Press release written by Rachael Stark for NEPA on 6 March 2025 Luzerne County Levee Trail in Forty Fort, PA. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Much of Northeastern Pennsylvania is Connected via a Network of Trails To “have a backbone” is an idiom for strength, and the phrase is a logical one. Our spine … Read more
WeConservePA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking proposals from organizations (or partnerships) to host the statewide Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit in fall 2027. The Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit brings together professionals, volunteers, and trail enthusiasts alike for three days of mobile workshops, education sessions, and networking. … Read more
Press release on 11 Dec 24 Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Williamsport to celebrate a $649,900 grant to Lycoming County that supports Phase 1 of the development of the Susquehanna River Walk Extension and spotlight the Shapiro Administration’s significant investment in trails across Pennsylvania. “When we invest in trails, we are really investing … Read more
Press release shared by Armstrong Trails, November 5 2024. Photos courtesy of Armstrong Trails. Over 350 attendees, celebrated Armstrong Trails opening of the Brady Tunnel, a significant milestone in the region’s recreational history. After decades of closure, this 2,468’ railroad tunnel, originally built in 1915, has been carefully rehabilitated to provide safe, non-motorized recreational access. … Read more
Shared with permission from Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Author: Rachael Stark. The Eastern PA Greenways and Trails Summit, held from September 18th to 20th in Sayre, PA, brought together trail enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and community leaders to discuss the future of outdoor recreation in the region. The event, designed to foster collaboration and share knowledge about … Read more
