Staycations:
A Continuing Series on
Rediscovering the Twin Tiers
We used to call them "day trips." Now they're called "staycations."
With the cost of gasoline – and everything else – skyrocketing, many people are opting for staycations over vacations where you have to trek more than a few hours, stay in a hotel, pay for food and shell out an admission fee to whatever tourist attraction you've traveled to see.
Instead of getting depressed about not being able to take a vacation, I've decided to explore staycations in a continuing series called "Rediscovering the Twin Tiers."
People who know me probably are not surprised that I picked Kinzua Dam as my first destination.
If you're lucky enough to be at the dam on a day they're releasing water, it's quite a sight. It's not Niagara Falls, but it's still pretty cool. Speaking of cool, if you want to see waterfalls, and cool off, Rimrock is a must-visit site.
For a spectacular view of the reservoir, stop at Jake's Rocks, too.
If you're into fishing, this picture taken from the dam should excite you:
As a matter of fact, "Kinzua" means "fish." Depending on who you talk to about the translation of the Seneca name, it means "fish on a spear" or "waters of the big fish."
There's much more to see and explore and for more information on the Kinzua Dam area, visit the Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau.
In coming weeks, we'll be taking trips to local museums, antique shops, other recreational areas and more. And, who says Lancaster, Pa., has a monopoly on Amish culture, crafts and cuisine?
With the cost of gasoline – and everything else – skyrocketing, many people are opting for staycations over vacations where you have to trek more than a few hours, stay in a hotel, pay for food and shell out an admission fee to whatever tourist attraction you've traveled to see.
Instead of getting depressed about not being able to take a vacation, I've decided to explore staycations in a continuing series called "Rediscovering the Twin Tiers."
People who know me probably are not surprised that I picked Kinzua Dam as my first destination.
If you're lucky enough to be at the dam on a day they're releasing water, it's quite a sight. It's not Niagara Falls, but it's still pretty cool. Speaking of cool, if you want to see waterfalls, and cool off, Rimrock is a must-visit site.
For a spectacular view of the reservoir, stop at Jake's Rocks, too.
If you're into fishing, this picture taken from the dam should excite you:
As a matter of fact, "Kinzua" means "fish." Depending on who you talk to about the translation of the Seneca name, it means "fish on a spear" or "waters of the big fish."
There's much more to see and explore and for more information on the Kinzua Dam area, visit the Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau.
In coming weeks, we'll be taking trips to local museums, antique shops, other recreational areas and more. And, who says Lancaster, Pa., has a monopoly on Amish culture, crafts and cuisine?
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