The North and South Branch of Blacklick Creek meet in Vintondale, PA not far from the Eliza Furnace.
With the recent spell of warm February weather it seems that everyone, regardless of their mode of transportation, has been out and about.
While we have had a generally mild winter the lake at Hemlock Lake still manages to freeze over. The lake is officially known as Straight Run Lake by the PA Fish & Boat Commission. The name Hemlock Lake is used by the County since the location is designated as Hemlock Lake County Park.