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Tue
18
Mar
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a hike on some lesser-travelled footpaths on
this approximately five-mile outing. Leaving from the Lower Parking Area, we
will follow Wawarsing Turnpike to the west until it intersects Jenny Lane
Footpath, which we'll follow until it intersects Blueberry Run Footpath. From
here, we'll take a short section of Blueberry Run Footpath to Lower Awosting
Carriage Road, which will take us back to our starting point. While broad
scenic views are limited on this outing, it traverses beautiful sections of
forest and two clear mountain streams. This outing includes a few sustained
uphill and downhill sections and two stream crossings that may be challenging
for some. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring
microspikes or other ice traction devices. Meet in the Lower Parking Area.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Thu
20
Mar
Thursday, March 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Park Preserve educators and other
homeschool families to experience the magic that is maple sugaring. In our
area, mid-February to mid-March is typically when sap is collected for
producing maple syrup. During this program, we will discuss the history of
maple sugaring, review maple tree identification, tell a maple sugaring legend
or two, and children will assist in tapping a maple tree, using traditional
hand tools. If the sap is flowing on the day of the program, each child will be
able to taste maple sap. Additionally, each child will be able to taste-test
maple syrup and a type of maple candy. This program is recommended for children
between the ages of seven to ten years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian
over the age of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings capable of participating are
welcome to join us. If weather conditions are not ideal for the date of the
scheduled program, this program may be rescheduled. Meet in the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Mar
Sunday, March 23, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an early spring hike through an historic orchard
that once served the grand hotels found at Minnewaska. Planted on a steep hill,
the view from the top of the orchard is gorgeous. Continuing along our route, we'll
pass through a former hotel golf course to make our way over to Castle Point
Carriage Road, which we'll walk until we reach Kempton Ledge. From here, there
are wide open views of the Palmaghatt Ravine and Storm King and Breakneck
mountains in the distance. Next, we'll make our way down to Hamilton Point
Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we reach Echo Rock, another scenic
viewpoint where you can actually hear the echo of your own voice. To return,
we'll follow Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage
Roads, swinging back on the opposite side of the Lake to reach the Visitor
Center. This walk is mostly along easy-going carriage roads, with an estimated
total distance of six-and-a-half miles. Please bring water and food and dress
appropriately for the season. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Mar
Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Bring your family and join Abigail Hedler,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, to make
spring crafts at the Lake Minnewaska Nature Center. We'll have the supplies and
inspiration to make embroidered decorative ornaments from recycled cardboard,
and nature journals and zines from paper. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Nature
Center. This program is recommended for children over the age of seven,
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 This is a
drop-in program. Pre-registration is NOT required.
Registration: Not required
Tue
25
Mar
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for
an approximately five-mile hike on five historic carriage roads and a footpath.
Starting from the Visitor Center, we'll head east around Lake Minnewaska,
stopping to enjoy the multitude of scenic views along the way. When we reach
Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road, we'll walk this route until we reach the
iconic, glacially transported boulder named Patterson's Pellet. From this
cliff-edge vista, on a clear day, we'll be able to see the stone tower at High
Point State Park in New Jersey. Then, we'll walk back to reach the connector
between Hamilton Point and Castle Point Carriage Roads. Continuing south along
Castle Point Carriage Road, we'll walk until we reach Kempton's Ledge, which
features views back across the Palmaghatt Ravine towards Patterson's Pellet.
We'll return via the footpaths through the Meadows, an area that once served as
a golf course and orchard for the Lake Minnewaska Resort hotels. If conditions
are icy, participants are encouraged to bring micro spikes or other ice
traction devices and to dress appropriately for the cold. If ski trails are
being groomed, this outing location will change. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
29
Mar
Saturday, March 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a hike on some of the lesser-travelled trails
at Minnewaska during this approximately five-mile outing. Leaving from the
Lower Parking Area, we will follow Wawarsing Turnpike Footpath to the west
until it intersects Jenny Lane Footpath. Crossing over Route 44/55, we'll
follow this trail until it intersects Blueberry Run Footpath. From here, we'll
hike a short section of this trail to reach Lower Awosting Carriage Road, which
will take us back to our starting point. While scenic views are limited on this
outing, it traverses beautiful sections of forest, through stands of evergreen
mountain laurel shrubs, across rock slabs with twisted pitch pine trees, and
across two clear, mountain streams. This outing includes a few sustained uphill
and downhill sections and two stream crossings that may be challenging for
some. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring microspikes
or other ice traction devices. Meet in the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
30
Mar
Sunday, March 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike along the Lake
Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill Carriage Road.
We'll begin our walk on the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, which features a
gorgeous, scenic viewpoint at its terminus. Then, we'll hike the Beacon Hill
Footpath, which follows along the top edge of an east-facing cliff and gets
bathed in the warm, morning light. Then, we'll land on the Lake Minnewaska
Carriage Road, which we'll follow around the Lake from east to west, stopping
to admire all the scenic views along our route. This walk will offer beautiful
views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys below and the Catskill Mountains to
the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy walking, however, the
footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. If conditions are icy,
participants are encouraged to bring ice traction devices. If ski trails are
being groomed, this outing location will change.
Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required