Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter

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News Items Annual Picnic Valley Forge Closures Fall Gathering

Chapter News

Annual Picnic
May 14, 2012

The Annual Picnic takes place Saturday, June 16th in Peace Valley Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The picnic starts at noon and servings from the grill will begin at 1:00 PM. A bicycle ride and a local hike are also on the schedule. There will be volleyball and other games and for the first time a gear swap. If you have gear you want to sell or swap bring it to the picnic.

It's a great opportunity to meet other Chapter members and to network. We're also family friendly so bring your family. Visit our picnic webpage for directions and additional information.

Valley Forge
Updated May 14, 2012

As the result of ongoing construction several roads and recreational areas in Valley Forge National Park have limited access or are closed to the public. In addition, the restrooms at the at the Betzwood Picnic Area remain closed because of a fire that occurred earlier this year. Portable restrooms are available for public use. Check the Valley Forge National Park website for the most up-to-date information.

Fall Gathering
Apr. 21, 2012

AMC’s 2012 Fall Gathering will be held on October 19-21, at the Greenkill YMCA Retreat Center in Huguenot, NY.  This year’s gathering is being hosted by the New York-North Jersey Chapter in honor of their 100th Anniversary as a chapter.  Everyone is invited to this club-wide event which will include hiking, biking, paddling and many more activities in the Catskill Mountains.  Watch for details in the upcoming issue outdoors of AMC’s Outdoors magazine or by visiting the NY-NoJ Chapter’s website http://www.amc-ny.org/.