posted Apr 11, 2024
Off Road Motorcycle riding has been a part of rural life in Pennsylvania for decades. People of all ages participate in this type of motorized physical activity each year; unfortunately, many are seriously injured. It has become apparent to our organization, the necessity to educate this user group on rider safety and stewardship of the land we ride on.
posted Dec 2, 2022
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
posted Nov 22, 2021
The Redbank Valley Trail is a 51-mile non-motorized, rail banked, multi-use trail in northwestern Pennsylvania. The trail is recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s Statewide Major Greenways and was designated Pennsylvania’s first "Trail of the Year" in 2014.
posted Nov 10, 2021
The Wintergreen Gorge Trail in Erie, Pennsylvania used Recreational Trails Program funds for improvements including accessible parking, improved signage, and improved trail infrastructure.
published Jul 2021
An effort is underway to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 with a memorial trail that traverses 1,300 miles.
published Jun 2019
by
Matt Ainsley with Eco-Counter, Inc.
Until recently, user count data was collected manually through an annual volunteer effort. In 2017, however, a program in Pennsylvania took their count program to the next level by rolling out 17 automated Eco-Counters in all four corners of the state.
posted Jun 4, 2019
by
Daniel Ashworth with Alta Planning + Design,
Sara Patterson with Michael Baker International
Two case studies lay out the opportunities and challenges with completing trails through a lengthy planning, design, and construction process with multiple planning partners and project funders.
posted Jun 4, 2019
by
Bill Long with Bay Area Ridge Trail Council,
Frank Maguire,
Diane Kripas
Learn how trail leaders are generating support through techniques like outings and events, hikes with landowners, improved mapping and compelling visual images and engage in a sharing of lessons learned.
published Nov 2018
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Dedicated volunteers are working to improve and complete the trail that runs across seven northern states.
posted Sep 12, 2018
Efforts to link “trail-to-town” have played a part in remaking communities. This webinar will include a case study of the first known “trail town” initiative - the Trail Town Program® along the Great Allegheny Passage.
Young dancer, Eden, takes advantage of the fall scenery of the Ghost Town Trail to pose for a dance photo.
Young dancer, Eden, takes advantage of the fall scenery of the Ghost Town Trail to pose for a dance photo.
Young dancer, Eden, takes advantage of the fall scenery of the Ghost Town Trail to pose for a dance photo.
A National Park Service Ranger stands outside the Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel in the United States, waiting for runners of the 8th annual Path of the Flood Historic Races to pass through. Luminaries are lit in memory of those that lost their lives during the 1889 Johnstown Flood, the race takes place the anniversary weekend of this every year.
A National Park Service Ranger stands outside the Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel in the United States, waiting for runners of the 8th annual Path of the Flood Historic Races to pass through. Luminaries are lit in memory of those that lost their lives during the 1889 Johnstown Flood, the race takes place the anniversary weekend of this every year.
A National Park Service Ranger stands outside the Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel in the United States, waiting for runners of the 8th annual Path of the Flood Historic Races to pass through. Luminaries are lit in memory of those that lost their lives during the 1889 Johnstown Flood, the race takes place the anniversary weekend of this every year.
