On 12/1/04 8:11 AM, in article , "Conan the
Librarian" wrote:


Thanks for the advice, all. I knew I could count on youse guys.

With Yellowstone out of the question due to runoff conditions, I was
leaning towards Graham County, as I've always liked NC. But it is gonna
be hard to pass up an invite from you bookish sorts who'll be at Penn's.
So, what's the scenery like up there?

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and natural
wonders?

If you've got a cooler full of venison in your tent, I'm thinking you might
see some wild animals... from the tent next to yours. Might see a bear too.

Penns country is quite beautiful, and very unlike the west. Green. Rolling
hills. If you go for the "quaint" thing, there's nothing like seeing the
Amish at work in the fields in the valleys. The geology there is really
interesting- bands of "mountains" running sort of south west to north east
with flat valleys in between. The approach to Millheim from the north is
really a gorgeous drive through a gap. Same when driving from
Millheim/Coburn to Big Fishing Creek. And the drive into Ingleby is
downright hair raising- let someone with a truck take you in there.

We've heard turkey in camp, plus a nice assortment of raptors and eastern
songbirds. Kingfisher. Mink. Above mentioned black bear.

The fishing is tough but rewarding when you finally get a few.

That all said, this bookish lad may or may not be at Penns '05. There are a
couple other fishing possibilities in that same calendar neighborhood, so
I'm gonna have to pick and chose.

Bill