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You can access the trail from several points about a 20 min drive from our csmpground. A Mighty Girl September 16, 2014 at 5:52 PM · In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Rowena Gatewood became the first woman to hike the entire 2,168 mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail -- wearing sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower curtain, and a change of clothes in a homemade bag which she slung over one shoulder. For food, she foraged for wild plants, as well as carried dried meat, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. The mother of 11 and grandmother of 23, Gatewood -- who was known as Grandma Gatewood -- is now considered a pioneer of ultra-light hiking and one of the first high-profile ambassadors of the Appalachian Trail. When asked why she decided to hike the trail, which she learned about from a National Geographic Magazine article, Gatewood said, "I thought it would be a nice lark... It wasn't." She later added, "For some fool reason, they always lead you right up over the biggest rock to the top of the biggest mountain they can find." Even with its challenges, Gatewood clearly caught the hiking bug. She hiked the entire trail again in 1960 and then hiked it again in sections in 1963 at the age of 75 -- making her the first person to hike the Appalachian Trail three times. She also hiked 2,000 miles (3,200 km) of the Oregon Trail from Missouri to Oregon, averaging 22 miles (35 km) a day. Gatewood's feats made her a hiking celebrity and were instrumental in raising public awareness of what was at the time a relatively unknown trail. As for her advice for others who want to follow in her footsteps, Gatewood recommended: "Make a rain cape, and an over the shoulder sling bag, and buy a sturdy pair of Keds tennis shoes. Stop at local groceries and pick up Vienna sausages... most everything else to eat you can find beside the trail... and by the way those wild onions are not called 'Ramps'... they are 'Rampians' ... a ramp is an inclined plane." To learn more about this remarkable trailblazer, an excellent book was recently published about her: "Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail" (http://amzn.to/1pijicY) Of course, hiking is a great activity for all ages and in, "Up: A Mother and Daughter's Peakbagging Adventure," one mighty mom recounts her and her young daughter's adventures climbing all 48 of New Hampshire's highest mountains at http://www.amightygirl.com/up For tons of ideas on how to get your kids more active outdoors, even in the midst of the busy school year, check out "15 Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Reconnect with Your Kids" at http://www.amightygirl.com/fifteen-minutes-outside And, if you'd like to introduce children and teens to more pioneering women like Grandma Gatewood, check out our "Role Models" biography section at http://www.amightygirl.com/books/history-biography/biography

Bootleg Antiques June 30 at 11:37 AM · Good morning from the Bootleg Gang. We would like to welcome our new neighbor on bridge street.... he will be located in our lower parking lot and will be offering bike rentals for the Columbia rail-trail.... his grand opening is Friday and will be open thru the weekend... this is a great opportunity to enjoy what Columbia pa has to offer... great food great antiques and now bike rentals... so gather up your friends and family and help give him a big welcome to Columbia. Thanks again the Bootleg Gang

✌❤ Gregg Breinberg (PS22 Chorus Director) March 21 at 11:00 AM · Thought it was the right time to reshare this one as a reminder that we will indeed "make it through the other side," as the truly magnificent Andy Grammer sings here with PS22. AND that there is still astounding beauty to shock your senses in the most unsuspecting places! If we can't find it outside, we'll find it within - our families, our art, our Netflix & Chillz, our PS22 videos (😃), our selves. With that in mind, I want to reassure everybody that starting this Tuesday there are new videos on the way - some from this year's crew I have yet to post, some never-before-seen videos from years past as well, some with PS22 alumni, and some even featuring special guests! I assure you that I am planning a video posting schedule these next couple of months with the intention of fooling everyone into thinking we never left! It's the least and the most we can do right now... SONG: "Don't Give Up On Me" by Andy Grammer FILMED BY: Ms. Lisa

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Red Rabbit Drive In January 24 at 6:40 PM · Just ONE WEEK to your next BUNNY BURGER!!! The 2020 Season at the Red Rabbit Drive-In will start Friday, January 31st at 11am. Make plans to COME OUT!! Hours starting January 31st: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am-9pm. Closed Monday thru Thursday. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg is with Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. October 6 at 2:00 PM · A safari adventure just outside of Harrisburg? YES! @Lake Tobias Wildlife Park offers a self-guided vehicle tour to see beautiful exotic animals roaming the fall colored fields, plus a variety of other opportunities to learn about incredible wild animals. Lake Tobias is a highlighted destination on the Hershey Harrisburg Adventure Trail. Let's go! >> https://www.visithersheyharrisburg.org/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/adventure-trail/

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A ride through sweet lights is fun for all generations of your family. I am especially looking forward to our tradition this year. Hersheypark November 29 at 2:07 PM · Show your sweet holiday spirit and vote for Hershey Sweet Lights presented by T-Mobile. We were nominated by USA TODAY 10Best as one of the Best Public Holiday Lights Display - voting ends December 7. https://bit.ly/3n62L1J

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This is a family favorite. My Uncle Tom would always look for the little hole in the wall where the locals go. We have quite a few good ones near by and this is one of the best. 10 min from the campground ONLYINYOURSTATE.COM Take A Trip Down Memory Lane At Kuppy's Diner In Pennsylvania, A Neighborhood Favorite Since 1933

Gustav Zem Sterne‎Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hikers December 13 at 3:52 PM · Gotta love the camp furniture you find on the AT. I really dig those reclining stone camp chairs. Very Flintstonesque.

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Troy Conner‎Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hikers January 2 at 11:47 PM · Dauphin, PA · Stoney Mountain (just north of Harrisburg) at the fire tower. Ice all over top of mountain, very pretty.

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The Roadhouse Cafe Bar & Grill is at The Roadhouse Cafe Bar & Grill. January 13 at 4:06 PM · Harrisburg, PA · Hello Everyone! We hope you guys are all well! We are open for dine-in, carryout and curbside. Call us at 717-939-9915! DoorDash and GRUBHub available as well! 🍕 🍔 🍝 🥗 🍽 #dineinavailable #supportlocal #eatlocal #callusnow #takeout #dinein #carryout #curbside #doordash #grubhub

Gustav Zem Sterne‎Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hikers January 11 at 12:20 AM · I don’t know why, but needle ice fascinates me! Found on the AT nobo from Fox Gap.

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John Korab shared a post to the group: Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hikers. March 13 at 9:57 PM · Hike Country March 13 at 9:36 PM ·

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