Author: Don Gogniat

Don Gogniat worked as an administrator for Penn State University and Chancellor for Penn State York before retirement. He served in the Peace Corps and worked as regional planner for the Costa Rican National Planning Office. Gogniat also sailed multiple times on Semester at Sea where he taught geography, global studies, and served as Executive Dean. His hobbies include travel, billiards, hiking, biking, and photography. His photographic work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and juried exhibits. He plays a fair game of “nine ball.”

Adams County Moving Forward with Great Community Involvement and Vision

  Here’s a letter Tom Jolin, of Board Member and Inner Loop Coordinator for Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc. and Dennis Hickethier, President of Healthy Adams recently sent to stakeholders in the Grand History Trail that offers a great overview of plans and projections for the project so far: “Dear Friends, Thank you for your interest in the Grand History Trail…

Frederick News-Post also Mentions the Gettysburg Summit

There’s was a Grand History Trail mention in the Frederick News-Post on Nov. 16. Here’s an excerpt: “When people speak of bicycle trails, benefits that normally come to mind are health, quality of life, history and environmental stewardship. But to many trail side communities, a strong economic impact has also been a tremendous attribute. Over 30 community leaders gathered on…

Hanover Evening Sun Comments on the Grand History Trail in Adams County

Thank you Jennifer Wentz for a great story she wrote for the Hanover Evening Sun about the possible activities to complete the Grand History Trail in Adams County. Here’s an excerpt: “It started with a map sketched on a napkin about 10 years ago. Don Gogniat, a past board member of the York County Rail Trail Authority, and Gwen Loose, the…

On a Personal Note: Honored and Surprised to receive this from the York County Rail Trail Authority

York County Rail Trail Authority presents 2014 York County Rail Trail Awards For the Daily Record/Sunday News Carl Knoch, Rail Trail chairman, left, presents the Trail Organization Award to Diane Folger, a board member from New Freedom Heritage and the organizer of the fifth annual New Freedom Fest Event. New Freedom Heritage received the award. It operates a local history…