April 17, 2025 - Limestone Township, PA
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Limestone Township, Clarion County, to celebrate the addition of the 24-mile Piney Rail Corridor for motorized and non-motorized recreation. This $937,900 investment - funded through DCNR's All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Management Restricted Account Fund and awarded to Piney Rail Riders - supports the Shapiro-Davis Administration's commitment to expanding outdoor recreation and boosting rural economic development across Pennsylvania. "The Shapiro-Davis Administration is dedicated to supporting our growing $19 billion outdoor recreation industry for the benefits it provides to local communities across the Commonwealth," said Lt. Governor Davis. "These types of investments are critical to ensure ATV riders have safe, high-quality opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and to create new memories in nature." The acquisition of the Piney Rail Corridor by Piney Rail Riders ensures the long-term conservation and use of the trail, while contributing to local economic growth and community development. Poised to become a premier destination for outdoor recreation in western Pennsylvania, the corridor highlights the power of community action, sustainable recreation, and the economic benefits that follow. "The Piney Rail Corridor is a wonderful example of how strategic investments in outdoor recreation improve quality of life and drive local economic growth," said Secretary Dunn. "This trail will connect residents and visitors to the natural beauty of western Pennsylvania, creating new opportunities for exploration, recreation, and community development."Speakers Include:Kenny Shaffer - VP of Piney Rail RidersLieutenant Governor Austin DavisCindy Adams Dunn - Secretary of DCNRJessica Funk Seary - Jefferson County Director of Economic DevelopmentRepresentative Josh BashlineRepresentative Brian SmithWayne Brosius - Clarion County CommissionerBraxton White - Clarion County Commissioner