Who We Are

  • The Susquehanna Rovers are a group of people in Central Pennsylvania and surrounding areas who share a love of the outdoors and an interest in walking. We range in age from babies in backpacks to folks in their 80's, and we come from all walks of life.

  • We are part of a worldwide network of similar clubs, all of whom host and take part in volkssporting events. "Volkssport" means people's sport. There are four main sports - walking, biking, swimming and cross country skiing. Walks, or volksmarches, are the most popular type of event.

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Membership Required?

You don't have to join the Rovers to go on our walks, but membership has several benefits. We send out our award winning newsletter every other month which has information about our upcoming club events as well as other clubs in the region.

By becoming a member and attending the monthly meetings, you can have a say in picking locations for future walks, planning the trail, designing the award and meeting people with similar interests. Do you have a favorite spot which you think is perfect for a walk? Join the Rovers and turn your ideas into reality!

Come walk with us! Membership is inexpensive. To receive additional information about joining the Susquehanna Rovers, send an email to our Membership Manager, or call 717-234-7765. When you are ready, download our Membership form and send it in!

Community Involvement

We want to highlight the club’s latest effort which is to collect and forward items to a local Food Bank or Non-Profit located near an event. Rovers ask walk participants to consider making non-perishable food, cash donations in the jar at Startpoint, or gift cards at Traditional Events. These will be promptly forwarded.

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This is "Rover" who applauds all contributions.

Environmental Issues

The Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club promotes walking as an activity in which the entire family can participate and gain an appreciation of the outdoors as well as the benefits of aerobic exercise. We have an interest in environmental issues and a commitment to preserving natural areas. We are also committed to leaving our event locations cleaner than when we arrived. Walking has gained popularity as a sport simply because it is something everyone can do. It brings you in touch with your surroundings in an immediate way which you cannot experience by driving your car. As the number of walkers increases, so does the concern for safe, clean, scenic areas in which to walk. Organizations such as the Capital Area Greenbelt Association, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and the National Parks and Conservation Association are actively promoting responsible development and conservation practices.

We applaud and support their efforts. We also encourage our members to become aware of local issues involving the preservation of natural areas within neighborhoods where residents can enjoy walking, biking and other outdoor activities.

ENJOY!

Meetings

The club meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. They are now being held over the Internet or in the lower level of the East Shore Area Library. All are invited to attend. Contact Bill Rhoat if you want to be included, or please come to the library.

Please use these dates and location.

January 30, 2024 - over the Internet
February 27, 2024 - over the Internet
March 26, 2024 - over the Internet

During the winter months we will be meeting at 6 pm over the Internet.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109