The Current Trek
March 2025
Laporte Borough hosted a special public meeting on March 6. Val Britton, principal hydrogeologist of V.F. Britton Group, LLC, gave an informational presentation on Loyalsock Foundation’s septic and well sites in relation to Laporte Borough’s source water supply. Approximately 75 people attended the meeting. Val answered several questions from the audience. Randy Rosbach of Soil Services Company and Eric Sechrist of LIVIC Civil were also on hand to add their input and answer questions regarding the project.
Mary Blondy and Jessica Pennella met with Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Joe Hamm during the week of March 3 to provide progress updates on The Summit: Center for Wellness.
Around 35 people attended a Summit Loop work day on March 29. We are very grateful for this group of volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to help us work on the trail. We are especially appreciative of the Sullivan County High School students who helped out and represented the Ski Club, Envirothon team, and the new Outdoor Club. The trail is still in need of additional work over the next few weeks. A new trail entrance needs to be smoothed out and wood chips added in several sections. The new trail map is also in production.
January/February 2025
The cold temperatures brought a seasonal tradition back to life: the Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide. We hope you were one of the thousands who enjoyed this long-awaited winter activity.
The cold temperatures also brought behind the scenes work, as Loyalsock Foundation works through grant packages for The Landing, an ADA pathway and observation deck for The Landing, and interpretive signage for the pathway. Planning and execution of these projects will occur throughout 2025 and into 2026.
The DCED Neighborhood Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Loyalsock Foundation will be reaching out to local and regional businesses for donations in exchange for a 90% tax credit against PA state taxes. We are asking businesses to contribute to the infrastructure needed for the main building as well as The Landing. The septic, well, and electric will be designed and installed to service both buildings. Read more about the DCED Neighborhood Assistance Program here.
The Summit Loop trail remains closed, but a trail work day is scheduled for Saturday, March 29. We hope to open the trail shortly after that. If you’d like to help, send us an email at info@loyalsockfoundation.org.
December 2024
December was a quiet month for Loyalsock Foundation as we reflected on the accomplishments of 2024 and look forward to continued progress in 2025.
The Summit Loop trail remains closed as we work to reinstall trail signs and update the trail map. There will be a new parking area and a different access point for the trail once it opens.
Loyalsock Foundation attended the final Outdoor Recreation Roundtable of the year, sponsored by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. A public survey on outdoor recreation is being developed. Look for it in January.
The annual Wild Game Dinner, benefitting the Sullivan County Recreational Association, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Muncy Valley Fire Hall. Tickets are currently available. Contact Sue Mullen to purchase (570-220-8972 or suemullen@sullivancountyrec.com).
Read more about our journey…
The trek to The Summit has been in progress for many years. Read about our journey from the beginning.