The Trail Town Certified Network is an exclusive network for businesses that reside in Trail Towns along major trail Corridors. This year we are expanding the Trail Town Certified Network beyond the Great Allegheny Passage to now include, The Trans-Allegheny Trail, The Montour Trail, The Sheepskin Trail and The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Systems. To become a member of the … Continue reading
On Sunday June 22, 2014, 300 bike riders will set out on the Greenway Sojourn sponsored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy. This year will mark the twelfth year for the Greenway Sojourn to lead groups of bikers along scenic trails in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Along the way riders will have the opportunity to stop and explore the towns and … Continue reading
Recently, staff from several of the Great Allegheny Passage visitor centers met to discuss resources and opportunities as they welcome visitors off the trail. One of the first suggestions was knowing when and where trail users can eat in town as well as special dietary need, such as vegetarianism. Not only does it promote the “trail magic,” or a good … Continue reading
He is not an actual sheriff per say, but is the new park manager for Ohiopyle State Park. Ken Bisbee accepted his position at the 20,000 plus acre state park in March 2014 replacing James Juran, who accepted a regional position in north central Pennsylvania with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Originally from Erie, Bisbee worked in … Continue reading
Trail Town Program® Expanding to Ebensburg, Saltsburg Greensburg, PA – The Progress Fund’s Trail Town Program® is expanding to new Trail Towns across western Pennsylvania, including Ebensburg and Saltsburg. Both of these communities have strong connections to their local trails, which are a part of the Trans- Allegheny Trails System that is now working to connect regional trails together. Trail … Continue reading