PA: Valley Forge Area - Foliage?

Hi, I'm curious about the foliage in the Valley Forge Area of Pennsylvania.

Would like to take a day trip down there from NYC and was wondering if it
looks like the Peak is very close and how much color there is right about
now.

Thanks

In article DK4Ti.542$aB2.370@trndny07,
"9823749273498729" wrote:

Hi, I'm curious about the foliage in the Valley Forge Area of Pennsylvania.

Would like to take a day trip down there from NYC and was wondering if it
looks like the Peak is very close and how much color there is right about
now.

There are better places to see fall foliage. Valley Forge is mostly open
fields with revolution era buildings and artifacts. A better place in PA
would be in the Pocono Mountains, but New York State has good areas
where you can see fall foliage too, such as the Catskill Mountains.

"Shawn Hirn" wrote in message
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In article DK4Ti.542$aB2.370@trndny07,
"9823749273498729" wrote:

Hi, I'm curious about the foliage in the Valley Forge Area of
Pennsylvania.

Would like to take a day trip down there from NYC and was wondering if it
looks like the Peak is very close and how much color there is right about
now.

There are better places to see fall foliage. Valley Forge is mostly open
fields with revolution era buildings and artifacts. A better place in PA
would be in the Pocono Mountains, but New York State has good areas
where you can see fall foliage too, such as the Catskill Mountains.

Thanks and yup, I'm well familiar with NY and other areas. I simply had my
own reasons for asking about Valley Forge specifically.

On 10/22/2007 11:59 PM 9823749273498729 plucked Senior Frog's Magic
Twanger and said:
"Shawn Hirn" wrote in message
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In article DK4Ti.542$aB2.370@trndny07,
"9823749273498729" wrote:


Hi, I'm curious about the foliage in the Valley Forge Area of
Pennsylvania.

Would like to take a day trip down there from NYC and was wondering if it
looks like the Peak is very close and how much color there is right about
now.

There are better places to see fall foliage. Valley Forge is mostly open
fields with revolution era buildings and artifacts. A better place in PA
would be in the Pocono Mountains, but New York State has good areas
where you can see fall foliage too, such as the Catskill Mountains.


Thanks and yup, I'm well familiar with NY and other areas. I simply had my
own reasons for asking about Valley Forge specifically.



You might get better views at the Delaware Water Gap. Some portions of
which are in bear country. Be sure to read any roadside signs. If the
unlikelihood that you should see a cub, resist the urge to pet him no
matter how cute. Mom is nearby and out of sight.

Better you might consider a ride through Amish country. Bird-In-Hand,
Intercourse, Paradise and others have farmland in valleys nestled
between mountains. Now that the major tourist season is over, the local
"plain folk" are a bit more friendly. If you ask one of the men, or
women I'm sure they can direct you to some nice views. With the men, I
find a compliment on their horse or carriage is usually a good ice breaker.

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"Brian K" wrote in message
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Thanks and yup, I'm well familiar with NY and other areas. I simply had
my own reasons for asking about Valley Forge specifically.


You might get better views at the Delaware Water Gap. Some portions of
which are in bear country. Be sure to read any roadside signs. If the
unlikelihood that you should see a cub, resist the urge to pet him no
matter how cute. Mom is nearby and out of sight.

Better you might consider a ride through Amish country. Bird-In-Hand,
Intercourse, Paradise and others have farmland in valleys nestled between
mountains. Now that the major tourist season is over, the local "plain
folk" are a bit more friendly. If you ask one of the men, or women I'm
sure they can direct you to some nice views. With the men, I find a
compliment on their horse or carriage is usually a good ice breaker.


Oh okay, forgot all about Lancaster and that area. Will definitely keep this
in mind.
Many thanks. :-)