by Kate Shunney
An added 4.5 miles of the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail officially opened last Saturday, June 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Little Orleans on National Trails Day.
State and county officials, trail designers and supporters cut the ribbon the new 4.5-mile section of the Western Maryland Rail Trail on Saturday, June 1. Pictured, from left, are longtime trail advocate Penny Pittman, C&O Canal Deputy Superintendent John Noel, Maryland Assistant Commerce…






