Saturday January 18, 2014 - French Creek State Park's Turtle Trail

Approx. 3.6 miles, moderate-strenuous

Come out on a crisp, cold winter day for a short hike to get you off the couch. As per the brochure, the Turtle Trail circles “through the western portion of the park offering a variety of easy hiking mixed with several challenging sections.” Hiking boots and poles recommended. Of course, there will be an optional lunch stop later.

1st Meeting place: 10:00 am, Gibraltar Parking lot off Thun Trail, Rt. 724 & Gibraltar Road 
2nd Meeting place: 10:20 am, Firetower Road Parking lot

For further information or directions, contact: 610-775-2677; Cell – 610-301-7271

Saturday January 11, 2014 - Blue Marsh Winter Hike Revisited

Approx. 5-6 miles

Check out Blue Marsh from a different angle as hikers are lead the way following trails skirting the lake.

Meeting place: 10:00 am, State Hill Boat Ramp 

For more information or further directions, contact: 610-375-3358

Saturday January 4, 2014 - Blue Marsh Winter Loop Hike

Approx.  5 – 6 miles

Work off some of those holiday calories with this mid-winter hike over the hills and through the woods around Blue Marsh with Suzanne.

Meeting place: 9:30 am, Church Road Parking Lot 

For further information and directions, contact: 610-488-9269

Wednesday January 1, 2014 - Polar Bear Dip Hike

Approx. 6 miles

Take a 4 mile countryside hike with some hills and views of Myerstown’s parks, cemeteries and
nursing homes leading to the Polar Bear Dip at 12 noon. If you want to jump in bring your finest, warmest swimwear and join the other “cubs” starting the new year with a ‘plunge.’ Then hike 1.8 miles back to our cars. There is free admission to the dip, but a donation to Lebanon Disabilities is appreciated. Dress warm.

Meeting place: 9:45 am, Dutch Way Restaurant Rt. 422West before Myerstown. 

Afterwards, the Dutch Way will have pork ‘n sauerkraut on their special buffet, or platters from their menu.

For further information or directions, contact: 610-678-5245