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A Trip Worth Taking — Continued from page 30

Stra wber r y Hill Nature Preser v e , F airf ield, P A

Perhaps you are acquainted with this lovely 600-acre
park in nearby Adams County, Pennsylvania, that features
ten miles of well-maintained hiking trails through a gently
rolling, diverse ecosystem. School children and adults
in the area have enjoyed the nature center and many
programs offered by this non-profit preserve for over
thirty years. But did you know that with seven trails to
choose from, this is a wonderful place to cross-country
ski? I have a friend who swears that this is one of the
best places to cross-country ski in the region. And, did
you know there is a two-bedroom vacation cabin available
for a two-night minimum stay? Private and cozy, it sleeps
five and has all the amenities and appliances of home, to
include a washer and dryer. Linens and towels are also
Cleared trails within beautiful snowscapes abound in our provided, and the kitchen has pots and pans, plates, and Berries give color to the January woods.
region. silverware. If you decide to enjoy a weekend of cross-country
skiing or hiking, there will be plenty of warmth for après
ski in this 815-sq. ft. accommodation with electric heat and propane back up. If a Yankee clipper blows in, don’t worry, there’s TV/DVD and WIFI to keep you
entertained. What’s truly wonderful about reserving the cabin is that the proceeds from the rental are used for environmental education at the preserve. Activities
will pick up in late February and early March when the annual Mt. Hope Maple Madness festival occurs, and pancakes are consumed smothered in maple syrup
tapped from the preserve’s trees. Until then, lace up your hiking boots or snap on cross-country skis and explore the winter wonderland of Strawberry Hill! This
is a trip worth taking so close to home! There are no fees to visit the nature center or to hike trails. but donations are appreciated. A brochure with a detailed
map of all trails can be downloaded and cabin reservations can be arranged on the website, strawberryhill.org. For additional information, call 717-642-5840.

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