Two hikes are planned by personnel of Tuscarora State Park in Barnesville, Schuylkill County.

• Naturalist Robin Tracey will lead a hike at the Landingville Marsh on Oct. 12. The trail is 4 miles long and easy. Participants will hike around the marsh looking for wildlife and wildflowers. A stop will be made at the Auburn Dam. Meet at the Advanced Auto Parts store in the Cressona Mall parking lot to carpool to the site at 10:30 a.m. the hike starts at 11 a.m. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Contact Tracey at 570-467-2506 to register. Shine only.

• Tracey will conduct a fall foliage hike at Swatara State Park on Oct. 20. The trail is 5 miles long and moderate. The trail runs parallel to Swatara Creek. Participants will be hiking down the old steel bridge and crossing to make a loop around the back part of the park. Meet in the parking lot off Sand Siding Road just off Route 443 in Suedberg at 10:30 a.m. If the Sand Siding lot is closed, participants will leave from Trout Run parking lot. Bring a lunch and water. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Registration is required by calling Tracey. Shine only.