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You can see 80, 90, maybe over 100 turtles sunbathing on one log at Presque Isle State Park during this time of year.

(WJET/WFXP) – Presque Isle State Park has a packed March as spring approaches, here are some events you can look forward to. Sunrise Walking Series: Pine Tree Trail On Fridays in March and April, Presque Isle State Park will host a Sunrise Walking Series discovering different parts of Presque Isle, the first of which will […]

Kayaks and more set to navigate through Presque Isle

Mornings are best at Presque Isle State Park if you want to see if you can experience the wild turkey mating display, which is just starting.

Starting in 1910, and for three more years, $20,000 was appropriated to dredge and buy equipment, machinery and boats for a Presque Isle hatchery.

Beaches will open for swimming, a new play area is ready, the lighthouse is renovated and the Sunset Music Series and Discover Presque Isle have dates set.

Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Erie Countys Presque Isle State Park, the small, much-visited peninsula that juts into Lake Erie.

Ironically this deadly weapon that would kill so many was invented by a doctor. Key point: ​Mr. Gatling loved to create things and he invented the gun that bears his name. That weapon would go on to be used in many conflicts and modern versions are still used today. Richard Gatling was born in Hertford County, NC, on December 12, 1818. His father was a prosperous farmer and inventor, and the son was destined to inherit the “invention bug.” After three of his sisters died at a young age f...