Contributed by Gary Bruner, Overseer for Reese Hollow Trail & Shelter

Now is the time of year when PATC overseers come out of hibernation and start, well, overseeing. That means trail and shelter projects, and when I said ³Spring Work" I was being quite literal.

The Reese Hollow Trail is a feeder trail to to the Tuscarora Trail just west of Mercersburg, PA. The rece...

Contributed by PATC Blogger

“Give me a lever long enough, and I can move the world” (Archimedes)  or even more appropriate......"Better to slide it than roll it; better to roll it than carry it; and don’t carry it alone.   

As a relative 'newbie' to AT trail work in Pennsylvania, I...

Contributed by Pete Brown, PATC North District Manager

Known as a wild corridor, the Tuscarora Trail requires significant maintenance to keep it open for hikers, including dealing with large blowdowns.   Sometime you just make the trail move 'through' the downed tree.......

as shown by the skills of Patrick Willson making this bore cut step-through with his new Stihl 661.   Lug...

Contributed by Andy Wolfe, PATC North Overseer of Rocky Knob Trail

Ever tend to take a bite of life that is more than you can handle......

...much like this Banded Water Snake that has a 'grasp' on a much larger BullFrog.   The bullfrog is fresh out of hibernation based on the dark color from algae.    The snake wasn't letting go and the frog appeared to be a bit more than he could chew. &...

Contributed by Kathy Seiler, PATCNorth Chapter Overseer

Are you ready for some serious fun.....sponsored by our own Waynesboro AT Community ??

WHEN:    Saturday, June 20   10am-4pm

WHAT:     Mason-Dixon A.T. Outdoor Festival   (sponsored by Greater Waynesboro AT Community)

WHERE:  Red Run Park, Waynesboro, PA

Contributed by Pete Brown, PATC North District Manager

Be a part of a new Guinness Book of World Records.....plant the most trees in 1 hour.   

WHEN:       May 20th,  10am to 2pm

WHERE:    Fowlers Hollow State Park (Tuscarora State Forest)

HOW:        

Contributed by Andy Wolfe, Overseer of Rocky Knob Trail

The trails of Pennsylvania are well-known to be filled with 'toe bangers'....very rocky & with exposed roots.  So this rare photo.....

is a collectors item, being considered for a wall at the ATC museum in Pine Grove.  This section is a favorite of Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder since it can be traversed with your eyes closed or...

....then the Tuscaroara Trail is for you......and needs your help.  A 250-mile loop trail started in 1963 & primarily maintained by PATC North Chapter.   Eventually it is planned to be part of the Great Eastern Trail which will extend from Alabama to the Finger Lakes in New York state.

The trail traverses a significant amount of private property so please respect the privilege h...

Contributed by Gary Bruner, Overseer of Reese Hollow Shelter

Since the first time I ever encountered a turtle along the trail, decades ago, I've picked it up. That's just what you do.  But.....

recently I decided that I would not.  My new approach:   Look but don't touch.   A gesture of respect, live & let live...

Can you imagine what it ...