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Known to the Ojibway as the “beautiful valley,” Owen Sound lies in the Sydenham River Valley and is flanked on both sides by the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Some 30 fern varieties and 40 species of orchids are found in the area. Its natural harbor and location have made Owen Sound a center for vacationers visiting Georgian Bay, the nearby Blue Mountains and Bruce Peninsula.

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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

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Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Center

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ARTICLEOwen Sound Known to the Ojibway as the “beautiful valley,” Owen Sound lies in the Sydenham River Valley and is flanked on both sides by the cliffs of theNiagara Escarpment. Some 30 fern varieties and 40 species of orchids are found in the area. Its natural harbor and location have made Owen Sound a center for vacationers visiting Georgian Bay, the nearby Blue Mountains and Bruce Peninsula.Owen Sound
NATIONAL PARKAllegheny National Forest Allegheny National Forest extends 40 miles south from the New York-Pennsylvania border through the counties of Warren, Forest, Elk and McKean. The only national forest in Pennsylvania, its approximately 517,000 acres include 500 miles of fishing streams, 272 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails, 300 miles of snowmobile trails and 108 miles of trail-bike and ATV routes. Several scenic drives traverse the area; contact the forest for recommended routes.Allegheny National Forest
NATIONAL PARKBruce Peninsula National Park Along both sides of the Bruce Peninsula, the park encompasses 155 square kilometres (60 sq. mi.). Bruce Peninsula National Park preserves one of the last remaining wild areas in southwestern Ontario; it is the core of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. The backbone of the park is a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, a 725-kilometre (451-mi.) ridge that extends from Queenston Heights on the Niagara River to Tobermory.Bruce Peninsula National Park
NATIONAL PARKCuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park
NATIONAL PARKFathom Five National Marine Park At the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, Canada's first national marine park protects the wealth of marine history at the bottom of the treacherous channel between the 22 islands off the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin IslandFathom Five National Marine Park
NATIONAL PARKFinger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.Finger Lakes National Forest
NATIONAL PARKFort Stanwix National Monument Off SR 26 at 100 N. James St. in Rome, Fort Stanwix was built during the French and Indian War. In 1776, at the outbreak of the Revolution, the fort was repaired and restored by American rebels. Attacked by a force of British, Tories and Native Americans in 1777, it withstood a 3-week siege. The fort contains exhibits. Costumed interpreters re-enact 18th-century life in a military outpost. Museum open daily 9-5, Apr.-Dec.; Wed.-Sun. 9-5, rest of year. Fortress open daily 9:15-4:45. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free. Phone (315) 338-7730.Fort Stanwix National Monument
NATIONAL PARKGeorgian Bay Islands National Park is the park's largest island. Trails traverse the island, emerging from park campgrounds, picnic and docking areas. From the walking trails visitors can see various rare species of wildlife, a variety of birds, spectacular landscapes, precious habitats and evidence of the historical past. Summer recreational activities include fishing, hiking, swimming, bicycling, boating, kayaking and canoeing.Georgian Bay Islands National Park
NATIONAL PARKHiawatha National Forest With shorelines on lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior, the two portions of the Hiawatha National Forest embrace 893,348 acres of the Upper Peninsula and feature the only Great Lakes lighthouses in the national forest system. The broad western unit extends southward from Munising to Rapid Rivers and includes Big Bay de Noc and Little Bay de Noc. The eastern unit reaches from St. IgnaceHiawatha National Forest
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