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Hawk Rock Litter-Free Once Again

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Litter below Hawk Rock near Duncannon, Pennsylvania.

It’s appalling to consider the fact that people can carry full containers UP the trail but they can’t be bothered to carry the empty ones DOWN.  It’s sad really.  Some people don’t care or they just don’t know any better.  Fortunately, Duncannon is surrounded by good people who work hard to protect and preserve our outdoor natural resources!

Once again, Kevin Dunleavy volunteered to rappel down the face of Hawk Rock and retrieve all of the litter that had accumulated since the last time he did this back in 2014. Thanks Kevin. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you donate to keeping Hawk Rock beautiful.

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Waggoner’s Gap Hike – The Kittitinny Ridge and The Five Water Gaps

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On Saturday, Nov. 21st the Duncannon Outdoor Club hiked approximately two miles on a VERY rocky section of the Tuscarora Trail at Waggoner’s Gap on the Kittatinny  Ridge.  It was a beautiful day and the mountaintop views were spectacular!  Only one raptor flew by and it was identified as a Red tailed Hawk.  (A raptor being a bird with a hooked beak and having talons.).  After spending a little time looking for other raptors the group headed out on the trail.

Kittatinny Ridge

Kittatinny Ridge

(ALL RIGHTS) View from high rocks overlooking Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve in New Jersey. Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve is New Jersey's best limestone forest and one of the most important, species-rich natural areas in the state. Photo credit: © Dwight Hiscano

 

The Kittatinny Ridge is a 200 mile uninterrupted forest that begins in the northern end of New Jersey, continues through Pennsylvania, and ends at the Maryland state line.  It provides habitat for many species, especially those that cannot survive in fragmented forests.

 

Rain and snow falling on the forested ridge provides a water source for creeks, seasonal water sources, vernal ponds, and wet lands.  It also is a major source of drinking water for the thousands of people living below the ridge.

 

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DOC Family Christmas Trails Outing – Theme: Where Do Animals Go In Winter?

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DOC LogoOn Saturday, December 19th join the DOC for a night out at the Litte Buffalo State Park’s Christmas Trails.  This event is for the whole family, especially the little ones.  Learn 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 for hot chocolate and cookies on the way.  We will be meeting at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 6:30 pm. to carpool.  Alternatively meet at the park office at 7:00 pm.  Call 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Donations for the trail will be accepted and a small fee may be asked for the hot chocolate and cookies.