![]() The mountain range does seem surreally endless green and rolling, sculptural and shadowy, mostly following the course of the twisty Susquehanna River. It’s a busy place in season – “Endless Mountains” is no hype. You can stop in and say hello to the staff and pick up some brochures if you’re so inclined. ![]() Ten miles west, Endless Mountains Visitor’s Bureau is tucked away in Tuhkannock (in the middle of a little strip shopping center on the left). The highway here is dedicated to hometown hero, Hall of Famer Mathewson. Seven miles further, in Factoryville, keep your eyes pealed for the sign “ Christy Mathewson Highway, or ‘Big Six’” as it is known here. Start In Scranton PAįrom Scranton PA, Route 6 joins with Route 11 climbing 4 miles up to Clark’s Green. Mile-markers help travelers determine where they are along the way. ![]() And every once in awhile a slice of small town life. Rolling, emerald hills- much like those of the Blue Ridge Parkway – offer stunning views. It travels through forests and farmland, mountains, rivers and valleys, connecting communities that prize their heritage and quality of life. US Route 6 stretches 440 miles across Pennsylvania’s northern tier. ![]() ![]() For now, Pennsylvania is the only state with a dedicated Route 6 tourism association – the PA Route 6 Alliance. The following is an excerpt from my book, Stay on Route 6: A Guide To All 3,562 Miles of Transcontinental US Route 6. ![]()
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