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The Keystone State is one of the best in the country for the fall foliage, and this time of year, the climate is generally cooperative enough for camping. The views are spectacular from one end to the other and there are so many things to do in and out, it's hard to know where to start.

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If the changing colors are your attention, though, here are some ideas. Just be sure to keep the battery charged and checked camera gocampingamerica.com RV and campsites to near each stop.

Southwest

McConnell's Mill State Park
With the oft-photographed covered bridge in its midst, McConnell's Mill, located 40 miles north of Pittsburgh on Rte 422 via I-79, is a major attraction for those looking to go for long walks around the picturesque seven miles of trails and drive to the falls, restored gristmill and Slippery Rock Creek. Pack a picnic, because there are many stops along the way through. If fish or raft River, this is also a first-rate destination.
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Ohiopyle State Park is as scenic as it gets. (istock)
Ohiopyle State Park
The Youghiogheny River (pronounced ah-yawk-gain-ee) flows through this scenic, 19,000 acres state park, located 67 miles southeast of Pittsburgh via I-76 and offers river rafting, of course, as well as a paved section of the great Allegheny Passage for the bike, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and a lot of picnic stops.
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Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece 68 km southeast of Pittsburgh via I-76 is a marvel, a relaxing place where to contemplate our ability to unite man with nature. Check them out if you have time, because the guides have great stories to tell in the background of the building and the conflicts that occurred between the notoriously irascible and architect Edgar j. Kaufmann, owner of the department store in Pittsburgh who commissioned this charming weekend retreat. Because it is only about 10 minutes from the entrance of ohiopyle, this is a good combination with the State Park. Admission: adults $ 20, $ 14 ages 6-12
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Northwest


Allegheny River Canoe
Driving along the Allegheny is lovely this time of year, but if you have the time and inclination to go out and be on the water, there are several outfitters that can get you up close and personal with the river and the surrounding fauna and gorgeous foliage; most trips take just a couple of hours and cost $ 35-$ 50 per person, and the supplier will shuttle you back to your vehicle. Expect to see all sorts of birds and water fowl.
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Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie
September kicks in, the air is a bit cool to spend much time on the beaches here, but it's still great to walk along and very nice for picnics, and birds and Lighthouse added to changing leaves make for stunning photographs.
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Central

Gettysburg
Now that some of the noise diminished over the 150 anniversary of the civil war, the crowds have also decreased, and this is a good time to visit this important battle site. Plan to spend a full day, as the city – where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address – and the National Park of 6,000 hectares (including the military Park and national cemetery) all have something interesting to offer.
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Southeast


Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary
More than 2,000 acres have been preserved from 1934 along a stretch over Kittatinny Ridge when you travel RT. 895, where some 18,000 birds migrate through each year, including more than a dozen species of birds of prey. In autumn, you can count on hawks, falcons, Ospreys, merlins and like football, November and December, try to Eagles. There are many routes vary in skill level, but strenuous ones mean fewer people.
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Reading points
Of the more than 300 shops grouped in this area, otherwise charming did read a little bit of a mecca for bargain-mad, and there really is something for everyone, with plenty of restaurants for refueling.
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Heritage Center Museum, Lancaster
Pennsylvania Dutch crafts are a big attraction in this area, and fans will find useful to stop by this complete collection, including quilts, furniture, toys and other items created in regionally a Masonic lodge years 1790 (13 w. King St., 717 299 6440). Admission: free.
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