World's End State Park and Ricketts Glen State Park . Outdoor activities abound in this region, with 19 State parks offering everything from swimming, hiking, horseriding and cross-country skiing. Boating and fishing can be enjoyed in the many tributaries of the Susquehanna River , which is distinguished by its numerous covered or 'kissing' bridges. Quaint river towns, such as Selinsgrove and Lewisburg , dot the area. Located northwest of the Susquehanna Valley, this is one of the most unspoiled areas of Pennsylvania, protected from settlers by rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions.
Elk County is home to one of only two wild elk herds east of the Mississippi.
The entire region sports more big game than any other part of Pennsylvania. The Allegheny National Forest offers a vast area of woodlands, virgin timber, rivers and beautiful vistas. For quaint country charm, Wellsboro offers a slower pace and a picturesque Main Street , complete with authentic gas street lamps. Connected by the mighty Kinzua Bridge , the towns of Kane and Smethport boast fine country inns. The northwestern corner of the State features 32,000 acres of lakes, including Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, as well as hundreds of miles of rivers for fishing, boating and swimming.