Remaining spots are limited for the 10th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn, a paddling trip down the Loyalhanna Creek from Latrobe to New Alexandria. The Saturday, May 18 excursion will cover 9 miles, beginning with 8 a.m. registration at Latrobe’s Cardinal Park. It’s geared for people of all ages and experience levels
Before the arrival of the 21st century, Loyalhanna Creek ran orange through Latrobe. That was before a system of wetlands was developed next to the Saint Vincent College campus to treat water draining from abandoned mines and remove some of the iron pollutants that discolored the creek downstream. The wetlands
Motorists driving along Route 22 after dark may notice something new in the air if they glance up as they pass through New Alexandria. Three patriotic flags, illuminated at night, now stand tall at the west end of town — thanks to New Alexandria teen Lachlan McKlveen. McKlveen, who will
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Kayakers put-in on the Loyalhanna Creek during the 7th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Cardinal Park launch put-in in Latrobe.
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Kayaks are seen lined up and ready for paddlers to use for the 7th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Cardinal Park launch put-in in Latrobe.
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Jan Termin, with Two Dam Kayak Rental in Saltsburg, prepares an assortment of kayaks for water-paddlers participating in the 7th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Cardinal Park launch put-in in Latrobe.
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Here are 13 river sojourns across Pennsylvania you can join
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The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants, which annually support 10-20 paddling events across the state.
Sojourns are more than a paddle down a river or stream, they annually incorporate more than 100 educational programs and engage more than 4,000 people as they cover more than 500 river miles in more than 50 days on the water.
Loyalhanna Watershed Association for the 7th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn on the Loyalhanna Creek scheduled for May 1.
Middle Spring Watershed Association for the Conodoguinet Creek Sojourn on the Conodoguinet Creek scheduled for May 21-23.