The next DATC meeting will be Monday, May 6th 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Duncannon Borough Office located at 428 North High Street. All interested parties are welcome.
The agenda will primarily be focused on managing the upcoming Saturday June 1st, 2013 Duncannon AT Community Festival. Topics will include attracting more volunteers, vendors and attendees.
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On Sunday April 7th at 9:30 AM, the York Hiking Club will host an Appalachian Trail work-hike on Peters Mountain that involves painting AT boundaries and working on the Clarks Ferry Shelter.
Painting boundary trees is fun and involves Continue reading
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community is proud to announce the release of its much anticipated newsletter. If you signup now you’ll be sure to get the next available e-newsletter as soon as it is published and distributed to community-minded people such as yourself.
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On Sat. April 20th join the DOC early bird hike at the Wildwood Nature Center in search of Bluebirds, Red-winged Blackbirds and Wood Thrushes. Meet at the Duncannon Family Health Center at 9:00 am to carpool. Bring water, a snack, and binoculars. Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.
Eastern Bluebird
Red Winged Blackbird
Wood Thrush
Explore the Appalachian Trail – Need a reason to embark on an epic journey on the Appalachian Trail (AT)? How about 35 reasons? The well-worn route runs from Georgia to Continue reading
See the local section of the A.T. and other hike destinations in Pennsylvania including the greater Duncannon area in Backpacker Magazine’s PA Destinations Trip Descriptions and Waypoints
Are you a kayaker looking for a fun science project and a cool trip this summer? Check out the Harmful Algal Bloom project. It might be just what you are looking for.
The agenda will include restructuring of the DATC Board membership, follow up on spring Duncannon Outdoors Club schedule, Fundraising, AT Community signs, 2013 Budget Proposal, Post-event mural/banner, spring clean-up of Noyes Park and Duncannon Promotion flyer.
Winter weather is upon us, and for animals and people alike, that means hibernation. If you love hiking, don’t let the winter months deter you from enjoying all the beauty the season has to offer. Winter creates a whole new set of challenges, so never overestimate your ability even on familiar hikes. Take the appropriate precautions by following these winter hiking tips, and you won’t have to miss out!