In This Issue: Alan Seeger: A Great Hike for Families and Kids Free Hiking Gear Hiking on the Web - Mason-Dixon Trail System Announcements - Hiking Organizations & Outing Clubs Deal of the Month - Hammocks and Coffee Mugs Alan Seeger: A Great Hike for Families and Kids I often get asked about hikes that are good for children. There are a number of hikes in Central PA that are good hikes for children. The Alan Seeger Natural happens to be one of my favorite leisurely strolls when I just want to get out, and at less than a mile in length and never over 50 feet in elevation gain, this is a great hike for kids. Toss in huge trees, rhododendron tunnels, bridges, and a creek, and this hike is a hit for kids of all ages. [LINK TO TRIP REPORT AND PHOTOS] Free Hiking Gear! This September marks the second anniversary of The Hiking Spot. In order to celebrate two years in business we are giving away hiking gear with our Two Year Anniversary Give-Away. Visit The Hiking Spot and register to win a Katadyn Hiker Water Filter and a 96 ounce Nalgene wide-mouth canteen. These two items will guarantee you'll always have clean water handy when hiking the trails of Pennsylvania. No purchase necessary, just visit The Hiking Spot and register to win in the Two Year Anniversary Give-Away. [TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY GIVE-AWAY] Hiking on the Web - Mason-Dixon Trail System The Mason Dixon Trail connects the Appalachian Trail with the Brandywine Trail. This 193 mile long trail starts at Whiskey Springs, on the Appalachian Trail, in Cumberland County, PA and heads east towards the Susquehanna River, passing through Pinchot State Park en route. The trail then follows the west bank of the Susquehanna south to Havre de Grace in Maryland. Across the river, the M-DT continues east, passes through Elk Neck State Forest, then on to Iron Hill Park in Delaware, north along the Christina River and White Clay Creek to the White Clay Creek Preserve. The trail then heads northeast to its eastern terminus at Chadds Ford, PA on the banks of the Brandywine River. [VISIT THE MASON-DIXON TRAIL SYSTEM WEBSITE] Announcements - Hiking Organizations & Outing Clubs September 5-7 , 2008: KTA Trail Care on Goat Hill in the Serpentine Barrens Camp to be determined/announced at a later date. Contact Joe Healey (570-655-4979 ) if you are interested in helping out. More information at www.kta-hike.org. Do you or your hiking organization or outing club have information that you'd like to share? Planning a trip, fund raiser, or future trail maintenance? Then let the "Go Take A Hike" e-Newsletter help. Submit your announcements to webmaster@pahikes.com. We will post all announcements here each month for everyone to see. [SUBMIT YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS TO THE WEBMASTER] Deal of the Month - Purchase a Hennessy Hammock, Get a Free Carabineer Handle Coffee Mug Hennessy Hammocks are the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to outdoor hammocks. Rugged in design and designed with the backpacker in mind, these hammocks are light weight and set up in a matter of minutes. I own a Hennessy Expedition Hammock and have used it on various hikes. I highly recommend it over the use of a single person tent. I've posted a full review of this hammock at The Hiking Spot. You can also purchase a Hennessy Expedition Hammock at The Hiking Spot. Priced at $103.99, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal. And just in time for the fall hiking season, you can also get a free Carabineer Coffee Mug with your hammock purchase. No coupon code needed: just purchase your hammock before the end of September. Free mug offer expires 9/30/2008. Only one coupon/coupon code per order. Some coupons can only be used once. Other restrictions may apply. This exclusive Deal of the Month offer is only valid for "Go Take A Hike" e-Newsletter subscribers. [GEAR REVIEW OF THE HENNESSY EXPEDITION HAMMOCK] [HENNESSY HAMMOCKS AT THE HIKING SPOT]     www.pahikes.com www.thehikingspot.com The Hiking Spot 153 Long St. Spring Mills, PA 16875 (814) 414-0253 webmaster@pahikes.com Click on the link below to unsubscribe