outdoor recreation

Gerard Trail Series Hike #1

Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the kick-off of our Gerard Trail Series of hikes on National Trails Day. We’ve split the trail into 5 shorter loops, which we will be … READ MORE

Outdoor Recreation Business Contest Kick-Off

Join the Oil Region Alliance as they kick off their Oil Region Outdoor Recreation Business Contest! Do you have an idea for a business that would better attract and accommodate trail users in the Oil Region National Heritage Area? Do you want to make improvements … READ MORE

8th Annual Oil Creek Classic

The Annual Oil Creek Classic Is A Fly-Fishing Tournament Hosted The Titusville, PA Rotary Club #5164 District #7280. This Event Brings In Fly-Fishers From All Over The Country And Encourages Young Fly-Fishers To Participate As Well. The Creek Is Stocked With Trout From The Local … READ MORE

ORAS Virtual Public Night — “High-altitude Ballooning for Solar Eclipses”

Pittsburgh astronomer Lou Cohan will give a presentation about the process of studying the 2017 solar eclipse by high-altitude balloon. He will discuss the projec he participated in which involve observing the eclipse using a high-altitude balloon to apture observations and data.

Sixth Annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale

This free public indoor art display and sale is conducted in the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre during the ‘Franklin On Ice’ Festival weekend. Public is invited to opening reception on Friday, February 4 from 5 pm to 7 pm, where you can meet many … READ MORE

Roughneck Gravel Roubaix

Come join us in the valley that changed the world! Titusville is home of the modern production oil well, Drake Well. On every route, you will get to experience some of the same gravel roads that the Roughnecks working in the oil fields experienced then … READ MORE

PA Herps

Join guest speaker, April Claus, at the Egbert Farm Day Use Area as we explore the wonderful world of herpetology.   That’s the study of reptiles and amphibians!  We’ll learn how to identify some of Pennsylvania’s native species and how they contribute to the ecosystem. There … READ MORE

Women’s Health and Fitness Day Hike

This year we’re celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day with a hike on the Petroleum Centre Loop trail.  This is a difficult hike that spans approximately 7 miles and passes a variety of scenic overlooks, Pioneer Falls, and the Benninghoff Farm Tableau.  Please bring … READ MORE

Explore the Queen City Trail!

Celebrate PA Trails Month with a guided Nature Walk with Oil Creek State Park Environmental Education Specialist Ivy Kuberry. Meet at the Jersey Bridge Trailhead & explore plants & animals on the QCT, a segment of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Dress for the weather … READ MORE

Nature Walk at Northwest Hospital’s Walking Trail

Ivy Kuberry, Environmental education Specialist, Oil Creek State park will identify flowers, plants, and any animals during the walk as well as answer your questions. Ivy will lead the group starting at the picnic pavilion. Participants can join for some or all of the walk. … READ MORE