On Sat., Dec. 6th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club as we help the workers at Little Buffalo State Park decorate for their Christmas Trails to be held Dec. 17th through the 23rd. They are in need of volunteers to make this event a wonderful experience for all. If interested in volunteering call 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org. We will be helping from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, We will meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 12:30 to carpool or at the park office at 1:00. Please consider lending a hand for this free community service,
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Duncannon Outdoor Club Nov. Hike at Hawk Mt.
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.
DOC October Hike at Ricketts Glen State Park

On Sat., Oct. 18th join the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) for a day at one of the most beautiful state parks in PA. We will be spending the day at Ricketts Glen State Park, known for its 24 pristine falls ranging from 9 foot to 94 ft. We will be learning about the history of Ricketts Glen and hiking safety from park naturalist, Judy Adamic. Then we will hike over moderate to strenuous terrain at an average pace as we walk a total of 3.2 miles down the falls trail and back up again. It is known as the most magnificent hike in the state and one of the top hikes in the East. Pack a lunch, plenty of water and your cameras. Wear hiking boots as the trails by the falls are wet and slippery. This is an all-day event in that the ride there will be approximately 2 hours one way. Meet at 8:00 am at the Duncannon Family Health Center to carpool. Please reimburse drivers 10 cents per mile for gas. Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.
