ANF Region Springs to Life in March
By SANDRA RHODES Visitor & Member Services Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau Spring is in the air in the Allegheny National Forest Region – a time when the birds return from the south and the native wildflowers peek their way to the surface. Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, this region is ripe with opportunities to see your favorite feathered friends as returning songbirds fill the air with sweet melodies. A variety of trails, both on land and water, provide unique opportunities to experience the thrill of springtime in the forest. One of the best places to catch a glimpse of birds is on the General Kane Trail at the Kinzua Bridge State Park just outside of Mount Jewett. In addition to the red-breasted robin, the official harbinger of spring, walkers on this one-mile loop hiking trail can see ruffed grouse, turkey, blue jay, junco, starlings and the occasional bald eagle, golden eagle and goshawk, among many others. While at the General Kane Trail, make sure to take in...