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Hike 798 miles on these trails to win coveted Pennsylvania hiking award
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The West Rim Trail along the rim of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is one of the trails required of hikers trying for the State Forest Trails Award. (PA DCNR graphic)
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The Keystone Trails Association (KTA) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awards the State Forest Trails Award to anyone who hikes all 798 miles of 17 trails in Pennsylvania’s state forest.
The KTA launched an annual Hiking Awards Program in 1961 to recognize hikers “whose enjoyment of Pennsylvania’s trails might serve as an example and inspiration to their peers.
Feb 24, 2021
John Eastlake, 79, of South Williamsport hiked to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport with his loving wife and all four children holding his hands.
Born July 16, 1941 in Greenville, PA, John was the son of the late James A. Eastlake and A. Martha (Bricher) Eastlake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger sister, Katherine at a very young age.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years (June 6, 1964), Joan (Matovic) Eastlake, his daughter, Alicia (Greg) Swaggerty of Cocoa Beach, FL, daughter, Cynthia “Cyndi” (Randy) Jackemeyer of Fort Wayne, IN, son David (Cindy Casale) Eastlake of Williamsport, PA, son, Brian (Mindy) Eastlake of Spotsylvania, VA; six grandchildren, Danica & Samantha Swaggerty, Carolina & Sara Eastlake, Nate & Ashlee Jackemeyer. He is also survived by his brother Edward (Ellen) Eastlake of Springfield, MA, nieces Erica (Rob & son, Owen) Lucier of Palmer, MA and Rachel (Bret)