OUTDOORS & RECREATION
Today is the Day of Giving! We've had a landslide near mile 2.5. Volunteers have cleared a path through but we're going to have to spend some money to have bigger equipment brought in to fully move the rocks, trees and dirt from the trail and then repair the crushed limestone surface. Your donations help us keep the trail open and in good shape. Thanks for your support. You can drop off donations at First Commonwealth Bank in Brookville, at New Bethlehem Town Center or the Redbank Valley Library today, by mail to 419 Arch Street, New Bethlehem or online at
www.redbankvalleytrails.org
General Donations Donations can be dropped off during open hours (Friday and Saturday) at The Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center, mailed to RVTA c/o New Bethlehem Town Center, 419 Arch St. in New Be...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
❤️ Give Where You Live — Redbank Valley Day of Giving is May 8th! 🎉
Join us for the 9th Annual Redbank Valley Day of Giving on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and help us reach our $40,000 goal to support 12 amazing local charities that strengthen our community! 💪🌟
Your donations directly support:
Leatherwood Academy, Literate Futures Foundation, Lucky Cats Get’N Fixed, New Bethlehem Fire Co. #1, Redbank Renaissance, RV Church Association, RV Community Center, RV Education Foundation, RV Historical Society, RV Public Library, RV Trails Association, and the Southern Clarion Police Association. 🐾📚🚒🏫
How to Give:
✅ Mail or drop off your donation to your selected organization
✅ Visit a Donation Location on May 8th:
• New Bethlehem Town Center (419 Arch St.) from 9 AM – 5 PM
• Redbank Valley Public Library (720 Broad St.) from 9 AM – 6 PM
✅ Donate online through each group’s website
✅ More info at: www.RedbankValley.org/giving
☎️ Questions? Call 814-275-1718
Your gift will help cover mission-critical needs with minimal or no administrative costs — every dollar stays LOCAL to build a stronger, kinder, and more connected Redbank Valley!
Let’s make a difference — together! ❤️
#DayOfGiving #RedbankProud #SupportLocal #GiveBackRedbank #RedbankValley #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeGive #DonateLocal #CharityStartsHere #SmallTownBigHeart #NewBethlehem
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Victory in the Valley 2025 is Coming! 🎶✝️🌄
Get ready for a FREE Christian Music Festival you won’t want to miss!
Join us on June 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Redbank Valley Municipal Park (137 Park Rd, Fairmount City, PA).
Enjoy powerful performances by:
⭐️ Olivia Lane
⭐️ Seph Schlueter
⭐️ Jordan St. Cyr
Let’s lift our voices, celebrate faith, and come together as one community under God!
Give Online: victoryinthevalley.live/support
#VictoryInTheValley #ChristianMusicFestival #FaithAndWorship #FreeConcert #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #PraiseAndWorship #SupportLocalMinistry #OliviaLane #SephSchlueter #JordanStCyr
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We have some trees down near mile 19, 6 and on the Sligo Spur at a 1/4 mile up from Lawsonham. Volunteers will address them as soon as possible. A couple of the trees will require bigger equipment than our volunteers have because the trees are stuck with large root balls up on a hillside and over the trail. These are the kinds of maintenance expenses that require funding on a regular basis.
Portojohns will be placed this month at St. Charles and Heathville for the Spring through Fall. Those comfort stations, plus the two at Lawsonham and Summerville, cost over $1600 each but they sure are nice to have.
Please remember RVTA on the Day of Giving and throughout the year as you utilize and enjoy the trail. For folks in the Brookville area, you can drop off your donations at First Commonwealth Bank on Main Street from 9 to 5 PM. Donations are being accepted all week during open hours at New Bethlehem Town Center (9 to 5 on May 8th) and the Redbank Valley Public Library (9 to 6 PM).
Thanks for your support throughout the year!
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Thank you, Jerry. So true and much appreciated.
Trees down.For every downed tree you hear about Facebook, there are 10 more which have not been “ publicized” which have been cleared by UNSUNG and over worked volunteers. Trail Maintenance isn’t important ONLY big disasters, not just after big storms, not just for someone else. Here’s a way to help every time you use the trail. Don’t run it over, don’t pass it by. It’s as simple as bending over and picking up EVEN ONE stick and throwing it off the trail TOWARDS THE CREEK Not in the drainage ditch. It may not sound like much, but your derailer will thank you.Do that every time you walk or ride the trail, you don’t need to get credit for it, or lunch, toot your horn, or get your picture in the Facebook post or the news paper. UNSUNG but appreciated.Thanks you.
Crushed limestone resurfacing has been completed between Mile 19 at the 2019 washout and bridge replacement through Wood Street in New Bethlehem. Resurfacing will continue as funding and weather conditions permit.
Your contributions on the 9th annual Day of Giving on May 8th would be appreciated by the RVTA Board and volunteers. 100% of your tax deductible donations are put to good use right here. Please see the flyers which tell more of how your donations are used and appreciated.
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RVTA puts your tax deductible dollars to work right here in the community with very minimal administrative costs because we have dedicated volunteers who pour their heart and energy into maintaining the trail for all to enjoy. The trail offers recreation, exercise, stress relief, alternative transportation (don't ride your bike on 28 when you're safer on the trail), history, art, nature and a venue for other organization's events. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Thanks for the President's Cup award from the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce. RVTA appreciates the recognition and support.
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Redbank Valley Trails Association will be participating again in the 9th Annual Redbank Valley Day of Giving on Thursday, May 8th and in the week leading up to the Day of Giving. Look for more information in this week's Leader-Vindicator and on the flyer.
RVTA puts your tax deductible donation to work to maintain and improve the 51-mile trail with little or no administrative costs. Right now our biggest effort is to put down a new layer of crushed limestone on areas where the surface has worn thin. Since the first surfacing was done between 2011 and 2019, the cost of limestone, labor and trucking has gone up to several thousand dollars per mile Another big cost is extreme downpours that cause erosion and require repairs to keep the trail in good shape. We do as much as possible through our dedicated volunteer efforts. Your support is appreciated!
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There was a hard rain last night between Lawsonham at mile 5.8 and mile 4 that caused some washouts on the trail. Please use caution in that area until repairs can be made.
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Explore recreational attractions & natural resources in the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community, including the Redbank Valley Trail, Redbank Valley Creek, Redbank Valley Municipal Park and more! The Redbank Valley is a great place to enjoy hunting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping etc. See ‘Recreation links‘ on this page.
Redbank Valley Trails Association
301 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.3421
E: [email protected]
W: www.RedbankValleyTrails.org
Redbank Valley Municipal Park
137 Park Roud
Fairmount City, PA 16224
P: 814.365.5924
E: [email protected]
W: www.RedbankPark.com
Gumtown Memorial Park
Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.229.7285
Paul’s Pumpkin Patch
175 Marks Ln.
Fairmount City, PA 16224
P: 814.365.5161
Redbank Valley Outfitters
123 Camp Road
Adrian, PA 16210
P: 814.229.3621
W: www.RedbankValleyOutfitters.com
Multipurpose Court & Boat Launch
Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2003
E: [email protected]
W: www.NewBethlehemBoro.com
Brick House Bed & Breakfast
595 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, PA 16245
P: 814.227.3567
E: [email protected]
W: www.BrickhouseBandB.com
Hunters Moon Lodge Bed & Breakfast
4365 Climax Rd.
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.3153
E: [email protected]
W: www.HuntersMoonLodgeBandB.com