March 2026
– Volume 56, Number 3
Welcome to the Potomac Appalachian newsletter! We hope you enjoy our new digital format. Keep scrolling for all of your favorite articles.
Table of Contents
Leading the Way: How to Become a PATC Hike Leader Michael DeMarco and Sue Collins
President's Logbook By Jim Fetig
Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery: Two Visions Making One Trail Matt Waurio, PATC Communications Supervisor
Flying McLeods to Fly Again By Ruth Stornetta
Hiking with a Focus Article and Photos by Lisa Peterson
A Cadillac Crew Recalibration - January means Skill-Building By Molly McKinley, Ellen and Dan Feer
"What on Earth?" Ray Barbehenn
What is that flower—Buzzard Rock to Veach Gap in Late Spring Article and Photos by Richard Stromberg
Keep Calm and Read On: An AT Birthday Gift By Wayne Limberg
Practicing Mindfulness on the Trail By Meg Drennan
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.