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General Conditions / Camp Horseshoe / Camp Ware / Snow Policy
Current Weather at
HSR / Wildfire Danger /
Firewood
Advisory
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Tonight: A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the
storms could produce small hail and gusty winds.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind
around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an
inch, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
Saturday: A
chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 8am.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind
around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an
inch possible.
Saturday Night: Partly
cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind between
3 and 7 mph.
Sunday: Mostly
sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind
around 7 mph.
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The Reservation wide burn ban has
been rescinded.
Campfires are again permitted
The Reservation wide burn ban has been rescinded.
Campfires are again permitted
TODAY
04 May, 2012
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Low |
Fires will not spread beyond heat of
camp fire or brush fire. |
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Moderate |
Fires will start from open flame,
camp or brush fire. Spreads slowly. |
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High |
Fires will start from a lighted match
and spread rapidly in dry grass, slower with
moisture. Will continue to spread until
extinguished. |
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Very High |
Fires will start readily from
match or glowing embers, and spreads rapidly as it
increases in size. May crown young
conifers. |
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Extreme |
Fires will start readily from sparks
or open flame, spreads and crowns rapidly. Spot
fires common. All burn fiercely and may blow up
unless controlled
promptly. |
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SNOW and WINTER WEATHER at
HSR
Neither rain
nor snow etc. . . . In the event of a snowfall the
roads will be plowed to parking areas in both
camps for access. While the camp will be open and
roads cleared and maintained during periods of
snowy winter conditions, we can not guarantee that
the state, county or secondary roads leading in to
camp will be passable. Use caution in making your
decision to travel to camp during periods of
inclement weather.
PLEASE NOTE:: During the months of October
through April, the Horseshoe Scout Reservation
(with the exception of the lodge buildings) is
"winterized". This means that the water supply
throughout much of the facility including the
campsites and bath/shower houses, is shut down and
all lines are drained. There is water available
however at the frostproof hydrants located in
selected areas throughout the Reservation.
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FIREWOOD ADVISORY
 Before bringing firewood to
the Horseshoe Scout Reservation, please read the
information below about a very real threat to forests in
Pennsylvania and all of North America.
Firewood may
contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing
firewood into HSR from other areas may accidentally
spread pest insects and diseases that threaten natural
resources and the health of our forests. Management of
trees infected with these pests involves drastic
measures, such as the complete removal of all trees
(infested and otherwise) in the immediate and
surrounding areas.
The Asian Long
Horned Beetle and Emerald Ash Borer are two insects that
can be easily spread in firewood. Although the adult
beetle may not be present, the firewood may be infested
with the immature stage of these insects.
Movement of any/all
firewood from infested and/or quarantine areas is
prohibited in accordance with the Pennsylvania Plant
Pest Act of 1992. All such regulated firewood will be
confiscated and destroyed. First time offenders will be
issued a warning letter by Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture, with repeat offenders subject to
prosecution according to provisions in the Pennsylvania
Plant Pest Act. Even if you are not within a quarantine
area using local firewood is best. Do not take wood home
with you and do not leave firewood - Burn It!
Emerald Ash Borer
Beetle Quarantine exists in portions of Michigan,
Indiana, and Ohio. For further information go to:
www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/ep/eab/quarantine.html
Asian Long Horned Beetle
Quarantine exists in portions of Illinois, New York, New
Jersey. For further information go to: www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/alb/alb-quar.html
This .pdf from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture and the National Park Service
has pictures of the beetles. www.nps.gov/acad/pdf/firewood.pdf
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DCNR
WARNS CAMPERS OF DANGERS OF
TRANSPORTING FIREWOOD IN
STATE
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