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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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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…
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Hiking at Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Today was a beautiful spring-like day that helped us put on our shorts and go to Minnewaska State Park Preserve. If you’re looking for the perfect waterfall Wednesday spot, this is it. There are six waterfalls on the map that you can check out. They all have different trail conditions so you can easily find…
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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2022

If you’re looking for a fun adventure this year, join the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge! We did the challenge last year in the summer and completed it in two days. This time we did it in the winter but took our time completing them. So, what exactly is this fire tower challenge? For almost a…
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Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower

The last on the list for the Catskills fire tower challenge was Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower/Observation. It was another cold day for a refreshing hike in the Catskills so why not? The drive to the tower started off as we headed in the wrong direction. Then we turned around and went the right way,…

