LATEST NEWS FROM SCRTA

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

Aug 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,…

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

Aug 9, 2023
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2023 Tour de Trail: Berlin, PA to Flight 93 Memorial

Aug 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,…

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Somerset Parks and Recreation Board | 2023 Photo Contest

Apr 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!  

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Why Small Towns Should Embrace Outdoor Recreation as an Economic Strategy

Dec 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…

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