Thursday March 7, 2013 - Exeter/Amity Roads

LES will lead a 6 mile road hike in Exeter and Amity Townships to view historical sites. The hike will begin at the Daniel Boone Homestead and follow rural roads, while taking in the country scenery. In addition to the historical buildings at the Homestead, we will visit the Exeter Friend’s Meeting House, which is still in use, and the original Brown’s Feed Mill.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Wayside Lodge parking area of the Daniel Boone Homestead.

DIRECTIONS: From Reading, travel east on route 422 and take the 1st left turn after the traffic light at route 345 (the former route 82 to Birdsboro). There is a sign for Daniel Boone Homestead here. Proceed about ¼ mile, cross the west bound lanes of route 422 at the traffic light and continue for about another ½ mile to the Homestead entrance. Wayside Lodge parking is at the 1st left turn after entering the Homestead.

TELEPHONE: Les 610-323-1703 if you have questions.

Thursday February 28, 2013 - Schuylkill River Hamburg

DAVE will lead a ~ 4 mile hike along the Schuylkill River to the Kernville Dam. This is a beautiful easy walk along the Schuylkill River to Schuylkill County’s lowest elevation point. This hike is in conjunction with Diakon Living & Learning Walking Club. An afternoon restaurant stop is optional after the hike.

MEET: 11:15 A.M. @ Cracker Barrel entrance off Rte. 61 near Hamburg to carpool or 11:30 A.M. @ John Bartram Trail parking lot which is located past Cracker Barrel in Hamburg.

TELEPHONE: Terri - Work 570-624-3012 or Cell 570-449-1587. She heads up the Diakon Walking Club.

Thursday February 21, 2013 - Gamelands near St Peters

CLYDE will lead a five mile moderate hike on woodland trails in State Game Land #43. There will be a lunch stop afterwards.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Saint Peter’s Village in the large parking area at the north end of town and try to arrive at least 10 minutes early to prepare for a prompt departure.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 or cell 610-413-6281 on day of event.