Penns Creek at Poe Paddy
by Ben Prepelka
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Penns Creek at Poe Paddy
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Ben Prepelka
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Late spring in Pennsylvania signals the time for anglers to head for Poe Paddy State Park. The Green Drake mayflies hatch in June and bring in avid fly-fishermen from all parts of the country. Here at Penns Creek and Big Poe Creek the huge mayflies keep native trout busy for weeks.
During mid October colorful autumn foliage signals the end of summer, and hikers are out enjoying cooler temperatures along the 300 mile Mid State Trail. Following Penns Creek, the access trail crosses a pedestrian bridge over Penns Creek and climbs toward the Poe Paddy Mountain railroad tunnel. This old railroad spur served Poe Mill, a lumbering camp that worked this section of today's Bald Eagle State Forest during the late 1800s.
Poe Paddy, and Poe Paddy Valley state parks are surrounded by 198,000 acres of state forestland. These parks are accessed by gravel forest roads, giving a good impression of being well off the beaten path.
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November 4th, 2020
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Skip Willits
That's one stream in PA that I never fished or photographed. Shame! Great image and description Ben. Thanks.
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous! I am very pleased to feature your awesome photo in ‘Seasons of the Trees in Photography!’ Please add it to the “2023 Third Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Gallery” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 7/8/23
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Off the Beaten Path.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / Image Archive.' l/f and p if you allow pinning (www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/off-the-beaten-path/)
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