Kinzua Point fall foliage more accessible for color-blind
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The Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry was among 20 organizations in the 2026 PA Wilds Community Engagement Mini-Grant program.
Each recipient received $4,000 to support a project within the rural 13-county region.
WCCBI, along with key partners, recently purchased and installed viewfinders equipped with EnChroma lenses at the Kinzua Point Information Center. Located on Longhouse Scenic Byway, there are also informational signs to educate about color blindness and the foliage of the area. The viewfinders will not require a coin to operate, making it free for everyone to use. There are two on site, with different heights, making it available for all ages to enjoy.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and other sources estimate about 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color vision deficiency statewide.
Ranked as the number one fall foliage destination in Pennsylvania, the Allegheny National Forest is recognized among the top national forests for autumn colors in the United States. The Longhouse Scenic Byway in Warren County is third in the U.S. for fall foliage drives.
The Pennsylvania Wilds is abundant in fall foliage, and the addition of the viewfinders will allow tourists and residents the ability to fully experience the beauty of the region in full color.