Meet a PA Hiker: Meet Daniel

👋 Meet Daniel, a KTA supporter from Lancaster, PA! 

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "There's incredible diversity so close to home. Each season offers a new opportunity to experience the outdoors in a completely different way. We're fortunate to have the chance to hike through all four seasons on the trails. "

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "Day hikes and weekend backpacking."

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "Growing up as a child in the 80s"

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "I'm grateful for every moment I can get my kids out in nature, and I'll always be working towards my eventual thru-hike."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "The Mason-Dixon along the West side of the Susquehanna."

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "The AT section between Rt. 501 and Rt. 183 in Lebanon County."

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "Preserving all these beautiful trails is a tireless, thankless job - but it impacts so many hikers who rely on the trails for their own recreation.​"

Do you care about providing, protecting, preserving, and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania?
​That's why KTA is here! Help ensure this mission continues to be fulfilled. ​

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