Update from the Allegheny National Forest District Ranger Station: Longhouse National Scenic Byway will CLOSE to through traffic starting on August 5, 2024 between Dewdrop and Jakes Rocks Road for 14 days. Plan accordingly.
The contractor is currently working south of Kiasutha (between the Rec Area and Mud Lick Road). Road is open to thru traffic but one lane may be closed and drivers should expect up to a 15 minute delay. Starting this week (July 23), the contractor will also begin patching the recent culvert replacements between SR 321 and the Kiasutha Rec Area. There may be minor delays along this stretch of road.
Advice from Trail Central: We wanted to make a traffic joke but we got stuck in a jam. (Lame, we know)
The ANFVB would like to congratulate the winners of the Champion of the Pennsylvania Wilds Award! Special shout out to our very own McKean County winners Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store which won Great Places & Brandy Schimp, Kane Mayor and the Kane PTO that won for Inspiring Youth.
Advice from Trail Central: Two road diverged in the woods and I, .. I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Go out and make a difference in your neck of the woods.
WIN tickets to The Wilds Sonshine Factory, Inc. Music Festival this Saturday July 27! Music starts at 12pm featuring 9 bands!
LIKE, SHARE, and TAG who you are bringing to win a pair of tickets.
Presale tickets on sale now for $25 or $30 at the door. Giveaway will be announced on Friday afternoon (7/26). BEWARE of scammers commenting on this page, winners will be notified directly from the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. Winners MUST be able to attend as tickets must be used.
The weather looks fantastic for the weekend in the Allegheny National Forest! What better way to spend it than here in the woods??
Advice from Trail Central - When you get to the Festival grab a Black Raspberry or a Route 6 Rootbeer and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Drink responsibly and camp onsite if necessary! If the night goes REALLY well for you - Wild Sonshine Factory is now planning wedding receptions!
Nestled in the Allegheny National Forest in Russell, PA Peace Inn Kinzua, will fascinate your senses as soon as you walk through the front door. Inside you will be amazed with the creative architecture and decorations throughout the house.
Peace Inn Kinzua provides our select guests unmatched lodging that can easily sleep six people with plenty of eye candy, comfort and conveniences. One of their guest commented “This house was so inspiring, it sparked my creative nature to get back to my artwork”.
ADVICE FROM TRAIL CENTRAL...Peace Inn Kinzua innkeeper proudly states, "You`ve Never Seen Anything Like this." We agree. Visit www.PeaceInnKinzua.com for more photos of this unique cabin in Russell, PA. #VisitPA #PAWilds #PeaceInnKinzua...
Trail Central is at it again! On location at The Wilds Sonshine Factory, Inc. to talk about their Music Festival on July 27th starting at 12pm featuring 9 bands! LIKE, SHARE, and TELL US who you`ll bring with you to win a pair of tickets. Presale tickets on sale now for $25 or $30 at the door. Giveaway will be announced on Friday afternoon (7/26). BEWARE of scammers commenting on this page, winners will be notified directly from the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. Winners MUST be able to attend as tickets must be used.
Advice from Trail Central - When you get to the Festival grab a Black Raspberry or a Route 6 Rootbeer and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Drink responsibly and camp onsite if necessary! If the night goes REALLY well for you - Wild Sonshine Factory is now planning wedding receptions!
Celebrate the rich oil and gas heritage of the region at the Penn Brad Oil Museum Derrick Day, Saturday, July 27 from 10 a to 3 p . Stop at the museum and enjoy a day of craft vendors, food, demonstrations, antique oilfield equipment displays, candle making, a chainsaw carver, a barbershop quartet, and talks of oilfield history. Admission is free. #PennBradOilMuseum #VisitANF #PAWilds...
Festa Italiana returns August 8, 9 & 10 to Festival Way in Downtown Bradford, PA with a rich cultural heritage celebration complete with delicious authentic cuisine, kids games, live music and fireworks. Experience the vibrant atmosphere with traditional music, family-friendly activities, and a community that welcomes everyone with open arms.
Badger & Butterfly Studios will be at the festival all three days providing face painting and airbrush tattoos. August 9 | 9 p.m. - 1 p.m. Live music by Vinny & The Mudflaps August 10 | 11 a.m. Small Town Boutique Show with Mimosa`s in the Beer Tent August 10 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Live music by Two for Flinching August 10 | 9 a.m. Live music by Nerds Gone Wilds August 10 | 10:15 p.m. Fireworks Visit The Official Festa Italiana in Bradford, PA Page for more information. #VisitANF #BradfordItalianForFun #FestaItaliano #VisitMcKean #BradfordPA...
July 21, 2003, a day the future of the Kinzua Bridge was drastically changed and the process to reinvent it for many thousands to enjoy each year. As the Skywalk prepares for a rehabilitation and preservation project, Weather World Executive Producer at Penn State University takes a closer look at the tornado and what led to structural damage we can see today at Kinzua Bridge State Park. The Kinzua Skywalk will close to foot traffic on November 19, 2024 and remain closed until August 2025. Plan your visit today! #KinzuaSkywalk #VisitANF #PAWilds #21YearsLater #VisitMcKean...
With so many outdoor options to choose from in any season, the Allegheny National Forest region offers many exciting recreational activities for your next getaway visit.
It’s time to leave the city behind and get back to nature. Located between the Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania and Allegany State Park in New York, McKean County, Pennsylvania is Trail Central! Miles and miles of trails offer a relaxing and fun way to get away from it all in any season. Knox & Kane Rail Trail
Mansion in the Forest – Two Night Package Dine, Wine & Brews
Enjoy two nights stay at the Kane Manor Inn and sample the local fare and libations including a $50 voucher at Table 105, Kane’s foremost American bistro, wine tasting/meat and cheese tray at Flickerwood Winery ($15 value) and beer tasting or two full glasses of craft beer at our local Logyard Brewing ($12 value). Kane, PA is Trail Central™ and located on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail (2 blocks from the Inn) and adjacent to numerous trails for hiking, biking and winter sports. The total package is $299.00 plus tax for two adults.
Lantz Corners Getaway is centrally located to all the great fishing areas. Fishing for Value Package includes one overnight stay and one $10 food & beverage voucher for the Barrelhouse Restaurant – all for only $70.00 plus tax. Phone for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention the Fishing for Value Package for this special pricing. Extended nights & group pricing also available.
Stay 2 nights and get 1 night free. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Walk to the Barrelhouse Restaurant & Pub next door, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Spend the evening relaxing around the fire pit. Call for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention this Fly & Drive package for special pricing!
Package includes one night lodging at a Holiday Valley Property and a 3 hour Aerial Adventure starting at $249 for two people, midweek, tax included. Packages are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley, the Tamarack Club or a Holiday Valley Rental Management property.
Stay at the Inn and enjoy 2 days of golf with 18 holes per day, plus club cleaning and storage, and unlimited range balls at our practice facility. Up to two kids age 17 and under stay free. $549 for 2 nights for 2 adults.
Lodging is available at the course-side Inn at Holiday Valley, the course-side Tamarack Club and area condominiums, townhouses and homes managed by Holiday Valley.
Stay at the Best Western Bradford Inn, located within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Package includes 2 nights lodging, free hot breakfast bar, 4 bottles of bottled water, two ANF decals, and a bag of trail mix. $225.00* for 2 Adults, 2 nights.
* Does not include tax.
Best Western Bradford Inn
100 S. Davis Street
Bradford, PA 16701 814-362-4501
Safety measures of CDC guidelines & PA COVID-19 safety mandates are in place to aid you in traveling safely. Masks are mandatory, as is maintaining 6 feet of social distancing. Many businesses have been impacted by this pandemic, please call ahead to check for changes at your destination before traveling.