We took Sheila, Gary
& Sheryl to the Hammond Lake Overlook at the Tioga-Hammond Lakes Recreation
Area. It is an easy out-and-back paved path that leads to a beautiful vista
high above Hammond Lake.
The Tioga-Hammond
Lakes project is unique in that it consists of two separate dams, one on the
Tioga River and the other along Crooked Creek.
The lakes formed by both dams are joined by a gated connecting channel.
The project was operationally complete in 1978.
Hammond Lake
is a 640-acre lake, Tioga Lake is a 498-acre lake and Cowanesque Lake is a
1,085-acre lake. All three are in Tioga County with unlimited horsepower
boating opportunities and good fishing. These lakes are surrounded by lush
forested ridges, the lakes offer recreation opportunities for everyone.
We also took
them up to the PA welcome center, it gives you a view of the Upper Tioga River
and the Tioga-Hammond Lakes. The Welcome Center sits on Route 15 about 1 mile
from the New York State border. The building is built like a mountain lodge
with cut logs and an a-frame main lobby.
The location
is breathtaking and a fine example of a utilization of the stunning landscapes
of Pennsylvania as both a highway rest stop for road safety, and as a welcoming
spot to the beauty of what the state has to offer.
The Welcome
Center does a great job of informing people of the tourism opportunities of the
state. The facilities are also fantastic for getting out and walking a little
bit and there is ample room for picnicking. You could almost spend an afternoon
taking in the views. There are two displays of everything that is made in
Pennsylvania. How much of it do you recognize?
The evening included a fire and the dogs enjoying time together!
Of course, the weekend would not be complete without another trip to Shutter Homestead.
Royce did some fishing.
We enjoyed each others company and more campfires!
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