Meet a PA Hiker! Meet Richard

👋 Meet Richard, a KTA supporter from Berks County!

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "I usually hike with my dog who immensely enjoys being on trails. Hiking also helps me control type 2 diabetes and my moods."

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "Short AM/PM hikes within 30 minutes of home for fitness and longer ones up to 10 miles once in a while. Daily goal is at least 1-2 hours walking/hiking. "

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "About 63 years ago."

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "I am a phytoecologist who is bio-blitzing the AT near home. New organisms are always exciting. I also like the alone time in the off-season."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "Parts of the AT and related trails along Blue Mountain between the Swatara and Lehigh Rivers in addition to the local dirt roads in SGL110. "

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "Any place there are no hunters or vehicles." 

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "Protecting trails!​​"

Do you care about providing, protecting, preserving, and promoting recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania?
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