Category Archives: Sterling Forest

Improving the Long Swamp Trail, One Hike at a Time

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Trail Walker

Eagle Scout could earn another prestigious Hornaday Conservation Award for his efforts combating invasive species in Sterling Forest By Zachary Kunow, Trail Conference volunteer I am a 16-year-old Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 21 of Suffern, N.Y., and have … Continue reading →

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Building Trails in Sterling Forest: Work Begins on Red Back, Eagle

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Trail Walker

By: Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator Over the last few years, the Trail Conference, in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), has been writing down their “to-do” list for trail building and … Continue reading →

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Our 2015 Fall Sale Is Going On Now!

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Trail Walker

Our annual Fall Sale is going on now! Get 35% off Trail Conference maps and books, plus special pricing on combo deals and memberships through Sunday, Nov. 8. Membership $10 off: Individual Supporter: $30, Family Supporter: $40 $10 off: Senior Supporter: $25, Senior … Continue reading →

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Opening of Doris Duke Trail Celebrated with Ribbon-Cutting Hike

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text and photos by Andrea Minoff The weather couldn’t have been better as a large group of enthusiastic hikers, ranging in age from the single digits to 70s-plus, and several canine companions gathered last Sunday, Sept. 20, to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Doris Duke Loop the First of Many New Trails Making Sterling Forest More Accessible

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator The four-mile Doris Duke Trail Loop at Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County, N.Y., is open! It is the first of many new trails and improvements planned for Sterling Forest, which intends … Continue reading →

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From Sterling Forest to the SRT, the 2015 Conservation Corps Crews Are Improving Trails

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Trail Walker

Members of the Trail Conference’s 2015 Conservation Corps trail crews began training in May and are hard at work building and improving trails throughout the region all summer long. Here’s what they’re up to and where you can find—and join!—them … Continue reading →

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New York-New Jersey Trail Conference: A Legacy of Advocacy

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Peter Dolan, New Jersey Program Coordinator When you think of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it our maps and books, which thousands rely on to enjoy their weekend hikes? … Continue reading →

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Coming Out a Winner in the No-Casino Stakes

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator “It’s better than a Christmas present.” That was a comment made by John Leigh—Trail Conference volunteer coordinator, Orange County resident, and Renaissance Faire enthusiast—upon  hearing the Gaming Commission’s announcement December 17 that no … Continue reading →

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Newly Built Doris Duke Trail Celebrated with Interpretive Hike

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Trail Walker

By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator The cool, crisp, sunny afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 8, saw 25 people from all walks of life hiking the newly completed section of the Doris Duke Trail in Sterling Forest State Park. This … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Popadak, Palisades Trail Crew

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Trail Walker

By Charlotte Rutherfurd and Tina McGill, AmeriCorps members of the Palisades Trail Crew Mark Popadak of Union, NJ, has amassed over 439 hours of volunteer service since May of this year. On an average day, he’s working alongside his brother … Continue reading →

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