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Healthy Lands Week Comes to Bedford County
Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week will place a special focus on Bedford County from September 26 through October 4, 2026.
Held annually beginning with National Public Lands Day, Healthy Lands Week encourages Pennsylvanians to learn about, enjoy, and help care for the natural, historical, and cultural landscapes that make the Commonwealth special. This year’s program brings a series of volunteer projects and outdoor activities to one of the six counties of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
Opportunities are planned at Shawnee State Park, Buchanan State Forest, Warriors Path State Park, and other Bedford County locations. Participants can help with trail maintenance, tree planting, invasive-species removal, fish-habitat restoration, historic-site conservation, and other stewardship projects. The schedule also includes recreational and educational opportunities designed to connect participants with Pennsylvania’s public lands.
Projects have different volunteer requirements, and registration availability may change as spaces are filled. Visit the official Healthy Lands Week website for the current schedule, project descriptions, locations, and registration links.
SAMA Plein Air Art Festival Begins at the Lincoln Highway Experience
Artists will take their easels outdoors this September as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art presents its Plein Air Art Festival throughout the Ligonier Valley from September 23–27, 2026.
The week begins Wednesday, September 23, with a Quick Draw Competition at the Lincoln Highway Experience. Artist check-in begins at noon, followed by the competition from 1–3 p.m. During those two hours, participating artists will create an original work inspired by the museum grounds and surrounding landscape. Cash prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m.
From September 24–26, artists will travel throughout the Ligonier Valley to capture its mountains, historic places, charming streets, gardens, and changing fall scenery. Artists of all experience levels are invited to participate in the Paint Out.
The week concludes Sunday, September 27, with the Plein Air Art Festival and Wet Sale at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. The public sale will be held from 1–5 p.m., offering visitors an opportunity to view and purchase freshly completed works inspired by the region. Selected artwork will remain on display and available for purchase through October 11.
Artist registration is $35 per person. Visit sama-art.org/pleinair for complete event details and registration.
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor is pleased to welcome participating artists to the Lincoln Highway Experience and help celebrate the landscapes, communities, and cultural destinations that make the Ligonier Valley an inspiring place to create.
Lincoln Highway SupperMarket - ON PAUSE
SupperMarket Update for 2026
The Lincoln Highway Experience Museum will not be hosting SupperMarket during the 2026 season.
As the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor continues an important period of strategic planning and growth, our Board of Directors has made the decision to extend the pause of our open-air live music series through 2026.
The coming year will be an especially active one for our organization. In addition to implementing priorities identified through our updated planning efforts, we have a number of exciting, mission-driven events and programs planned for 2026 that will allow us to better serve our communities and advance our long-term goals.
Looking ahead, we are also reimagining the future of SupperMarket itself. Beginning in 2027, we plan to take our events beyond the museum grounds and into the community, creating new opportunities to connect with broader audiences and partners across the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
We are grateful for the enthusiasm and support SupperMarket has received over the years and appreciate your understanding as we take this time to thoughtfully plan what comes next. We look forward to welcoming you to the museum for our other programs and events in 2026—and to sharing more about the future soon.
Step beyond the pavement and discover the parks, trails, waterways, and scenic views waiting just off Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Highway. Lindsay shares how a lifelong love of hiking—from childhood adventures near the Lincoln Highway in Auburn, California, to Wolf Rocks in Pennsylvania—inspires her to turn road trips into affordable outdoor adventures filled with trails, fishing, picnics, and unexpected memories.
As travelers head east across Pennsylvania this summer — including visitors making their way to Philadelphia for World Cup events — there’s never been a better time to rediscover the Lincoln Highway. In this reflective new blog post, Lindsay shares her personal love of avoiding the Pennsylvania Turnpike in favor of the slower, more scenic roads that reveal the true character of the state. From roadside diners and mountain towns to vintage Americana and unexpected discoveries along US 30, this piece is an invitation to embrace the journey and experience Pennsylvania the way road trips were meant to be.
Explore a 2-day spring road trip from Pittsburgh to Bedford featuring scenic hikes, historic stops, local food, and small-town charm along the Lincoln Highway.
Before snowplows and heated windshields, winter travel on the Lincoln Highway demanded grit and creativity. In this January Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, explore the realities of cold-weather driving and the roadside lifelines that kept travelers moving.
Discover how Abraham Lincoln transformed Thanksgiving from regional observances into a unifying national holiday amid the Civil War.
Plan a crisp-air loop off the Lincoln Highway through Cowans Gap, Burnt Cabins Grist Mill, barn quilts, farm stands, and Chambersburg’s fountain—plus tips and photo stops.
Discover six one-day itineraries along Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Highway, each offering a unique blend of history, scenery, and local charm. From mountain drives to historic inns, this guide is your perfect starting point for a day of exploration.
From giant ice cream cones to ship-shaped ruins and a house shaped like a shoe, Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Highway is home to some truly unforgettable roadside attractions. In this edition of Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, we’re highlighting the quirky, the oversized, and the wonderfully weird stops that make a summer road trip along Route 30 so much fun. Whether you're snapping photos at the Coffee Pot or grabbing a slice of shoo-fly pie in Lancaster, these larger-than-life landmarks are sure to add some whimsy to your travels.
Explore how the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor created a one-of-a-kind Spotify playlist featuring songs that represent each of its six Pennsylvania counties, from Westmoreland to Adams. Discover the tracks, the stories behind them, and how you can tune in for the ultimate summer road trip soundtrack.
In this edition of Lindsay’s Lincoln Log, we’re hitting the road to explore six of my favorite hidden gems along the Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania. From giant coffee pots and candy emporiums to curated thrift shops and solemn memorials, these unique stops capture the heart, history, and quirk of America’s first coast-to-coast highway.
Welcome to the first part in our new series exploring the Lincoln Highway with Digital Marketing Coordinator Lindsay Greene. Lindsay shares her personal connection to the Highway in this post, and the funny way it kept popping up throughout her life. Journey with us as we explore the stories of this historic roadway!
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