.
trip to the Alleghenies will satisfy your desiresDo you love to bike? Bicycling Magazine has called
because it has it all.this party of the country one of the "five top
Let's take a look at some of the most popularbicycle areas in the nation". If you're around the
things to do in the Alleghenies.region between the 30th of May and June 5th
For excitement and safety nothing beats the newyou'll be able to enjoy the Trans-Sylvania Mountain
zip line park in Raystown. This park, close toBike Epic at State College and in the Raystown
Raystown Lake, has five zip lines. The longest isLake Region. This seven day, seven stage event
four hundred fifty fun-filled feet.combines single track races, off roading, and
If you love history you won't want to miss themountain roads.