Region: Northcentral

An Unexpected Turn

I was one of those volunteers. I was there that very first day, and every day thereafter. The camaraderie, the pride, and the joy of building this park is something

Falling in Love with Life

It is a trail for everybody. Most any bike will do to ride this rail trail, so there is no need for special equipment, extra gears, or special tires. Just

Revitalizing the Riverfront

The Jersey Shore Borough Public River Access project has been a tremendous success for our community. It has given our residents, visitors to our community, and tourists the opportunity to

A Birding Hotspot

The Lime Bluff Recreation Area is great place to go birding in Lycoming County. This 65-acre park near Hughesville has a great variety of habitat. One side of the park

The Other Grand Canyon

Within six years, the first section of the Pine Creek Rail Trail--a 17-mile stretch--was opened to the public, connecting Ansonia to Blackwell. Since then, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and

Critical Habitat in Centre County

Fortunately, ClearWater Conservancy worked with numerous partners and received a Keystone Fund grant to fund the acquisition of the land. In preserving Musser Gap, ClearWater not only protected an important

Commemorating a Region’s Contributions

With support from the Keystone Fund, volunteers from Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History led community members and other partners in an effort to turn the the donated open

Bustling with Activity

With a grant from the Keystone Fund and support from the local community, the Authority renovated the pool, adding water slides, a diving board, a fountain where children can play,

Master Site Planning in Williamsport

Williamsport's Five Park Master Plan is an excellent example of a master site plan that meets a variety of criteria. During the planning process, outreach efforts included neighborhood input and

Supporting Parks in Union County

A partnership with Keystone and playground equipment manufacturer Playworld enabled the Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority to successfully renovate the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park. The park now includes $800,000 worth of