May 2026
– Volume 56, Number 5
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
President’s Log Book By Jim Fetig
Record Hoodlums Turnout Welcomes Spring By Tom Moran
Spooky Beavers Spring into Action By Amy Stulman
New PATC Hike Leaders By Tim Muzzio
Keep Calm and Read On By Wayne Limberg
"What on Earth?" Article and Photos by Ray Barbehenn
What's that Flower? Buzzard Rock to Veach Gap in Autumn Article and photos by Richard Stromberg
Virginia Black Bear Festival Announcement By Ruth Walkup
Trail Maintenance Workshop Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2026 Shenandoah National Park - North District
Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival, June 6 By Jody Brady
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.