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501(C)(3)
Human Development
Learn. Grow. Lead. Transform
Inspired to Explore Inc (ITE) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human development organization with the mission to explore nature, inspire change, and enhance our health and well-being. The organization has a vision to inspire change in people's lives and livelihoods through a deeper connection with the natural world. ITE uses the transformative power of nature, education, leadership, and community to help people learn, grow, lead, and transform.. Over the past three years, ITE has hosted 20 + free events that includes community hikes, runs and outdoor wellness events where more than 800 people participated from Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Perry Counties, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. Majority of the participants reported that the outdoor experiences like hiking and biking have positively changed how they felt in their body, their mind, and their sense of belonging. ITE's active programs includes outdoor wellness advocacy (Nature Rx Advocacy), leadership training and development, nature-powered productivity, education and scholarships, and youth empowerment are not a menu of separate services.
Past Events
Peters Mountain to Clarks ValleyMay 17, 2026, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTPeters Mountain Appalachian Trail, 2300 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032, USA
NACC-PA 5th Business Networking EventApr 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTLaki Fried Chicken, 4404 Oakhurst Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USA
White Rocks Trail near Boiling SpringsApr 04, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDTBoiling Springs, 1387 Kuhn Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007, USA
Winter Hike to Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation AreaMar 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112, USA
National Day of Hiking - Join Us Nov 16Nov 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ESTBoiling Springs, 1387 Kuhn Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007, USA
Inspired To Explore: Hike with Ang Dawa SherpaOct 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDTMarysville, 450 Sylvan St, Marysville, PA 17053, USA
3rd Annual Fundraiser DinnerOct 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMMechanicsburg, 800 Orrs Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA
Bear Creek Hike with ITESep 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDTScranton, 2806 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
Inspired to Run: Greater Harrisburg Community Run 2025Sep 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMAdventure Park, 1775 Lambs Gap Rd, Hampden Township, PA 17050
Inspired to Run Summer Program IJun 02, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT – Jun 14, 2025, 3:23 PM EDTHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109, USA
Great George TrailMay 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDTOhiopyle, PA 15470, USA
Flat Rock TrailheadApr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT1599 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville, PA 17241, USA
Flat Rock OverviewFeb 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST1599 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville, PA 17241, USA
Mount MansfieldJan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM EST – Jan 19, 2025, 11:00 PM ESTMt Mansfield, Underhill, VT 05489, USA
Peter's Mountain Victoria TrailJan 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST1901 Clarks Valley Rd, Dauphin, PA 17018, USA
Community Hiking & PicnicDec 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST2MJX+PJ, Gardners, PA 17324, USA
Maryland Heights Trailhead HikeNov 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ESTMaryland Heights, 489551 Harpers Ferry Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758, USA
Summer Fun - 2024May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT – Aug 09, 2024, 2:00 PM EDTDehart Dam, Halifax, PA 17032, USA