ADVENTURE SPORTS Keep an eye out for blue herons, deer and other wildlife along the way. There is a slight grade heading from the Sarah Steele Trailhead to Slickville, a distance of approxi-mately 2.5 miles, so pedaling west will require a bit more work than the return trip. The trail is designed for use by people of all ages and abilities, however. From Slickville to almost the end of the trail, cyclists can expect some gentle rolling hills. After passing through a deep railroad cut, the trail crosses Story Road and then Beaver Run Reservoir with views of the water on either side. The trail currently ends at the John Rangos parking area at the 9-mile mark. Parking is available at four locations: John Rangos, Sarah Steele, Slickville and Saltsburg. Through open fields and canopied forest sections, the trail at times can make one feel far away from civilization. At other times, the trail passes people’s back or front yards. You might see a child heading from the trail back toward home and realize that for those lucky enough to live nearby, the trail is their version of taking a spin or a walk through the neighborhood. It’s that connection to communities and neighborhoods that gives Richards hope for what 12 | Destination Westmoreland 2017 A blue heron can be seen resting atop a rock near the trail. KAREN PRICE | FOR TRIB TOTAL MEDIA the trail one day could become. Richards is a self-described “zealot” who got rid of his car altogether and relies on his bike and mass transportation to get from Point A to Point B. One of the benefits of having an interconnected trail sys-tem, he said, is that it broadens people’s options for transportation in their daily lives. Then there are all the benefits associated with bik-ing or walking in nature, from physical health and fitness to stress relief and mental health. The Art of Movement: Alexander Calder, George Rickey & Tim Prentice June 10–September 17, 2017 Organized by TheWestmoreland’s Chief Curator Barbara L. Jones, The Art of Movement brings together the work of three fascinating kinetic artists, Alexander Calder (1898–1976), George Rickey (1907–2002) and Tim Prentice (b. 1930). All three use repetitive abstract patterns, work with balance and counterweights, utilize no mechanical or electrical operating parts and wait for the air to activate their work. thewestmoreland.org | 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 | 724.837.1500 image: Tim Prentice, 10x 10 Carpet, 2005, Lexan, aluminum, stainless steel, 120x 120 inches adno=6480223
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