Governor Tom Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards recently announced the approval of funding for 82 projects to improve transportation alternatives and enhance mobility and public accessibility across the Commonwealth. "Building for the future includes improving access to a variety of transportation options and these ...
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On May 10, representatives from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) joined the Lackawanna Heritage Valley and local leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Carbondale Riverwalk, a new 1.5-mile trail ...
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To celebrate National Trails Day on June 2, the Friends of Upper Darby Trails are hosting an event on the Darby Creek Trail at Kent Park. Participants can choose from a five-mile hike or a three-mile bike ride, View more details about the event here ...
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Spring is finally here, bringing with it warmer temperatures and longer days. But before you hit the trails, make sure you know how to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Last week, Get Outdoors PA hosted a webinar on this topic, featuring presentations from Nicole ...
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Wildlands Conservancy has launched a free mobile app that allows visitors to navigate trails at two of its most popular preserves--Pool Wildlife Sanctuary and South Mountain. Each preserve offers unique activities, history, and landscape. In addition to helping visitors navigate trails in real time, the ...
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell joined other state, county, and local officials on March 27 to announce improvements to the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-mile loop trail through and around Harrisburg. “We ...
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Opening Day for Trails, the annual celebration organized by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, is set for the weekend of April 7-8. The celebration arks the unofficial start of trail season, where community members come together nationwide to explore and enjoy the benefits that multi-use trails have to ...
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Runners from Pennnsylvania and beyond have a new event to mark on their calendars: the Great Allegheny Passage Relay, to be held on October 12 and 13. Thousands of cyclists traverse the 150-mile trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland every year. Now, teams of runners ...
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Plans are moving forward for a new three-acre green space that will reconnect Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District with the city’s downtown business and cultural center. The yet-to-be-named, tree-lined park will function as a “cap” over Interstate 579, providing a walkable link to a neighborhood that ...
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The Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit brings together professionals, volunteers, and trail enthusiasts for three days of mobile workshops, education sessions, and networking. This biennial event provides 200-250 trail builders, volunteers, advocates, park and recreation professionals, and motorized/non-motorized trail users with essential information needed to ...
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AARP launched the AARP Community Challenge to fund projects that build momentum for change in communities to improve livability for all local residents. In 2017, the AARP Community Challenge awarded 88 grants, including for multiple greenway and trail projects. The 2018 AARP Community Challenge launches ...
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Hollow Oak Land Trust will hold a press event on Friday, March 23 to announce over $300,000 in state and county grants for the Montour Woods Greenway. Attendees will include officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), as well as representatives ...
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Over the past three decades, there have been many individuals who brought their unique vision and energy to the Corridor. These visionaries came from near and far to inspire connections, laying ...
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On March 8, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced grants totaling $425,700 to three recipients in Pennsylvania for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails, equipment, and related facilities. The grants are administered through DCNR with funding provided from ATV registration as outlined in Act ...
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The eighth class of Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame honorees recognized by the Appalachian Trail Museum Society will be inducted on May 4 during the annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame banquet at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs. The 2018 inductees are William Kemsley, ...
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The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association recently kicked-off its 2018 Great Places in Pennsylvania program. Great Places are unique, memorable places where people want to be – not only to visit, but to live, work and play every day. They serve as a ...
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On March 6, Pennsylvania senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has funded a TIGER grant for the completion of Schuylkill River Trail addition that will connect Christian Street to 34th Street in Bartram's Garden. This $12 million federal ...
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Now is the time to sign up for the ninth annual Ironmaster's Challenge, set for Sunday, April 29. Bring your family and friends for a day filled with competition, scenic landscapes, food, and fun! You can register for either the 50k Ultra or 15k Challenge ...
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The award-winning, ADA-accessible Silhouette Trail, which meanders through Hawk Mountain's ridgetop forest between the trailhead and South Lookout, has undergone another display transformation. The trailside gallery now features seven new raptor silhouettes, this time of a specific bird of prey. The specially commissioned gallery features ...
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The Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society (PRPS) is seeking public feedback from outdoor recreation organizations.  The information it receives is incredibly helpful to the work of making Pennsylvania a great place for outdoor recreation Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.  Responses will ...
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