From staff reports
The latest Oil Region Guide, the tourism publication produced by the Oil Region Alliance, hits literature racks, visitor centers and the Internet this week.
The 52-page magazine highlights the Oil Region National Heritage Area (ORNHA)’s history, outdoor recreational offerings, arts and culture, hospitality amenities, and more through articles and advertisements.
“The Guide is a terrific resource for locals as well as guests who have already arrived in the area or those who are planning to visit,” said Emily Altomare, ORA communications and tourism manager.
This is the first time the guide has been designed in-house at the ORA, the nonprofit said in a news release. However, the process continues to incorporate input from the community and volunteers, including those who serve on the ORA’s Tourism Advisory Promotion Council.
An example, the release said, is the cover. It features the OC&T Railroad excursion train crossing over kayakers in Oil Creek and a cyclist on the bike path, all within Oil Creek State Park.
It also is available at stops on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, several rest stops, welcome centers, select AAA offices across the state in addition to three spots on Interstate 95 in Delaware and Maryland.
The guide also is available to download or flip through virtually at OilRegion.org/tourism/visitor-guide.
Development of the 2023 guide will begin in June with the recruitment of advertisers.
Anyone interested in participating in the Oil Region Guide should contact Altomare at ealtomare@oilregion.org.
