Appearing in the Yahoo! Travel section today is an article written by Lindsey Olander entitled: Dazzling Stargazing Destinations Worth Going Off the Grid For which lists Cherry Springs State Park as one of nine worth the trip.
Of course, after you have visited Cherry Springs State Park, you will want to visit the dam ruins in Austin, Pennsylvania which is only a 25 mile trip from Cherry Springs. The dam disaster is the second worst in the history of the Commonwealth with 78 known individuals losing their lives on September 30, 1911.
The recommended route to get there is:
- Head west on Cherry Springs Rd (PA-44) 10.4 mi/16.8 km
- Turn slightly left onto (US-6) 2.2 mi/3.5 km
- Turn left onto (PA-872) and travel approximately 11 mi - Note; This is Route 872 South to Austin - Post 192 of the American Legion is located at the intersection. If you see The Austin Dam Ruins on your right, then you have missed the entrance to The Austin Dam Memorial Park.
After visiting The Austin Dam Ruins, you'll want to travel two more miles south into the small community of Austin and visit The E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society Museum located on Main Street.
Take my word for it, the experience is well worth the drive.
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