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Visit Bradford County PA This Fall!
In the Heart of the Endless Mountains

Fall is one of busiest and most beautiful times of year in Bradford County!
Select Special Events, Festivals and Festivities Listed by Month Below

Choose Fall Outdoor Activities from Corn Mazes to Wildlife Watching!
Find fairs, festivals
, concerts, shows and other events: Events Calendar
Choose a place to stay: Lodging and Campgrounds

September Special Events

Bluegrass by the Lake Weekend after Labor Day Pine Cradle Lake Campground Rome Contact: 570-247-2424 pclake@epix.net
www.pclake.com

Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival Third Weekend in September - Noon to 5 p.m. PA Wineries, Food, Displays, Live Entertainment. From Route 6, turn onto SR 2110, look for signs. Contact: 570-746-2324

Tour De Shunk Mid-September 100-mile bike race over mountain and meadow roads in Bradford and Sullivan Counties Contact Rocky's Bicycle Shop, Rt 414 Monroeton; 570-265-9208 www.rockysbikeshop.com

Pennsylvania Heritage Festival Third Weekend in September Bradford County Heritage Museum Alparon Park, Jct. Rts. 6 & 14 N, Troy Contact: 570-297-9012 or info@paheritagefestival.org
www.paheritagefestival.org

Valley Heritage Festival - 2007 Festival cancelled - Main Street, Athens

Susquehanna River Paddle for Women - Endless Mountains Outfitters, 570-746-9140 www.emo444.com
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October Special Events

Annual North Branch Art and Music Festival & North Branch Triathlon
Wyalusing
Contact: 570-746-4922
wchamber@epix.net
www.wyalusing.net/artsfest/index.shtml

Pennsylvania Apple 'n' Cheese Festival
First full weekend in October Annually
Saturday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Manley-Bohlayer Historic Farm
Rt. 414 in East Canton
Contact: 570-673-7222
paapplecheese@yahoo.com
www.paapplecheese.com

French Azilum Historic Site Fall Finale
Four miles east of Route 187, Wysox
Contact: 570-265-3376
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November Special Events

North Branch Weighlock Historical Tour
North Branch Weighlock, Sayre
Dawn to Dusk
Guided history walk on the earthen remains of the North Branch Canal, weighlock, lift lock and towpath. Contact: 570-882-9051

Santa's Sleigh Ride
Self-guided Tour of 24 Bradford County Artisans
Folk Art, Wreaths, Dried Flowers, Candles, Glassware, Doll Furniture, Christmas Ornaments, Quilts, Cloth Dolls, and Ceramics, baked goods, jellies & jams, maple products, and Amish cheese.
Contact: 570-744-2758
hearthstone@cyber-quest.com
www.santassleighride.com

Holiday Open House
Hearthstone Herbs and Everlastings
LeRaysville
Dried flowers, baskets, wreaths, folk art, Old World Santas.
Contact: 570-744-2758
hearthstone@cqservices.com

Holiday Show
Blue Heron Art Gallery
121 Main Street Wyalusing, PA 18853
Contact: 570-746-4922 or 746-1187
info@blueheronart.org
www.blueheronart.org

Fall Birding and Migration viewing locations:
Mount Pisgah State Park near Troy
Round Top Park near Athens
Hornbrook County Park, Towanda
Wyalusing Rocks and Marie Antoinette Overlook, Route 6 near Wyalusing
Walter Beers Family Nature Center in Wysox
Sunfish Pond County Park, near LeRoy
www.bradfordcountytourism.com/birding.html
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Interest
Link or Contact Info.
Agricultural Events, Activities, Fairs, Festivals
Archery Lakeview 3-D Archery, Spruce Lake
265-3550
Farm Markets
Bird Watching

County Sites
Mt. Pisgah St. Park
Bradford County Parks

Wilbur Beers Family Nature Area, Lake Hill Road Wysox -Restored recreational wetland, boardwalk, footpaths, observation blinds, wildlife and wetland flora sites

Biking - Trails, BMX

Rocky's Bicycle Shop, Rt 414 Monroeton; 570-265-9208
BMX Track, Bike Shop, Bike Rentals, Guided Tours.

Website

Valley BMX Bicycle Track, Willawana Rd., Athens, 570-888-5193 or 570-888-1850

Valley Recreation Center, Main & Satterlee St., Athens

New Albany Park, Rt. 220. Follow signs by the library in New Albany

Mt. Pisgah St. Park
Bradford County Parks

Boating... (includes canoes, kayaks)

Handicap accessible dock at Sunfish Pond County Park, Leroy 570- 265-1727

Corn Maze - Sept. & Oct. 13 acre maze, pumpkin patch, gifts, food vendor.
570-746-1883 2.2 miles off Rt. 6, near
Wyalusing
cornmaze@howamazing.us

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Environmental Programs
Fishing

Bait:
H&R Country Store
New Albany - Monroeton Rd., Towanda, 570-265-2990
Marcy Hill Baits, Monroeton, 570-265-7450

Fishing Waters
Mt. Pisgah St. Park

Bradford County Parks
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

Geocaching

Hundreds of great caches are hidden all over Bradford County! Some are tucked into historic sites, some journeys lead you to scenic places. Want to learn more? Check out the link.
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Guided Susquehanna River Tours

Endless Mountain Outfitters

Pennsylvania Trading Post, Rt. 6, Wysox
Call to ask about guided river tours
570-265-4280

Hiking, Biking Trails
History, Museums
Horseback Riding, Carriage Rides Alparon Park, Troy - Outdoor Rings 570-297-3655
Riding Stable, Ulster -
570-268-4026
Dream Carriage & Formals, Reber Rd., Ulster -
570-596-4371
Valley Horse & Buggy, Willawana Rd., Sayre, 570-888-8028

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Walking - Trails

 



Photo Courtesy Endless Mountains Heritage Region

Trails:
Mt. Pisgah St. Park
Bradford County Parks

River Street, Towanda, Along Susquehanna River

Carantouan Greenway maintains several trails, including a 1/4 mile walking trail adjacent to Riverfront Park, Sayre. Website

Tom Jack Park, Main Street, East Smithfield

Round Top Park, Round Top Road (Green's Landing Area) Athens

Valley Recreation Center, Main & Satterlee St., Athens

Wilbur Beers Family Nature Area, Lake Hill Road Wysox -Restored recreational wetland, boardwalk, footpaths, observation blinds, wildlife and wetland flora sites

Self-guided Historic Walking Tours: Towanda & Wyalusing

Wildlife Watching


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County Sites
Mt. Pisgah St. Park
Bradford County Parks

Bradford County State Gamelands Map

Wilbur Beers Family Nature Area, Lake Hill Road Wysox -Restored recreational wetland, boardwalk, footpaths, observation blinds, wildlife and wetland flora sites

Make Plans for Winter!!

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