Join us on the last Saturday of February to enjoy a beautiful hidden gem in Dauphin County. This guided photo hike led by Tim Bennett will include 3.5-mile figure-eight loop hike through DCNR State Park land. This is a moderately difficult and paced hike with 700′ of elevation gain to the ridgetop and the Appalachian…
Presentation at the Writer’s Conference of Northern Appalachia: Forests once blanketed the landscape of Northern Appalachia. Despite centuries of exploitation, significant remnants of these once-vast forests still persist in the region. Let’s explore these resilient forests through a series of breathtaking photographs to find inspiration for writing. Along the way, we’ll discuss how forest immersion…
Thrilled to be joining the Hilltop Packs crew for another backpacking and bonding adventure. Tall tales will be told around the campfire. Some of them will be true… I’ll be representing Hiker Trash Brewing Company at the event and may have some samples of Trail Magic Rye IPA, McMountain Pale Ale, and Allegheny Amber Ale…
Hosted by the Appalachian Trail Museum, Tim Bennett will present Appalachian Tales. Upon stepping out of the woods, a thru-hiker encounters a peculiar sight in the empty trailhead parking lot: a pair of Hoka hiking shoes laced up and pointing north. What if the Hokas could talk? What stories might be hidden in the soles…
Laurel Highland Hiking Trail Backpack | 11-miles, rugged, linear | overnight trip Spend a night on this iconic trail with the Keystone Trails Association, led by Tim Bennett. We’ll start at the Maple Summit Road parking area, hike 4.5 miles to Shelter 1, then finish with a 6.5-mile hike to Ohiopyle on Saturday. We’ll move…
A day of art, music, food, beer, trail talk, and literary citizenship. I’m looking forward to rubbing elbows with other backpacking authors who will be at the festival discussing their books.
I’m looking forward to my third visit to this intimate and inspirational annual writing workshop, this time as an invited presenter. Chasing the Glow is an exploration of the old-growth forest in Cook Forest State Park. Elusive and ephemeral, the Glow is a magical moment that I’ve been chasing since my first visit to Cook…
ALL HIKERS & LOVERS OF TRAILS… Join Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association over the Columbus Day Weekend this year for the 44th Gathering of long-distance hikers and friends. The four-day-long event will be at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa., in the midst of a historic setting and just a half hour from the link that binds…
Imagine several backpackers meeting for the first time over beers at the Doyle, and the trail talk that ensues: Tents vs. hammocks, boots or trail runners, Altras vs. Hokas, sleeping bag or quilt? Saunter like Muir, or race like Tara? Bear canister, PCT hang, Ursack, or just use your food bag as a pillow? Let’s…
Mason-Dixon Trail Backpack | 14-mile, strenuous, moderate pace, linear | 12:00 pm Thursday-4:00 pm Friday | 2092 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 Spend a night on the Mason-Dixon Trail. We’ll start at the mouth of Otter Creek by Otter Creek Campground, take in the view at Urey Overlook, and arrive at the Apollo Park…