Capture nature on film in Pennsylvania
Monday, 02 Jul 2007 17:24
Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, USA
Travellers with a passion for photography, the great outdoors and walking have the chance to go on an expert-led active holiday to Pennsylvania this summer.
The north-west of the state is home to the Allegheny National Forest, which is considered the oldest on the eastern side of the US.
For holidaymakers keen to experience the forest it is possible to take Pennsylvania’s scenic Route 6 through the area, which is home to bald eagles, black bears and other species of migratory birds, as well as the Seneca Nation of Native Americans.
But if you are looking for a closer encounter and are a budding wildlife photographer there will be a "photo-trek" educational tour available through the park this July with an experienced professional photographer.
Led by a guide and
National Geographic photographer Ed Bernik, the two-day tour into the 513,000 acres of forest will aim to capture wildlife sights including a black bear with its cub, a bald eagle hunting, and landscape shots in areas of natural beauty such as Willow Bay.
The overnight tour starts with a lunch and an educational seminar, followed by a caravan trip into the forest to capture and experience the afternoon and evening light.
After taking plenty of photos, holidaymakers will be taken to the Flickerwood Wine Cellars for a meal with matched locally-produced wines.
The second day includes an early morning breakfast, feedback and advice on the photographs taken so far, and another trip into the forest for more photography and walking.
The tour ends with lunch at the historic Westline Inn, located on Kinzua Creek, known for its trout fishing.
The Allegheny National Forest Photo Trek tour costs $199 per person, including accommodation, photography instruction by Ed Bernik and guide services.
The active holiday is available between May and October with a minimum group of 30 trekkers.
For more information on the tour see
www.theforestpress.com and
www.visitanf.com
For more information see the Pennsylvania tourist board website at
www.visitpa.com