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November 2012
The Keystone Hiker
Preserving Pennsylvania's Footpaths since 1956
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NEWS & EVENTS
HOW TO HELP
QUICK CLICKS
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THIS ISSUE OF
THE KEYSTONE HIKER
IS SPONSORED BY:
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Your Hiking Advocate
by Curt Ashenfelter, Executive Director
 The Old Logger's Path is a 27.8-mile circuit through remote areas in northeastern Lycoming County. In order to vividly contrast the pristine Old Logger's Path of the past, with the 'developed' trail of tomorrow, we traveled to a two-mile construction site along Bodine Mountain Road on the west side of Route 14. On our way to the "scenic vista" identified on our map, we saw huge cuts in the mountain to accommodate new pipelines, pipeline trenches and mountaintop leveling to prepare for five-acre gas drilling pads. Read more. |
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"Parks for Cash" Update
Hikers can rejoice because the "Parks for Cash" bill is dead! Pennsylvania House Bill 2224 died in the Senate in October. Read more.
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2012 Awards
At KTA's General Membership Meeting on Saturday, October 13, the following individuals were recognized for their hiking and volunteer achievements through KTA's Award Program. In addition to KTA's Award Program, KTA recognizes individuals that complete the 100-Mile Trail Challenge (see photo of Nicole Sarver, 100-Mile Challenge participant, on left) and that provide exceptional service to KTA's Trail Care Program. Read more.
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Our Collective Voice
Unlike the industries, corporations, and interest groups who are encroaching on new protected areas every day, and are an increasing threat to alter the landscape of Pennsylvania's forests and trails forever, KTA simply does not have the lobbying power and unlimited resources to easily hold our ground against their aggressive agenda. However, we have you: our collective voice. Read more.
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Maintainer's Corner
by Ed Lawrence, Trail Care Chair
Volunteers from the Friends of Gifford Pinchot State Park, the Mason-Dixon Trail System and KTA gathered on Saturday, October 6th for the last scheduled one-day "Code Orange" trail care of the 2012 season. Read more.
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Member Profile: Michael Cunningham
Born in Danbury, CT, Michael Cunningham has been hiking for 55 of his 66 years. He became involved with KTA many years ago after reading KTA's Pennsylvania Hiking Trails book. With 145 miles remaining until he completes the PA portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Michael decided to attempt KTA's 100-Mile Trail Challenge to push him to finish it, along with exploring the Loyalsock, Thunder Swamp, Chuck Keiper, Horseshoe, and Mason Dixon trails. Read more.
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PA Appalachian Trail Guide, 12th Edition
At KTA's Annual Meeting, Wayne Gross, KTA Publications Committee Chair and Guide Editor, announced completion of the 12th Edition of the Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Guide. Read more.
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New Director Appointed to Bureau of State Parks
In late October, DCNR Secretary Richard Allan announced that he is appointing David Kemmerer as the new Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. A 38-year veteran of the state park system (most recently, serving as Assistant Bureau Director) Director Kemmerer will now oversee Pennsylvania's system of 120 state parks, comprising nearly 300,000 acres of land. Read more.
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Newsletter Submissions
This newsletter is published monthly by Keystone Trails Association. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Opinions expressed are those of the listed authors. The Editor encourages submissions reflecting all viewpoints, but reserves the right to edit material. You are encouraged to submit your material via e-mail to Program Administrator/ Interim Newsletter Editor, Shanna Filizzi, at ktaadmin@verizon.net. Want to advertise in The Keystone Hiker? E-mail Curt Ashenfelter, Executive Director, at ktahike@verizon.net for advertisement benefits and rates. |
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