What’s Happening at Reading Outdoors
FRO is looking for Food Vendors/ Food Trucks
FRO is offering the opportunity for Food Trucks to set up at our trailheads! We Need Our Members to Help Spread the Word.With no percentage of sales taken, and no required daily sales reports, the sky's the limit for the amount of hungry riders at ANY of our 6 trailheads on weekends throughout the season.To [...]
Attention FRO Members: The Flats / Coal Hill parking lot/trails closed
We unfortunately have to close down our Treverton trail heads for the foreseeable future (Coal Hill/The Flats). With all the activity in these areas it was determined that riding would not be as conducive as it once was. Please do not try to ride these areas going forward. We will have [...]
Under Agreement! 395 Acres Set to Open August 26th
As many of our members have noticed we had posted this area as no riding and took this portion off of our rideable area map approximately a year ago. This land is to be under new management and open once again to riders starting 8/26/22. Kelly’s Hollow will once again be accessible! Thanks to our [...]
FRO Members Only Discount: 10% OFF All Purchases at PrimoHoagies and Philly Pretzel Factory
The Primo Hoagies and Philly Pretzel Factory located at Coal Creek Commerce Center are giving discounts to ALL FRO Members! At the time of purchase just show your FRO Member Key Tag, Wallet Card or event your helmet sticker and you will receive 10% off any purchase! PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY Coal [...]
Over $10,000 in proceeds from Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO) ATV Run presented to Minersville
We are ecstatic about almost all aspects of the Minersville Revitalization Benefit Ride!!! We raised over $10,000 with the vast majority of donations coming from our members. The Minersville Borough governance, Minersville Police Officers, business owners and residents were truly amazing to work with! Famous Reading Outdoors and Minersville would like to thank every donor [...]
Attention FRO Members: We are going to be closing St. Kieran’s parking lot starting 10/22/21 for the foreseeable future.
St. Kieran's parking area will be closed at all times except during special events where we may need overflow parking or divert riders away from events held at Darkwater. Please park at Darkwater moving forward if you intend on riding St. Kieran's area. There is plenty of parking at Darkwater and you can still [...]
Special Announcement: FRO Helmet Stickers Being Mailed to FRO Members
We are currently sending out helmet stickers as shown in this email. If you have not already received the stickers in the mail, you will be receiving them soon. Please place one on the back of your helmet, keep the other for a spare or if you use multiple helmets, please use one on there [...]
Stocked approximately 800 fish in 3 ponds located on FRO property
We have stocked approximately 800 fish in 3 ponds located on our property. Unfortunately, they are all still baby fish and unable to be caught until approximately this time next year. In order to ensure survival and the creation of a suitable habitat we have decided to establish fishing seasons for specific stocked species next [...]
New Membership Cards
Moving forward we will no longer be sending out new membership cards in the mail on a yearly basis. With the year-to-date system, it is no longer necessary to send out membership cards every year. As long as your current membership cards are still in decent condition, you can continue using your current membership cards. [...]
Trespassing and Security
Trespassing on Famous Reading Anthracite (FRO) property has been a consistent problem that needs addressing. Over the last few years, trespassing and illegal dumping have declined due to the increase of FRO members. We credit this to the members who willingly treat the property like their own. We appreciate that all of our members report [...]