Allegheny National Recreation Area, National recreation area in McKean and Warren Counties, United States.
Allegheny National Recreation Area is a protected landscape in northwestern Pennsylvania consisting of two separate sections that offer different outdoor experiences. One section surrounds the Allegheny Reservoir above Kinzua Dam, while the other stretches along the Allegheny River's east bank near Warren.
The area was formally established as a protected space in 1984 through the Pennsylvania Wilderness Act. This recognition came from efforts by local congressional representatives seeking to safeguard the region's natural resources.
The recreation area connects visitors with the natural heritage of Pennsylvania through interpretive programs that focus on local ecology and regional traditions.
Several campgrounds including Buckaloons, Dewdrop, and Kiasutha offer different facilities for various visitor preferences. The area also has many hiking trails that pass through forests and along river landscapes.
The area is split into two separate sections that offer different exploration experiences. This division allows visitors to choose between reservoir-based landscapes and river-bank settings.
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