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.

Thursday February 14, 2013 - French Creek

HERB has planned a relatively flat, easy winter, 5 to 6 mile loop hike in, and near French Creek State Park. We will walk along the south side of Hopewell Lake, pass “Beaver Cove” and check out the south shore. We plan to visit the ecologically important Pine Swamp Natural Area, walk through an abandoned primitive camping area and return to our starting point. Some of the walk will be on trails and some on park roads. The park is especially pretty in winter, if we are lucky enough to have light to moderate snow. However; heavy snow or rain would cancel this event. An optional lunch is planned afterwards. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

MEET & DEPART: 10:00 A.M. @ parking lot across from the French Creek Visitor’s Center on Park Road.

TELEPHONE: Herb 610-286-6886 or 484-252-9493

Thursday February 7, 2013 - Money Rocks

CLYDE will lead a hike in a Lancaster County Park known as MONEY ROCKS. Be prepared for a moderate walk on hills with rocky footing. Carry your hiking stick, dress accordingly and also carry water. A lunch stop will be at Wimpy’s and Dee after the hike.

MEET: 9:45 A.M. @ Clock Tower Plaza in west Morgantown, arriving at least 10 minutes early to prepare for a prompt departure. Call Clyde if you plan to meet at the main parking area of the Money Rocks Park.

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

Thursday January 31, 2013 - Lake Ontelaunee

RICHARD P will lead a hike of about 5 miles on the east side of scenic Lake Ontelaunee. We will trek on an old abandoned rail road siding that once served the Evansville Cement Works along the Maiden Creek and continue on animal trails to an eventual grand lookout of the Lake. Sturdy shoes and blaze orange are recommended. A lunch stop afterwards is an option.

MEET: 9:30 A.M. @ Redner’s Market parking lot off Rte. 61 in Leesport to carpool to starting point, as there is limited parking there.

TELEPHONE: Richard at 610-504-4190 with questions.

Thursday January 24, 2013 - French Creek

CLYDE will lead a 5 mile loop hike in French Creek State Park. From our starting point at Shed Road, this hike will take us to the Colliers Trail after passing the new horse trail at Hopewell Furnace Headquarters. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time to prepare for a prompt departure. Dress accordingly for the weather, wear good boots and blaze orange and carry water.

MEET: 10:00 A.M. @ Shed Road parking lot in French Creek State Park.

TELEPHONE: Clyde 610-913-0284 at home … no cell reception in FCSP.