Here is the press release for the meeting today in Gettysburg. Tom Jolin has gathered the people in the community needed to make the decision to move forward on the Grand History Trail in Adams County. Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. Press Release October 30, 2014 Contacts: Tom Jolin of HABPI [email protected] 717-398-1144 Carl Knoch at York County…
Author: Don Gogniat
Rusk is Right
A friend of mine sent me this email. David Rusk is a world class regional planner and has done much work about making cities work. Here is what he has to say about Tom Wolf. Dear Mr. Gogniat Over the past two decades I have spoken and presented workshops to thousands of Pennsylvanians in communities covering 80% of Pennsylvania’s population,…
Kev Hawn is the Man!!!!
Kev Hawn has just completed a three day run of the entire Grand History Trail ( the portions currently completed). This is a total of 140 miles – in three days. An ultra marathoner, this is the longest run he has ever attempted. His goal was to be the first to run the loop, and to bring some publicity to…
Bike Maryland sees the Grand History Trail as a great benefit for residents of the Mid-Altantic area.
In a conversation with Nate Evans, Executive Director of Bike Maryland, he has agreed that the Grand History Trail would be a great regional attraction for the Mid-Atlantic area. He commented that his organization is working to fill in some of the small gaps that exist between the existing trails near D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore. His leadership is appreciated and…
Cheer on first person to run the completed portion of Grand History Trail
Local long-distance runner Kev Hawn plans to be the first person to run the completed portion of the Grand History Trail Oct. 17-19. Come out and support Kev as he makes his way around the trail. Click the flyer below to get his planned route and schedule. Hope to see you on the trail!
Another Example of Kind Eyes
One of many photos in the Kind Eyes Around the World Website
Kev Hawn is going to be the first person to run the entire Grand History Trail (October 17-19th)
Go out and support this ultra marathoner as he makes his way around all of the completed sections of the Grand History Trail.
Interview with Good Day Pa. about ‘Crossroads’
Very nice host and staff on ABC’s local Harrisburg program on Channel 27. It will be interesting to see if there is any reach from a four minute spot. Still fun, and Amy and the directors were very polished and treated all guests well. Click on the photo below to watch the interview.
On a personal note
I just ran a five mile race and did OK (41:14), but so many people passed me it made me want to do better. Next year the goal is to do a 38 minute five miler. It is now in writing; should be doable with some work.
Gettysburg engaging: Summit about the Grand History Trail
I’m excited to announce that a Grand History Trail Economic Summit will will held at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Boeing Room at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center. During the 50-minute session, Economic Impact Specialist Carl Knoch and I will review the vision behind the project, which we believe has the potential to make a significant economic impact on the counties…