Hike at Detweiler Park Looking For Animal Signs and Tracks

On Sat., January 19th participate with the Duncannon Outdoor Club for an average paced 4 mile, dog friendly hike on easy to moderate terrain at the new Detweiler Park in Dauphin county.  The theme for discussion is animal tracks and signs,  Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 9:00 am. or alternately at the Dauphin County Agriculture and Natural Resources enter at 1451 Peters Mountain RD, Dauphin, PA at 9:30 am.  Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or  email Deb at dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Hope to see you there!

Little Buffalo 5.5 Mile Hike; Theme: Where Do Animals Go In Winter?

DOC LogoOn Sat., Dec. 15th Come to Little Buffalo State Park for an average paced 5.5 mile hike over moderate and strenuous terrain.  We will be learning about where animals go in winter. There are approximately 8 short climbs and one big one.  This hike is not for beginners.  The last half mile we get to look at all the wooden Christmas caricatures that line the trail.    Meet at the Geisinger Holy Spirit Duncannon Center at 9:00 am. to carpool or alternately at Little Buffalo Park Office at 9:30 am. Call Deb at 717- 395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register. 

 

Stroll for the Handicapped at Wildwood: Where Animals Go In Winter

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On Sat., Nov. 17th at 1:00 pm. the Duncannon Outdoor Club is sponsoring a hike for the handicapped and their families.  All ages are welcome to participate as we stroll the wheelchair accessible walkways in the Wildwood Nature Park at 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg and learn about where animals go in winter.   Distance is 1.8 miles on the Delta and North Boardwalk trails which meander through woods and meadows.  It is an out and back stroll so participants can return at any time.  After the hike participants have the option of touring the Nature Center and the Nature Center gift shop.

Call Deb at 717-395-2462 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.  Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather.   Sun., 18th is the rain date should the weather be inclement on Saturday. 

This outing is held in memory of Mayor Jack Conrad.