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Trail Central would like to congratulate the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Class of 20224 Graduates. "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Unless you are in the ANF, please stay on the trail.

#VisitANF #H2PB @upittbradford #PittForgedBradfordInspired #VisitMcKean
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Calling all aspiring fly-fishers, Olmsted Manor Retreat Center is hosting a three-day course reveling all the secrets of fly fishing, May 3 - 5. From setting up your equipment, tying knots, identifying aquatic insects, determining where fish lay in a stream to selecting a fly, casting Gary Kell, fly-fishing expert, reveals his secrets in this 3-day course in Ludlow, PA. Tuition is $355 and includes private room residence and meals. For more information and registration visit www.olmstedmanor.org.
#VisitANF #PAWilds #OlmstedManor #FlyFishingPA
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The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park, TripAdvisor`s #1 PA State Park, will be closed for a majority of the next three years beginning in November, according to the PA Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources. The Skywalk will be open and safe to access for the public each September and October during the project. A multi-year project, including replacing thinning steel, replacing handrails, cleaning and painting of all steel and installation of new plexiglass, The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitors Center will remain open during the rehab project.
ADVICE FROM TRAIL CENTRAL...make your plans now to visit the engineering marvel with breathtaking views at Skywalk by November when it undergoes maintenance vital to the preservation and enjoyment of future generations. Come back every September through November until it`s opening in late November.
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It`s nom nom for a great cause! Enjoy spaghetti & meatballs April 28 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and help raise important dollars for First Night Bradford, the family friendly celebration of the arts with performances from local and regional talent New Year`s Eve.
Advice from Trail Central...eat the spaghetti and forget your regretti, but grab your stain stick.
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Another sure sign that Spring has sprung here in the Allegheny National Forest region is the return of the beloved leek. Be sure to check out LeekFest 2024 at CJ Spirits in Kane this Saturday 4/27 for a full day of live music, leek inspired dishes, new LeekFest merch, and of course leek vodka. Who will take home bragging rights for the best leek dip? Live music all day starting with Randy Andreano 12-3, GrooVe Brothers 3:30-6:30, and MOJO DOGS on the outdoor stage 7:30-10:30pm. Starting at 5pm @Pizza Napoli & Restaurant Food truck will be onsite; new item on the menu – Leek Pizza!

Advice from Trail Central: With leek sausage sandwiches, leek scallop potatoes, leek soup, and rigatoni with leek sauce on the menu – eat, drink, and be merry but don’t forget the breath mints!

#VisitANF #CJSpirits #LeekFest2024 #VisitMcKean #KanePA #PAWilds #PARoute6
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With the smoothest dance moves on the ground and in the air, the American Woodcock is a sight to behold. Experience one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds at the Kinzua Bridge State Park, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
ADVICE FROM TRAIL CENTRAL...Any bird`s mating ritual that is described as spiraling higher and higher, twittering louder and louder until it finally turns back with a soft liquid warble before swooping to its original dance floor is something you need to see.
#KinzuaStatePark #VisitANF #PAWilds #AmericanWoodcock
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Did you know there are just over 300 Drive-In Movie Theaters left in the USA? The Kane Family Drive In has been entertaining the Allegheny National Forest region since 1952. Opening for the season this weekend April 26/27 with two epic blockbusters Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. Prices for both movies are $7 for adults and older children and $3 for children (3-12) and Seniors.

Advice from Trail Central: Bring back fond memories of the good old days while enjoying a double feature with a tub of popcorn and a milkshake.

#supportsmallbusiness2024 #ANF #visitmckean #pawilds #DriveInMovie #KaneFamilyDriveIn @kane_family_drive_in
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Advice from Trail Central: Go out and connect with nature today.
"Time spent amongst the trees is never wasted." ~ Katrina Mayer

#LeaveNoTrace #ANF #VisitMcKean #HappyEarthDay2024 #PAWilds
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