This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through Several Of Pennsylvania's State Parks And It's A Breathtaking Journey (2024)

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By Beth Price-Williams

|Updated on August 21, 2023(Originally published April 04, 2023)

Beth Price-Williams

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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.

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Pennsylvania was practically made for scenic drives, whether we’re up for a short jaunt or want to set off on a multi-day journey. Elk Scenic Drive, perhaps the best scenic drive in Pennsylvania, meanders through several state parks and natural areas, showcasing some of the best natural scenery in the state. Even better, you can drive it all in one go or take it in stages. Whatever you do, add it to your Pennsylvania nature bucket list.

This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through Several Of Pennsylvania's State Parks And It's A Breathtaking Journey (2)

This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through Several Of Pennsylvania's State Parks And It's A Breathtaking Journey (3)

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Have you followed Elk Scenic Drive, the best scenic drive in Pennsylvania? Did you drive the whole 127 miles or just part of the way? Share your experience in the comments! Consider saving some time on your journey, too, to visit Benezette, where the elk roam free. If you’re planning a longer road trip, make sure to stock up with all the road trip essentials, thanks to Only In Your State’s packing guide!

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