The Trail Town Program

Interpreting Local Heritage

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:34:40 GMT

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... read more

Trail Town Business Networking Event - March 21

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:56:57 GMT

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Catering to Riding Groups in Your Trail Town

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:16:25 GMT

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... read more

Trail Communities Benefit from Trail Town Programs

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:44:56 GMT

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... read more

Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle!

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:36:40 GMT

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... read more

More Than Just a Sign

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:13:42 GMT

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 ... read more

Shop Stress Free While Supporting Local Business

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:20:18 GMT

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... read more

2012, Another Year of Success

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:10:15 GMT

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 ... read more

November Trail Town Re-assessments - Join Us!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:05:42 GMT

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... read more

Town Assessments - October 2012 - West Newton, Connellsville, and Confluence

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:56 GMT