Keystone Trails Association

Lancaster County's Conestoga Trail is 63 miles.  Join KTA for a 5-mile hike along portions of this trail as we wander past a historic home and trek along the Conestoga River. This fundraising event is part of Lancaster County's ExtraGive, a celebration of nonprofit organizations, including KTA.  After the hike, head into Lancaster City for a...

Raise a pint, grab a bite, and make a donation to support the work of KTA during ExtraGive, a 24-hour online fundraising event to support nonprofits that have a presence in Lancaster County.  Make a donation online on November 21 and/or come to happy hour at South County Brewing.  No RSVP required; come in your favorite hiking attire to...

Join Keystone Trails Association and Laurel Hill State Park for an evening hike under the glow of the full moon! This guided two-mile hike will lead participants to a scenic mountain vista, where the forest comes alive in the soft winter moonlight. The terrain is moderate—perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing after-work adventure and a peaceful...

Join Keystone Trails Association for a momentous evening at the idyllic Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art to recognize and celebrate impressive hiking accomplishments and outstanding volunteers. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with conversation and an Italian-themed buffet dinner in the Olewine Gallery, followed by the presentation of awards in the Ned Smith...

Co-hosted by Dan Lynch, Public Relations Director, Pennsylvania Trappers Association, as well as a Retired Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Specialist. Dan will be featuring a PowerPoint on Pennsylvania's wild critters and what to look for when scouting for sign and tracks in various habitats. Dan has twenty-seven years of experience teaching folks about wildlife with...

Join Brant Portner, Environmental Education Specialist for the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and Pennsylvania Game Commission, for a webinar on Winter Bird Migration. Registration is free but required. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a unique State Game Lands with over 6,000 acres and many recreational opportunities. Late winter and early spring, it becomes...

Middle Creek is a Globally Important Bird Area managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. It provides an annual winter resting spot for migrating tundra swans and snow geese. During this time, bird counts can reach over 100,000. Join KTA and the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a short, guided hike to discuss Middle Creek's history, snow...

Join reforestation expert Ryan Davis with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to learn about live staking, a technique to plant native trees and shrubs from cuttings. This method can be a fast, free way to increase biodiversity and improve water and habitat quality. Registration is free, but required. Find more information and register HERE.

PA Master Naturalists will lead this 2.5-mile hike, sharing tips on how to use bark and buds for winter tree identification. We'll finish the hike with a stop at a maple sugaring demonstration site, where we'll get to sample maple sugar candy and learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup from County Park Naturalists. Find more information...

Celebrate International Women’s Day on the trail with a moderate four-mile guided hike led by Tory and Hannah, plus a Forest Therapy experience led by Lauren Kennedy Little. The route follows Alpha Pass, Kildoo, and the North Country Trail and concludes around 1:30 PM. An optional post-hike gathering at Shubrew and a book signing for...

Vernal pools are isolated, small wetlands that only contain water for part of the year. They are often found in the forest and are easy to overlook while hiking, yet they are vitally important to the survival of several wildlife species. Join Miranda Smith, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Southwest Region Education Specialist, to learn...

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event showcasing, "award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, Native American, and indigenous cultures" says the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, hosts of the local festival.  Proceeds from the festival support the work the Alliance does to...