December 2025

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Welcome to the Potomac Appalachian newsletter! We hope you enjoy our new digital format. Keep scrolling for all of your favorite articles.

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PATC Volunteer Awards 2025

By Amber Jones • December 3, 2025
PATC Volunteer Awards 2025 By Amber Jones

President's Logbook

By Jim Fetig • December 3, 2025
President's Logbook By Jim Fetig

Stoner Cabin Open House and Dedication

By Lee Howard • December 3, 2025
Stoner Cabin Open House and Dedication By Lee Howard

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Pennsylvania’s First Lady

By Tawnya Finney and David Trone • December 3, 2025
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Pennsylvania’s First Lady Tawnya Finney and David Trone

VolunteerFest Spurs on Hike Leaders

By Iva Gillet and Tim Muzzio • December 3, 2025
VolunteerFest Spurs on Hike Leaders Iva Gillet and Tim Muzzio, PATC Hiking Committee Co-Chairs

Hoodlums Battle October Traffic Jams and Crowds

By Wayne Limberg • December 3, 2025
Hoodlums Battle October Traffic Jams and Crowds By Wayne Limberg

Spooktober work trip

By Dan Feer et al. • December 3, 2025
Spooktober work trip By Dan Feer et al.

Trail In Search of Co-Maintainer – Middle Jeremys Run

By PATC • December 3, 2025
Trail In Search of Co-Maintainer – Middle Jeremys Run

"What on Earth?"

By Ray Barbehenn • December 3, 2025
"What on Earth?" Article and Photo by Ray Barbehenn

What's that Flower?

By Richard Stromberg • December 3, 2025
What's that Flower? By Richard Stromberg

Keep Calm and Read On

By Wayne Limberg • December 3, 2025
Keep Calm and Read On: Love Letters By Wayne Limberg

Remembering Tom Floyd

By C. David Floyd • December 3, 2025
Remembering Tom Floyd By C. David Floyd

Miles of Impact Campaign: A Strong Start Toward Our Year-End Goal

By Abbie Fine • December 2, 2025
Miles of Impact Campaign: A Strong Start Toward Our Year-End Goal By Abbie Fine

🔥 Back in Stock: Our Best-Selling Fleece Jacket! 🔥


PATC Logo Fleece Jacket from Small to XLarge — the fan-favorite fleece jacket is finally back!
Perfect for cozy layering, chilly days, and effortless style. Don’t wait — these sold out fast last year, and they won’t last long this time either!


👉 Grab yours while they’re here! Free shipping ends soon.


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Check out our latest list of volunteer opportunities. These include hands-on, dirt-under-your-nails trail work, to working behind a screen from the comfort of your home. No matter what your skill set is, we'd love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers.