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Raccoon State Park 3000 State Route 18 in Hookstown; dcnr.state.pa.us Just a short drive away, this state park is ready for your ultimate spring hiking or biking adventure. With over 44 miles of hiking trails and 17 miles of mountain biking trails, this 7,572-acre park features the 101‑acre Raccoon Lake. Visit the website for more information. Sturgeon Section of Panhandle Trail Cemetery Hill Road leading into Sturgeon; 412.221.8700, or parks.south-fayette.pa.us This multi-use, non-motorized rail-trail for biking and hiking extends 29 miles from Walkers Mill Station in Walkers Mill, Pa., and ends near Weirton, W.Va. Start your springtime fun at this 5.75-mile mark of the trail. Babbling brooks, wildflowers and trees in full bloom will enhance your outdoor experience. Visit the website for more details. IN West Jefferson Hills Round Hill Park 651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth; 412.384.4701, or alleghenycounty.us/parks Gill Hall Park Entrance to the Great Allegheny Passage 1255 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills; 1.888.282.BIKE, or atatrail.org Say goodbye to winter and dust off your bike for a ride on this multi‑use, non- motorized rail-trail! The trail spans 150 miles and runs from Cumberland, Md., to Pittsburgh. Pleasant Hills Arboretum Oakcrest Lane and West Bruceton Road, Pleasant Hills; 412.653.5395, or pleasanthillsarboretum.org Just a short drive away, this 1,100- acre park has a farm exhibit along with many scenic trails for a wonderful spring afternoon of hiking. Visit the website for more information. IN West Mifflin West Mifflin Community Park 525 Bettis Road, West Mifflin; 412.466.8170, or westmifflinborough.com What better way to welcome spring than to hike through the 16-acre Pleasant Hills Arboretum! The arboretum includes 200-year-old oak trees, wildflowers and birds. Visit the website on ways to help preserve the arboretum and other information. With shade trees, lots of greenspace and lovely views, this park is a great choice for a spring hike. Visit the website for more details. ■ The place to be for all your shopping needs Anytime Fitness Hunan Inn Peck International Travel Clean Juice Iddy Biddy Fashions Quantum Alloys Dr. Robert Dyer - Italian Village Pizza Rita’s Ice Dentist Josephine’s Wigs Royal Oak Benefits and Eye Candy Optical Kukan Dental Laboratory Investments Five Below SuperCuts Leone Animal Supply General Nutrition Center T.J. Maxx The Little Gym Giant Eagle Tuesday Morning Meals on Wheels Giant Eagle GetGo Nagoya Steakhouse and The UPS Store H & M Nail Spa Sushi Bar U Rock Music Center Hamil Architects Nationwide Insurance U.S. Post Office Hand and Stone Olivia’s Hallmark VIP III Nails & Lounge Massage & Facial Spa Wine & Spirits Route19 & McMurray Road, McMurray, PA www.donaldsonscrossroads.com www.facebook.com/DonaldsonsCrossroadsShoppingCenter PETERS TOWNSHIP ❘ APRIL/MAY 2020 71