From Susquehanna Trails to Plastic-Free Initiatives, Local Events Showcase Community Stewardship

The Spark · Aug 7, 2026 · 43m

Keystone Trails Association is bringing its annual Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend to the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape in Lancaster and York counties this fall, set against the backdrop of peak autumn foliage. Based near Columbia, PA, the four-day event (Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25) offers something for every kind of adventurer, including:

- Guided hikes for all skill levels

- Road and gravel biking

- River paddling

- Overnight backpacking and bikepacking

- Birding walks and a mushroom ID hike

- Nature journaling and yoga

- Stewardship projects

- Tours highlighting the…