November 2015 - Keystone Trails Association

The Keystone Hiker - November 2015 Edition
Save the Date! KTA's Spring Hiking & Meeting Weekend in
Wellsboro will be April 8-10, 2016
Thank you to all the folks renewing their Keystone Trails Association
membership! We sent you a card in the mail, a little late this year, and hope
to count on your support. If you didn't receive the card, renew at ktahike.org, email me at shaxby@kta-hike.org, or give me a call
717.238.7017 to check on your membership.
Thanks!
-Sara Haxby, Program Adminsitrator
Exercise! Your Right to Vote
by Joe Neville, KTA Executive Director
Shape history! Vote on Tuesday, November 3 when Pennsylvanians will elect 3 judges to the 7member Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Keep reading...
Backpacking the Quehanna Wild Area
by Jeff Mitchell, KTA Board of Directors
The Quehanna Wild Area covers almost 50,000 acres and is one of
the best-kept hiking and backpacking secrets in the east.
Keep Reading...
Trail Patch Design Contest
by Jack Hauler, KTA Board of Directors
Next up: the much-beloved Quehanna Trail. The winning designer will get a free patch and KTA
membership for 1 year!
Keep Reading...
Hike in Newfoundland and Help KTA, Too!
by Paul Shaw, Vice President, KTA Board of Directors
The Canadian province of Newfoundland is affectionately called "The
Rock" by its citizens, due to its rocky coastline punctuated by towering
seaside cliffs. A large island in the north Atlantic, east of mainland Canada, Newfoundland is
characterized by small fishing villages, its vibrant capital (St. John's), wild coastal scenery, and
some of the best hiking in North America. Keep Reading...
KTA 2016 Events Preview
by Sara Haxby, KTA Program Administrator
Mark your calendars!
Upcoming KTA events are booked, details will be updated as we get closer to the dates.
Keep reading...
January 2 and 16: NEW! Winter Day Hikes, Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
April 8-10: KTA Spring Hiking and Meeting Weekend, Wellsboro, Tioga County.
May 13-15: NEW! Trek the Tiadaghton Hiking Weekend, Little Pine State Park, Lycoming
County
July 29-31: Prowl the Sproul Hiking Weekend, Sproul State Forest etc, hosted by Western
Clinton Sportsmen's Association
Tuscarora Trail Care
by Wanda Shirk, President, KTA Board of Directors (photo courtesy Jenn Ulmer)
After the AT got federal protection, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and KTA took
responsibility for keeping the Tuscarora Trail open. Keep Reading...
Try Out Trail Care
There is only one weekend left in the KTA Trail Care Calendar. Try it
out, or add another notch on your belt. November 6-8, on the
Bucktail Path. It's always a rewarding experience. Keep reading...
KTA's Fall Hiking Weekend - Memories in Pictures
Photos courtesy of Jody Phillips (1-3) and Sara Haxby (4-5)
Lost and Found at Doubling Gap Center
Lost: Silver AT earring with great sentimental value to owner
Found:
Mountainsmith bag with energy drinks inside
Sack with sleeping bag and pillow (found on road outside Main Lodge)
Notebook with pen and various papers from the Board and Council Meeting
Contact Sara Haxby (shaxby@kta-hike.org or 717.238.7017) if you recognize these items or
they belong to you. Thanks!
2015 Hiking Awards
by Sara Haxby, KTA Program Administrator
KTA congratulates the following individuals who were recognized for their 2015 hiking
accomplishments at KTA's October 17, 2015, Annual Meeting at Doubling Gap Center in
Cumberland County.
Keep Reading...
2015 Elected Candidates
by Paul Shaw, Vice President, KTA Board of Directors
KTA elected candidates for Representative-At-Large and a new member of the Board of
Directors at the Fall Hiking and Meeting Weekend, October 16-18, 2015. Keep Reading...
Ethical Wilderness Architecture
by Eric Fies, Leave No Trace Master Educator
When done properly, one can minimize impact and ensure a restful night's sleep. However, when
haphazardly done, nocturnal wildlife interruptions are the least of your worries. So what must you
consider when establishing camp in the wilderness?
Keep Reading...
Parker Becomes Official North Country Trail Town
by John Stehle, Butler Chapter
On Saturday, September 26, we had our monthly hike in conjunction
with the dedication of Parker, along the Armstrong County-Butler
County line, as an official trail town of the North Country Trail (NCT). Keep Reading...
Legislation of Interest
by Joe Neville, KTA Executive Director
HB 544 (Moul, R-Adams) will amend the state's recreational use of land liability law in order to
expand its protections for landowners and ensure that legal fees are covered for property owners
who are found not liable for injuries to recreational users. Keep Reading...
SAVE THE DATE!
GIVING TUESDAY IS DECEMBER 1st
Remember KTA on Giving Tuesday
learn more about the program
North Country Trail Action Alert
by Friends of Allegheny Wilderness
Opportunity to speak up for the North Country National Scenic Trail. Keep Reading...
PA DCNR Notes
click on line to read more (redirects you to DCNR website)
DCNR's Public Meetings Continue to review draft of State Forest Management Plan
Nominations being accepted for 2016 Trail of the Year - deadline extended!
Trails Advisory Committee looking to fill positions for 2016
Start Your Holiday Shopping Early with KTA
members receive discounts off all items in our online store!
Check out KTA's online store
Newsletter Submissions
This newsletter is published monthly by Keystone Trails Association. Submissions are accepted on a
rolling basis. Opinions expressed are those of the listed authors. The Editor encourages submissions
reflecting all viewpoints, but reserves the right to edit material. You are encouraged to submit material
(even just a trail closing or care alert!) to the Program Administrator, Sara Haxby, at shaxby@ktahike.org. The deadline for newsletter submissions will always be the 15th of the prior month.
Submissions received after that time will be considered for the next month.
Photo credit for the banner: Clare Kaczmarek, winner of KTA's 2015 Fall Photo Contest.
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