Fall is all about spending time outdoors before the brutal cold and snow of winter descend upon us. We’ll probably have our fair share of farms, pumpkin patches, and apple orchards to visit this autumn. However, did you know that prime elk viewing season in Pennsylvania also occurs in the fall? If you’re looking for a fun day trip or a weekend getaway, visit Benezette to see elk in their natural habitat.
Chances are you’ll see elk meandering alongside the road when you drive through Benezette, in the heart of Elk Country.
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If you’ve never been to Benezette or you haven’t seen wild elk, your first instinct might be to stop - even in the middle of the road. Don’t. It’s dangerous for both you and other drivers.
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Elk Country Visitor Center is an ideal first stop when you arrive in the small town of just over 200 residents.
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Admission to the Elk Country Visitor Center, which offers educational programs, is free. Learn more about elk in Pennsylvania at the visitor center.
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Outside, set off on one of the walking trails that leads to elk viewing areas. Elk viewing season generally runs from late summer through early autumn, which also overlaps with elk mating season.
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Don’t be too surprised if you see two males fighting; it’s a normal occurrence during mating season.
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Bring your camera along, so you can snap photos when you stop at the viewing areas. Be sure to keep in mind the rules of being ELK SMART, an initiative designed to protect humans and elk.
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Do not get within 100 feet of elk, and never feed the elk, no matter how tempting it may seem, for example. Learn more about ELK SMART from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Start planning your visit to Benezette by checking out the official website of Elk Country Visitor Center. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Will you visit Benezette for the elk viewing season in Pennsylvania, or have you done so in the past? Join the conversation in the comments! For more fun this autumn, head over to Port Farms for a day of family-friendly activities.
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Address: Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
