Local Harley Davidson riders turned out in force Sunday for the 10th annual Eastern Dealers Association Ride for Life benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Orie Stevison of Howells Harley Davidson in New Kingstown says the local ride is one of the biggest in the region. Howell and his wife, Gwen, owners of Howells Harley Davidson, were the local organizers. Riders from all over the area joined with thousands of riders from Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia to raise money to combat muscular dystrophy. Howell says the group rides together along the turnpike.
Riders have many different reasons for participating.
It was the second year of participation for both men. Some of the riders said Harley owners are trying to shed a poor public image by riding for this and other causes also such as Safe Harbour and Geisinger Medical Center. Lots going on at King's Gap The Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center saw a flurry of activity this weekend with the fourth annual March for Parks and the dedication of a new trail called Valley View Overlook. The March for Parks is a national event to raise funds to improve parks. It's a fund-raiser where you gather sponsors and hike so many miles in your local park.