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Once again the town of Marienville will welcome ATV enthusiasts from all over the United States to the 2006 Spring Tour De Forest being held May 20-21.

This ride is a great event for ATV riders and their families who prefer a less difficult environment. The 50-mile system is mostly one-way travel, consisting of dirt roads and ATV trials throughout the Allegheny National Forest. The beautiful scenery of the Allegheny National Forest surrounds you as you make your way through the trail system. Participants can register for a one or two-day ride and lunch is available along the trail both days. Pre-registration is also available online at www.marienville-fire.com/tourdeforest.

“There are some special trails that are only available through Tour De Forest,” said Frank Poplivich, owner of the Forest Lodge and Campground just outside Marienville. “Everyone that has ridden in the past says that they meet a lot of new people that become friends.”

Located in Northwestern PA’s Allegheny National Forest region, Marienville boasts a safe, small-town atmosphere. There are plenty of places to stay ranging from hotel/motels to cabins and campgrounds.

“It takes me 400 miles just to get to the Tour De Forest,” said Doug Kingsbury of Bristol Connecticut. “The town is really receptive to the event….it is a fabulous ride.”

Each year, almost 2000 riders arrive in Marienville and unload their ATV's while having the uncommon privilege of legally riding through town. The event starts in the heart of Marienville, travels throughout the forest and returns back to town to complete the loop.

To really found out what the ATV crowd thinks about Marienville’s Tour De Forest, check out what the riders are saying about the event on the website then click on ‘Tour Talk.”

Not only will you be having a great time with your family and friends, you will also be helping the Marienville Volunteer Fire Departments Truck Fund as well as Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.

For all information, rules and regulations on this event, contact the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department at 814-927-6609 or email at mvfc@csonline.net or visit the website at www.marienville-fire.com/tourdeforest.

For traveler information and to receive a visitors guide for the region, contact PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau at 1-800-348-9393 or visit the website at www.visitpago.com