water, land, life
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WPC Protects Land and Public Access to Popular Fishing Spot
One of Western Pennsylvania’s largest state parks is expanding thanks to the Conservancy’s protection of 105 acres last month. WPC transferred the land to become the newest addition to Laurel Ridge State Park. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, a Catholic congregation serving primarily in Western Pennsylvania, sold the Westmoreland County property to the Conservancy with the goal of preserving the area’s natural beauty and recreational resources. More than 3,400 feet of North Fork of the Mill Creek watershed flows through the property and hosts wild brook trout, making it a popular destination for anglers. Read more about this addition to Laurel Ridge State Park.
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It’s a Happy 2018, Thanks to Your Support!
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Huntingdon County Cave Provides Shelter to Endangered Bat
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Fallingwater Grounds Passes Available in January and February
Explore the peaceful landscape around Fallingwater with fresh snow on the ground! Although Fallingwater closes to the public each winter, you can still explore the natural area, sculptures and trails surrounding the house by purchasing a grounds pass, weather permitting. Call 724-329-8501 prior to visiting to book your pass.
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Cherry Run Featured in Pittsburgh Quarterly
Just east of Pittsburgh is the more than 12,000-acre State Game Lands No. 295, also known as Cherry Run. Hikers and anglers looking for a remote place to explore will find rocky terrain, dense rhododendron and cascading trout streams. Read more in the fall issue of Pittsburgh Quarterly.
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1,000-Piece Gold Foil Puzzle Features Wright Art Glass
New in the Fallingwater Museum Store, Frank Lloyd Wright fans will love this new Saguaro Forms and Cactus Flowers Puzzle. The 1,000-piece puzzle features gold foil pieces and depicts the saguaro, a tree-like cactus native to Arizona’s deserts. These iconic cacti adorn the landscape near Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale. You can purchase this unique item online today.
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