You may ask, “What does an Appalachian Trail Community/Outdoor Club have in common with a business specializing in Off Highway Vehicles?” Well, the (DATC/DOC) and Extreme Terrain, an all terrain outfitter at http://extremeterrain.com, both have a following of outdoor enthusiasts who love activities off highway, both have an impact on the environment through use, and both attempt to diminish that impact by implementing solutions.

The DATC/DOC implements policies such as Leave No Trace, maintains trails, discourages rogue trails, and educates the public about the Appalachian Trail and the outdoors through events and articles.

The Extreme Terrain gives back to non-industry related charities through sponsorships and monetary donations. Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Environmental Studies, Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems, or a related field.

Extreme Terrain also established a Clean Trail Grant Project where Grant Recipients receive $250.00 to clean up both off road trails and nature preserves (https:/www.extremeterrain.com/clean-trail-initiative:program,html) . The DATC/DOC is a proud recipient of said grant and plan on utilizing the monies to purchase equipment needed to maintain the Eagles Edge Trail.

Thank you Extreme Terrain!

On Sat., January 19th participate with the Duncannon Outdoor Club for an average paced 4 mile, dog friendly hike on easy to moderate terrain at the new Detweiler Park in Dauphin county.  The theme for discussion is animal tracks and signs,  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 9:00 am. or alternately at the Dauphin County Agriculture and Natural Resources enter at 1451 Peters Mountain RD, Dauphin, PA at 9:30 am.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or  email Deb at dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Hope to see you there!

On Sat., Dec. 15th Come to Little Buffalo State Park for an average paced 5.5 mile hike over moderate and strenuous terrain.  We will be learning about where animals go in winter. There are approximately 8 short climbs and one big one.  This hike is not for beginners.  The last half mile we get to look at all the wooden Christmas caricatures that line the trail.    Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 9:00 am. to carpool or alternately at Little Buffalo Park Office at 9:30 am. Call Deb at 717- 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.