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Hiking Bear Hill Nature Preserve
Today was the day that we discovered a new trail at Bear Hill Nature Preserve. If you are looking for a short, open trail with beautiful views, this is the spot. If you are going to Sam’s Point and it’s packed, come here instead. Please note that you need parking reservations on weekends and holidays…
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Hiking Storm King Mountain Loop
For Earth Day and my birthday, we went hiking at Storm King Mountain for the first time. The last time we were in the area, we were hiking a different mountain across the water. We also were able to see Cornwall on Hudson, where we kayaked with the family. The terrain felt similar and both…
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Hiking to Stony Kill Falls in Minnewaska
We’ve hiked numerous times at Minnewaska Preserve state forest but have never visited Stony Kill falls. Today was the day that we went to admire this incredible waterfall. The last time when we were to Minnewaska State Park, I saw the number 6 waterfall and wondered where it was. After looking on the map, we…
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Mongaup River Trail in Sparrow Bush
Last year, when we went Delaware River tubing, we saw the access to Mongaup River Trail. We added it to our places to go to next time we are in the area and today was that day. It was a beautiful, sunny spring day and we wanted to take advantage of it. When we came…
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Why You Need the Empire State Pass
If you hike more than eight times a year, then the Empire State Pass will be a good investment. With the Empire Pass you get access to a number of different parks, lakes, and beaches. The pass allows you to park for free at various DEC facilities and NY State Parks. So, how much is…
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Is the Appalachian Trail on Your List?
When we first started our journey to complete the Long Path, we talked about other trails that we can do next, like the Appalachian Trail. We stepped a little through the AT trail in Harriman and have seen the sign for it on other trails. Once I did some research I realized that it was…
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Shawangunk Ridge Forest from Cox Road
We’ve hiked the Shawangunk Ridge Forest multiple times but never from Cox Road. Recently we would pass it and every time I would point to the parking lot for the trail. Today was finally the day to go out and hike it. The day was beautiful to bring out those shorts and give vitamin D…