September is Pennsylvania Trails Month

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  Marquis Lupton is an On-Air Host/Producer for WITF. A graduate of Shippensburg University (undergrad), and graduate of Morgan State University (graduate), Lupton is happy to bring his unique delivery and background back to Central Pennsylvania. Previously, Marquis worked as a board operator and Club DJ for FM97 WLAN, and later decided to switch gears to pursue television. Switching from radio, Marquis got his start in television working for CNN as a control board operator for the Situation Room and later as an assistant field producer for CNN’s Pentagon Unit. Post-CNN, Lupton decided to get in front of the camera, and became a reporter/anchor making stops at CBS 21, WMDT ABC 47, and NBC 40 in Atlantic City. With a journalism career spanning over a decade, Lupton has had the opportunity to interview people like Sen. Corey Booker, former Gov. Chris Christie, Shaq, Oprah Winfrey, and a lengthy list of Senators, city council members, and State representatives. Marquis also ran a digital media company for 5 years, called TCP Media Group, which was a media company aimed at giving marginalized groups in Pennsylvania a voice. Marquis returned to radio in 2022, and is excited to be back “home” with radio.
  
  Marquis is also a native of Lancaster, and a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

 Amy Sisk / WESA

Members of the original Civilian Conservation Corps cleared forests and built trails, but new corps members would work on projects that aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Airdate: September 6th, 2023

Each September, Pennsylvania celebrates PA Trails Month and the more than 12,000 miles of trails across the commonwealth that are available to explore by foot, bike, ATV, horse, boat, and more. Pennsylvania’s vision is to develop a statewide land and water trail network to facilitate recreation, transportation, and healthy lifestyles for all. In addition to the trails on state park and forest lands, the agency supports local and regional trails with about $8 million in grants each year. These grants enhance Pennsylvania’s trail network and advance the goal of having a trail within 10 minutes of every Pennsylvanian.