Split times for the 2007 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge are now available here.

I was amazed at the volunteer effort from everyone the weekend of April 21 on the Bear Creek Bridge project! A 48-foot arched bridge was erected on the North Country Trail in Parker, PA. People came from far and wide including many from the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, a North Country Trail affiliate organization. About thirty people worked on the project over the two days and it went very smoothly. Everyone, including the kids, just kept going no matter how tired we were from carrying all the lumber, scaffolding and tools the better part of a mile in and then down a steep slope to the work site. The project was extremely well managed thanks to Dan, Peggy, and Jesse Maurer and all those who helped with the building and preparation of the bridge. The documenting of the volunteer work hours 'banked' $4,600 toward future matching DCNR grant money. Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who helped with this project!

The SkyVew Radio Society is offering free classroom instruction to obtain a Technician-level Ham radio license. These are the folks that provide critical communications during our events. The one-day class will take place on an upcoming Saturday or Sunday. Course materials cost $30, and the fee for the license exam is $14. New radio gear is available for under $200. If you're interested, email info@rachelcarsontrails.org and I'll let you know when and where!

The SkyVew Radio Society is offering free classroom instruction to obtain a Technician-level Ham radio license. These are the folks who provide critical communications during our events. We need more of our volunteers to be licensed in order to ensure we have coverage in case of scheduling conflicts. Because this is important to us, the Conservancy will pay for your course materials and the test fee, so there will be no cost to you. If you'd like to become licensed, please email info@rachelcarsontrails.org.