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TROY — Mt. Pisgah State Park will now host StoryWalk programs, which is an educational activity that places children’s books along a trail.
On Friday, Aug. 6, the official opening of the book included a stop from the Bookmobile and Librarian Rosemary Wynott, with Youth Services’ Rebecca Troup Hodgdon. Also present for the ceremony was Environmental Education Specialist Richard Gulyas and nature enthusiast Rich Hanlon. Of course, Smokey The Bear was present as well.
The book, Bear Came Along can be found at the Oh! Susanna Trail at Mt. Pisgah, not far from there the pool is located. Bear Came Along is by Richard T. Morris and LeUyen Pham and is a Caldecott Honor Book. Reading ages for this book are 4-8.
For about 1/4 of a mile, hikers will enjoy an engaging story about a bear while hiking along the trail. StoryWalk was created as a way for people of all ages to combine their love of reading with the outdoors and physical activity.
The StoryWalk will be available from now until Oct. 20.
The StoryWalk program was made possible by Mt. Pisgah State Park, The Friends of Mt. Pisgah State Park, the Library System of Bradford County, and Arey Building Supply in Wysox.
For more information on the program or the park, call the park office at 570-297-2734.