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Let’s go for an after-work walk along the beautiful Italian Lake and the Capital Area Greenbelt! This is a great opportunity to socialize and unwind. Meet at the north entrance of Italian Lake on Edward St. at 6pm. (Where Susquehanna St. meets Edward St.) The walk will begin at 6:10pm. Our walk will be about 4 miles total. This is an easy paved trail. We will turn around when we hit Reily St. and head back the way we came. We will end our walk at Italian lake where we started.

Dogs are welcome but must be friendly and leashed at all times. Sneakers and water are recommended. Parking can be found on Edward St. and surrounding residential streets.

Contact Amy Bennetch via amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com to RSVP. Text 717-585-3312 if you don’t see us at the meeting spot, running late or would like to be texted an exact pin of our meeting spot. Your RSVP is strongly recommended so that you can be contacted if anything changes or if this walk is canceled.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any point
during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you
have any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with, or live with someone who has
or is being tested for COVID-19.

Let's go for a hike! This MODERATE hike will be about 6.5 miles long, out and back style. It will begin on the Appalachian Trail, initially passing through several flat farm fields and then up the mountain into the woods with about 650 feet of elevation gain. We will then turn onto the White Rocks trail which involves hiking through interesting large rock formations and optional rock scrambling on top of the ridge.

Contact Amy Bennetch via amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com with any questions and to RSVP. Your RSVP is strongly recommended so that you can be contacted in the event of any changes or cancelations. If you would like a pin of the exact meeting spot text Amy at 717-585-3312. Signing a waiver will be required.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any point during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with, or live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.

Meet in front of the Boiling Springs Iron Furnace located at 109 Bucher Hill Rd. Boiling Springs, PA 17007 at 10am. We will begin the hike at 10:10am. Text Amy if running late or if you can’t find us. The closest parking is the Iron Furnance lot at the southeast end of Children’s Lake. If that is full there are numerous other parking options such as the Children’s Lake parking lot, along Mountain Rd. by the Gristmill, or in the unmarked lot next to the railroad tracks off Mountain Rd (next to Yellow Breeches Creek).

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Let’s go for a walk after work! Come out and meet new friends while getting some exercise in nature. Wildwood Park conveniently located on the outskirts of Harrisburg. This public park is a haven for countless species of flora and fauna natural to our area, some endangered. Meet in front of the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center (southeast corner of the park/Lower lot) at 6 pm. We will begin our walk promptly at 6:10 pm. Text Amy Moore-Bennetch at 717-585-3312 if you don’t see the group or are running late. Text Amy if you would like a pin of the exact meeting place.

The walk around the lake will be about 3 miles. The terrain is a paved path, mostly flat with minimal elevation change. It’s recommended that you bring water and wear sneakers.

Your RSVP to Amy Moore-Bennetch at amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com is strongly encouraged so that you can be contacted of any changes. Due to COVID-19, there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any point during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with, or live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.

Feeling the virtual fatigue? Come join your #HYP pals on a hike at the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area on April 11th at 11-1:30PM. Reconnect with friends while hiking along a 5-mile loop through the woods. Enjoy breathtaking views of large trees and deep forest birds, such as warblers, as the loop sits along Blue Mountain, reaching an elevation gain of about 800 feet.
Weather-appropriate clothing, hiking boots, water, and snacks are strongly recommended, while bug spray and sunscreen are encouraged. Masks are required.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no carpooling. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in contact with/live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.
Contact Amy Moore Bennetch at amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com to RSVP. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Let’s go for a sunset walk along the Susquehanna River! This is a great opportunity to meet new people. Meet at the Peace Garden in Harrisburg City where Front St. meets Woodbine St. at the Peace Garden sign. Our walk will be about 3.5 miles total on the Capital Area Greenbelt. This is an easy paved trail. We will turn around near the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge and head back the way we came with open views of the sun setting over the river. We will end our walk at the Peace Garden where we started.
Dogs are welcome but must be friendly and leashed at all times. Sneakers and water are recommended.
Due to COVID-19 there will be no carpooling. Please bring a mask to wear at any points during the walk where social distancing would not be possible. Do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with or live with someone who has or is being tested for COVID-19.
Contact Amy Bennetch via amyjbennetch1020@gmail.com to RSVP. Text 717-585-3312 if you don’t see us at the meeting spot or running late. Your RSVP is strongly recommended so that you can be contacted if anything changes or if this walk is canceled due to inclement weather. “Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet”. -Thich Nhat Hanh