Pine Creek

Agriculture

Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze

Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze is a non-profit agri-tourism annual event, with the goal of providing a fun experience in central Pennsylvania that supports the farming industry, educates on the importance of agriculture, and supports the local community. Read more

Agriculture

Pine Creek Seed Farm

The Pine Creek Seed Farm business started in 1932. Five generations later, the facility offers a full range of seed processing, mixing/blending and distribution services for seed producers and suppliers across North America. Read more

Fishing & Boating

Pine Creek

Pine Creek, located in north-central Pennsylvania, is a renowned waterway that winds through the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, offering stunning scenery and exceptional recreational opportunities. Best known for carving the dramatic Pine Creek Gorge—often called the "Grand Can... Read more

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Pine Creek – Early 1900s

Men and horses are rolling beached logs from the shore back into the water. An ark raft is visible, and the mountainside is nearly bare of trees from extensive clearcutting. Rivers played a key role in transporting goods like logs and lumber for Pennsylvania industries. Read more

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Ark Rafts in the Lumber Heritage Region, Pennsylvania circa 1905

Ark rafts were flat-bottomed boats used to haul cargo - in this case, lumber. A young girl in an apron positioned by two men also in aprons and holding cookware appear to be the cooks for this crew. In the ark raft furthest back, a horse is also visible and would have made the jo... Read more

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Pine Creek Log Drive in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania circa 1905

Teams of horses and men pull logs in the foreground. Ark rafts are visible in the background of the image. Raftsmen faced many dangers on their perilous journeys down river (and on their return trip typically on foot). Read more

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Barbers, Three Miles Below Ansonia – Looking Up Pine Creek Toward Ansonia

This view from a high vantage point shows a railroad track paralleling the gentle curves of Pine Creek Gorge in Tioga County. During the late 19th century, lumber companies feverishly built railroads to harvest previously unreachable timber. The landscape changed drastically in... Read more

News & Updates

Sunset Along Susquehanna Waters: A Glimpse into Pennsylvania’s Logging Railroad Era

Explore the detailed history of Pennsylvania’s logging railroads and industries with Thomas T. Tabor III’s Sunset Along Susquehanna Waters, featuring rich illustrations and comprehensive insights into the logging era of Williamsport and surrounding regions. Read more