Gravel riding is currently one of the most popular forms of cycling. Dave Pryor and his organization unPAved Pennsylvania is showcasing some of the best gravel riding Pennsylvania has to offer. He is also my partner in planning the Higher Ground gravel event that is taking place November 2nd. You can check out unPAved and regeister for Higher Ground here:

https://unpavedpennsylvania.com/

https://www.bikereg.com/higherground

Author Josh Penrod is taking his second deep dive into the industrial heritage of the Johnstown region. This time he's looking at the dams of the region that helped to build the steel industry, and how they are now pivoting to recreational use. Josh will be speaking at Classic Elements on September 4th at 6 pm. You can pick up his books at both Classic Elements and Chameleon Bookstore downtown or on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Johnstown-Industry-Joshua-Penrod-PhD/dp/1540247902/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZR98G8EID0KK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lKryR_YIcPjvxkDWwCxAMBXA3e6y7RT-x3aPU0HakGVyEEhq5LrA_6MZV9rqd_Yb7tziBWmX7Rjn3uB6uSpPBSCfrUz1_vWE1szKqV5rgLS7-HeudZJVYO5c4WEfj7k6JMlaXZ22GDYdivhrgAiGI4wiFRwSPGCxopJRXYb_sXNi4Vbe1x2g_zN-awp3cAobNTtIbT2mPxwXgoPUabeqa4NYd3OhDo-nT0E6MqQd0nY._hn3uO3xkLH4JGpDzOUG3uROsrmfeKUVPbTqJmEwlwY&dib_tag=se&keywords=johnstown+industry&qid=1756470886&sprefix=johnstown+industry%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Johnstown-Waters-Legacy-Steel-Industry/dp/1467159522/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VBPFXNOODECC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VdD8jqUokk08sJ87hfx-xQbSInJRBnoDbdydsMgqIzPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9Ak1ifapQvSPNyxZNHEOrHPsVhusFqktGqE3Zq2xOoA&dib_tag=se&keywords=johnstown+waters&qid=1756470916&s=books&sprefix=johnstown+water%2Cstripbooks%2C161&sr=1-1

Julie Doyle and her husband run (Ha! See what I did there?) Up N Running in Ebensburg. She joined me to talk about running as a lifestyle and how a shop like Up N Running can help beginners on their running journey, or make sure that seasoned vets have the best equipment geared to their running style.

For more info, check out:

https://www.facebook.com/UNREbensburg

I'm sure you've attended an event, or saw greenspace signage with the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy (CVC) logo on it. Did you ever wonder what the CVC is or what they do? Here's your chance to find out. Dr. John Wenzel joined me to talk about all the great projects that the CVC is involved with. More information can be found at:

www.conemaughvalleyconservancy.com

It's Ameriserv Flood City Music Festival time again and Shelley Johansson from Heritage Johnstown has all the details on who's playing, how they get booked, and what goes in to producing a music festival!

If you find yourself paddling on any of the local waterways, odds are you're going to run into a member of the Benscreek Canoe Club. The club has been around for over 50 years and is responsible for a ton of the paddling amenities you'll find in the area. Former President, and current Vice President, Steve Podratsky joined me, the current President to talk about the history of the club and some of the projects they've been responsible for.

Executive Intern, Dave O'Leary and I spent some time chatting with participants of the The 2025 Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn, which ran from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8. The sojourn showcases the entire river valley in a spectacular four day, 44-mile float on the Stonycreek, Conemaugh, and Kiskiminetas Rivers. From Johnstown to Apollo. If this sounds like something you would like to try, you can find more info at:

https://conemaughvalleyconservancy.com/

Steve Podratsky is the office manager and a physical therapist at the Somerset branch of Western Pennsylvania Sports Medicine. We took the show on the road to visit him at his home to chat about outdoor rec related injuries, what you can do to prevent them, and how to rehab yourself if you DO find yourself having to recover from an injury.