Shippen Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Planting for People

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2023

1. Planting for People Marker

Inscription.

The thousands of footsteps that cross this area each year take their toll on plant life. People compact the soil so much that eventually plant roots can no longer probe through it, and the plants die.

In 1982, the Bureau of State Parks decided to control the footsteps so that some plants could live. Landscaping was used to define footpaths. Shrubs and wildflowers were planted to beautify the approach to the overlooks.

Please help preserve the scenery by staying on the paths.

Erected by Bureau of State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.

Location. 41° 41.773′ N, 77° 27.294′ W. Marker is in Shippen Township, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker is between the Visitor Center and the paved East Rim overlook path, in Leonard Harrison State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4797 PA Route 660, Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Is That an Eagle? (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Creek Gorge (within shouting distance of this marker); Born to Be Wild... and Respected (within shouting distance of this marker); Nessmuk (within

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shouting distance of this marker); United States Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Creek (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Live the Legacy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shippen Township.

Regarding Planting for People. Although the marker has limited historical information, the work going on in the state park at the time the photos were taken demonstrates that it remains a challenge to balance environmental needs with visitor enjoyment.

Also see . . . Leonard Harrison State Park. (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2023

2. Planting for People Marker

Visitor Center in background

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.