The Equinunk Historical Society: Historic Bridges on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 1 PM
It’s time for another of our wonderfully successful Calder Café “First Friday” programs, at the Equinunk Historical Society on Friday, March 4th, 2016, from 7 to 9 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Join neighbors and friends for an evening of music and conversation. New performers, if you would like to join the fun, call 570-224-0223. Please plan on 15 minutes or three songs, acoustic only, as the room is intimate. Programs are free – light refreshments are available for purchase. The Society is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk, PA, at the juncture of Pine Mill Rd. and PA Rte. 191.
For the second time this summer, the crew at the Equinunk Historical Society's Joel Hill Sawmill in Lookout will bring the old mill back to life with free sawing demonstrations and tours this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 & 9, 11 am to 3 pm. The water-powered, Civil War Era mill was built in the late 1800's and has run almost continuously since then. The mill is operated by volunteers who give their time three weekends a year to present a free educational program of interest to the whole family. Located off Creek Rd. in Lookout, watch for signs on Rte. 191, the Hancock Highway, about 10 miles south of Equinunk.
After the presentation at the Mill, continue north on Rte. 191 to the center of Equinunk to visit the Calder Museum and Gift Shop, open from noon to 4 pm. Admission to both sites is free. Call 570-224-6722 for information, email: ehs22@verizon.net, or visit the website, equinunkhistory.org. -- Marilyn Kneeland, for EHS.
After the presentation at the Mill, continue north on Rte. 191 to the center of Equinunk to visit the Calder Museum and Gift Shop, open from noon to 4 pm. Admission to both sites is free. Call 570-224-6722 for information, email: ehs22@verizon.net, or visit the website, equinunkhistory.org. -- Marilyn Kneeland, for EHS.
Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc.
Contact: Lynn Conrad, Executive Director
Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania
570.679.9300, trails@nep.net
Connecting the Path to a Bright Future
All invited to Rail-Trail Council of NEPA Ribbon Cutting on D&H Rail-Trail Bridges
(Forest City, PA -- July 28, 2015) – Two newly-decked railroad bridges on the D&H Rail-Trail will make communing with nature even easier for those who enjoy running, walking, bicycling and hiking along one of the trail’s most popular sections in Susquehanna County. The Rail-Trail Council (RTC) of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the new bridges on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. The event will be held on a section of the D&H Rail-Trail just off SR 171 in Clifford Twp., 2 miles north of the Forest City Trailhead.
All in the community are invited to celebrate the dedication of these bridges at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The event will feature remarks by funders and public officials, including: State Senator Lisa Baker, who serves the 20th senatorial district; State Representative Sandra Major, who serves the 111th legislative district; Lorne Possinger, Eastern Regional Manager for the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources; Susquehanna County Commissioners Alan Hall and MaryAnn Warren; Natalie Gelb, Executive Director, Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV); and Annette Schultz, Executive Director, Endless Mountains Heritage Region, just to name a few. In addition, attendees will learn more about future Rail-Trail projects. Refreshments will be provided.
The D& H Rail-Trail joins with the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) to form a 70-mile trail and greenway. The new bridges in the Susquehanna County section are within 200 yards of each other, crossing the unspoiled and scenic upper Lackawanna River, just below Stillwater Dam. They’ve been decked with concrete, new railings, access-control gates and a bench at the northerly bridge. This section of the D&H Rail-Trail is popular with early morning runners in training for the D&H Distance Run and the Steamtown Marathon. It’s also a favorite among bicycle enthusiasts. Just 8 miles to Union Dale, riders can stop at Cables Deli for a snack before heading downgrade on the return to Forest City.
The bridge project was funded through grants from the Recreational Trails Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Matching funds were provided by the RTC with generous donations from trail users and members of the Council.
Directions: Follow SR 171 North through Forest City. About ½ mile above Forest City’s residential area, cross a bridge over the trail. Immediately after the bridge, turn right, go through yellow gate & parking aides will guide drivers. Click here for a Google map link. Parking is available on the parallel O&W Rail-Trail with accessible parking close to the celebratory tented area. To RSVP or for more information, call 570.679.9300 or email trails@nep.net.
Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania
570.679.9300, trails@nep.net
Connecting the Path to a Bright Future
All invited to Rail-Trail Council of NEPA Ribbon Cutting on D&H Rail-Trail Bridges
(Forest City, PA -- July 28, 2015) – Two newly-decked railroad bridges on the D&H Rail-Trail will make communing with nature even easier for those who enjoy running, walking, bicycling and hiking along one of the trail’s most popular sections in Susquehanna County. The Rail-Trail Council (RTC) of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the new bridges on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. The event will be held on a section of the D&H Rail-Trail just off SR 171 in Clifford Twp., 2 miles north of the Forest City Trailhead.
All in the community are invited to celebrate the dedication of these bridges at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The event will feature remarks by funders and public officials, including: State Senator Lisa Baker, who serves the 20th senatorial district; State Representative Sandra Major, who serves the 111th legislative district; Lorne Possinger, Eastern Regional Manager for the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources; Susquehanna County Commissioners Alan Hall and MaryAnn Warren; Natalie Gelb, Executive Director, Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV); and Annette Schultz, Executive Director, Endless Mountains Heritage Region, just to name a few. In addition, attendees will learn more about future Rail-Trail projects. Refreshments will be provided.
The D& H Rail-Trail joins with the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) to form a 70-mile trail and greenway. The new bridges in the Susquehanna County section are within 200 yards of each other, crossing the unspoiled and scenic upper Lackawanna River, just below Stillwater Dam. They’ve been decked with concrete, new railings, access-control gates and a bench at the northerly bridge. This section of the D&H Rail-Trail is popular with early morning runners in training for the D&H Distance Run and the Steamtown Marathon. It’s also a favorite among bicycle enthusiasts. Just 8 miles to Union Dale, riders can stop at Cables Deli for a snack before heading downgrade on the return to Forest City.
The bridge project was funded through grants from the Recreational Trails Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Matching funds were provided by the RTC with generous donations from trail users and members of the Council.
Directions: Follow SR 171 North through Forest City. About ½ mile above Forest City’s residential area, cross a bridge over the trail. Immediately after the bridge, turn right, go through yellow gate & parking aides will guide drivers. Click here for a Google map link. Parking is available on the parallel O&W Rail-Trail with accessible parking close to the celebratory tented area. To RSVP or for more information, call 570.679.9300 or email trails@nep.net.