Elk herds on Pennsylvania lawns

About three hours from York, just outside the small town of Benezette, Pa., elk plunk themselves down on lawns, walk down the street, chew on gardens and generally become part of the community.  Some of the fine people of Benezette enjoy the tourists flocking to see the animals but others, well, not so much. Of course, the tourists don't make things easier when they park in the middle of the road, run over lawns and become public nuisance #1.

Counted 123 elk in one herd (I might have missed some), about 15 in another. They seem unafraid of people, making it easy to take photographs.

Google Benezette for rather long and confusing directions. Once in Benezette, take Winslow Hill Road, past the Benezette Hotel. Before heading out to the viewing areas, wander through town, checking lawns and roads for the elk. If you park, stay out of private driveways, pull well off the road, or just park and walk.  Then, take Winslow Hill Road to the Elk Country Visitor Center.  Winslow Hill Road continues through woods and a few large pastures, perfect for elk grazing.