Join staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to tour the Youghiogheny River Lake Dam, built in 1943 to provide flood control and pollution redmediation in the Youghiogheny River watershed. Learn how the dam was constructed, how it operates, and how it is maintained. Staff will provide information on dam safety and best practices […]
Join this fantastic 60 mile ride with and for veterans, from Connellsville to Downtown Pittsburgh, in support of the Veterans Leadership Program and their work providing support services, health and wellness care, and social connections for military veterans. This friendly ride raises money for VLP and can be done as a virtail event from your […]
Ride the Great Allegheny Passage on July 8 to Homestead Live Fridays -- a fantastic outdoor festival located in multiple venues throughout Homestead’s Eighth Avenue business district—and at street-side pop-ups along the way. Homestead Live Fridays features local performers, art exhibitions, and activities each evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Grab a drink or a […]
Join Mountain Watershed Association for an easy four-hour flatwater float on the Youghiogheny River! Starting in Layton, at Hazelbakers River Trips, you'll shuttle to Dawson and float back to your starting spot. Pick a kayak or canoe or bring your own, and bring a small cooler for snacks. Lunch is included -- veggie sandwiches or […]
Pick a summer evening to bike from the Great Allegheny Passage over to the McKeesport International Village, an annual ethnic heritage and food festival held at McKeesport's rose-rich Renziehausen Park. Over three days, visitors indulge in a variety of cuisine from all over the globe, including Poland, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Ireland, Vietnam, and Italy, just […]
Bring your family and friends to participate in the 29th Annual Labor Day Poker Run, sponsored by the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council. Bicyclists and walkers will leave from West Newton to collect playing cards at checkpoints along the Great Allegheny Passage. The best hand among several categories at the end of the event wins a […]
Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man, machine, and mountain. A timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails, the 3M Challenge will […]
Come out for Yough n' Roll, a community appreciation day put on by volunteers with the Mon/Yough Trail Council. The day features 40- or 20-mile, and four-mile out-and-back rides along the Great Allegheny Passage, plus a hot dogs, live music, food trucks, speakers, and snacks. Start along the GAP at the parking lot in Boston.
Head to lovely West Newton on October 1 for a competitive 5K/10K run or two mile fun walk organized by volunteers with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter. This annual fundraiser for maintenace projects along the Great Allegheny Passage is perfect for all ages. Earn a medal and enjoy the changing leaves along the Youghiogheny River. […]
The GAP Relay Presented by UPMC Health Plan is a two-day, nonstop running relay challenge that you won’t want to miss. Relay teams will tackle 150 or 60 miles that include relay legs of varying distances along Great Allegheny Passage from Cumberland to Pittsburgh’s South Side. Each relay team member will receive a commemorative medal, […]
Catch a glimpse of the red and yellow maple leaves from high up on the Salisbury Viaduct on October 15, and then stop into Meyersdale for Oktoberfest, your perfect fall desination for food trucks, live music, and beer! Put on by Meyersdale Renaissance, this festive afternoon benefits revivial and restoration in the downtown business district.
Pedal over to Cumberland for the Allegany Arts Council's latest "pop-up" Holiday Market, featuring handmade and original creations by artists throughout the community and region. As you plan for your holiday shopping, stop by and select from handmade note cards, knitted items, small artwork, and so much more - perfect and original gifts your loved […]
