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Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

On a windy late November day, I passed over the Chickies Hill between Marietta and Columbia, PA. Shortly before Columbia, I stopped at the Breezy View Overlook.

Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

Just off Pennsylvania Route 441, the Overlook offers a spectacular view of the Susquehanna River.

Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

"Breezy View" was an understatement on this windy November day - I had to stay away from the edge to make sure the wind wouldn't blow me over the precipice, which is steeper than it looks in the photograph!

Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

The Susquehanna Heritage Trail runs along the overlook.

Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

A picnic area serves as a pleasant place for a repast in warmer weather.

Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

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Posted by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional on 11/27/2007 07:10 PM

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27 Comments on Breezy View Overlook, Columbia, PA

NOV

2007

Hi Brian,

What a magnificent view ! The river is the epitome of the word they use to describe rivers so often, 'mighty'.

Beautiful photos, as always. It does look pretty steep there....one of the things I love about Pennsylvania is the small mountains/giant hills. The gazebo is very attractive and looks like a nice place to sit and talk on a calm, warm day.

Hi Jo,

The gazebo does look peaceful - you can't tell how windy it was. In any case, it's good to be back in my home area!

Brian

WOW. .... Beautiful pictures or a beautiful view. Thanks for sharing.

Sean Allen

Hi, Sean - thanks for stopping by!

Beautiful pictures, Brian! That river sure does take my breath away. I can never tire of looking at it.

NOV

2007

Jeannie, I do try to stop by when I'm in the area and the weather is decent. I love it, too. The beauty of it is that it's still natural and not "developed" on either side.

NOV

2007

Brian those are awesome shots, especially the third one. What kind of camera did you take them with? I am looking around for another camera and would be interested to know.

NOV

2007

George, you probably couldn't find my camera any more - it's an older Canon with only 2 megapixels! On the internet, that seems to be enough. Thanks for your comments -

DEC

2007

Beautiful pictures, Brian...friends of ours live in Lancaster and I love driving in the area; it's so beautiful. Not sure where these pictures are in relation to where my friends live, but I do remember hiking along a railroad track and also seeing a gorgeous view of the river, similar to yours here.

Thanks for sharing!

DEC

2007

Karen, the location of the photos is west of Lancaster on the Lancaster County side of the Susquehanna river, looking west to the York County side. Marieatta (still on the Lancaster County side) is seen off to the right.

Thanks for visiting!

DEC

2007

Brian - Wow look at that view. It looks like you live in a great area. It must be incredible during the fall with all the foliage!

DEC

2007

Sal, Lancaster County, PA is a great area! This year the foliage wasn't quite as colorful as usual due to the dry weather.

DEC

2007

Brian, what a spectacular setting! I would love to picnic in that spot. Absolutely gorgeous.

BTW, you look quite festive in your new Christmas frame!

Linda, this is a beautiful spot for a picnic once the weather gets warm again. Glad you liked my holiday photo frame!

DEC

2007

Brian,

Great pictures. I grew up in Pottsville, PA, just up the road from you and often miss Pennsylvania. I drive through the Lancaster area about twice a year and absolutely love the area. Thanks for putting some pictures of the area up and making my night.

Hi Martin,

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos! Pottsville has some pretty country, too.

DEC

2007

You do a nice job with your camera. It makes me want to come take a look at the area some day. You are right....it is scenic.

Thanks for the complement, Don. From your home page, it looks like you're in a pretty area yourself!

DEC

2007

These pictures are absolutely beautiful!

Sherri, thanks for stopping by!

DEC

2007

What great pics, but is that an actual wake I see on the water caused by the wind?

Todd, the water is actually very shallow in some places there. There are rocks close to the surface, so a combination of the water flowing over the rocks, plus the wind, causes some small "rapids".

DEC

2007

Brian, looks like Pennsylvania has some beautiful sites to be seen. Aren't you glad you had your camera! It must be nice to live in an area which such beautiful views. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Stephen, I almost always have my camera in the car just in case!

DEC

2007

Brian, Those are awesome photos! I have been to Amish country and it's lovely. Is this area considered Amish country?

Ginger

DEC

2007

Hi Ginger,

This area is in western Lancaster County, PA, which is not part of the Amish area. The Amish areas are mostly in the eastern part of the county. Thanks for stopping by!

Brian

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