Category Archives: Announcements

General news announcements from DATC.

Increasing DATC Awareness

Nature and Arts / Night Out The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community will be at the Ned Smith Nature and Arts Festival in Millersburg this coming Saturday July 27th to spread the word about the good natured people of Duncannon and its beautiful natural resources.

The DATC will also be attending the Duncannon National Night Out on Tuesday August 6th to show our community support. So come out to Market Street in Duncannon from 6:00 PM to dusk and enjoy the fun with vendors, booths, games and parties. This is a great night to enjoy safe and fun festivities with your neighbors.

Come join us and see what we’re all about!

October 13th Haldeman Island Hike

: Mallard Duck

: Hooded Merganser

: Great Blue Heron

: Double Crested Cormorant

: Great Egret

: What a Wood Duck would have looked like if it was closer.

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community (DATC) and the Duncannon Outdoor Club (DOC) will be hosting another hike on Haldeman Island this year on Sunday October 13th from 9:00AM to 12:30PM. We have openings for 10 to 30 guests. First priority will be given to those who attended the June 1st hike yet had to leave before our hike leader could give them the grand tour. Contact haldeman-hike@duncannonatc.org to signup for this rare opportunity

This hike will primarily focus on viewing and learning about Pennsylvania waterfowl such as ducks, herons, egrets and cormorants. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear Continue reading →

July 22nd DATC Meeting

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday July 22nd, 2013 near the bar in Sorrento’s Pizza. Please note this change in meeting location! Join us for some FREE PIZZA and share your experience with us. RSVP is not required but is greatly appreciated.

This meeting’s agenda will primarily focus on next year’s 2014 Duncannon A.T. Community Festival. We’ll discuss the past 2013 DATC Festival Survey results and cover topics such as:

A better date or time of year.
How to attract more people.
Catering to the needs of hikers.
Getting younger people involved.
Making it a better experience for vendors, volunteers and attendees.
Promoting the DATC to increase membership and participation.
What we must do right now to get on top of the 2014 festival.

Anyone who wants to be involved with this organization, offer guidance or influence its policies is welcome to attend. You might find a volunteer opportunity that suits you in any number of fields such as: planning our next 2014 DATC Festival, fundraising, supporting the Duncannon Outdoors Club, learning about Appalachian Trail maintenance and inspiring people to enjoy outdoor activities in the Duncannon area.

We hope to see you there!