On April 27th Lower Merion Township held a unveiling of their newly installed Cynwyd Heritage trail interpretive signage. The signage was part of a Preserve America grant to develop trailhead and interpretive signage promoting the railroad industry heritage of the Cynwyd Heritage trail.
Coal mines, at one time, were the heart and soul of West Virginia. The National Coal Heritage Area, a federally designated heritage area, and the Coal Heritage Trail, a National Scenic Byway, have a mission to preserve, interpret and promote the coal heritage resources in Southern West Virginia.
The Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers offer miles of scenic waterfront land in the Pittsburgh area; Friends of the Riverfront has been working for over 20 years to help increase the awareness and engagement of the region’s rivers and riverfronts.
Looking for a something fun and adventurous to do on your summer vacation this year? Look no further than Southern and Eastern Kentucky! Though the efforts of TourSEKY, the southern and eastern Kentucky areas have something for everyone.
In 2010, Congress appropriated 5 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Of that, the National Park Service (NPS) received approximately .5 million to invest in the overall health of the Great Lakes, and to address long-standing ecosystem issues. Invasive Species control is one segment of the GRLI.