VisitPA.com to Capture Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction, Groundhog Day Celebration

VisitPA.com to Capture Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction, Groundhog Day Celebration HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Unable to be in Punxsutawney on Feb. 2? Thanks to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office you can join the festivities surrounding Punxsutawney Phil's world-renowned end-of-winter forecast online at VisitPA.com. Visitors to a special section of the site, http://www.visitpa.com/groundhog, will be able to scan Phil's haunt using two Web cameras positioned above the stage where he will make his appearance. A third camera is positioned behind the viewing area where the crowd will gather. After a short wait in queue, users will be able to control the cameras, zooming and panning over the action. In conjunction with the Web cams, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office will feed live footage of the event with full sound at VisitPA.com/groundhog. Hours for the live feed are 7-7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2. In addition to high-tech features, this special Groundhog Day section of VisitPA.com is filled with information about the groundhog legend, including how the tradition evolved from its European roots. It also features useful information for those who make the pilgrimage to the region surrounding Punxsutawney, including listings for nearby dining, accommodations and other attractions, and a place where the public can view Phil via a live Web cam in the "Groundhog Zoo," where he resides with his family throughout the year. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of travelers by presenting them with the information and resources they need to plan and enjoy the activities, attractions and destinations that are uniquely Pennsylvania. For more information about Pennsylvania's tourism industry, go to http://www.visitpa.com/, or call (800) VISIT PA. PRESS CREDENTIALS: For Groundhog Day press credentials, to receive a copy of the official Groundhog Day press kit, or for more information, please contact Carrie Fischer at 717/720-1301 or 717/877-4474. On Feb. 2, please contact Stephanie Mangino at 215/790-4413 or 484/995-3950. Source: Pennsylvania Tourism Office CONTACT: Carrie Fischer, Pennsylvania Tourism Office, +1-717-720-1301 Web site: http://www.state.pa.us/ Web site: http://www.visitpa.com/groundhog http://www.visitpa.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment