Category Archives: Hiking

New Tent: REI QuarterDome T2 Plus

I normally carry a sil-nylon tarp on my overnight adventures. Tarps have many advantages over tents. You get way more room, way better ventilation, and they weigh nothing. Well, mine weighs 13 ounces – not counting stakes, poles and guylines. … Continue reading

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Alert: Chupacabra on the Bike Path!

The newspaper is reporting that a Chupacabra has been spotted near the greenbelt! People walking or riding bicycles in the area near the work release center, including the Harrisburg Greenbelt, should use caution, police said, and should not approach the … Continue reading

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First Section of NWRT Open

The first section of the Northwest River Trail is now open. It’s only 2.3 miles at the moment, but eventually, it’s going to be part of a 14 mile long trail along the east shore of the Susquehanna in Northern … Continue reading

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LVRT Meeting Next Thursday

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! There is going to be a meeting about the Northern Extension of the LVRT at Jonestown United Methodist Church next Thursday night.

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Grandma: 1927-2009

My Grandma passed away last week. We had her funeral today. After the service, the ladies from the Lutheran Church had sandwiches and casserole dishes of macaroni-&-cheese and crock pots full of baked beans for everyone. It was a very … Continue reading

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