Sightseeing auto tours
Forest districts should develop auto tours in conjunction with the parks located within the district in order to inform the public about sound forest
management practices.
Establish a series of public parking lots at scenic overlooks, thus give safe options to leisurely examine and photograph the landscape.
Develop public-private partnerships to provide modern lodging facilities based on strict environmentally correct guidelines.
Determine how the West Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail, and future ‘‘auto tour routes’’ could connect lumber heritage related sites.
Snowmobiling
Major issues for this activity are speeding and DUI. Provide information and education programs, and improved postings of routes for better
safety.
Open existing roads on state and federal lands to motorized recreational use. Work with trails groups to connect roads with trails to develop
integrated system.
Prohibit this activity in fragile ecosystems. Allow the activity only in trails that are properly designed and maintained to avoid environmental
damage.
Wildlife/bird watching
Wildlife watching is under-valued by the tourism industry. Enhance development of and marketing for these activities.
Partner with National and State Audubon Societies to meet demand for this activity.
Develop more brochures, audiotapes, and wayside exhibits on wildlife watching.
Develop gift shops at regionally renowned sites for the sale of nature-oriented items.
Identify existing viewing sites and assess potential impact.
Improve cooperation among land management agencies on wildlife watching.
Create an integrated wildlife watching program among NBT-related tourism agencies in the Commonwealth.
Maintain and promote large intact forest systems for bird watching and promote neo tropical migrants, which brings tourists’ money to PA.