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
There is a new sheriff in town…
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
Trans-Allegheny Trails Trail Town Kick-Offs
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
Creative Crosswalks
Whether they be along your trail or throughout your Trail Town, take a moment to look at your crosswalks. Safety to bicyclists and pedestrians is important. Maintenance and up keep of cross walks can be a pain, but here’s a new way to look a those plain white lines. Safety and Public Art in one! Put a spin on the … Continue reading
Trail Town Program® Expands to Allegheny County – Kick Off Event Planned for March 19th
Trail Town Program® Expands to Allegheny County – Kick Off Event Planned for March 19th Greensburg, PA – The Trail Town Program® is hosting a kickoff event on Wednesday, March 19th from 6:00-7:30PM at the Bulgarian – Macedonian National Educational & Cultural Center (449-451 West 8th Avenue, West Homestead, PA 15120) for its expansion into Allegheny County. This event, co-sponsored by … Continue reading