July Monthly Meeting and Potluck Picnic at Franko Park

It's that time again for our annual picnic. The club will provide hot dogs and drinks. We ask our members to bring a favorite dish to share with the group which, in turn, becomes a grand feast. DIRECTIONS: I-78 towards Allentown to Lehigh St. and north to Downyflake Lane (1st light) turn right. Proceed to S. 12th St and turn right at Salisbury Fire Co., (Honeysuckle Rd), left onto Black River Rd. Franko Park is 1/4 mile on the left.

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Meeting place: Franko Park, Salisbury Township
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Anne Griffin 484-350-5832

Join us for an evening outing on the Appalachian Trail at PA 309.

From PA 309 we will hike north to the power line for the view of the valley, and then return to our cars. Optional ice cream stop after hike. No dogs. Steady rain cancels. Bring water and snack.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 4 miles
Meeting place: Meet at tower in the parking lot of the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant, 2520 West Penn Pike, Andreas, PA 18211.
Posted on meetup.com? YES
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com

We will be working with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to clean up Bake Oven Knob.

We will pick up trash and paint over the graffiti. We will paint over the graffiti with Krylon ultra flat Camo paint or a similar product. We will be cleaning the graffiti on Bake Oven Knob. The Game Commission will provide gloves and trash bags. Bring water for your own use.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 2 miles
Hike rating: A
Meeting place: Meet at the Bake Oven Knob Parking Lot on the east side of the road.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Co-leader: Ed Ritter 484-883-4657 critter888@verizon.net

Tekening Hiking Trail along the Delaware at Martins Creek Power Plant.

Easy hike along the Delaware River.

Details
Round trip road miles distance: 50 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8 miles
Hike rating: A+
Meeting place: Kmart on 25th Street, Easton or contact Mercedes at (484-515-8001).
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637
Co-leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com

Our guest speaker is Scott Everett.

A presentation will be given by Scott Everett of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Details
Meeting place: St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 South Ott Street, Allentown, PA.
Posted on meetup.com? NO

Bring a food item for the cookout at the nest (Mercedes at 134 Village Walk Drive, Macungie Memorial Park)

We will fledge at 1:23pm to Macungie Memorial Park Das Awkscht Fescht, $5.00 admission, then hike/walk to Kaimbach Park. Very easy 2-3 mile walk in the park. Great for kids on bikes or smaller kids in strollers. Not best for dog/cats!

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Meeting place: Meet at Weis Market along RT 100 across from Allen Organ on Rt. 100 in Macungie, PA.
Posted on meetup.com? NO
Leader: Mercedes Jurkiewicz 484-515-8001 mercedes.jurkiewicz@gmail.com
Co-leader: Ron Kieffer 610-217-4637