Laurel Highlands Historical Village

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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Info Page | Dane’s Place

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a 70-mile continuous footpath stretching atop the Laurel Ridge. It winds from Ohiopyle, PA to Rt. 56, near Johnstown, PA. The trail affords some great views of the twisting Youghiogheny River from high above Ohiopyle State Park, to the beautiful Conemaugh Gorge, near Johnstown, PA. It is open year-round.The purpose of this page is to provide some basic information to help you plan your hike. Although I make an effort to update this site as often as I can, please keep in mind that trail conditions can change rapidly.  If you have recent information that you believe should be added to this page please contact me. And as always, you can contact the Laurel Hill Park Office with any questions about the trail.

Source: Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Info Page | Dane’s Place

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Luna Park, Johnstown PA

Originally known as Roxbury Park, Luna Park was an amusement park located near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. Located by a loop at the end of the Franklin Street line of the Johnstown Passenger Railway Company,[1] the park was centered on an artificial lake that was surrounded by a racetrack (originally for harness racing, but other forms of racing were presented there over the years)[2] Throughout its existence, the park had picnic facilities.[3] In 1905, the trolley park added amusement rides and attractio

Source: Luna Park, Johnstown – Wikipedia

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World Famous Horseshoe Curve – Railroaders Memorial Museum

An Engineering FeatTake a most beautiful drive through the Allegheny Mountains. Experience the challenge the Pennsylvania Railroad workers overcame by completing rail tracks through this rough terrain. Once you have arrived at the Horseshoe Curve, enjoy one of the World’s most incredible engineering feats.Ride the Funicular or walk 194 beautiful landscaped steps to the tracks for a front seat view of a train mans’ wonder. You will also find the Horseshoe Curve to be a relaxing and entertaining place to enjoy a picnic lunch.

Source: World Famous Horseshoe Curve – Railroaders Memorial Museum

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Hiking Tips – PAHikes

Hiking Tips This is a compilation of hiking tips that have appeared on the home page of PA Hikes. I hope you find these usefull and beneficial when you go hiking. If you have any tips to share, please feel free to email them to [email protected]. Not only will we add your hiking tip to this page, but you’ll also see it on our home page.

Source: Hiking Tips – PAHikes