Join volunteers from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to plant native trees and bushes in a section of the Casselman River Conservation Area along the Great Allegheny Passage near Rockwood that was recently scarred by a landslide. Meet at the Markleton trail access area. Tools will be provided, and this event will be held rain or […]
Join the McKeesport Trail Commission and the City of McKeesport's Mayor's Office for a volunteer beautification workday along the Great Allegheny Passage and throughout in McKeesport's business district, supported by the Booker T. Washington Elks, Christy Park Cone, and Smitty's Place. McKeesport is an easy ride from Downtown Pittsburgh or from West Newton, and many […]
Situated on 130 scenic hillside acres between Cumberland and Frostburg, the Evergreen Heritage Center is a historic Maryland farm dating back to before the Revolutionary War and recognized on the National Register for its architectural importance and its role in early Western Maryland settlements. Visitors can explore its three museums which include the Farmhouse Museum […]
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage out to Ohiopyle for Maker Days, a free, all-ages community series celebrating hands‑on artmaking, live demonstrations, and a curated outdoor maker market in the former Falls City Church sanctuary and grounds. Each event features a rotating mix of artist tents, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and other engaging experiences with clay, […]
Enjoy a great summer day with friends on the Great Allegheny Passage, see the latest new outdoor gear from your favorite vendors, and sample the best brews in Southwestern Pennsylvania. What could be better? Oh yeah – add awesome live music and kick up your feet dancing on Garrett Street right in the middle of […]
We challenge you to ride (and/or roll) the entire Great Allegheny Passage this year! Your adventures will take you soaring over valleys and rushing waters, through tunnels, across the Mason & Dixon Line, and to the top of the Eastern Continental Divide. A charming chain of hospitable trail towns awaits your arrival with lodging and services perfect for day trips, overnights, and thru-rides. Joining […]
Visit Connellsville for a series of reenactments commemorating General Edward Braddock's famous crossing of the Youghiogheny River en route to Fort Duquesne in 1755. The event will begin on Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 am with an opening ceremony, and reenactments are slated for both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm, weather permitting. This is […]
Ride out to Frostburg to watch crews and drivers race soapbox-style cars down a section of the National Road in Frostburg's historic business district. This annual event gains great interest from local residents, and the clatter of these iconic racers is legendary to behold. Pick your favorite car by paint color or driver, and come […]
Make your way to Cumberland for a spectacular semiquincentennial celebration at Canal Place on July 4, starting with a ride or hike on the Great Allegheny Passage. Enjoy live entertainment all day, the burial of a time capsule, and planting of the liberty tree. Take in a "freedom ride" with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad […]
Join Haiti H2O for one of several fully-supported rides on the Great Allegheny Passage this summer! From a family-friendly 15-mile loop or a one-day ride from Homestead to Connellsville, an all-weekend 150-mile trek, or the entire Pittsburgh-to-DC journey, you'll have fun! And the money you raise will invest in Haitian-led initiatives in remote villages, like […]
Ride out to Connellsville to watch a crowd of over 800 intrepid individuals attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest line of swim rings and tubes, followed by a complimentary day-long festival! Live entertainment on multiple stages, food trucks, and craft vendors will be set up in Yough River Park, and the record-attempters […]
This fall festival celebrates vintage farm equipment, from antique tractors to steam-powered threshers and straw-balers to corn shellers, all on display in their mechanical glory. Noisy demonstrations abound!
