Hidden under a massive canopy of trees is a wealth of nature, history and culture waiting to be explored. The Allegheny National Forest, an enormous ecosystem spanning 800 square miles in northcentral Pennsylvania, is an adventure-seeker's paradise, yet few people even know it exists.

Now you can enter the mysterious world of the Allegheny National Forest through the lens of award-winning photographer Ed Bernik. Page after photo-filled page draws you inside one of the last wild places in the East. Little-known legends. New archaeological discoveries. Unforgettable people.

From the Native Americans who followed the Allegheny River to the pioneers who claimed the land as their own, the national forest plays host to an unfolding drama that continues today. Come face to face with wildcatters and lumber barons, conservationists and recreation enthusiasts as you journey deep into a forest teeming with life.

• Collector's Edition hardcover printed on fine quality papers, embossed cover
• Illustrated history featuring never-before-published images, photo essays about modern pioneers and 86 pages of fine art photography
• Includes a Forest Companion CD with travel guide, map, screensaver and more than 50 reasons to visit the Allegheny National Forest

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