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Allegheny Trail Newsletter September 2023 - Vol 1, No. 9 |
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We appreciate your support to help "Build, Maintain, Protect, Preserve, Promote and Partner" to grow the Allegheny Trail throughout the region. |
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September on the ALT |
The leaves are changing color, apples are ripening and temps are dropping. It is a wonderful time to be on the Allegheny Trail hiking and volunteering. |
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September ALT Spotlight |
Sept 23rd WVSTA will hold the Kevin Riedel Memorial Hike in Section 4 at Hanging Rock. Kevin was a dedicated WVSTA volunteer, a great carpenter, accomplished hiker, great friend and always added joy to campfires chats.
Kevin positively impacted many peoples lives on trail, at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and in his community while he was with us. His legacy of caring and helping others still continues on through the FarOut App. Kevin diligently mapped the entire Allegheny Trail for WVSTA so it could added to the international gold standard hiking app FarOut. Think of all the ALT hikers that have already benefited and ALL future hikers will benefit from Kevin’s generosity. WVSTA is forever grateful to of had Kevin’s involvement in so many ALT projects.
There will be 2 hiking options on 9/23, a memorial service for Kevin at the Raptor Observatory and a cookout that evening . Please email Justin Mullins at justin25801@gmail.com for more information to help us celebrate Kevin. |
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Kevin helping a volunteer crew remodel John’s Camp Shelter. |
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ALT Follow-Up |
Volunteers work hard in Section 4 removing rocks on the trail up to the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. |
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Christina McIntire working on trail |
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September Volunteering Opportunities |
Sept 16, 17 workdays are in Section 3 at Seneca State Forest, flyer below. Please email Jeff Byard with questions at: grizzlyjb@yahoo.com. If you are attending, please register at the link below. More info, click here.
Sept 23, 24 Section 2 at Gladwin, WV - we are continuing to prep the area for the Forest Service who will be working on the washout / stairs on Sept 25-29th. |
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2023 ALT Main Events |
Oct 6,7,8 "TREK" Located in Section 3 near Seneca State Park, W.V. This is a great event for beginners and seasoned hikers alike. This is a supported hike, meaning WVSTA organizes camping sites and will carry your pack if you want each day. WVSTA also provides snacks, water, and shuttles each day. Dinner is provided on Sat night. Bring a friend and come have fun with us ! Limited to 20 people. To register for the TREK, click here. For more info, click here.
Oct 21,22 Wild Foods Work Weekend This tasty annual event will be held in conjunction with a work weekend this year in Section 4 at Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s Tower. The tasty Wild Foods potluck dinner will be held Sat Oct 21. Full details will be coming in the Sept newsletter. Primitive camping will be free Fri, Sat. For more info, click here. |
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Off Trail |
Sept 23rd WVSTA will have a booth at the RoadKill Cook-Off in Marlinton, WV. Come come check us out - https://pccocwv.com/autumn-harvest-festival/
If you have a skill you’d like to share like grant writing, cooking, graphic design, event planning, etc, and want to help our ALL Volunteer, Non-Profit let us know. Please email nicolle@wvscenictrails.org with how you’d like to help.
We are currently looking for assistance with logo design. |
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SAVE THE DATE!!!!! ALT 50th Celebration will be Sept 6,7,8 2024 held at theGreenbank Observatory in Greenbank, WV This is 370 Days AWAY!!! |
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WVSTA is working hard to plan a great event at the Greenbank Observatory with swag bags, music, hikes, history and more.
In addition, we are creating some exciting “ALT Challenges” for hikers & volunteers throughout 2024 to help celebrate the ALT’s 50th Anniversary as well.
We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
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