Tag: Lawrence Hopewell Trail
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Lawrence Hopewell Trail will celebrate next phase of ‘History Along the LHT’
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) will celebrate the next phase of its public history project, “History Along the LHT,” unveiling three new historical signs and hosting a two-mile walk. Hopewell Township resident Richard W. Hunter will lead discussion and a walk from Mercer Meadows Park to Old Mill Road and back for history enthusiasts, members…
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Lawrence Hopewell Trail unveils interpretive signage program
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is more than just a meandering pedestrian and bicycle path – it’s a path through the history of Lawrence and Hopewell townships, illustrated by interpretive signs placed at key spots along the trail. The “History Along the LHT” interpretive signage program was officially unveiled May 14 at the monthly Lawrence Hopewell…
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Opinion: Lawrence Hopewell Trail is attractive for visitors
During a recent trip to Pennington to visit my mother, I was able to see the drastic improvements which have been made to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail system since moving to California several years ago. Great job connecting open space options with the thousands of people who enjoy living in this unique area. I also…
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Princeton Council supports Johnson Trolley Line bridge over I-295 to connect paths in Lawrence Township
The push to find a way to cross I-295, which would close the gap between the northern and southern legs of the Johnson Trolley Line pedestrian and bicycle path in Lawrence Township, is beginning to pick up steam. The Princeton Council has joined a growing list of officials that would like the New Jersey Department…
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Lawrence Hopewell Trail receives award from Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCYC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to making bicycling a safe and fun way for everyone to get around Greater Philadelphia region on a network of connected Circuit Trails, last week honored the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) with the Connect the Circuit Award. The LHT was among several organizations and…
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Carson Road Woods celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, efforts by local, county and state governments, for-profit and non-profit corporations and other entities and more than 300 private citizens culminated with the signing of a contract to purchase 183 acres of land in Lawrence Township. Now known as Carson Road Woods, the parcel had been slated to become the site of…
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Bike sharing program available at three locations in Mercer County
The County of Mercer, the Mercer County Park Commission and Verve have launched a bike-share program now available to the public in the County Park System. Bikes are located at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, at Rosedale Park in Pennington, and the Red Barn in Mercer Meadows, Lawrence Township. Ten bikes are at each…
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Community completes 238K mile ‘journey’ to the moon
A community of hikers and cyclists completed the 2020-21 Journey to the Moon on May 28 after Memorial Day weekend, completing a 238,000 “journey” to outer space. Each earth mile was recorded in “LHT Miles.” Each LHT mile equaled 22 miles, or the length of the the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, making the virtual journey 10,818…
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Stony Brook Pedestrian Bridge receives design award from state parks association
The Mercer County Park Commission received the Excellence in Design Award for Stony Brook Pedestrian Bridge in Mercer Meadows. The 500-foot pedestrian bridge opened to the public in July 2020 to connect Pennington and Hopewell Township to Mercer Meadows in Lawrence Township, and offers new trails to park patrons, connecting to the 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell…