Explore this introductory list of local outdoor gems, 迷人的自然奇观, 在阿尔图纳及周边地区出售. 适合每个人,有初学者,中级和经验丰富的冒险家的选择.
1000步
杰克山是著名的“千级台阶”的所在地,这是国家遗产步道的一部分. Jacks Mountain at 2,321 feet is quite a large mountain, especially for 宾西法尼亚. 也, when you consider that the base to summit elevation gain is 1,715英尺, you'll understand that you've got quite a hoof ahead of you. Jacks Mountain is located in PA's central mountain region, 也被称为阿巴拉契亚山脉的主要山脉. 宾夕法尼亚州的这个地区相当崎岖,山脉比许多人想到宾夕法尼亚州时想象的要陡峭和高得多. 位于刘易斯敦和亨廷顿之间, PA, this mountain affords magnificent views in all directions from its scree slopes. The little former-mining towns of Mount Union and Mill Creek are at its base. 也, 朱尼亚塔河将这座山一分为二,形成了该州最崎岖、最壮观的地区之一, 被称为杰克·纳罗斯. 站在步道的起点,当两座山的高度接近2英尺时,你几乎会有一种西方人的感觉,在你上方000英尺的地方.
阿勒格尼山脉
它在一条安静的乡间小路上骑行. 山地车是一条蜿蜒的、树木繁茂的单车道. 经过一天的徒步旅行,可以欣赏到绵延不绝的山脊和深谷. Kayaking the waters of 宾西法尼亚's largest inland lake. Fishing for elusive trout in a classic spring-fed stream. Catching a rare glimpse of another species from your birding life list. 这是宾夕法尼亚州伟大的户外探险. And it's just waiting to be discovered, explored and enjoyed in 阿勒格尼山脉.
贝尔峡小径
The Bells Gap Rail-Trail is really two 小径 in one-a flat 2.1-mile southern section with smooth crushed limestone surface, 还有一个更粗糙的, 更困难的北部路段最适合山地自行车爱好者或寻求挑战的徒步旅行者. Horseback riding is permitted on the grass edge of the trail. 南方2.1英里 of the trail consist of fresh crushed limestone surface. There are several covered benches on which to rest and enjoy the scenery. 在前2个之后.1英里, the trail abruptly changes to an unimproved game lands trail that consists of dirt, 压舱物, 和草. The trail ends at Route 865 in Lloydsville; there is no trailhead or parking here.
蓝钮四季度假村
蓝钮四季度假村是最高的滑雪山与最具挑战性的斜坡在宾夕法尼亚州, with the longest and sweetest rides for skiers and snowboarders. In addition to our downhill skiing we offer snow tubing and groomed Nordic skiing. 在PA最好的滑雪来看我们在蓝色旋钮. Blue Knob还提供高尔夫球服务, 山地自行车, 打猎和钓鱼, 徒步旅行, 秋天的落叶活动.
营伍德沃德
超过45年了, 伍德沃德营地一直是生活方式和动作运动发展的领导者,提供一些非常特别的东西-一种乐趣, learning environment coupled with the ultimate summer camp experience. There is no way a camper will come to Woodward, and say, “what did I do last summer?“还有创新的设施, world-class instructors/coaches and the ultimate summer camp experience, 伍德沃德是有抱负的青年和职业运动员的世界级目的地. Woodward is a community where campers can choose from 12 programs: skateboarding, BMX, 滑雪, freeskiing, 体操, 欢呼, 权力暴跌, 开头, 跑酷, 山地自行车, 踏板车, 数字媒体和所有这些都被赋予了必要的工具,以在培养创造力和激情的氛围中达到新的高度. 世界上没有其他营地像伍德沃德一样,是一个家庭社区,将体操的结构化运动与动作运动的创造性自由相结合,并将这些元素与世界级创意艺术的发展相匹配.
独木舟溪州立公园
美丽的, 958-acre 独木舟溪州立公园 features a 155-acre lake, 湿地, 古老的田野和成熟的森林, which provide critical habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife. 这个湖全年都是钓鱼的好去处. Hikers enjoy the 小径 that wind through the many habitats. 野餐, 在海滩游泳, 享受教育节目, and staying the night in a modern cabin are also popular activities.
鬼城小道
Despite its eerie name, there's nothing scary about the 鬼城小道. The trail is named for the numerous towns that were served by the Ebensburg & 布莱克克铁路,还有坎布里亚铁路 & 印第安纳州的铁路. 它蜿蜒穿过风景秀丽的布莱克里克河流域, 从埃本斯堡到格拉夫顿, 路过历史文物,并有机会看到各种野生动物. 这条小径最初建于1991年,是指定的国家休闲小径.
如果你走得足够早,你可能会遇到鹿和更多的花栗鼠. 一旦太阳升得很高,小心偶尔会有蛇在温暖的小路上晒太阳. 沿着小径的一些解说标志提供了有关采矿城镇的信息, 还有一些历史特征. Mining slag and old railroad ties can be found at numerous points along the trail. 就在温顿代尔西边, 你来找伊丽莎·弗恩, 国家史迹名录和宾夕法尼亚州保存最完好的鼓风炉之一.
East of Saylor Park, the trail passes a salvage yard of discarded rail cars. They make for a pleasant surprise, as the rusted hulks seem to bloom among the trees. 2009年,两座漂亮的桥被安装在迪尔敦以西的布莱克里克河上, 沿途最受欢迎的步道起点之一
Some portions run though game lands—wear orange during 狩猎 season. 带上你的相机,捕捉你在旅行中会遇到的自然美景和历史特色. 在塞勒公园(Saylor Park)小径的西端,沿着指示牌连接到Hoodlebug trail.
霍茨代尔步道
被称为莫香农的老铁路线, 或米尔斯分行, was the foundation of the region's late 19th- and early 20th-century economy. 从经过工业遗迹的小道上可以明显地看到该地区的煤炭开采历史. 沿途的解说标志纪念重要的历史建筑和事件. 1994年从Conrail公司购买, 走廊被改造成一条多用途的小路,以保护土地作为公共资产. The trail is lined with hedgerows of multiflora and other deciduous shrubs. 整个Houtzdale线步道的长度是开放使用的,近8英里的改善表面从泥泞运行桥西部的2005国道在Smoke运行到2007国道就在奥西奥拉米尔斯以西. The trail has been graded, compacted and marked with mileposts. 这条小径的最东端和最西端仍然很粗糙,但远足者可以使用, 山地自行车和越野滑雪. The best access point is at the trail center in Houtzdale.
较低的小道
带上你的自行车或步行鞋, 或者给你的马套上马鞍, and head for the cool breezes and dappled shade of the 17-mile 较低的小道. The name "Lower," which rhymes with "flower," refers to attorney T. 院长低, 1990年,是谁为当地的铁路到步道组织提供了资金(1美元)来购买这条走廊并修建这条步道. 这条小路像微风中的飘带一样沿着朱尼亚塔河走,有时还会穿过河水, 有时伸展开来,仿佛一阵风把它抓住了一会儿,但从来没有走远. 风景使它令人愉快. 本地胡桃树, 橡树和秃柏树, 等, 在大多数情况下创造一个深的阴影, 短时间内穿插着农田.
桃广场溜冰和运动公园
这个三层混凝土滑板广场面向街头滑冰,但包括各种四分之一管, bowls and other transitions that can be used for skateboarding, 轮滑和自由式自行车. 新詹姆斯·R. 桃碗区和蛇跑, 哪一家在2012年秋季开业, are unique additions to the largest skate park in Westmoreland County. Designed in part by the Westmoreland Street Park Alliance, 广场反映了当地年轻人的梦想,他们可以有一个安全的地方滑冰和骑自行车, 远离公共街道和建筑物. 桃子广场的部分资金由James 桃子家族提供,命名是为了纪念他的妻子Joyce H. 桃子.
佩恩洞穴和野生动物园
- Glide through our all-water limestone cavern on the tour, given entirely by boat
- Take a ride on the wild side through the farm, nature, and wildlife park tour
- 浏览我们的大型礼品店, 位于游客中心, 的宝石, 岩石标本, 舒适的服装, 书, 和更多的
- 在洞穴咖啡馆享用野牛或长角牛汉堡,或在我们美丽的田园环境中野餐
- 预定一趟从岩洞到山顶的岩洞之旅
- 在勘探者皮特的矿工迷宫中“迷路”
加里津王子州立公园
在王子加利辛州立公园, the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau cradle sprawling Glendale Lake. 远景提供风景秀丽的景色1,635英亩的湖泊,26英里的海岸线, 哪个是垂钓者和划船者的最爱. Campers flock to the large campground and enjoy 徒步旅行 and other outdoor activities. The varied habitats of the park make it a home for many types of wildlife, 在春天和秋天的迁徙中有一个休息站.
Raystown湖
雷斯敦湖是29,000英亩的项目,有12个公共通道, an 8,000英亩的湖泊, 野餐区, 海滩, 船发射, 露营地, 小径, 狩猎, 钓鱼, 码头特许经营,由陆军工程兵团经营和维护.
七泉山庄
七泉山庄 is the perfect place for skiing in the morning, take a shot at sporting clays or enjoy the thrills of snow tubing in the afternoon, 晚上享受一顿丰盛的晚餐前的豪华水疗,然后在放松过夜后的第二天再做一次. In addition to the exceptional skiing and 滑雪, 七泉有额外的冬季活动,让您与家人和朋友一起度过愉快的一天! Enjoy our outdoor winter activities like snow tubing, 雪橇之旅, 骑马或打几局保龄球, 在室内游泳或滑旱冰.
肖尼州立公园
肖尼州立公园占地3,983英亩,位于宾夕法尼亚州风景秀丽的岭谷省. Ten miles west of the historic town of Bedford along US 30, Shawnee has modern recreational facilities that blend into the natural environment. A focal point of the park is the 451-acre Shawnee Lake.
6到10步道系统 (formerly Allegheny Portage)
Following the corridor of a mountain-crossing railroad that operated 1834-1854, this trail has two segments approximately 15 miles apart. 南部,碎石段,约2.3英里长, winds though a lush forest to the renovated Staple Bend railroad tunnel, 据报道,它是美国最古老的. 1.4英里的北段,一条填满泥土和草的小路,包括一个原始的斜面轨道床. 这条小路经过历史建筑,包括6号发动机房和柠檬屋(曾经是铁路的家和酒馆)。. Both trail sections retain some of the original stones that held the rails down.