LHV Unveils Trail Friendly Business Program
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE TRAIL — Are you a trail-friendly business owner? We are making it easier than ever for owners
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The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHV) is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Based in Scranton, the heritage area encompasses the watershed of the Lackawanna River in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Luzerne counties. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Map. In 1991, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority was established and it became the first State Heritage Park in Pennsylvania.
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Adds Over $144 Million to Pennsylvania’s Surging Outdoor Economy
SCRANTON –– Visitors are spending more money on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, propelling Pennsylvania’s surging outdoor economy to even
Continue readingLHV offers first round of 2024 Partnership Grants
SCRANTON – Is your organization dedicated to enhancing our region’s quality of life by contributing to a rich mosaic of
Continue readingNew Year’s First Day-First People’s Walk
SCRANTON — The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail will host a “First Day-First People’s” Walk to usher in the New Year
Continue readingAfter 25 years, LHVA is Still Steaming Strong with Santa(s)
With every hearty belch of gray smoke from a 1929 Baldwin 26 steam locomotive, the Santa Train chugged through the
Continue readingToys for Tots and the Santa Train: A Great Time for A Great Cause
“It is in giving that we receive.” Since 1947, the Marine Corps and Toys for Tots have been making a
Continue readingSanta Train Set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary!
SCRANTON – The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and so is the beloved Santa Train! Join
Continue readingFall Family Fun Day a Smashing Success!
Dozens of families and friends gathered on Sunday, November 5th, for a festive community celebration at the Nay Aug Natural
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Greenways, Trails, and Enlightening Tales from Scranton for PA Outdoor Professionals SCRANTON — The Pennsylvania Greenways & Trails Summit is
Continue readingScranton Half Marathon
From left, Scranton Half Marathon committee members Bruce Beauvis, Jason Geadrities, Owen Worozbyt, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority operations director; Tim
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