Who would have thought that a bike trail between Ohiopyle State Park and the sleepy town of Confluence would grow into a network of trails linking Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Md.?
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Fixit station installed in park to make city more bike-friendly
As the city of Titusville continues its efforts to become more bike friendly, as a key location along the Erie-to-Pittsburgh Trail, the newest addition to the trail town was installed recently.
Small towns benefit from Great Allegheny Passage
During World II, soldiers and sailors knew they would have a treat when their trains stopped at the B&O Railroad station along Water Street, Connellsville. There they feasted on good food, a cup of joe and camaraderie. This was made possible by the volunteer efforts of 600 women of the Connellsville Canteen.
Local bike trail enthusiasts can experience the same positive feelings by attending Tuesday’s “Lunch and Learn.
Trail Town Program® Summit in Homestead, PA
Business owners, trail partners and community members along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (EPT) have been invited to summit meetings for updates on their respective trails and the economic benefits they bring to their communities.
The first meeting, a three-stage event that will focus on group tourism and packaging, will be Monday, April 27 at the Voodoo Brewery at 205 E. 9th Avenue in Homestead.
Best Subway anywhere with a riverfront view
Riverfront dining is a special and memorable experience. In this region, the options are few and so they become local favorites and tourist destinations. Add Downtown West Newton to the short list. Last week, Subway […] Continue Reading
Tourism blooms in Southwest Pennsylvania thanks to support from The Progress Fund
As rural southwestern Pennsylvania lost manufacturing jobs in the 1990s, community leaders turned to tourism as a potential economic driver. But access to capital was a major roadblock for the region’s fledgling tourism sector, recalls David Kahley, President & CEO of The Progress Fund.
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