A Growing Greener II grant allowed Lower Merion Township to continue development of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Montgomery County. Eventually the trail will link to the increasingly popular Schuylkill River Trail and allow direct access to Valley Forge Park, the Perkiomen Trail, and downtown Philadelphia. The grant was awarded by the Department of Conservation […]
Marilla Bridge Reservoir Trail
The Marilla Bridge Reservoir Trail, part of the Tuna Valley trail system, was constructed with help from the Environmental Stewardship Fund. The one-mile trail winds through three newly constructed pedestrian bridges and past a historic 19th-century reservoir, while offering spectacular views of the surrounding forest. “The scenery is wonderful,” said Sara Andrews, project coordinator for […]
Expanding Michaux State Forest
An Environmental Stewardship Fund investment helped protect 2,500 acres of forested land in western Adams County, a region that has lost a significant amount of open space in recent years. The property, known as Glatfelter Tree Farm #1, was added to the Michaux State Forest. In addition to providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, the forest […]
Bells Gap Railroad Trail
Those looking for a place to go cycling, hiking, running, horseback riding, cross country skiing, or bird watching need to look no further than the Bells Gap Railroad Trail in Blair County. The trail runs along Route 865 and connects Roots Crossing to the eastern border of State Game Lands 158 after passing through downtown Bellwood. The […]