Parks around Hermitage

Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive setting for your enjoyment. Visitors choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature?s beauty. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, sections of which are located on project property. The Erie Extension Canal played a key role in the economic developm...

Mosquito Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye and crappie fishing. Anglers also have success catching bluegill,perch,bass,and flathead/Channel catfish. A feature unique to Mosquito Creek Lake is its use of an uncontrolled natural spillway. The natural spillway is located at the upper end of the lake in a low-lying reach of the Mosquito Creek-Grand River Divide. The elevation of the spillway ...

A historic area with an old stagecoach station in Deerfield. John Brown was born near here.

The reservoir and surrounding land are leased to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as West Branch State Park. Fishing at Michael J. Kirwan can be a very rewarding activity. The numerous deep feeder channels and shallow shoreline provide habitat for a variety of fish species. The reservoir has yielded many trophy size walleye, muskie, and striped bass.

Provides a 333-acre summer pool with the largest recreation facility managed by Crawford County.

Erie National Wildlife Refuge is located in Crawford County, 35 miles south of the City of Erie and 10 miles east of Meadville on the outskirts of Guys Mills village. The refuge consists of two separate land units. The Sugar Lake Division, containing 5,206 acres, is the unit closest to Guys Mills. The Seneca Division, containing 3,594 acres, is 10 miles north of the Sugar Lake Division and bord...

This is an integral link in providing a navigation channel for the many industries located in the Ohio River Basin. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.

Oil Region National Heritage Area in northwestern Pennsylvania tells of the world's first successful commercial oil well and a legacy of petroleum that continues to shape industry, society, and politics. The Oil Region includes oil artifacts, scenic communities, farmlands and woodlands, and industrial landscapes, and offers visitors heritage attractions and four seasons of outdoor recreation.

Situated near several large heavy industries, this Ohio River navigation project provides them a dependable waterway. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.

A modern structure with a 1,200- by 110-ft main chamber enables large tows to make quick passage through the lock.

Furthest upstream of the Ohio River dams, Emsworth provides Pittsburgh with a waterway for commerce and recreation. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.

Winding its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, Tionesta Lake offers a unique setting for a diversity of outdoor recreational fun. The Seneca named this area "where the water separates the land". Tionesta offers a rich history where narrow gauge railroads dotted the surrounding countryside hauling out virgin timber from the surrounding hillsides. Fishermen have found Tionest...

Lock and Dam 6 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.

: Lock and Dam 5 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.

This is a dry-bed detention reservoir for flood control. It is located 3 mi W of Union City.

Lock and Dam 9 is one of eight major river facilities located along the scenic river banks of the Allegheny River. Pool 9 is used mostly during the summer recreational boating season, since there are public and private launching facilities along the river.

Lock and Dam 8 is one of eight major river facilities located along the scenic river banks of the Allegheny River. Pool 8 is used mostly during the summer recreational boating season, since there are public and private launching facilities along the river. In addition to recreational usage, a moderate amount of sand and gravel is shipped through Pool 8.

Lock and Dam 7 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.

A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood. In 1880, James Garfield used his front porch as a platform to greet thousands of well-wishers during his presidential campaign. Today, the porch serves as a gateway to the story of the Garfield family.

Lock and Dam 4 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.

Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven story 1895 City Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishment of our nation's First Ladies. The site is managed by the National Park Service and operated by the National First Ladies Library.

This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.

Lock and Dam 3 is one of eight major river facilities on the Allegheny River. Visitors can view locking operations from the parking area or while touring the facility.

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.

Crooked Creek Rangers developed the Corps' first Auto Tour Trail. The trail takes in the local history of Armstrong County and local townships. Visitors are provided information on the one room schools of 1867, the first water-powered sawmill and depreciation lands awarded soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. The trail was the combined effort of the Rangers and local historians.