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A Fiberglass Goose Chase Through Juniata River Valley

While the Juniata River Valley area certainly earns its reputation for beautiful nature, it’s also full of personality and hidden gems. The area’s annual Goose Day festival draws visitors from far and near, and it’s also home to Pennsylvania’s longest covered bridge and the only piece of Abraham Lincon’s tomb outside the state of Illinois. Go birding or catch views of both Big Valley and Ferguson Valley from Jack’s Mountain Overlook, then check out a historical site or two and maybe some antiques before grabbing a bite to eat at a sustainable, locally-owned brewhouse in serene settings. Whatever you do, be sure to take a gander at a few of the valley’s 51 fiberglass geese (and counting), and the iconic 15-foot tall Dairyland Cow in Belleville.