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 →

Duncannon Outdoor Club

The public is invited to attend a scavenger hunt Saturday, July 20th on the Cornerstone Christian Trails. This hike is for the whole family ages 5 and up. It is a leisurely paced 1.14 mile hike through woods and fields on easy terrain. Try and find as many things as you can to check off your scavenger sheet. Meet at Cornerstone Christian Church Duncannon at 10:00 am. Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.