Bunkers of Alvira
Over 100 concrete munitions bunkers are all that remain of a Pennsylvanian village seized by the US government.

๐Ÿ“œ Over 100 concrete munitions bunkers remain from a Pennsylvanian village seized by the US government.
๐Ÿ” Site of the former village of Alvira, demolished in 1942 for the Susquehanna Ordnance Depot.

Why Go

๐Ÿšถ Explore historic WWII "igloo-style" bunkers.
๐ŸŒณ Discover remains of a lost village, including cemeteries and stone foundations.
๐Ÿž๏ธ Enjoy an easy walk in public game lands.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Located on active hunting grounds, visitors warned to beware.
๐Ÿ”’ Many bunkers are welded or locked shut.
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Open bunkers may contain junk or wild animals.

Tips

๐Ÿงก Wear bright orange, especially during hunting season.
๐Ÿ‘ฎ Be aware of rangers who patrol and may cite "bunker busters."
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Drive into public game lands, bunkers are beside the main road.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to visit.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Numerous places to park and hike into the game lands.

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