Here are the details regarding this year's event!

Fall 2020 Turkey Hunting Clinic at Stackhouse Park

• Oct. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the main pavilion in Stackhouse Park
• Covid restrictions will be observed
• $10 registration includes ticket for top-shelf door prizes

 
Planned subject matter and activities include:

• Comprehensive treatment of the fall turkey hunting experience
• 2020 report from Pennsylvania Game Commission
• Question and answer session
• Plans and suggestions for 2021 Turkey Hunting Clinic
• Drawing for CVA muzzleloader
• Door prizes

​Please bring:

• Folding chair
• One or two written questions dealing with fall turkey hunting that you would like answered
• Any questions regarding current PA Game Commission issues or events
• Any personally owned turkey hunting callers that you want tuned or want help learning how to use
• Suggestions—preferably well thought-out and written—to improve or advance the subject matter of next year’s clinics

Local yoga instructor Rachel Allen will also be conducting classes in the park. See below for the times and dates: 

Please remember to enjoy your time in the park, practice social distancing, and treat the park with the respect it deserves. Thank you! 

Like so many of us, W. C. Thwing has been walking in Stackhouse Park during the coronavirus pandemic. He has been taking photos and writing haikus to match. How cool is that? 

Do you know where these photos were taken? If so, please comment below and, also, feel free to send us your photos and haikus by emailing powellstackhousepark@gmail.com. 

​Please consider participating in this fun scavenger hunt that W.C. has introduced! 

 Where in Stackhouse Park?
                A giant skunk cabbage patch
                          By hidden stairway

​Where in Stackhouse Park?
                   Foundation holding nothing
                           Not quite 90 years

​About the event:

The “Run the Park” trail run/walk is a challenging course within the woods of Powell Stackhouse Park. Portions of the course are technical (rocky and rooted), more so on the 10 Miler and 10k. Walkers can remain on gravel road if they desire for the 5k. All participants who pre-registered 2 weeks prior to the event are guaranteed a shirt.

There will also be a 1/4 Mile Trail Trot on the gravel road for kids 8 and under*. All Trail Trotters will receive a participation medal.

*Child care and activities shall be provided for children while the parents participate in their events. 

Race Day Schedule: 
7:00 a.m. Packet Pickup (There will be a Friday evening pick up as well)
(998 Luzerne Street, which is the main entrance to the park)
8:00 a.m. for the 10 Miler
9:00 a.m. 10K Race Start
9:30 a.m. 5K Sart
10:00 a.m. Park Picnic & Jamboree at the Finish Line
10:30 a.m. ¼ Mile Trail Trot


Courses:
Courses will be well-marked on Race Day. The Run the Park trail run/walk is a challenging course within the woods of the park. Please be aware the course is completely on trails, so portions of the course are technical, rocky, and rooted. Walkers can remain on gravel road if they desire for the 5K. 

Child Care:
For those parents who would like to run the race and bring their kids (either for the trail trot or to cheer you on), games, activities, and supervision will be provided (at no cost) at the Finish Line, which is located at the Fireplace (a.k.a. "Shakespeare") pavilion. An announcement will be made at the starting line for all children to walk down to the finish line with a Run the Park Volunteer. We ask that you have your child use the port-a- john if needed before walking down. Please write down any allergies or concerns that our volunteer care giver should know about.

Post-Race Picnic & Jamboree:
Bring your friends and family to cheer you on, then join us at the finish line (Fireplace a.k.a. "Shakespeare" pavilion) for a rockin' good time complete with free delicious cookout food and an outstanding musical performance by the awesome band.

Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in the 10 Mile, 10k, and 5k race. Please join us for the awards ceremony after you finish.

Results & Photos:
Results and race day photos will be available via Ultra Signup by Sunday, August 25th. Visit this website to view results and photos.

Race Proceeds:
ALL proceeds from Run the Park this year will go towards operations and improvements at Stackhouse Park. "A park can be a place of beauty forever."

Aid Stations:
There will be one aid station near the midpoint of the 5K (10 Milers will have access twice) and another aid station near the mid point of the 10 Miler (10K will also have access). Refreshments at the finish with live music as part of the park’s Picnic and Jamboree.

For more information about this event, please contact us.

Spring is finally here, and summer is right around the corner!

Please join us for one or more of these exciting upcoming events!