popemaster, Author at Somerset County Recreation & Trails Association

** UPDATE NOW OPEN! Temporary Closure of The Great Allegheny Passage due to Severe Weather Damage

By popemaster | August 26, 2023 |

** UPDATE NOW OPEN! The Great Allegheny Passage, a renowned recreational trail connecting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, has experienced temporary closures in two sections due to severe weather damage caused by an F2 tornado that struck the region on the morning of August 26th. The affected areas include the segment between Connellsville and Ohiopyle,…

HISTORIC VIDEO: Pinkerton Tunnel CSX Mainline Daylighting in Markleton, PA

By popemaster | August 9, 2023 |

2023 Tour de Trail: Berlin, PA to Flight 93 Memorial

By popemaster | August 2, 2023 |

Place 1025 Main Street Berlin, PA US 15530 Description The September 11th National Memorial Trail is thrilled to host our fifth annual Tour de Trail, a bike ride through the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, including a loop through the grounds of the Flight 93 National Memorial. Please join us on Saturday, September 30,…

Somerset Parks and Recreation Board | 2023 Photo Contest

By popemaster | April 17, 2023 |

Somerset County Parks Board has launched its first ever photo contest! Attached is the form YOU CAN READ ALL ALL ABOUT IT HERE!

Why Small Towns Should Embrace Outdoor Recreation as an Economic Strategy

By popemaster | December 22, 2022 |

Outdoor recreation has long been recognized as a key component of a healthy and thriving community. Not only does it provide residents with opportunities for physical activity and mental well-being, but it can also serve as a major economic driver for small towns. By embracing outdoor recreation as an economic strategy, small towns can not…

ALERT! GAP TRAIL CLOSING FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS | NOV 8, 2022

By popemaster | October 26, 2022 |

ALERT! GAP TRAIL CLOSING FOR BIRDGE REPAIRS | NOV 8, 2022 To our trail community, we want you all to be aware that this fall, Somerset County will be closing the GAP from the Harnedsville Trail Head (Mile Marker 59) to the Markelton Trail Head (Mile Marker 50). The County has hired Crilon Corp. to…

THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

By popemaster | July 1, 2022 |

We had our SCRTA Volunteer appreciation event last night at the Confluence Cafe. It was so great to have all the folks from past and present in one place for a night. Thanks to everyone who came out. We could not do it without you.