September 12, 2017

Vision2025

Vision2025 Vision2025 is a community and economic development program focused on creating urban resiliency within three focus areas. Its overarching goal is to build Johnstown into […]
September 12, 2017

Juniata Valley Audobon Society

Juniata Valley Audobon Society Thanks to the efforts of local conservationists, Juniata Valley Audubon Society (JVAS) was approved as a local Audubon chapter in 1969 and […]
September 12, 2017

Johnstown’s Growing Business Economy

Johnstown’s Growing Business Economy In 2016, Forbes Magazine listed the City of Johnstown in the top 200 “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” Such a […]
April 24, 2017

The Little Juniata River Association (LJRA)

The Little Juniata River Association (LJRA) 326 Hobbit Hollow Road, Altoona, Pa. 16601 A 501 c3 non-profit dedicated “To Monitor, Protect And Improve the Little Juniata […]
April 24, 2017

A Day on the Juniata

A Day on the Juniata My name is Mike Malone. I live in Bensalem, Bucks County and I have been retired for quite a few of […]
April 24, 2017

Victorian Vandergrift Museum

The Victorian Vandergrift Museum Vandergrift, PA was founded in 1895 by George G. McMurtry, President of the Apollo Iron & Steel Co. He needed to build […]
October 3, 2016

National Park Service Celebrates 100 Years

This year, 2016, marks the Centennial of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS). On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the […]
September 30, 2016

The Huntingdon County Historical Society

The Huntingdon County Historical Society was formed in 1936 to plan the observance of the county’s 150th anniversary. At the successful conclusion of that effort, those […]
June 7, 2016

The RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE

The RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE The Main Line Canal Greenway offers so many ways of engaging with nature through resources within and connected to the corridor: […]
June 7, 2016

Dollars and Sense: Indiana County Parks & Trails – A Great Deal

Dollars and Sense Indiana County Parks & Trails – A Great Deal Economic impact studies across Pennsylvania and the country have demonstrated the return on the […]
June 7, 2016

Visiting with Historical Societies Along the Main Line Canal Greenway

Visiting with Historical Societies Along the Main Line Canal Greenway Blair County Historical Society By: Joe DeFrancesco, Executive Director Blair County Historical Society To summarize 2015 […]
June 7, 2016

Blair County Conservation District Celebrates 50 years with an Exciting New Project

Blair County Conservation District Celebrates 50 Years with an Exciting New Project By: Donna Fisher, District Managaer Blair County Conservation District “The Mission of the Blair […]
February 2, 2016

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: Kiski Valley Greenway

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER:Kiski Valley Greenway In 2012 18 municipalities and 3 counties along the 26-mile Kiskiminetas River completed a comprehensive greenway planning process, facilitated through […]
February 2, 2016

Conservation Districts: Bettering Communities Since 1945

Conservation Districts: Bettering Communities Since 1945 If you like to drink clean water, eat, swim, fish, camp, garden, hike, watch birds, or go boating then you […]
February 1, 2016

September 11th National Memorial Trail Brings New Energy to PA Greenways

September 11th National Memorial Trail Brings New Energy to PA Greenways September 2015 Inaugural riders Eric Brenner and Andy Hamilton (in yellow) have a lively discussion […]
September 9, 2015

River Sojourns Showcase Greenway Assets

River Sojourns Showcase Greenway Assets River sojourns offer a different view of some of Pennsylvania’s treasured landscapes and historic assets.  These multi-day river trips are scheduled […]
September 9, 2015

Penn State Altoona Prepares for Canal Jam 2015

Penn State Altoona Prepares for Canal Jam 2015   Party like it’s 1839! The Penn State Altoona Division of Arts and Humanities and the Center for […]
September 9, 2015

What’s Old Is New Again

What’s Old Is New Again By: Carl A. Dickson, Director, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department The Capital Area Greenbelt is a 20 mile historic trail […]
September 9, 2015

Conservation Efforts Honored

Conservation Efforts Honored The Main Line Canal Greenway salutes several conservation efforts that have recently been honored with regional and statewide awards. Each year, Department of […]
April 10, 2014

Saltsburg History Map

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April 10, 2014

Water Trails for Recreation and Sports

Looking for a place to fish, canoe, or kayak? Visit the Water trails tab on the Recreation tab on the welcome page.