To date, gas drillers have not acknowledged hikers' grievances, and have been ignoring requests to meet.  This is winning the industry few hiking friends. Read more. 

by Ed Lawrence, KTA Trail Care Chair 

 
Once again, the KTA Trail Care Program will be 'all over the map' in 2013, bringing volunteer know-how, commitment and enthusiasm to Pennsylvania's network of hiking trails at a location near you!   Read more.

Congratulations to Jodi Brougher, for winning the December KTA Facebook Photo Contest! Her photo (cropped, on right) of Stuart Brougher snoeshowing with his dog Nellie, at Kooser State Park, won the contest with 167 votes. The photograph was featured in KTA's 2012 holiday e-card . 

See Jodi's photo, along with the other finalists' submissions by clicking here.

by Cassandra Romanawski, KTA Intern 

Winter creates a whole new set of challenges, so never overestimate your ability even on familiar hikes. Take the appropriate precautions by following these tips, and you won't have to miss out!

KTA's 5th Annual Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013, in Lancaster/ York counties, PA.  Registration (for both volunteers and participants) will open on February 1, and will again be capped this year at 500 participants and 100 volunteers.  We had to turn away over 75 people last year, so please register early if you plan to join us on September 7!    

Is your business looking for ways to increase exposure and to give back to the community?  Sponsoring the Super Hike is a great way to promote your business to patrons in your area, as well as across Pennsylvania and surrounding states.  Click here to learn more about KTA's exciting sponsorship opportunities. 

The Appalachian Mountain Club has launched this website, which highlights some of the special places in Pennsylvania which should be protected from drilling, including Rock Run and the Old Loggers Path.