On Sat., July 13^th come on a day trip and hike the falls at Rickets Glen State Park for an average paced 7.2 mile hike on moderate to strenuous terrain.  We will look for summer flowers as we hike up the mountain by the Northeast Falls Trail, across the Highland Trail and down the Southwest Falls Trail.  You must have appropriate footwear as the falls trails are wet and slippery. This hike has many steps and some narrow trails.  Pack a lunch, water, and camera for some great pictures.  Hiking poles are encouraged.  Please reimburse drivers 10 cents per mile for the 190 mile trip.  Meet at the Clarks Ferry Bridge Rte. 147 AT parking at 8 am.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  

On Sat., June 8th^th join the DOC on a canoe/kayak trip from Blue Mountain Outfitters (BMO) to West Fairview for an opportunity to observe the nesting birds on Wade Island where egrets, cormorants, and herons raise their young and also learn about invasive water species.   Cost is $12.50 if you bring your own boat.  Rent a kayak for $45.00 plus a $7.50 shuttle fee, a two man kayak for $65.00 plus $7.50 for each person, or a canoe for $45.00 plus $7.50 each person.  Tax is not included in these figures.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  We will meet at BMO along Route 11/15 in Marysville at 11:30 am.  Please RSVP by June 5^th.

On Sun., April 14^th the Duncannon Outdoor Club is  sponsoring an average paced 9 mile loop hike over easy to moderate terrain at the Weiser State Forest -Haldeman Track.  Much of the hike will be on dirt roads with a gradual ascent of about 700 ft. in elevation.  Once at the top, we will follow the mountain ridge to a beautiful view at a hang glider site then descent 800 ft. back to the starting point.   Pokeweed and its uses will be the theme for discussion.  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Health Center at 9:00 am. or alternately at Route 147 AT /Clarks Ferry Parking (40.395767,-77.00871) at 9:15 am.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.