Scenery

With each twist and turn of the Historic National Road, breathtaking vistas open and close. First-time visitors will find themselves in awe of the beauty and serenity, while frequent travelers will continue to marvel at sights which have eluded them in the past. The scenic qualities of the Historic National Road includes a rich tapestry that changes with the seasons.

Beautiful budding leaves, vast mountain woodlands, lush green trees and fields, and the vibrant colors of autumn. Some of the real beauty arrives with winter and the starkness of the woods, barren of leaves. It is then that the whole landscape reveals itself to the visitor, who can see further into the view shed to the ruts of the traces of the original trails and Historic National Road and buildings nestled there.


One of the most amazing sights along the road occurs after one climbs the Summit Mountain, traveling west from Farmington and Chalk Hill. Just over the crest of that "hill" your eyes fall onto a vast, endless valley, with rolling hills and lush foliage. This breathtaking view beckons the present-day traveler to imagine what a sense of jubilation the pioneers must have felt after struggling to cross the Appalachians, realizing that the mountains were behind them as they began their final, steep descent down the west side.


	Diverse topography, a man-made lake, and history all converge at the Youghiogheny River Lake. Enjoy indescribably beautiful scenery, boating, swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, outdoor ampitheatres and environmental education too.


	Relax with the comfortable sense acquired as you pass dozens of beautiful historic homes and barns along the Road. The views transcend you back to the toll road era, the pioneer days, and beyond.