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Landmark Land Swap Preserves Historic Scott Farm and Protects Appalachian Trail Lands​- WITF 

Public testifies over proposal for drilling on mountain - Williamsport Sun-Gazette 


Reinvesting in region's tourism: Somerset County groups split $1.1M+ in grants ​- The Tribune-Democrat

$82 Million for Recreation and Conservation Projects to Expand Trails, Parks, and Public Lands Across Pennsylvania- Penn Watch

Organizations Focus on Making Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Accessible to All- Lancaster Farming 

PA Trout Unlimited, Keystone Trails Assn., Responsible Drilling Alliance Request DEP To Hold Hearing On Permit For PA General Energy 3.9 Mile Shale Gas Access Road/Staging Area In Loyalsock State Forest, Lycoming County- PA Environment Digest Blog 

PA Antis Want DEP Hearing on 3.9-Mile Rd to Shale Pad in Loyalsock- Marcellus Drilling News

Where to Volunteer as a Family- The Keystone 

Guided fishing, hunting-spot app and more: 2025 gift ideas for outdoors types- Lehigh Valley Live 

Land Groups Make Case Against Cuffs Run Hydroelectric Project- Lancaster Farming

CAEDC secures nearly $1M in grant funding for Cumberland County- Central PA Business Journal 

Susquehannock Trail Clubs to be honored by Keystone Trails Association- NewsBreak

Barr honored with Volunteer Award- Bedford Gazette

Pennsylvania hiking volunteers to be honored at 2025 KTA awards celebration- Lehigh Valley Live 

An autumn hike- The Courier Express 

Help Wanted: Keystone Trails Association Executive Director- PA Environment Digest Blog 

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) has shared that they’ve awarded over $600,000 in grants and an additional $30,000 to help local food banks.- WTAJ

Pennsylvania Turnpike Unveils New Sideling Hill Trailhead for Hikers and Cyclists- WTIF 

PA Turnpike to Celebrate Opening of Sideling Hill Trailhead - PA Turnpike Commission 

Pa. House votes to end ban on Sunday hunting after former opponents back bill- PennLive Patriot News 

Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Joins Over 260 Organizations in Opposing Elimination of National Park Service (NPS) Community Assistance Programs - Sierra Sun Times 

Glen Onoko Falls, a dangerous beauty in the Poconos, could soon reopen to visitors - The Express 

Law repealing centuries-old Sunday hunting ban nears the finish line- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

Pennsylvania repeals Sunday hunting ban, opening more days for 850,000 licensed hunters- Philly Voice 

Adventure Together: The Appalachian Trail is calling, and our writer’s family ventures out - The Burg 

Hiking Groups Urge Senators Not To Allow Public Lands Sales- National Parks Traveler 

Local history: Appalachian Trail Outdoor Fest marks 100 years of recreation, culture - Local News 1 

'Makes it fun': Hikers hit Laurel Highlands for Keystone Trails Association's guided excursion- The Tribune Democrat 

Sunday hunting proposal passes Pa. House. What’s next? - Pennsylvania Capitol Star

Spring Hiking Weekend set for April 25-27th - Altoona Mirror 

Gun Injuries of All Kinds Go Up During Hunting Season- TIME 

Lawmakers have Sunday hunting ban in crosshairs - Altoona Mirror 

Adventure Together: The Appalachian Trail is calling, and our writer’s family ventures out- TheBurg

Trails Maintenance Fund awards inaugural grants- Altoona Mirror 

What Conservationists, Outdoor Recreation Leaders, and Tourism Organizations are Saying about DCNR’s Surge in Campsite Reservations as Pennsylvania’s State Parks and Forests are “Still Open. Still Awesome.”- DCNR 

Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course led by Keystone Trails Association - Leave No Trace

Mid-State Trail- Anthony Barr, MST Everett Region Trail Manager and KTA's Haley Feaster - Fox 8 News 

Freedom, farming, and free-time factor into latest Sunday hunting debate in Pa. Optimism abounds the prohibition will be repealed this year.- Pennsylvania Capital Star 

Groups take case to U.S. appeals court in effort to stop proposed Cuffs Run hydroelectric dam- York Dispatch 

Organizations Focus on Making Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Accessible to All, Lancaster Farming 

Bellisario faculty member unveils top day hikes in upcoming PA Wilds guidebook, Pennsylvania State University 

Local trails focus of event, The Daily News 

Registration Now Open For Keystone Trails Assn. Spring Hiking Weekend April 25-27 In Huntingdon County, Pa Environmental Digest 

Recreation In Northcentral PA State Forests Resulting In 2,000+ Miles Of Illegal ATV Trails, Pa Environment Digest

The Spark Travels to Lancaster for live show for ExtraGive

How you can help maintain the Appalachian Trail at Lehigh Gap on Nov. 2, Lehigh Valley Live

Farmer support could lead Pennsylvania to lift its near-total ban on Sunday hunting, Spotlight PA 

​Explore York County, Pennsylvania: An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Perfect Weekend Getaway, Northern Virginia Travel 

Why is Lancaster County seeing an increase in yellowjackets? Lancaster Online

Appalachian Trail Museum set to induct Hall of Fame Class of 2024: PennLive

Keystone Trails Association Takes Over Responsibility of Outerbridge Shelter

What Pennsylvania’s $47.6B budget does for the state’s rural communities: Spotlight PA State College

Preserving Pennsylvania's Trails Featuring Haley Feaster & Kate Prisby: Episode 153. Lancaster Connects 

Hate yourself and want to suffer? Hike Pennsylvania’s ‘1000 Steps’ trail, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Join the Women and Their Woods educational retreat- KTA's Kate Prisby to present, The River Reporter

Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers receives gift from Keystone Trails Association, boosts assets to $14M

Investing in our trails is a winning formula for Pennsylvania- 3-minute read, Brook Lenker, Special to the USA TODAY Network

These hiking trails in York County could soon be underwater thanks to a $2.5 billion hydroelectric dam, The Philadelphia Inquirer 

Keystone Trails Association Expands its Presence Throughout Pennsylvania

Behind one Pennsylvania Nonprofit Who's Listening to, and Speaking for, the State's Trees, Trails and Natural Resources, Susquehanna Style
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Pa. House considering bills to expand Sunday hunting, The Daily Item

Pa Environment Digest: Keystone Trails Association To Host Trail Love Maintenance Event in Michaux State Forest On National Trails Day June 1 In Adams County​

New and improved Appalachian Trail: Reroute will reclaim views from pollution near Lehigh Gap

Keystone Trails Association Names Brook Lenker Executive Director

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Pittsburgh-Post Gazette Interviews KTA's Joe Neville about the ANF proposal to open up some hiking trails to mountain biking

Fly Magazine features KTA's 8th Annual KTA Trail Challenge (former Super Hike)

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette features KTA's Fall Hiking and Meeting Weekend

​The Sentinel interviews Robert Martin about receiving KTA's Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania Hiking Award

KTA's Sara Haxby stars in ABC27's Hiking Public Service Announcements 

​KTA Office Move Makes Headlines

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'Just get out there' - 78-year-old Wellsboro hiker wins 100-Mile Challenge Award

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​Maintaining Appalachian Trail and Ongoing Labor of Love

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Fall Meeting Hikers Hit Trails

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Concern Grows About Increased Marcellus Shale Drilling in State Forests

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  • GET INVOLVED
    • Advocacy >
      • Protect Hiking and Trails in Pennsylvania
      • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
    • Donate >
      • Monthly Giving: Keep Trails Alive
      • Planned Giving: The Heritage Society
      • Giving for the Future: Endowment Fund
    • Membership
    • Events >
      • America's Most Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail Hike Series
      • Spring Hiking Weekend 2026
      • International Appalachian Trail 2026
      • Scholarships
  • GET OUTDOORS
    • CLUBS >
      • Hiking Clubs
      • KTA Grants-to-Clubs
      • Report Club Hours
    • South Central Pennsylvania Accessible Adventure Guidebook
    • Accessible Philadelphia
    • Favorite Pennsylvania Hiking Trails
    • KTA Gear Loaner Program
    • Trails
    • Pennsylvania Hiking Trail Trailers
    • Maps
  • Trail Care Program
    • FAQs Trail Care
    • Report a Trail Issue
    • Trail Love Events
    • KTA’s A.T. Section
    • 2026 TCA
    • 2026 Weekday Trail Cares
    • 2026 April/May Cabin Care/ Aid Station
    • #01 WMRT/RGST
  • Hiking Awards
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