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Group bike rides on Lackawanna River Heritage Trail continue in Peckville July 12-26

Group bike rides on Lackawanna River Heritage Trail continue in Peckville July 12-26

From a press release: The Lackawanna Heritage Valley’s group bike rides on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton were so popular in June that organizers have decided to continue the series in July. Group rides will be held on Wednesdays, July 12, 19, and 26, weather permitting. Riders should meet in the parking lot […]

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Learn all about monarch butterflies for free at Nay Aug Ave. Play Area in Scranton on July 12

Learn all about monarch butterflies for free at Nay Aug Ave. Play Area in Scranton on July 12

From a press release: According to the National Wildlife Federation, monarch butterfly populations have declined by 90 percent in the last 20 years. This statistic concerns wildlife and conservation experts, as butterflies play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area and the Lackawanna County Conservation […]

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Join group bike rides on Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton June 14-21

Join group bike rides on Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton June 14-21

From a press release: The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area will host a series of group rides on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton this season to promote the joy of bicycling in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Group rides will be held on Wednesdays, June 14 and June 21, weather permitting. Riders should […]

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PHOTOS: Marywood students and Scranton artists create colorful murals along Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

PHOTOS: Marywood students and Scranton artists create colorful murals along Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail features 40 miles worth of beautiful natural scenery, which is now complemented by some colorful man-made artwork thanks to some Marywood University students and local artists. After receiving a grant to clean up graffiti along the trail, Ryan Hnat of Hnat Designs brought in fellow Scranton artist Evan Hughes and […]