2010 3rd Quarter POC Newsletter

Volume 22 No. 3 Summer 2010

w ww.PoconoOutdoorClub.org If you have not yet renewed your Pocono Outdoor

Club membership or if you just have not gotten around to joining – Now is a great time to get it done.

Please use the membership application on the last page of the Newsletter.

The Pocono Outdoor Club publicist will be emailing weekly activity updates directly to your inbox! If you do not receive the weekly updates

and would like to be added to the weekly emailing list, please send an

email requesting to be added to [email protected]

For those of you without internet access, be sure to save the POC calendar and mark your own personal

calendars so you don’t miss an event!

REMEMBER … THERE IS ALMOST ALWAYS SOME HUNTING S EA SON, DON’T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR BLAZE ORANGE!

Summer Quarterly Meeting/Picnic

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THE QUARTERLY MEETING AND PICNIC

ON AUGUST 15 AT 1:00 PM AT THE SINGLEMANN’S HOME ON BRUSHY MOUNTAIN ROAD,

STROUDSBURGDirections

Take Business Route 209 to Route 447 (at Eagle Valley Corner), go north about 2/3 mile to Brushy Mountain Road (Kens Auto on Corner and 84 Lumber is just ahead). Turn right and go 2 miles up Brushy Mountain Rd and take the left fork at Reservoir Road (reservoir on you right). Continue one mile past 2 houses, on the left around a curve ...look for gravel driveway on your right....name on tree stump Singlemann and Ouellette... You have reached your destination!!!

Call Jean Singlemann at 570-421-2968 to RSVP and plan your food contribution.

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President’s Message

How do people find out about us? Our website contains valuable information about the outdoors, useful links to other sites and interesting photographs of our hikes. Recently we got a Facebook site, which will provide an opportunity for people to post comments about our activities. It’s important to know how we’re doing and what we can do better. Our quarterly newsletter, mailed to members, lists our activities. They are also listed in the Pocono Record and in This Week in the Poconos paper edition and on their website. (This Week in the Poconos is usually available at the DWG Welcome Center which is open on weekends.) The POC, in the words of This Week in the Poconos, “is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains.” There is no charge to hike with the POC and we welcome everyone, regardless of age or place of residence who wishes to hike with us. Many of the hikes are easy or moderately paced. Our leaders are familiar with the variety of municipal and state parks, game lands, state forests and our national “park,” the DWG National Recreation Area. Often there is a mixture of ages and backgrounds and abilities, which makes for intergenerational and intercultural sharing. Compared to other recreational activities the costs of hiking and belonging to a club are minimal. Our hikes provide exercise, socializing and focus on nature, and are source of information about woodlands, rivers, and forests. The POC advocates for a wise use of our state’s and our country’s natural resources, and our club along with the Keystone Trail Association and conservation organizations is very active monitoring trails and keeping them open through work crews. I urge people to become a member of POC, to become involved with our goals, and to support us by volunteering.

Frank Allen

Upcoming Keystone Trails Association Meetings and Eventskta-hike.org for details

July 16-18, 2010 Prowl the Sproul Hiking Weekend, Renovo, PASeptember 11, 2010 Susquehanna Super Hike

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Member, Kate Andrew, sent in this picture of the bear sighted on the May 15 Hike on the McDade Trail.


2010 TRAIL CAREFrom John MotzPOC Trailcare Committee Chair:

Outdoor Club Funds Newest Asset Against Overgrown Trails

May 2010The POC Trailcare Crew has a new weapon in fighting back the brush that tries to reclaim area

trails for mother nature.The Club currently has two brushcutters, and old FS 120, which is out of production, and a

newer FS 85. The 85 is efficient on fuel, but not as heavy duty as some of the work we tackle. At the May Membership meeting, the Club approved purchase of a Stihl FS-250 brushcutter on a request from the Trailcare committee chair, John Motz.

The new machine, a 2.45 cu. In. power head with 2.15 bhp output and weighing in at just under 14 lbs, along with a new safety helmet were purchased from Cramer’s Power House (formerly Sebring’s) in East Stroudsburg for just under $600. While many of the tools we use for trail care are purchased and owned by the DCNR, from time to time the Club has to purchase its own power equipment. Fortunately throughout the years, the Club has been able to help fund these purchases through the additional donations members make on their annual memberships. The higher categories of membership help

support our Trailcare and advocacy programs, contributing to the sustainability of area trails. Without our efforts, and your donations, many local trails would be unmaintained. I’m sure we’ve all hiked some of those.

Thanks to the members for their continuing support of the Club’s efforts to maintain trails for current and future generations!

If anyone wants to enjoy this powerful asset for themselves, contact John Motz about upcoming Trailcare events.

2010 September Trailcare Schedule See dates in the Activities Calendar for more details.

Sept 18 Trailcare at Location TBD

Sept 25 Trailcare at Location TBDContact John Motz if you want to be added to the Trailcare

notice list: [email protected] or 570-236-1462

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POC ACTIVITIES CALENDAR For every activity, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, bring a lunch or snack, and water to drink. The Meeting time for activities is 10:00 AM unless otherwise noted in the write up for the hike.

Hiking on uneven terrain can be hard on the ankles, so be sure to wear hiking boots, which are stiffer and taller than sneakers and have better traction. Going downhill can be hard on the knees, so if yours are sensitive, invest in a walking stick or hiking poles to take the pressure off.

Anyone interested in hiking on Thursdays should E-mail [email protected] for the schedule.

JULY, 2010 (and an added June Event)Sat, June 26

Bicycle the Lehigh River Towpath - We will start in Easton and go to Bethlehem, where we have lunch at one of the small restaurants and then return to Easton. Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot off 25th Street in Easton just before the Lehigh River Bridge.........Contact George Singlemann 421-2968

Sat, July 3

Mt. Nebo Park, 3 mile easy hike among hemlocks with a pond. Meet in the parking lot on Mt. Nebo Rd. in Marshall Creek area. Contact Rosemary Huebner - 570-588-3201

Sun, July4

Happy Independence Day

Sat,July 10

Glen Onoco Falls Hike/Lehigh Gorge- Meet at 9:30 at Cherry's Diner in Kresgeville or 10 at the Lehigh Gorge Lot. We will hike the treacherous Glen Onoco Falls Trail. Be prepared for STEEP & SLIPPERY conditions. Wear appropriate footwear and waterwear. Lunch overlooking Lehigh Gorge. 3 mile strenuous climb/hike. For anyone interested, we will stop in Jim Thorpe on the way back. RSVP John Motz 570-236-1462 prior to 5 PM Friday.

Sun, July 11

Snow Hill to Rt. 402 – Hike part of the Thunder Swamp Trail System from the parking lot on Snow Hill Road to the parking lot on Rt. 402. This is a moderate pace hike of 4.4 miles with a variety of terrain and tread; hills, flats, soft path, rocky path, wet and dry. Wear hiking boots/shoes and bring water. We will meet at the Delaware State Forest parking lot on Rt. 402 at 10 AM and shuttle to Snow Hill lot. Contact: Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-8982.

Sat,July 17

Beltzville State Park. We are going to hike the Trinity and Preachers Camp Trails which are a moderate 6 miles. Meet at the rear of Cherry's Diner on Rte 209 in Kresgreville. Contact George Singlemann 570-421-2968

Sat,July 17

Dry Gap and Fall Gap to Big Pocono (4 C/D 11) - Fast paced, CARDIO Hike for 11 miles, lots of rocks and steep terrain. New hikers with leader will be screened. Email leader, Rhoda Eisman, to register at [email protected] or call 610-659-2726 (email preferred). No initial calls/emails after 9:00 a.m. on 7/16. Rhoda Eisman AMC co-sponsored hike.

Sun,July 18

Jacobsburg State Park. Short hike and tour of the John Henry House. Directions: Off Rte 33, take Jacobsburg exit and turn east. Follow road to stop sign, turn left. Cross bridge and then turn left into parking lot. Meet in lot at 11:00. Contact: Bob Wacker 570-629-5293

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July 23 thru

July 26

Raccoon Creek State Park Weekend- Camp, Hike, Bike and more at one of Pennsylvania’s top State Parks outside of Pittsburgh. Travel out Friday and spend Saturday and Sunday playing in and around Raccoon Creek SP with return trip on Monday. For those interested, join us for the Tom Petty concert Saturday night at First Niagara Pavilion and see the Drive By Truckers open the show. Contact John Motz 570-236-1462 by June 11 for info and reservations.

July 24 &

July 25

Nothing Local Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or [email protected] if you would like to schedule another outdoor event.

Sat, July 31

Big Pocono State Park (2 C/D 11) - Moderate paced hike for 11 miles, lots of rocks and steep terrain. Email leader, Rhoda Eisman, to register at [email protected] or call 610-659-2726 (email preferred). No initial calls/emails after 9:00 a.m. on 7/30 AMC co-sponsored hike.

August, 2010

Sun,Aug 1

Appalachian Trail- Little Gap to Lehigh Gap- 5 mile moderate-difficult hike. See an interesting variety of terrain, great views and a boulder climb down into Lehigh Gap. Some very rocky sections- sturdy hiking boots required. Bring a hat, plenty of water, lunch or a snack. Meet at 9:00 AM. Contact Hike Leader Sue Prendergast to register 570-242-0519

Sat,Aug 7

Margy's Trail – SGL #129 in Carbon County - Short (about 1.5 miles roundtrip), Scenic hike through a hemlock forest – lots of boulders and rocks. Meet at 10:00 AM at the parking lot on Rte 903 located on the left, 2.6 miles from the intersection of Rte 115 and Rte 903. Contact: Fran or John Whipple – 570-350-2967 or 2977.

Sun, Aug 8

Nothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or [email protected] if you would like to schedule another outdoor event.

Sat,Aug 14

Promised Land State Park - Canoe/kayak event on Promised Land Lake. Call 570-676-4117 to rent if you do not own your own boat but would like to participate in this activity. To get to the boat rental office and the parking lot for the launch site you will make a right hand turn just before the bridge going over the Spillway on Route 390. Bring something to eat and make sure you have sunscreen and water with you. Also, be certain that your watercraft is registered. Pouring rain will cancel the event. Meet at 9:00 AM in the parking lot at the launch site. Those who rent will park in the boat rental parking lot and paddle up to meet those at the launch site. Contact Tom Miller at 570-992-1321 for information and to sign up.

Sun,Aug 15

Quarterly meeting / PICNIC at Singlemann’s. See First Page for Directions.

Call Jean Singlemann at 570-421-2968 to RSVP and plan your food contribution.

Sat, Aug 21

Big Pocono to Wolf Swamp and Deep Lake (4 C/D 12) - Fast paced, CARDIO Hike for 12 miles, lots of rocks and steep terrain. New hikers with leader will be screened. Email leader, Rhoda Eisman, to register at [email protected] or call 610-659-2726 (email preferred). No initial calls/emails after 9:00 a.m. on 8/20. AMC co-sponsored hike.

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Sat & Sun,Aug 21 & 22

Appalachian Trail - Overnite to the Leroy Smith Shelter. 2 mile moderate-difficult hike from Smith Gap to the shelter and 2 miles back the next morning. Meet at 3:30PM. Bring all gear needed- including dinner, breakfast, water and anything fun you're willing to carry. (Guitar anyone?) Or, if you'd like a longer hike, choose your own hike length and meet us at the shelter. Contact Hike Leader Sue Prendergast to register 570-242-0519

Sun,Aug 22

McDade Trail - DWG National Recreation Area. Easy 4 mile hike along the scenic Delaware River from Hialeah Park to Smithfield Beach & back. Follow River Rd. past Shawnee Playhouse to Hialeah on the right. Bring a towel for a quick dip!! Contact Rosemary Huebner 570-588-3201

Sat,Aug 28

Bruce Lake Natural Area: A moderate 7 mile hike to Egypt Meadow and Bruce Lake, returning on the Brown Trail. Meet at the parking lot on the right off Route 390 just pass Promised Land Village. Contact George Singlemann 570 421 2968

Sun,Aug 29

Nothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or [email protected] if you would like to schedule another outdoor event.

September, 2010

Sept 4, 5, 6

Labor Day WeekendNothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or [email protected] if you would like to schedule another outdoor event.

Sat,Sept 11

Big Pocono, Dry Gap, SGL 38 Loop (4 B/C 11) - Fast paced, CARDIO Hike for 11 miles, lots of rocks and steep terrain. New hikers with leader will be screened. Email leader, Rhoda Eisman, to register at [email protected] or call 610-659-2726 (email preferred). No initial calls/emails after 9:00 a.m. on 9/10. AMC co-sponsored hike. Rhoda Eisman

Sun,Sept 12

Thunder Swamp Trail System lollypop hike – Hike from the Old Bushkill Road parking lot to Painter Swamp and return partly on a different trail for a 5 or 6 mile hike. This will be a moderate pace hike covering a variety of terrain and tread conditions; hills, flats, soft path and rocky path, wet and dry. Wear hiking boots/shoes and bring water. Meet at the Mr. Z’s in Marshall Creek for car pooling at 9 AM or in the State Forest parking lot off of Old Bushkill Road approximately 1.5 miles from Rt. 402 at 9:30 AM. Contact Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-8982.

Sat,Sept 18

Trail Care John Motz 570-236-1462 – Details to be published later

Sun.Sept 19

Bicycle NJ Paulinskill Rails to Trail. We will meet at Mc Donalds off Route 80 in Knowlton, NJ. And then caravan to start of trail. Meet at 9:30 AM Contact George Singlemann 570 421 2968

Sat, Sept 25

Trail Care John Motz 570-236-1462 – Details to be published later

Sun, Sept 26

Nothing Scheduled – Contact Bob Huebner at 570-588-3201 or [email protected] if you would like to schedule another outdoor event

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2010 POCONO OUTDOOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONSend check, made payable to “Pocono Outdoor Club” to POC Memberships at 47 Stones Throw, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Memberships are per calendar year. The POC Newsletter is published quarterly/4 times a year. Applicants must be at least 18 yrs old.

Name(s) $10. Basic Membership $15. Family Membership

Address:Higher Levels of Trail Support $18. Contributing Member

Phone: $25. Trail Maintainer $50. Trail Builder

Email: $150. Life Member

Additional Contributions are welcome and benefit local trails. $ ___________

___ I would like to lead an outing. ___ I would be interested in doing volunteer trail care.

New Member Renewal Please send me email updates/newsletter

___ This is a Gift Membership From _____________________________________

____________________________ My signature verifies I am 18 yrs of age and agree to the Rules of the Pocono Outdoor Club. I understand that I am responsible for me and my minors.

POCONO OUTDOOR CLUB INFOwww.PoconoOutdoorClub.org

This Newsletter publishes quarterly. It is received by Club members, other trail clubs, friends, and agency partners. New Members are encouraged to participate and volunteer for Club events.

To contact POC Committees:

Activities — Bob Huebner [email protected] Newsletter - [email protected]

Trail care – John Motz [email protected] 570-236-1462

Club Publicity- [email protected]

Membership –Treasurer Solvejg Wills at 570-424-1818 or [email protected]

POC Info – 570-420-9040 or [email protected]

Club Officers

President-Frank Allen (570-420-9040) Vice President- Roy Kleinle (570-421-8982)[email protected] [email protected]

Secretary- Florence Gatto (570-646-0673) Treasurer- Solvejg Wills (570-424-1818) [email protected] [email protected]

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T-SHIRTS & PATCHES Make Excellent Gifts For Everyone

The Club's first edition T-shirts are now available in Navy Blue (M and L sizes only). The Navy Blue Tee’s are 50/50-poly/cotton blend and look sharp with white graphics. The original All Cotton

Green Tee’s are still available in all sizes- Adult S/M/L/XL. All Tee’s sport the original POC Tagline-“Take A Hike!” Requests for children’s sizes should be submitted- if we get enough we will

order some. Specify size and color when ordering. Tee’s are $12 for non-members/$10 for members. Patches are still $3.00 each.

Pocono Outdoor ClubPO Box 246East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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