Meet a PA Hiker: Michele

👋 Meet Michele, a KTA member and supporter from Wrightsville, PA!

Q: What makes hiking in Pennsylvania special/meaningful to you?
A: "Pennsylvania is a beautiful state to be in, I love seeing green as far as the eye can see."

Q: What type of hiking do you typically prefer most often?
A: "Day hiking 10-12 miles is my sweet spot."

Q: When did you start hiking?
A: "About 30 years or so, since I married my outdoorsy husband."

Q: What are you currently excited about in your hiking life?
A: "I have the best hiking partners; every hiking trip is a great adventure. I am working on becoming a hike leader with the PATC to help with their women's hiking summits to facilitate women getting in the outdoors. I have taught Hiking 101 at the summits, I've had my photos featured in Appalachian Trail Social Media Posts, and currently I have two photos in the Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail guidebook."

Q: Which hiking trails do you enjoy/recommend that are near where you live?
A: "My current favorite is the Mason Dixon in Hellam Hills."

Q: Which hiking trails do you recommend (anywhere in PA)?
A: "The AT is my first love, but really any PA Trail is special, we have so many to pick from."

Q: What do you value most about KTA's mission?
A: "Promoting Hiking Trails to all Pennsylvanians!!!"

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