The Keystone Hiker - October 2015 Edition

What do hiking, live amphibians, an early morning bird walk, and a community pot luck dinner have to do with supporting Pennsylvania's footpaths? KTA's Fall Hiking Weekend links all of those and more!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT 7!

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Be Seen, Be Safe on State Game Lands During Fall Hunting Season
by Travis Lau, PGC

Those cool, cloudless autumn days are just too nice to waste indoors.
Hike, Hops, and a Hamburger
with KTA Director Joe Neville

This outing is geared toward novice trail hikers who want to meet some other outdoor enthusiasts while having a great time and traversing a short portion of the Appalachian Trail. 
O nly 8 spots left! 
Top 3 Men and Women Finishers in the Super Hike 50k and 25k! Wow y'all are
FAST!
photo credit: Tim Senft
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KTA August Trail Care
by Joe Healey,  Woolrich Regional Manager, MSTA

Without such dedicated volunteers, we would have far fewer well-maintained hiking trails throughout the state. Keep Reading...
What Was I Thinking? Preparing for the Super Hike
by Gary Fatool

Never thought about 31 miles before until I started resetting the trip odometer in the car and was jolted into reality as to how far 31 miles actually are. 
What Was I Thinking? The Super Hike
by Gary Fatool

I did it. Not sure how, or why for that matter, but I did it. 
The Burden of Your Own Design
by Eric Fies, Leave No Trace Master Educator

Monster backpacks and heavy boots might characterize the presence of a thru-hiker on some epic life-altering adventure, but can also signify an inexperienced and overburdened day-hiker or weekend explorer.
Get Out More Youth Expo
by Joe Healey, Woolrich Regional Manager, MSTA 

The Woolrich Corp. objective is to get young folks more interested camping, canoeing, hiking, biking, and other activities of the great outdoors instead of sitting around at their computer or smart phone. 
100 Mile Profile: Annie Mohr

Nickname: "Nature Warrior"
Age: 7
What Exactly Are State Game Lands?
by Eric Miller, PGC

Because hunters and trappers purchased SGLs, the Game Commission is mandated by state and federal law to provide hunting and trapping opportunities as its primary objective. Keep Reading...
DCNR Plans Series of Public Meetings to Review Draft State Forest Management Plan
via Christina Novak, DCNR Press Release

A series of 12 statewide meetings has been planned by the state Bureau of Forestry to seek continued public input on changes to its master management plan charting the course of Pennsylvania's state forests for future generations.
Code Orange in a Picture
photo credit: Elena Rose

At Tyler State Park, Bucks County.
Thomas Darling Nature Preserves
by Jeff Mitchell, KTA Board of Directors

The preserve is a collaboration of several conservancies, local governments, and agencies.  It protects wetlands, bogs, streams, and forests; it features some the largest spruce forests in the state.
After the Super Hike at Holtwood
photo credit: Talen Energy

Keep Reading... for the After After shot. Thanks again to our fabulous volunteers!
Never Thirsty on the Loyalsock Trail - Part 2
by Sara Haxby, KTA Program Administrator

... We high-fived. The Loyalsock provides.  Keep reading...
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