Installation of a series of directional and informational highway signs has begun in three counties to better direct and educate the more than 75,000 visitors converging each year on Pennsylvania's Elk Country to view Pennsylvania's majestic elk herd and other wildlife, state officials announced this week.

The drive will outline a 127-mile corridor passing through Clinton, Clearfield, Cameron and Elk counties. Two PA Scenic Byways - Route 144 through Sproul State Forest, and Route 120 from Renovo to Driftwood - are part of the drive, which passes through three state forests and three state game lands.

The Elk Scenic Trail is an outgrowth of broad partnership of agencies including DCNR, the North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission, the Lumber Heritage Region and the Game Commission that developed a long-range plan on elk watching and nature tourism in northcentral Pennsylvania.

Look for examples of the Elk Scenic Trail signage online.

9/3/2004