Once again, the chill of winter has allowed the Dead Man's Hollow conservation area to fall into a seasonal slumber as the number of visitors and activity along its trails subsides. Despite the lack of visible activity, there is still plenty that is taking place away from the empty benches and the factory ruins. New projects and events are being discussed via email and occassionally in person next to the warmth of a glowing hearth. Currently, the DMH website will be making a few modifications that should begin to appear over the next few weeks. There has also been talk of launching an online campaign in order to acquire new volunteers for the DMH Fellowship.
In addition, our friends at Allegheny Land Trust have been in contact with the Boy Scouts Of America and members who have expressed interest in assisting ALT in order to earn Eagle Scout badges. One of the projects that began last year was the renovation of the Allegheny Land Trust's workshed and staging area near the Calhoun Road entrance. The young man in charge of the project also built new bird houses to install throughout the preserve once warmer weather arrives. This story and the details of this project will be featured on the DMH website later this year.
A second Eagle Scout project that will certainly share the spotlight later this year is the addition of a new hiking trail in Dead Man's Hollow. This trail, tentatively named 'The Table Rock Trail', connects the Dead Man's Trail in the lower hollow to the Cool Spirit Trail near the Catfish Pond. Up until this point, visitors to the area had to leave the established trails to hike from one entrance to the next. The Table Rock Trail will most likely earn a reputation as being one of the most challenging climbs in the conservation area and will undoubtedly become a favorite of experienced hikers.
With that being noted, 2012 appears to be heading in a good direction for Dead Man's Hollow.
For the latest information on events and projects, be sure to add Dead Man's Hollow - The Official Website to your list of favorites on FACEBOOK.
In addition, our friends at Allegheny Land Trust have been in contact with the Boy Scouts Of America and members who have expressed interest in assisting ALT in order to earn Eagle Scout badges. One of the projects that began last year was the renovation of the Allegheny Land Trust's workshed and staging area near the Calhoun Road entrance. The young man in charge of the project also built new bird houses to install throughout the preserve once warmer weather arrives. This story and the details of this project will be featured on the DMH website later this year.
A second Eagle Scout project that will certainly share the spotlight later this year is the addition of a new hiking trail in Dead Man's Hollow. This trail, tentatively named 'The Table Rock Trail', connects the Dead Man's Trail in the lower hollow to the Cool Spirit Trail near the Catfish Pond. Up until this point, visitors to the area had to leave the established trails to hike from one entrance to the next. The Table Rock Trail will most likely earn a reputation as being one of the most challenging climbs in the conservation area and will undoubtedly become a favorite of experienced hikers.
With that being noted, 2012 appears to be heading in a good direction for Dead Man's Hollow.
For the latest information on events and projects, be sure to add Dead Man's Hollow - The Official Website to your list of favorites on FACEBOOK.
