Tag: bashakill

  • Hiking the Long Path Trail Section 12

    Hiking the Long Path Trail Section 12

    The snow is finally melting and we figured it was time to get back to Long Path Trail Section 12. We were hoping to do section 12 and 13 together but with no ride or two cars, this was a no-go. We drove to Bashakill, parked our car, took a picture of an eagle across…

  • First Time Kayaking the Basha Kill

    First Time Kayaking the Basha Kill

    Wurtsboro New York has a lot of hiking and walking trails. The area also has a giant 3,000+ acre wildlife management area called the Basha Kill. This area was purchased in the 70s and transformed to a marsh. It houses plenty of wildlife including owls, eagles, red-winged blackbirds, blue herons, and warblers. Over the years…

  • Cleaning Bashakill for Earth Day 2020

    Cleaning Bashakill for Earth Day 2020

    Did you know that Earth Day is on April 22nd? I do because it’s also my birthday. Every year we try to do something special like clean around the house, plant trees and pick up trash on the trails. This year due to Covid-19, a lot of volunteers are staying home and Earth Day cleanup…