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Hiking Plateau Mountain in the Catskills
On Thursday, we met with an Instagram follower and hiked Plateau Mountain for the first time. The parking for the hike was at a location we’ve been to two times before. This is the area where you can come to camp, paint, hike Hunter mountain, or wait for your hikers. I don’t believe I ever…
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Black Mountain and Owl Lake Loop
Who knew Harriman State Park had many different trails like the Black Mountain and Owl Lake Loop? I sure did not, but now I’m intrigued. I guess it’s a good thing that we let someone else pick the trail and teach these old dogs some new tricks. Harriman State Park has over forty marked trails…
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First Time Visiting Sam’s Point Ice Caves
We’ve visited Minnewaska State Park countless times but never had a chance to go to Sam’s Point Ice Caves. For Nihads birthday, he wanted to explore a new trail and chose this one. After walking up the broad pathway, we took the restored Lenape Stairs to the viewpoint. The views from here are incredible, even…
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Hiking Mossy Glen Trail to Peter’s Kill Falls
For Trails Day we went to Stony Kill Falls and then to Minnewaska Park to hike Mossy Glen trail to Peter’s Kill falls. At Minnewaska State Park, we took the Mossy Glen trail from the parking lot. On this particular Saturday, the parking lot was filling by the minute. There were people in all directions, but mainly going…
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Hiking to Nevele Falls
Once upon a time, visitors used to enjoy the beautiful Nevele resort and hike a short distance to Nevele Falls. The incredible resort hotel opened in 1901 and offered everything possible to its abundant guests. From tennis courts and swimming pools, to golf courses and endless buffets, the resort was like The Plaza hotel of…
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Hiking Bear Mountain Loop Trail
Yesterday we hiked the Bear Mountain Loop trail for the first time. Bear Mountain is so popular that even my brother hiked it in 2016. He even has a photo from the tower bench printed on canvas and hung in his condo. Anyway, going back to the hike now. It was a beautiful and sunny…
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Hiking Sam’s Point Lenape Steps
After hiking the Bear Hill Nature Preserve trail we stopped at Sam’s Point to walk up the Lenape Steps. Every time we came to Sam’s Point, the Jolly Rovers Trail Crew was either working on the stairs or the path was closed. On March 26, 2022, the Lenape Steps reopened to the public. It took three years…