Posted in Pennsylvania Nature June 26, 2016 by Beth Price-Williams

These 10 Scenic Overlooks In Pennsylvania Will Leave You Breathless

Pennsylvania’s landscape could easily have been created by an artist’s paint brush: The lush greenery, the sweeping mountains against an endless sky, and waterfalls cascading into shimmering pools of water. We Pennsylvanians are pretty lucky to have so much natural beauty all around us. These 10 scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania will leave you breathless and will fill your memory card with stunning photographs.

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1. Leonard Harrison State Park's overlook promises a spectacular view of Pine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, in Wellsboro.

2. Stand atop the glass floor of the Kinzua Skywalk for a stunning view of the lush greenery and the remains of the Kinzua Bridge below at Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett.

3. Sit on a bench or stand on the edge of the Ridenour Overlook for a bird's eye view of Raystown Lake in Huntingdon.

4. Snap photos of the Susquehanna River Valley from atop the Hyner View State Park Overlook.

5. Climb to the top of Mt. Pisgah in Samuel S. Lewis State Park for an unparallelled view of the Susquehanna River.

6. On the western shore of the Susquehanna River sits Shikellamy State Park Overlook, providing a beautiful view of the confluence of the north and the west parts of the river.

7. Stand above Lehigh Gorge for a priceless view of the Lehigh River and lush green below.

8. Stand nearly 2,080 feet above ground level at Kettle Creek State Park's vista for an uninterrupted view of the mountains and valleys of Clinton County.

9. Drink in the beauty of Downown Pittsburgh from Mount Washington.

10. Enjoy a perfect panoramic view of Philadelphia from the One Liberty Observation Deck.

These are only 10 of the best scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania that will leave you breathless. But, you don’t need to stand high atop an overlook to enjoy the natural and man made beauty that fills our state. Just check out this article for breathtaking views you can see all over Pennsylvania.