Fewer than 100 women have climbed the Seven Summits, the highest peaks in each of the seven continents. Julie McKelvey, of Lemoyne, is attempting to count herself among this elite group. McKelvey, who described herself as “not a super-athletic kid,” began climbing at the invitation of her father, a long-time extreme sports enthusiast. “He said, ‘I think I have one more in me, I want you to do it with me,’” said McKelvey, recalling that day in 2016.

Karen Hendricks embarked on a year-long journey to run road races in support of charitable causes—her unique way of celebrating a milestone birthday—and along the way learned essential pandemic coping mechanisms. The sun sparkled off the Susquehanna River on a gorgeous September day as Karen Hendricks gathered, with 25 friends, on City Island in Harrisburg to run a race. She held back tears as she surveyed the group and contemplated the symbolism of the event; this race was the culmination of a

Three days later, my legs still ached, my left foot still hurt, and my gear still laid around the house. My niece, Stacia, and I continued to groan as we walked down the steps and chuckled at the whole experience—our two days as newbies on the Appalachian Trail. The journey began with research, preparation and some anxiety. The research started a few years earlier when I became enamored with the trail and started reading first-hand accounts of thru-hikers, the term given to those who endeavor t

Most people experience the beauty of the Susquehanna River from afar, from the banks or as a blur from their cars. However, you need not be satisfied with a sideline vista. From Sunbury to Middletown, you easily can travel on the river along the Susquehanna River Water Trail.

Intensity, drive and endurance. Faster, further and more. That’s how exercise and weight loss have traditionally been approached. But there’s another way, a way in which weight loss serves as the byproduct of exercise, not necessarily the motivation. In this way, mind and body care are addressed together, as one. Body IQ Life, a Camp Hill-based Pilates and wellness studio, offers such a holistic approach to exercise. “Movement is thought in motion,” said owner Janine Galati, a certified Roma

Tina Stroh mentions something she calls “the disease of speed.” That’s what yoga is supposed to vaccinate against, she said. “Yoga is a tool I can use to remind myself of what’s really important,” said the owner of Just Plain Yoga in Camp Hill. The benefits are both physical and mental, she said.

Stands overflow with delicious treats. Racks brim with shiny greens, bright yellows and deep reds. People peer at the tantalizing options. The scene is reminiscent of an old- time candy store. It is a candy story of sorts—nature’s candy store, a farmers’ market.

Duryea Downhill offers thrilling bike race straight down the mountain.