Stop by the lovely community of Whitsett, a patch town populated by descendants of coal miners and home to a lovely afternoon community appreciation day. The grill will be hot, and the lemonade on ice, and friendly neighbors will greet you and tell about this quiet spot along the Great Allegheny Passage. There's a baseball […]
Ride for a good cause on August 13 by participating in the 2023 CF Cycle for Life event! Routes of 14, 40, or 65 miles will take you through Downtown Pittsburgh and onto the Great Allegheny Passage, with the most adventurous folks headed to Connellsville! This ride will be fully supported with bike techs, rest […]
Join Haiti H2O for one of several fully-supported rides on the Great Allegheny Passage over Labor Day Weekend! From a family-friendly 12-mile loop or a one-day ride from Downtown Pittsburgh to Connellsville, or an all-weekend 150-mile trek, you'll have fun! And the money you raise will invest in Haitian-led initiatives in remote villages, like building […]
Walk or ride the Great Allegheny Passage to checkpoints near West Newton to pick up playing cards in a competitive, fun morning outdoors. At the end of the event, each poker hand is tallied and the person with the best hand in each category receives a prize. Raffle prizes will be available after 10:00 am, […]
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!
Spend an overnight in Cumberland and enjoy part of the trail town's famous Heritage Days Festival -- and the official start of fall! Four charming days of live music, arts and crafts vendors, yummy festival food, children's activities, historic interpretation, and walking tours await you. Explore the Allegany Museum, wander Canal Place, shop for local […]
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 […]
Plan to attend the amazing Appalachian Festival, a colorful celebration of makers and artisans, traditional mountain music, regional history, and the autumn riches of Frostburg, high along the Great Allegheny Passage. This three-day event features bluegrass, old-time string bands, Appalachian recipes and foods, traditional dances, a film festival, and lecture series. Explore the grounds of […]
Join friends for the Yough-N-Roll Bike Ride and Party this September 16, and choose among a four-, 20- or 40-mile out-and-back ride on the Great Allegheny Passage from the Boston trailhead. Rest stops will be staffed and will have water, drinks, fruit, and snacks. Hot dogs and snacks will be served at the conclusion of […]
Ride the country's most celebrated suburban rail-trail at Tour the Montour, a non-competitive out-and-back bike ride along the Montour Trail on Saturday, September 23. Registration includes rest stops with snacks, on-trail rider support, a hot lunch close to the finish, and basket chance items. Volunteers also offer a set of super raffle prizes. Choose a […]
Plan an overnight in beautiful Confluence for Pumpkinfest, a famous fall tradition centered in its lovely town square. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, the Pumpkinfest Queen Pageant, a 5K run/walk, an antique and classic auto show, a parade and a largest pumpkin contest, this quintessential autumn celebration is the most beloved along the […]
Celebrate the industrial arts and American crafts at the Carrie Blast Furnaces across from the Great Allegheny Passage in Braddock, Pennsylania. The Festival of Combustion, a signature event of Rivers of Steel, features live music throughout the day and evening from local and regional artists along with tethered hot air balloon rides with views over the beautiful […]
