Biking the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail from Franklin to Oil City, PA
Over the years, I’ve experienced many fun things to do in Venango County, Pennsylvania, but I hadn’t really ever spent much time along the Allegheny River until I had a …
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How to Get to Plum Dungeon Falls in Oil Creek State Park
Northwestern PA’s Oil Creek State Park is best known for its amazing history. However, for those that love nature, there are also many beautiful spots in the park. One such …
11 Awesome Things to Do in Oil Creek State Park
I’ve been to a lot of state parks in Pennsylvania, and one of my favorite to visit is Oil Creek State Park in Venango County. While Oil Creek might not …
How to Get to Pioneer Falls in Oil Creek State Park
Located in Venango County in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, Oil Creek State Park is easily among the state’s most historic parks. That’s because this park is known as the …
11 Amazing Things to Do in Venango County, Pennsylvania
When it comes to traveling in Pennsylvania, there are many amazing places to visit. From Philly to the Pennsylvania Wilds, and Pittsburgh to Gettysburg, there’s a bit of something for everyone. …
Learning Industrial History at the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry in Oil City, Pennsylvania
The birthplace of the modern oil industry is in northwestern Pennsylvania, and few communities in the state were as affected by the industry as Oil City. Driving through the town, …
Visiting the Amazing Collection at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin, PA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Venango County, is an area known for its rich history in the oil industry. However, in the heart of downtown Franklin is a museum …
Exploring the Past and the Present in Pennsylvania’s Oil Heritage Region (Brought to You by HeritagePA)
This article is brought to you by HeritagePA and is based on my travel experiences in the Oil Heritage Region. Pennsylvania has been home to many world-changing events over the years, …
How to Get to Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace in Venango County
Visiting Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace near Emlenton, Pennsylvania, had been on my list for a long time. In fact, I had tried to visit them during a previous visit …
Riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad Through the Valley that Changed the World
There are many excursion trains in Pennsylvania, but none offer the amazing combination of history and beauty that you can experience while riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad through …