The second HYP hike of 2017 will be at Little Buffalo State Park on Saturday, June 17. Carpool group will meet at 9:00 am in front of the parking garage at City Island. We will leave promptly at 9:30 am and arrive at the preserve at around 10:15 am. Email us at fitness@hyp.org for questions.
The hike will cover roughly 6 miles of varying trails around the park, mostly flat but with a few short ridge climbs. Leashed dogs are welcome and will have many opportunities for water play! Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear. Packing some water, a light snack, and bug repellent is also advised.
PA DCNR: Certain places just attract people. The cool, clear water of Little Buffalo Creek has been attracting people for centuries. American Indians frequented Little Buffalo Creek on hunting trips. Farmers and merchants used to gossip and pass news while the grain was ground at Shoaffs Mill. Nearby, merchants, local people and travelers met at Blue Ball Tavern. Today, thousands of people meet at Little Buffalo State Park to picnic, swim, fish, hike and experience nature and history.
HYP Run Club is partnering with Next Step Performance on a “Summer Sunday RunDay” series, inspired by Nike Running and comedian Kevin Hart to bring a community together. ALL skill levels and ALL ages are encouraged to participate. These runs are not about competition but are about bringing a healthy and active lifestyle to the Harrisburg Region. Participants are to meet at the Wildwood Park North Lot slightly before 8 a.m. for a light warm-up and stretching then head out on an approximately 3.1 mile (5K) run through Wildwood Park.
Get zen with HYP Parents!
Practice yoga alongside your growing child, you will see them develop more coordination, strength and self-confidence through special activities that enhance Mommy or Daddy bonding. You will get a special rate of $5/pp for being a HYP member, also!
Please RSVP to E-mail Parents@hyp.org with the number of attendees (Including kids)
Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to contact HYP Parents at parents@hyp.org
The first HYP hike of 2017 will be at Boyd’s Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area on Saturday April 29, 2017. Carpool group will meet at 11:00 in front of the parking garage at City Island, will leave promptly at 11:30, and arrive at the preserve at around noon. The hike will cover roughly 4 miles of easy trails, with no steep inclines on planned route, with an optional ridge-top climb adding about 1 mile. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear. Packing some water and a light snack is also advised. Leashed dogs are welcome!
The large mature trees and thick woods of Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area make it and ideal habitat for a large variety of woodland creatures. The park is home to white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse and eastern gray squirrels. Bluebirds and warblers can also be observed at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area. There is an observation area on Blue Mountain where bird watchers can see the annual migration of hawks.
HYP Run Club is partnering with Next Step Performance on a “Summer Sunday RunDay” series, inspired by Nike Running and comedian Kevin Hart to bring a community together.
ALL skill levels and ALL ages are encouraged to participate. These runs are not about competition but are about bringing a healthy and active lifestyle to the Harrisburg Region.
Participants are to meet outside the Hilton Lobby slightly before 8 a.m. for a light warm-up and stretching then head out on a 3.1 mile (5K) run around 8:15 a.m. After our riverfront run, please join for brunch at the Hilton. The Hilton has generously offered to be a post-run brunch partner and will be offering a 10% discount along with a delicious Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar.
Note: Parking is Free on Sundays!