Historic Downtown York – December 2017

Many thanks to Rosa for arranging a historical walking tour of York.

Our tour guide, Terrence "Dutchie" Downs

The stairwell inside the old Lafayette Club

The old Lafayette Club

York Water Company

Outside the Goodrich House, part of the Underground Railroad

Rocky Ridge (August)

Well, the rain never arrived, but we got wet enough just from the sweat as we hiked in Rocky Ridge today. We were joined by our two canine friends and discovered a lovely fungus in the woods.  Deb will lead the September hike.
Carol Stowell

The Rail Trail from John Rudy Park (October)

We had 10 people join us on the Rail Trail starting at John Rudy Park today. The weather was magnificent and the walk was scenic. Four of us went to lunch at Isaac's afterwards. Lisa Emig will lead the November walk.

Diane Kearney 

Lake Williams

From Joan:
Here are 8 of the stalwart souls who braved the hot and humid temps to walk the 4 mile loop around Lake Williams.  I was the photographer and eager leader.  Marilyn brought her friend Manuela from Germany by way of Brazil.  Leann brought fellow UUCY gardener and herb club president Susan Walsh.  UUCY's new minister Rev. Gabi, an avid hiker, also joined us, although without her dog.  New people, and lots of new stories made for a cool walk.  "Cool" as in fun, not cool as in comfortable.
We had a great time followed by a well deserved Janina's lunch.

Carol will be organizing the Aug walk.  Given the summer heat, we'll be starting at 8.  See you next month.

"Did I mention it was hot?"

Prospect Hill Cemetery

Eight of us had a wonderful tour/walk through Prospect Hill Cemetery, owned and passionately curated by Jack Sommer.  For those of you who couldn't make it, you can watch a short video about the Fallen Heroes Memorial here.

Jack with his assistant, Candace, welcoming the group, with the Fallen Heroes flags in the background.
Deb, Kate, Leslie, Fran, Joan, Susan, and newcomer Anna Ortman (photo by Janie)

An interactive screen gives a more complete picture of the lives of our fallen heroes.

A Federal Cemetery lies within Prospect Hill, where many civil war veterans are buried.

Court of Valor, with a beam from the World Trade Center resting 9 feet 11 inches from the ground

A tribute to the often unsung men and women who keep us safe

Otter Creek in Southern York County

Carol and Elyeana were the only two brave souls that made it to southern York county for the Friday Rambler.  It was a gorgeous, 6 mile hike down along Otter Creek then ends up at Urey Overlook with a magnificent view of the Susquehanna. The vivid green ferns, mosses, trillium, and mountain laurel were standouts. If anyone wants to do the hike another day, just let Carol know.  She is always happy to go down there again.

Our next hike is June 16

The Reservoir and York College Gallery

Thirteen of us Rambled from York College up Reservoir Hill last Friday...I discovered some streets and paths I never knew existed--thanks Deb for leading us.

Our next Ramble will be in southern York county so count on a longer day and ramble. We will meet at 8:30 on Friday March 17 in the Ollie parking lot off Mt. Rose/ Haines Road and caravan to Urey Overlook Park, 1225 Furnace Road, Airville. We will park here and there will be two options for hiking from this spot--

1. Mason Dixon Trail at Otter Creek- which is a 4.5 mile hilly and rocky trail down and along Otter Creek then up to Urey Overlook. It is gorgeous but more challenging then our other hikes.  I would recommend hiking boots and poles for this and I do have an extra set of poles, although they aren't essential.

2. Urey Overlook trail-  which is about 2 miles and the last section of the previous trail but gives you some great views.

Indian Steps Museum is down there but will not be open but this is a nice add on for the walk.

I am not aware of any restaurants down there so pack snacks and drinks for the ramble...

If you didn't get the Sunday paper, you missed the article by our dear Rosa about her childhood experiences as an immigrant.  Way to go Rosa for speaking out!! 

Out of Hiding: Rosa Luz tells her immigrant's tale

Enjoy the warm weather this week....
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Carol Stowell
(717) 292-0708

UUCY to Penn State and back

Seven hearty souls braved the rain on a delightful ramble starting at UUCY, wandering through Springdale, through Memorial park, up to Penn State, through another neighborhood (east of Queen and south of Rathton – does anyone know the name?) and back to UUCY.  Many thanks to Susan for leading the walk, and to Joan for helping to plan it.

Kate, Rosa, Susan, Leslie, Leeanne, and Fran (photo by Janie)

Gold Star Park

Remember these?

Artwork at the Reid Menzer Memorial Skate Park

Woods at Penn State

Vultures in Springdale