https://www.nps.gov/alpo News releases from Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-the-main-line-canal-and-underground-railroad.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:24:00 EST Our final Evening on the Summit program for the season is on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. Barbara Zaborowski, Dean of Library Services and Special Projects at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, will speak on the use of the Main Line Canal in supporting Underground Railroad activities. The event will be held in the Visitor Center auditorium. It is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-the-main-line-canal-and-underground-railroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:48:00 EST The 2025 Summit Level hike is Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This hike, led by a park ranger, is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-mapping-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:37:00 EST Our summer speaker series, Evening on the Summit, concludes on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center theater. Park Volunteer Brandon Sliko will present a free program about mapping the Allegheny Portage Railroad. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-mapping-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/staple-bend-tunnel-hike.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:10:00 EST Hike with a park ranger to the Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel in America on Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike that is approximately five miles in length. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up and for meeting location details. The hike is rain or shine. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/staple-bend-tunnel-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/charles-dickens-1842-trip-to-america.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:55:00 EST Our summer speaker series, Evening on the Summit, continues on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center theater. Supervisory Park Ranger Doug Bosley will present a free program on Charles Dickens' 1842 trip to America. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/charles-dickens-1842-trip-to-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/allegheny-portage-railroad-van-tour-june-21-2025.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:39:00 EST Travel the route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad with a park ranger on a four-hour van tour. This free tour is Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m. and leaves from the Visitor Center. To make a required reservation, please call 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/allegheny-portage-railroad-van-tour-june-21-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-dr-christy.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:16:00 EST Please join us for an Evening on the Summit Program about Dr. James Christy. This free program takes place in the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Visitor Center theater on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The program is presented by park volunteer Jim Effinger. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-dr-christy.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summit-level-hike-for-celebrate-trails-day.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:51:00 EST Hike with a park ranger along the Summit Level for Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. The hike is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summit-level-hike-for-celebrate-trails-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/winter-hours-of-operation.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and Johnstown Flood National Memorial begin winter hours of operation on December 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/winter-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/dead-irish-blues.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:20:00 EST Enjoy a night of music with Dead Irish Blues on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. in the park amphitheater. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/dead-irish-blues.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-tim-dabbs.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:17:00 EST Enjoy a night of music with musician Tim Dabbs on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Tim Dabbs has been teaching music and performing for over 40 years. His style for writing music includes the topical style and story song. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-tim-dabbs.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-full-kilt.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:30:00 EST Enjoy a night of Celtic Rock with the band Full Kilt on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. This local favorite plays traditional and Celtic songs with a modern twist. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-full-kilt.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/completion-of-the-911-national-memorial-trail-through-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 EST The National Park Service announces completion of the 911 National Memorial Trail Through Three Western Pennsylvania Park Units with a press conference at Flight 93 National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/completion-of-the-911-national-memorial-trail-through-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2024.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:18:00 EST Living History Day is Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This annual event is free and there are program offerings for visitors of all ages. Programs include stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, children's games, musket firing demonstrations and more! https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/allegheny-portage-railroad-van-tour-june-15-2024.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:28:00 EST Travel the route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad with a park ranger on a four-hour van tour. This free tour is Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. and leaves from the Visitor Center. To make a required reservation, please call 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/allegheny-portage-railroad-van-tour-june-15-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-june-8-2024.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:45:00 EST The 2024 Summit Level hike is Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. This hike, led by a park ranger, is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-june-8-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/anniversary-heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:31:00 EST Celebrate the 190th anniversary of the opening of the Allegheny Portage Railroad with a ranger guided hike to the Staple Bend Tunnel on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike. It is approximately 4.5 miles in length. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up and for meeting location details. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/anniversary-heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/spirits-of-the-staple-bend-tunnel.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 EST The 15th annual Spirits of the Staple Bend Tunnel tours are Saturday, October 28, 2023. These free tours are family friendly. Reservations are required due to limited space on the bus. Please call 814-886-6150 to sign up! https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/spirits-of-the-staple-bend-tunnel.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-enjoying-the-night-sky.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:00:00 EST Our final Evening on the Summit for the 2023 season is Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 pm. This free presentation, Enjoying the Night Sky is presented by Dr. Martin Rice. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-enjoying-the-night-sky.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclines-6-to-10-september-24-2023.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:45:00 EST Park rangers will lead a hike of the Inclines 6 to 10 Trail on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 10:00 am. Space is limited due to shuttling and reservations are required. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up for this free hike. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclines-6-to-10-september-24-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-september-17-2023.htm Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:06:00 EST A Summit Level hike is Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm. This park ranger led hike is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-september-17-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-september-3-2023.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:10:00 EST Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-september-3-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-august-20-2023.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:41:00 EST Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-august-20-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-insect-invaders-the-battle-to-save-our-park-s-native-forests.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:37:00 EST Our next Evening on the Summit is Saturday, August 19 at 8:00 pm in the amphitheater. This free presentation, Insect Invaders: The Battle to Save our Park's Native Forests, is presented by Margaret Speicher. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-insect-invaders-the-battle-to-save-our-park-s-native-forests.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclines-6-to-10.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:00 EST Park rangers will lead a hike of the Inclines 6 to 10 Trail on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 10:00 am. Space is limited due to shuttling and reservations are required. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up for this free hike. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclines-6-to-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-august-6-2023.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:14:00 EST Our next Summit Level hike is Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 2:00 pm. This park ranger led hike is 3-miles in length along the Summit Level of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-august-6-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-accidents-on-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:27:00 EST Our next Evening on the Summit is Saturday, August 5 at 8:00 pm in the Visitor Center. This presentation, Accidents on the Allegheny Portage Railroad, is presented by Doug Bosley. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-accidents-on-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-july-23-2023.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 EST Join a park ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-july-23-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2023.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:24:00 EST Our annual Living History Day is Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This free event has something to offer visitors of all ages. A wide variety of programs will be offered including stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, traveling trunk, children's games, and tracks and scat. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-dead-irish-blues.htm Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:00:00 EST Dead Irish Blues will perform at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the amphitheater. This concert is free, and no reservations are required. In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the Visitor Center theater. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-dead-irish-blues.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin-sunday-july-9-2023.htm Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:01:00 EST A ranger guided hike around the Johnstown Canal Basin area will take place on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. To make a required reservation, please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150.  https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin-sunday-july-9-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-who-pooped-in-the-park-tracks-and-scat.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:23:00 EST Our next Evening on the Summit program, Who Pooped in the Park: Tracks & Scat is Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium. This free, hour-long program is presented by Mindy Kuzminsky. No reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-who-pooped-in-the-park-tracks-and-scat.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-july-2-2023.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:23:00 EST Join a park ranger in a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-july-2-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-june-18.htm Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:27:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at 2:00 pm, for a 3-mile Summit Level hike. The hike goes from the head of Inclined Plane No. 6 to the location of where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-june-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-next-stop-the-world-s-fair.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:41:00 EST Next Stop: The World's Fair, will be presented on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8:00 pm in the Amphitheater. This program will explore the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, including a history of the exposition and items that were on display relating to the Allegheny Portage Railroad. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-next-stop-the-world-s-fair.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/volunteer-trail-crew-recruitment-for-2023.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:55:00 EST Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is actively recruiting local volunteers to join our trail crew, the Trail Titans. Volunteers will assist park staff with the maintenance and upkeep of the Inclines 6-10 Trail and Staple Bend Tunnel Trail. Interested individuals must apply for the position through our announcement on Volunteer.gov that can be accessed through our website. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/volunteer-trail-crew-recruitment-for-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) tell the diverse story of America over 247 years, from the opening battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity, to the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. National parks are home to many of the nation’s most beloved memorials, historic sites, battlefields, and iconic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/anniversary-heritage-hike-to-the-staple-bend-tunnel-on-march-18-2023.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:39:00 EST Our first Heritage Hike of 2023 is an anniversary hike to the Staple Bend Tunnel on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The Allegheny Portage Railroad opened 189 years ago on March 18, 1834. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/anniversary-heritage-hike-to-the-staple-bend-tunnel-on-march-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:51:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) invite visitors of all ages and members of the media to attend a press conference on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Staple Bend Tunnel. The one-hour event will highlight the 33 miles of trails across the five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.  https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclined-plane-no-8-sunday-september-25.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:14:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a three mile hike of Inclined Plane No. 8 on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150.   https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-inclined-plane-no-8-sunday-september-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-september-18.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:22:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-september-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-september-4.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:02:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-september-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-august-21.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:46:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-august-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-august-14.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-sunday-august-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-the-american-highlanders.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:00:00 EST Park Ranger John Hrubochak will present The American Highlanders on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 8:00 pm in the amphitheater. This free program will last approximately one hour. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-the-american-highlanders.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:48:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-charles-dickens-and-his-1842-trip-to-america.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:39:00 EST Park Ranger Doug Bosley will present, Charles Dickens and his 1842 Trip to America on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 8:00 pm in the Visitor Center. This free program will last approximately one hour. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place inside the Visitor Center theater. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-charles-dickens-and-his-1842-trip-to-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2022.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:01:00 EST Join us for our annual Living History Day on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. This all day, family-friendly, living history event is free and has programs and demonstrations to offer visitors of all ages. These include stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, spinning, traveling trunk, and more! The 2nd Pennsylvania, Company B-American Highlanders from the Mexican War (1846-1848) will tell their stories and perform black powder demonstrations at designated points throughout the day at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 EST Join a park ranger on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a hike around the Johnstown Canal Basin area. Space is limited. Reservations are required for this free hike. For more information, including meeting location and to make a reservation, please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-for-the-love-of-the-railroad-the-lasting-legacy-of-railroads-in-america.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 EST Park Ranger Steven Lonergan will present, "For the Love of the Railroad: The Lasting Legacy of Railroads in America" on Saturday, July 9 at 8:00 pm in the amphitheater. This free program will last approximately one hour.   https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-for-the-love-of-the-railroad-the-lasting-legacy-of-railroads-in-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-june-19.htm Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:21:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-june-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/daily-programs.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:29:00 EST Costumed rangers conduct a variety of daily program offerings that vary from day to day. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/daily-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-june-12.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:52:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling 814-886-6150. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-june-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-entertainment-and-leisure-in-the-time-of-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm Tue, 31 May 2022 06:49:00 EST Park Ranger Sheila Holliday will present Entertainment & Leisure in the time of the Allegheny Portage Railroad on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 pm in the Visitor Center theater. This free program will last approximately one hour. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/evening-on-the-summit-entertainment-and-leisure-in-the-time-of-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summit-level-visitor-center-reopens.htm Tue, 10 May 2022 07:06:00 EST The Summit Level Visitor Center at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is open following repairs from a burst water pipe. The Visitor Center, as well as Engine House 6 Exhibit Shelter and the Lemon House are open daily from 9 am- 5 pm. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summit-level-visitor-center-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/volunteer-trail-crew-recruitment.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:11:00 EST Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is actively recruiting volunteers as we move forward with the creation and utilization of our volunteer Trail Crew. Trail crew members will assist park staff with the maintenance and upkeep of the 12 mile long 6 to 10 Trail, that follows the historic inclined planes and levels of the Portage Railroad along the eastern front of the Allegheny Mountains. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/volunteer-trail-crew-recruitment.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-saturday-march-19.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:24:00 EST Join us on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 pm for an anniversary hike to the Staple Bend Tunnel to commemorate the opening of the Allegheny Portage Railroad 188 years ago on March 18, 1834. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-saturday-march-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/inclined-plane-no-8-hike-sunday-september-26-2021.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a hike of Inclined Plane No. 8 on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 2:00 PM. Of the 10 inclined planes on the Allegheny Portage Railroad, No. 8 was the longest and steepest. Participants will learn about the inclines and levels of the railroad, how the system functioned, and will be able to view a historic culvert. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/inclined-plane-no-8-hike-sunday-september-26-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-september-5-2021.htm Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:54:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-september-5-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-august-22-2021.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:19:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 2:00 PM. On this approximately 5-mile round trip hike, participants will learn about the history of the tunnel, how it was constructed, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and much more! Several features from the days of the railroad, including stone sleepers and culverts, are visible. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-august-22-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-august-15-2021.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:14:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-august-15-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-august-8-2021.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:46:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 2:00 PM. On this approximately 5-mile round trip hike, participants will learn about the history of the tunnel, how it was constructed, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and much more! Several features from the days of the railroad, including stone sleepers and culverts, are visible. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-august-8-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-august-1-2021.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:55:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-the-summit-level-sunday-august-1-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin-sunday-july-25-2021.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:45:00 EST A two-mile, Ranger led tour on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM, will highlight locations in downtown that were part of the canal basin and even a few buildings that are still standing from the canal days. The tour will take place rain or shine. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-johnstown-canal-basin-sunday-july-25-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-july-18-2021.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:38:00 EST Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the first railroad tunnel in America, the Staple Bend Tunnel on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM. On this approximately 5-mile round trip hike, participants will learn about the history of the tunnel, how it was constructed, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and much more! Several features from the days of the railroad, including stone sleepers and culverts, are visible. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-staple-bend-tunnel-trail-sunday-july-18-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2021.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:22:00 EST Join us for our Living History Day on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. This all day, family-friendly, living history event has lots to offer people of all ages! The demonstrations will include stone cutting, rope making, natural dyes, weaving, and more! Visitors will learn what it was like to work on the Allegheny Portage Railroad and activities that women were participating in during the 19th century. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/living-history-day-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-july-11-2021.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:47:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for a Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/heritage-hike-summit-level-sunday-july-11-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summer-programs-at-allegheny-portage-railroad-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:26:00 EST Costumed rangers perform the tasks and trades that made the Allegheny Portage Railroad function. Programs include stonecutting, log hewing, rope making, natural dyes and more! Programs vary on a daily basis. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/summer-programs-at-allegheny-portage-railroad-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/spirits-on-the-summit-walking-tour.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:38:00 EST Join us for a candlelit tour of the Allegheny Portage Railroad and hear about the darker side of life and death on the Portage Railroad. Learn about the hazards that workers and travelers of the 1830s and 1840s faced as they crossed the Allegheny Mountains. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/spirits-on-the-summit-walking-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/digital-activities.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:49:00 EST The staff at Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Fort Necessity National Battlefield have produced a series of virtual activities for students and young people who are unable to visit the sites geared for different aged children., including a video tour of the Mount Washington Tavern, a comic book-style virtual Junior Ranger and a web-based Whiskey Rebellion quiz. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/digital-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/a-day-in-the-life-working-on-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:00:00 EST Costumed interpreters perform the tasks that made the Allegheny Portage Railroad function. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/a-day-in-the-life-working-on-the-allegheny-portage-railroad.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofl/learn/news/the-national-park-service-units-of-western-pennsylvania-are-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 08:03:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania are increasing recreational access. Public buildings remain closed due to Covid-19. https://www.nps.gov/jofl/learn/news/the-national-park-service-units-of-western-pennsylvania-are-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/covid-19.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:48:00 EST Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is announcing that all park gates will be closed until further notice. Following the guidance of Pennsylvania Governor Wolf and in the spirit of cooperation and concern for public health all five NPS park units in Western Pennsylvania will be closed entirely. https://www.nps.gov/alpo/learn/news/covid-19.htm