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General news announcements from DATC.

Duncannon Outdoor Club February Hike

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When you are hiking and someone is coming toward you on the trail, who yields?  What does leave no trace mean?  Join the DOC on Sat., Feb. 21st to learn the answers and more interesting information on these topics.

We will then hike an average paced 2 mile hike over moderate to strenuous terrain.  We will be hiking up Hawk Rock if weather conditions permit to a great view.  If the trail is too treacherous with ice, we will alternately hike the Takach property in Duncannon over moderate terrain.  Meet at 9:00 am. at the Hawk Rock Appalachian trail head across from Tubby’s restaurant.  Alternate meeting location will be at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am.  Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

DOC January Hike

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What do you do when you cross paths with a black bear?  Do black bears really hibernate?  Join the DOC on Sat., Jan. 17th to learn the answers and more interesting information on the common black bear.

We will then hike an average paced 5 mile hike over moderate to strenuous terrain.  We will be hiking at Boyd’s Tree Farm.  There are two short climbs.  If there is snow or ice, do not forget your micro spikes if you have them.  Wear orange.  Meet at 9:00 am at the Duncannon Family Health Center to carpool or at Boyd’s at 9:30 am.  Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.

DOC Little Buffalo Christmas Trails

DOC LogoOn Sat., Dec. 20th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club for a night out at the Little Buffalo State Park Christmas Trails.  This event is for the whole family, especially the little ones.  Learn about where common animals go in the winter, and then walk the quarter mile trail lit with lights and decorated with many Christmas displays.  Stop at the North  Pole to visit Santa and stop by for cookies and hot chocolate on the way.  We will meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 7:00 pm. to carpool.  Call 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Bring some money since donations are requested and a small fee may be asked for the hot chocolate and cookies.  Hope to see you there!