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‘Hike It’ by James V. Brown Library offers many great views

JON GERARDI/Sun-Gazette Shown is a view from the Bluebird Trail at the Williamsport Watershed Authority. The James V. Brown Library hosted “Hike It,” which is three separate hikes facilitated by the library. The hike was on the 2.4-mile Bluebird Loop Trail on Saturday. The library will also host a hike on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. at the same location.
JON GERARDI/Sun-Gazette Shown is a walking trail along the Bluebird Trail at the Williamsport Watershed Authority. The James V. Brown Library hosted “Hike It,” which is three separate hikes facilitated by the library. The hike was on the 2.4-mile Bluebird Loop Trail on Saturday. The library will also host a hike on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. at the same location.
JON GERARDI/Sun-Gazette The ruins from Edward R. Remington’s property are visible on the Bluebird Trail at the Williamsport Watershed Authority. The property featured a 20-room mansion. Remington had a sawmill and engaged in lumbering. The James V. Brown Library hosted “Hike It,” going on the 2.4-mile Bluebird Loop Trail on Saturday.
JON GERARDI/Sun-Gazette The Bluebird Trail at the Williamsport Watershed Authority has plenty of views and wildlife for hikers to see in person. The James V. Brown Library hosted “Hike It,” going on the 2.4-mile Bluebird Loop Trail on Saturday. The library will have another hike at the trail on Saturday, July 9.

On Saturday, the James V. Brown Library hosted “Hike It,” which is three separate hikes facilitated by the library. The hike was on the 2.4-mile Bluebird Loop Trail at the Williamsport Watershed Authority. It was the second of the three planned hikes.

The third hike in the series will be held at the same location on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Williamsport Watershed Authority, at the end of Mosquito Valley Road, is the site of three trails. The Bluebird Loop Trail, the Raccoon Mountain Trail and the Pocowanche Trail.

The hike featured numerous views of wildlife — including deer and fawns — to small creeks and numerous types of trees, which are marked with placards.

The trail also takes you to the ruins of Edward R. Remington’s 20-room mansion property, allowing individuals to walk by and see it up close. Remington had a sawmill and engaged in lumbering. The property was acquired by Remington’s son, Edward Pym Remington, in 1905, who then sold it to the Williamsport Water Company and leasted it back for a period of 10 years. It was rebuilt into a grand estate and included a barn, stable, springhouse, large ice house, dam to supply water and a skating bond, according to the Williamsport Watershed Authority. The property was abandoned before the end of the lease period and fell into disrepair.

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