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 […]
Check out this two-day film festival celebrating sport, bicycling, running, outdoor culture and adventure documentary films, at the Harris Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh, just minutes off the Great Allegheny Passage. Curated by Chas Wagner, and a featured project of Allegheny Sport and Outdoor, an new attempt to bring disparate, alienated, fragmented selves together through a […]
Please join friends for Bike 'n Brew on Saturday, October 14, for an afternoon filled with fun, bikes, and delicious brews in McKeesport. Ride the McKeesport Loop from McKeesport to Versailles, then cross the bright blue Boston Bridge to the Great Allegheny Passage, and head back to McKeesport. Two tour stops -- the McKeesport Community […]
Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather at Frostburg's 13th Annual Fall Arts Walk! Artists and creators of all mediums will show off their talents and local small businesses are ready to celebrate the arts with discounts and specials. Check out the switchback from the Great Allegheny Passage, marked with bicycle-themed sculpture, and walk the National Road […]
Make your way to Homestead on October 27 for the next installment of Homestead Live Fridays! 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 bite to eat and check […]
Sample a variety of delicious craft beers, wines, ciders, and spirits from Laurel Highlands Pour Tour makers while enjoying the cozy warmth of a bonfire, just a few miles off the Great Allegheny Passage. With live music, food trucks, vendors, and great company, this event promises to be a Pour Tour event to remember. Don't […]
