This week I finally tentatively nailed down six quilt trails for our entire quilt trail system. This was after three weeks of deliberation, compromise and after hours assessment. I often wish I was an "inside of the box thinker" but alas as much as I wish I had straight hair or was taller, there's not much that can be done to change my style of thinking.
Back to the trails.
Trail 1/Rural Fabric Trail
(Mifflin, Juniata, Snyder, Union counties)
This is as close to a trail like many of other Quit Trails have quite nicely designed. By following this trail through the northern tier of our five county region you experience Pennsylvania farm country at its finest. Many Amish communities are throughout this area of rolling hills, forests and rural farming communities.
Trail 2/Crazy Quilt Trail
(Juniata, Perry, Union counties)
This trail will be an artisan trail. 8' x 8' wood squares pieces will be painted and designed by Pennsylvania artists. These mini murals will follow the Susquehanna watershed, intertwining with an artist studio trail already in place along this corridor.
Trail 3/Green Rail Trail
(Lewisburg-Harrisburg)
Unlike many others the Green Trail is viewed from an Amtrak train car. Train leaves Lewistown, PA at 11:09am, arrives in Harrisburg about 2 hours later. There's an hour and fifty minute layover in Harrisburg just enough time for a leisurely walk or lunch. North bound train heads back to Lewistown. Along the route painted quilts will dot the trail route every ten or so miles. Additionally paints and supplies will be used that are sustainable and safe for our environment.
Trail 4/Lewisburg Walking Trail
(Lewisburg)
Lewisburg is a charming town with many historic buildings, restaurants, shops and art galleries. Experience this quilt trail by foot, bicycle, wheelchair or pogostick.
Trail 5/The Larry Schardt Sustainable Agricultural Trail
(Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Union counties)
Highlighted on this trail are agricultural farms and buissnesses that promote sustainability. See first hand created wetlands, contour and no till farming, and local CSAs.
Trail 6/Discovering Small Town Trails
(Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Union counties)
Connecting rural towns, this trail travels through five counties.
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