Transition from Rails to Trails Historical Significance of the RailroadLaunched in 1855, the North Pennsylvania Railroad was more than just a pathway for travel; it was central to economic development in Bethlehem, PA, and its neighboring areas. Connecting places like Philadelphia to Bethlehem and the coal-rich north, this railway was instrumental in molding the industrial character of Lower Saucon Township, Hellertown, Upper Saucon Township, and Coopersburg. Over its many years of service, it enabled the flow of goods, people, and ideas,
April 23, 2024
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club, DCNR, the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape, and additional Highlands Trail partners to celebrate the completion of a 3-mile segment of the Highlands Trail through Nockamixon State Park! This new section of trail connects the Marina Day Use Area to the Haycock Boat Launch, closing a gap in the Highlands Trail network. In its full completion, the Highlands Trail will connect Nockamixon State Park to Quakertown borough.
January 9, 2024
Joël Nankman, owner of Saucon Valley Bikes, is originally from Suriname, South America, former Dutch Guiana. He traveled around the Caribbean and Europe racing and working at various bike shops, where he met his wife, a Lehigh Valley native. Relocating to the US, in 2010, he started working for Saucon Valley Bikes, before accepting a job with Bicycling Magazine. In August 2022, he purchased Saucon Valley Bikes while focusing mainly on mountain bike endurance racing.
December 26, 2023
Conservation Atlas Spotlight – Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas Story Map Spotlight – South Mountain Faces To access the full Story Map, click HERE.
December 20, 2023
Ed has been a cyclist his whole life and started racing when he was 12 years old. 44 years later, Ed is still cruising along in the bike industry serving the greater Quakertown area with his business Mr. Ed’s Mobile Bike Repair.
December 19, 2023
Conservation Atlas Spotlight – Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas Story Map Spotlight – Whiskey Springs Uplands To access the full Story Map, click HERE.
December 13, 2023
Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas Story Map Spotlight – Conewago Mountains To access the full Story Map, click HERE.
December 4, 2023
Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas Story Map Spotlight – Sand Hills To access the full Story Map, click HERE.
November 29, 2023
Pennsylvania Highlands Conservation Atlas Story Map Spotlight – Furnace Hills To access the full Story Map, click HERE.