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Join the Allegheny National Forest as they celebrate their centennial and 100 years of growth. Save the date for the ANF Centennial Celebration on September 24th!
Warren, PA, July 27, 2023—The USDA Forest Service invites the public to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Allegheny National Forest’s establishment on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Admission is free for this family-friendly event, which promises a day filled with festivities.
The celebration will feature live music, guest speakers, kids’ activities, commemorative giveaways, interpretive hikes, an expo of organizations, historical displays, food trucks, and beverage vendors. Constructed on July 17, 1937, by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Twin Lakes Recreation Area provides a stunning backdrop to immerse yourself in nature and history. Come and commemorate the recovery of the land, a century of sustainable growth, and the collaborative conservation efforts that ensure a resilient forest for future generations.
The Twin Lakes Recreation Area event is the highlight of a weekend packed with exciting activities, including the ANF100 Juried Art Exhibition at the Crary Art Gallery, ANF on Film: A Hunter’s/Angler’s Guide to ANF at the Struthers Library Theatre, and the Jakes Rocks Trail Fest at Kinzua Beach. Our partners and local businesses have sponsored additional activities to enhance your enjoyment of the forest, such as a 100-mile Hiking Challenge, a 100-mile Paddle Challenge, a Centennial Trail of History, and a Centennial Geocache.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate 100 years of the Allegheny National Forest’s history and growth. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable weekend of fun and learning!
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The Lock Haven Levee Trail, also known as the William Clinger Riverwalk, is a 2.25-mile paved trail along the Susquehanna River in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It's part of the West Branch Susquehanna Greenway.
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The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is dedicated to helping our communities create, remember, and share stories and experiences of the river. To celebrate their upcoming 25th anniversary in service of this goal, they announced the beginning of their latest project: a coffee table book all about the Susquehanna River and the towns, trails, and humans who make it special! If you or someone you know has a story they would like to share, they are accepting submissions on a continual basis for review. They are collecting stories in all mediums. In addition to the coffee table book, selected stories may be shared across social media platforms and newsletters, giving your work a wider audience and adding to the shared narrative of the river’s importance in our community.
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Additional Grant Opportunities
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: Parks Recreation Conservation Applications for the department’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants are accepted once a year. The application period for the recreation and conservation grants opens in January and closes in April each year: Opens: (Third Tuesday of January) Closes: (First Wednesday of April) There are exceptions for ATV and Snowmobile Trails Management Restricted Account Grants, which are conducted during the spring and fall: Spring: Always opens first business day in February and closes the last business day in March. Fall: Always opens first business day in August and closes the last business day in September. Peer and Circuit Rider Grants are open year-round
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