Monday, April 01, 2013 3:34:40 PM
Does your town have a unique history that you feel should be showcased for all to see? Are there special features in your trail town that you would like to use to draw in visitors? Interpretive signage is one of the many ways to grab visitors’ attention, while providing a lasting connection...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:56:57 PM
Thursday, January 31, 2013 5:16:25 PM
With spring just around the corner, the planning stages for 2013’s group rides are taking place along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)! Numerous riding events are beginning to pop up all over the trail, including thru-riding groups and smaller-scale fundraiser rides. These group rides are...
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Friday, January 18, 2013 11:44:56 AM
If you are a hiker or cyclist, odds are that you have heard the term ‘trail town’ at some point throughout your travels. To most people, a trail town is an ordinary town that is coincidentally located trail side. However, community members, local businesses, and trail groups view their...
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:36:40 PM
Bicycling is one of the top growing recreational activities in the US today. That being said, it’s no wonder why trail towns are saddling up to accommodate cyclists. Bike racks, bike storage, and bike lanes are only a few of the amenities that local communities provide to promote the cycling...
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012 9:13:42 PM
Owning a business near a trail can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. The reward is having a number of potential spenders increasing YOUR profit. The challenge however, is actually drawing visitors TO your business. There are many different methods that business owners typically use to ...
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 3:20:18 PM
Searching for an alternative to Black Friday’s corporate madness? Hoping to purchase one-of-a-kind, unique gifts while also supporting local economic growth? Look no further than Small Business Saturday, a day of the year that is dedicated to encourage local business spending.
Created in...
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 3:10:15 PM
What do you get when you combine sustainability, small businesses, and the Great Allegheny Passage trail? The Great Allegheny Passage Sustainable Business Network (GAP SBN), of course! What makes this network so special is that it focuses on sustainable solutions that local businesses can implement ...
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:05:42 PM
Dear Trail Town Friends,
You are invited to join the Trail Town Program® and other community members and organizations as we partake in Trail Town Community Re-assessments this Fall.
This will be a series of eight community re-assessments for the six Pennsylvania and two Maryland Trail...
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:22:56 AM
Dear Trail Town Friends,
You are invited to join the Trail Town Program® and other community members and organizations as we partake in Trail Town Community Re-assessments this Fall.
This will be a series of eight community re-assessments for the six Pennsylvania and two Maryland Trail Towns ...
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