THE JUNE DATC FESTIVAL: The DATC Festival went pretty well. We probably had about twice as many people in attendance than we did last year, we had a lot more volunteers, vendors were happier, and everyone seemed to like the location on High Street. I would say it was a successful collaboration between the Appalachian Trail and the Duncannon community. We polled the vendors after the festival and we received overwhelmingly positive responses with almost all saying they would return for next year. We still have plenty of room to grow and look forward to your cooperation and participation next year on Saturday, June 20th.
HAWK ROCK VANDALISM: Some time during Friday, August 1st, a lovestruck loser decided to proclaim his love by setting up a table and chairs at Hawk Rock, painting about 30 red hearts along the Appalachian Trail, painting graffiti on a large rock a third of the way up the mountain, and spray painting a love message across all of Hawk Rock. You can read more about it here. We also happen to have a pictue of a guy who might know something about it.
HAWK ROCK CLEANUP – PART 1: On Sunday, August 24th, the DATC, the Mountain Club of Maryland and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy joined together to remove a large amount of the new graffiti and some of the old stuff too. Hawk Rock is looking better than it has in years but our work is not done yet.
HAWK ROCK CLEANUP – PART 2: We have scheduled another cleanup day for this coming Sunday September 14th, and we are asking volunteers to carry water and help with some light trail maintenance. We will be at the Duncannon Recycling Center between 10AM and 2PM and you are welcome to come out and help us or just bring some water jugs and get to know us. Either way, Continue reading →
On Sat., Nov. 15th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) for a day at Hawk Mountain. Learn about and observe raptors as they migrate. We will then go on an average paced approximate 6 mile hike over rocky, rough and moderate terrain with two lookouts for a beautiful view. There is a strenuous climb at the end of the trail we are going to be on, River Rock Trail. Bring binoculars, water, a snack and lunch. Cost is $6.40 if there are more than 10 people 13 years and older. Otherwise, cost is $8.00 per person. Meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 7:30 am. to carpool. Alternately meet at the Kmart parking lot in Summerdale at 8:00 am. Please reimburse drivers 10 cents to the mile for gas. Distance is 59 miles. Call 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. Wear orange.