News

Trails March 16th 2023

Norfolk Southern to sell Saluda Grade tracks for SC-to-NC rail trail

Norfolk Southern has agreed to sell 31 miles of its abandoned rail line connecting South Carolina...

Parks March 1st 2023

City Council hears update on pilot program to allow non-motorized boating on Duncan Park Lake

Spartanburg City Council heard an update on the planning process for potential improvements to...

Parks February 28th 2023

Improvements could be coming to Duncan Park in Spartanburg

Duncan Park in Spartanburg could soon get a facelift. For the last eight months, work has been...

Parks February 2nd 2023

Grant Awarded for Duncan Park Revitalization Project

PAL, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, was awarded $300,000 from the Land and Water...

Trails January 30th 2023

The 'Hub City Hopper', was Named the #6 Best New Bike Lane in the U.S.

The 'Hub City Hopper' was just ranked the 6th best new bike lane in the United States by People for...

Trails December 13th 2022

‘Hub City Hopper’ trail through downtown Spartanburg is now open

A new section of the Daniel Morgan Trail System in Spartanburg is now open. On Tuesday, PAL...

Trails October 27th 2022

Norfolk Southern, SC nonprofits negotiate over future Saluda Grade trail

Construction of a 31-mile rail trail on the inactive Saluda Grade railroad line in South Carolina...

Trails October 25th 2022

The Saluda Grade Trail: Making a Dream A Reality

From decades of dreaming of such a trail, PAL, along with Conserving Carolinas and Upstate Forever,...

Trails October 10th 2022

Spartanburg County Trails: Council backs $1.8M request to finish 2 projects, start third

Spartanburg County Council has approved a request for up to $1.8 million in budgeted funds to...

Events September 26th 2022

PAL Announces The 2nd Annual Jump Jam at Vic Bailey Subaru Bike Park

PAL is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Jump Jam presented by Lamar Holdings LLC at Vic Baily...

Trails August 25th 2022

Groups work to bring 31-mile trail to Saluda Grade Railroad

There is an effort to bring a 31-mile trail along the Saluda Grade Rail Line, connecting towns in...

Parks August 23rd 2022

City, community leaders want input as they work to revamp Spartanburg’s Duncan Park

Community leaders are working to revitalize Spartanburg’s largest recreational space, Duncan Park,...