Two active wildfires—Thompson Hollow Fire and Hammonds Rocks Fire—are currently burning in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County. As crews continue to make progress containing the wildfires, all roads related to the Hammonds Rocks Fire have reopened to traffic. For the Thompson Hollow Fire, Three Turn Road and Thompson Hollow Road remain limited to residential traffic only. All other roads previously closed have reopened.

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Colleges in Cumberland Valley

Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania is home to five major institutions of learning and a world-renowned ballet school.  Central Penn College & Conference Center offers a number of career opportunities and some enjoyable yearly festivals. Dickinson College and Penn State Dickinson School of Law are both centerpieces of education in Carlisle.

Be sure to visit Shippensburg University which boasts of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Lastly, Messiah College is located near the beautiful Yellow Breeches Creek and don't miss out on seeing the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle.  Our convenient location and quality of life have made the Valley a mecca for higher education. For details on each institution, see below.

 

Must-See in Cumberland Valley

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