HIKE & HOT LUNCH SERIES
Our goal at Shank’s Mare is to continue to give you many opportunities to GO PLAY OUTSIDE, no matter what the season. Our fall, winter and spring hiking series will take you on some invigorating treks in the river hills…and we hope will give you new information on this special place we call home. Spend a morning outdoors hiking, and end your adventure back at Shank’s Mare with a hearty hot soup and sandwich lunch.
Wind Cave Exploration, Hike & Lunch
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, 11am-2:30pm – Moderate Difficulty
Did you know that the Lower Susquehanna is the site of a tectonic cave –
a cavern formed by layers of shifting rock versus the typical limestone
and water formation? Following a hike to the entrance, enter the cave
and explore the twists and turns of this unique formation located on the
Conestoga Trail in LancasterCounty. You will also stop at Lock 12
Historic Area on the Susquehanna in YorkCounty to view the footprint
of the canal and lock. Following your spelunking adventure you will enjoy
a hearty hot lunch back at Shank’s Mare.
Fee - includes shuttle, guide and lunch –Members $35/Person, Non-Members $39/Person
To the Dogs Hike
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:30am-1:30pm – Moderate Difficulty
Our four-legged friends are welcome on this approximately 6.5 mile Mason-Dixon Trail hike. This is great terrain for the dogs, and full of beautiful scenery for hikers. Please have your dogs on a leash. Following the hike, we’ll not only have a hot lunch for the hikers, but we will have treats for the dogs as well.
Program Fee –Includes Hike & Lunch – Members $10/Person, Non-Members $12/Person;
Children 12 & Under – Members $6/Person, Non-Members $7/Person.
Winter Waterfowl on the Susquehanna
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1-3pm
With the help of representatives from York County Parks, join us for an
afternoon hike along the Susquehanna. Before the hike, we’ll get a preview
of the winter waterfowl that inhabit our area, as well as descriptive
information on how to spot these birds. Then we’ll head outside for a
leisurely hike along the river looking for glimpses of these winter visitors.
Who knows what we’ll see. Bring binoculars and field guides.
Please note that this FREE program does not include lunch.
SusquehannaIndianVillage Hike with Jan Klinedinst
Sat., February 25, 2012, 10:30-1:30 – Easy to Moderate Difficulty
Local resident and archaeologist Jan Klinedinst has long been studying the numerous Native American sites along the Lower Susquehanna. She will help us lead our Indian hike on the Native Lands Trail portion of the Mason-Dixon Trail. We will visit the sites of our “Andastes” villages and other prehistoric and historic settlements along the Susquehanna. This will be a fascinating hike retracing the steps of those who occupied the river hills centuries before us.
Program Fee – Includes Hike & Lunch – Members $20/Person, Non-Members $22/Person;
Children 12 Yrs. & Under – Members $10/Person, Non-Members $12/Person
Civil War Comes to Wrightsville Hike with Scott Mingus Sr.
Sat., March 3, 2012, 10:30-1:30 – Easy to Moderate Difficulty
Area Civil War historian Scott Mingus, Sr. will expand on his Feb. 17th Evening Rendezvous program at Shank’s Mare, with a guided hike through the borough of Wrightsville. We will re-trace the movements of the Confederate troops as they approach the borough along with the placements of the Union soldiers as they guard the strategic bridge over the Susquehanna River. This hike will give you first hand glimpses on the activities just prior to the burning of the WrightsvilleBridge and the Battle of Gettysburg. What a great opportunity to appreciate the history that lies right in our own backyard!
Program Fee – Includes Hike & Lunch – Members $20/Person, Non-Members $22/Person;
Children 12 Yrs. & Under – Members $10/Person, Non-Members $12/Person
Hike, Vittles & Hops with Greg Bentley
Sat., March 31, 2012, 10:30-1:30 – Moderate Difficulty
Tackle the Mason Dixon Trail with a Shank’s Mare guide and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the river hills. Then finish your adventure with a tasting tour of some fine craft brewed beers with guest brewer Greg Bentley. Greg has extensive knowledge in not only home-brewed beers, but has toured many of the well-know craft breweries around the Mid-Atlantic. It will be a great hike outdoors, and a delicious adventure indoors with hiking, vittles and hops.
Program Fee – Includes Hike, Lunch & Beer Tasting – Members $23/Person, Non-Members $26/Person
Hikers get ready to explore Wind Cave.
Dogs & hikers enjoy a scenic hike on the Mason-Dixon Trail.
Exiting Wind Cave after a twisting and turning spelunking adventure.




Go Play Outside!
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Call Us: 717-252-1616
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SHANK’S MARE
WINTER HOURS
Closed Mondays
Tues., & Thurs.
10:00am - 6:00pm
Wed. & Fri.
10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Phone: 717-252-1616
Email:
shanksmare@comcast.net

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