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March 2013
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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KTA HIKES THE SMOKIES
KTA is heading to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP), from June 30-July 6. GSMNP has hundreds of miles of hiking trails, including a large portion of the Appalachian Trail. You will sample many of the best known places in the Smokies, including Clingmans Dome, the highest spot on the A.T. Learn more.
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ACTION ALERT: OLD LOGGERS PATH
by Curt Ashenfelter, Executive Director
In February, the Keystone Trails Association joined with eight other organizations and sent a letter to the Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Please call the Governor's office, your State Senator and State Representative and ask for public hearings concerning the Old Loggers Path and the Loyalsock Forest.
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JEFF'S JAUNTS: KASSON FALLS
by Jeff Mitchell, KTA Board Member
While Kasson Falls is surely beautiful anytime of the year, it is in winter that its splendor is truly revealed. Read more.
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REGISTER SOON: POCONO WEEKEND
KTA's annual Spring Meeting and Hiking Weekend will be held at the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingman's Ferry, Pike County, PA, April 26-28. Reservations must be made by April 1. Learn more.
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AROUND THE CLUBS: NCT CONFERENCE
The 2013 North Country Trail Association (NCTA) Annual Conference and Trail-Fest will be held from August 12-17, 2013 in Slippery Rock, PA! Learn more.
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SPRING PHOTO CONTEST
 KTA is currently seeking submissions for our Spring Photo Contest! Please e-mail your favorite springtime photo of a Pennsylvania hiking trail to ktaadmin@verizon.net by 8 AM on March 15, 2013. The winning photograph will be highlighted in KTA's April 1, 2013 newsletter, on Facebook, and on KTA's website. In addition, the winner will recieve a complimentary one-year membership to KTA! Learn more.
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KEEPING OUR TRAILS ALIVE
 The Commonwealth's hiking trails provide a year-round opportunity for low- and no-cost outdoor recreation to hikers, birders, outdoor photographers, and other recreationists. However, in order for Pennsylvania's trails to remain free to the public, those who use them must continue to give back to the organizations committed to maintaining them. Read more.
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OLP REFLECTIONS
by Matthew C., KTA Member
The Old Loggers Path (OLP), a gem of our State Forests, leaves a different impression on all those who visit. From the cascades at Yellow Dog Run to the breathtaking views of Sullivan Mountain, one can easily forget the woes that modern life often brings upon our souls, while on the Old Loggers Path. Read more.
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SUPER HIKER SPOTLIGHT: THE SINGER FAMILY
Andrew Singer and his wife Michele from Baltimore County, MD, have enjoyed trail running since they met over two decades ago. Read more.
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PIQUE YOUR INTEREST?
Steve McNamara and his Philadelphia-based marketing and copywriting company, Pique Writing, proudly support the Keystone Trails Association. Read more.
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100-MILE PROFILE: TRISH ZAWISTOWSKI
For Trish, Mark Twain said it best: "20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do... Sail away from safe harbour. Explore. Dream. Discover."
A t the age of 44, she has decided to take KTA's 100-Mile Trail Challenge to encourage herself to seek out more hiking, backpacking, and camping opportunities in the coming year. Read more.
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SAVE THE DATE
KTA Smoky Mountain Hiking Trip: June 30-July 6, 2013, Great Smoky Mountain National Park. First-come, first-serve. Registration now open, and ends April 30.
10th Annual Prowl the Sproul Camping and Hiking Weekend and Chuck Keiper Slackpack: July 19-21, 2013, Western Clinton Sportsmen's Association, Renovo, Clinton County, PA. Registration opens May 1.
KTA Fall Meeting & Hiking Weekend: October 11-13, 2013, Doubling Gap Center, Newville, Cumberland County, PA. Registration opens August 1.
The complete 2013 Trail Care and Trail Crew schedule is now available! Click here.
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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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