wind turbines (towers) in wilkes-barre, PA (bear creek)

these things look rad from the valley, and they're even cooler up close. the sound, i think, is the creepiest thing about them. the audio doesn't capture it too well here, though -- but each turn of the blade sounds like a stealth flying overhead.

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[Skippy711]

I went to see them with these directions. It took a while but we foundthem and got up to them. I am in love I think. You can't compare getting up to them and actually hugging one to anything else. And looking up to feel the propellers make the wind hit you face... I can't wait to get up there again!

[sssummer]

i just found this comment now -- great! i'm glad you found them with my directions, ha. the SOUND they make is incredible!

[boxerjeep]

well at least the big W-B is doing something right and using wind power instead of oil and other fossil fuels!!! YAY! for back water valley people (sorry i lived there too and actually miss it but ya gotta pick on peeps in the valley)

[sssummer]

but you know what sucks? they outsource this power to jersey.

[sssummer]

i think it's something like this: take 115 to pittston boulevard, then bald mountain road...

[lem4ever]

Just a question...Where did you go to see them up close? They look cool from 81 but I'd like to see them like that!

[sssummer]

great question -- i can't quite remember, to tell you the truth. we just kept driving until we found them. i do know that they're much farther south than one would realize, and i know we started off by taking 115 toward bear creek...then pittston boulevard, then...bald eagle or bald mountain road? give that a try -- i'm sure you'll be able to find them from there. if i remember correctly, there's a dirt road off of bald mountain/eagle rd. that will take you to each tower.

[GTHobbyandRaceway]

@GTHobbyandRaceway

for those with SUV or other suitable vehicle email me and I might be able to open the gates for you to drive right up..

[GTHobbyandRaceway]

ok so my family owns the land.. to get there you have to get to 115 from either the turnpike exit or 81. from turnpike you will turn left onto 115.. about 2 miles down you will see a Casino Motel on right. this is my street, Pittston Blvd. take this road down about 2 miles, turn right on to Bald Mountain Road, drive up about another 2 miles and look for a dirt road that leads up to a shack and a series of gates. this is the entrance!

[caucazoidandroid]

I buy windpower from Peco in Philly. I think this is where it comes from.

[Skippy711]

omg i know! i really can't comppare the sound they make to anything. its so relaxing when your there, if i could get a job working with them itd be perfect!

[boxerjeep]

typical..... at least it's not another country.... well jersey is kind of it's own country lol!!!