Greensburg, PA – Trail season is in full swing across western Pennsylvania, and nearby communities are looking to connect with the growing number of trails users. The Progress Fund’s Trail Town Program® is working to maximize business opportunities in the Trail Town communities by providing ongoing technical assistance towards revitalization. Recently the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Community … Continue reading
Get Charged Up at Savage River Lodge
This June you will truly be able to travel off the grid in Western Maryland. The Savage River Lodge, a Trail Town Certified Network member, has been an ecotourism destination since 2011 and their commitment to sustainability has gone above and beyond. Guest have the option to stay in sustainably built private cabins or yurts powered by 325 solar panels … Continue reading
Mon Wharf Switchback
The Mon Warf Switchback is a much anticipated and in demand project along the riverbank of the Monongahela River. The switchback would connect cyclist from Point State Park to the Great Allegheny Passage, the Smithfield Street Bridge, and the Eliza Furnace Trail. This switchback would all cyclists to have a completely off-road experience along the riverbank. The project has been … Continue reading
Switching to Renewable Energy
Happy Earth Day!! Switching to renewable energy may seem like a challenge. Putting up wind turbines or solar panels may not be ideal for your location or for your wallet. Did you know there are other ways to get your electric from renewable energy? All Pennsylvania residents have the right to choose their electric supplier and where it comes from. … Continue reading
Introducing the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition
The Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition is a collective group of organization working to complete 1,600 miles of trails in Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This coalition has formed from the prior Power of 32 Initiative starting with 32 counties and expanding to 53. Trails have emerged as regional priority to stimulate regional economies. In 2014 the former … Continue reading