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Trail Blazing at Mills-Norrie State Park Continues this Spring
By Georgette Weir, Volunteer Trail Supervisor Volunteers from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference have been out reblazing trails at Mills-Norrie State Park in a project that began this past winter and, as of mid-March, was expected to be completed … Continue reading
“Stay Away from the Woods”: Countering the Idea that Nature Is Unsafe for Our Kids
By Hank Osborn, Senior Program Coordinator What messages are our children receiving about exploring the outdoors, and how will they affect future efforts to protect our environment? My wife and I try to get our young ones outside as much … Continue reading
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Tagged Connect With Nature, Conservation, East Hudson Trails, Hank Osborn, hikes, Hiking, hiking with kids, Science, trails
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Breakneck Ridge: A Trail Steward’s Diary
By Brian Tragno, Breakneck Ridge Trail Steward, 2014 & 2015 It’s a beautiful Saturday morning in September. The sun is just starting to shine over our pop-up tent in the parking lot next to the Breakneck Ridge trailhead. As we gaze … Continue reading
A Year in the Life of the Westchester Trail Tramps
By Westchester Trail Tramps Supervisor Mary Dodds The Westchester Trail Tramps has evolved into a year-round crew that performs trail maintenance, improvement, construction, and monitoring Wednesday and Friday mornings (and other days when necessary). We go where we are needed … Continue reading
Your Guide to #OptOutside in the New York-New Jersey Region this Black Friday
Our partner REI is closing all of its stores on Black Friday, encouraging people to explore the outdoors rather than shop. If you choose to #OptOutside this year, here are three easy ways to plan your adventure in the New York-New … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Catskill Region Trail News, East Hudson Trails, New Jersey Trails, New York Trails, Trails, West Hudson Trails
Tagged Catskills, East Hudson Trails, Find a Hike, Find a Hike Map, Find a Park, hike finder, hikes, Maps, New Jersey, New York, News, Trail Information, trails, West Hudson Trails
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Support Your Favorite Trails on #GivingTuesday
The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s #GivingTuesday Challenge Week is the perfect time to donate to trails this holiday season. Thanks to a 1-1 match from the Janet Ross Fund, every dollar you donate to the Trail Conference during … Continue reading
Our 2015 Fall Sale Is Going On Now!
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
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Catskill Region Trail News, Darlington Schoolhouse, East Hudson Trails, Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails, Hikes, New Jersey Trails, New York Trails, Sterling Forest, Trails, West Hudson Trails
Tagged Catskills, East Hudson Trails, Harriman State Park, hikes, Maps, New Jersey, New York, Sale, Shawangunk Ridge, South Taconic Trail, Sterling Forest State Park, West Hudson Trails
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A History of the Old Croton Aqueduct
How New York City’s search for a clean water supply led to history-filled hiking opportunities By Robert Ward, Trail Conference Volunteer In the 1820s, New York City was confronted with a problem that could threaten the welfare of its citizens: … Continue reading
Posted in East Hudson Trails, Hikes, New Trail, Trails
Tagged East Hudson Trails, High Bridge, hikes, New York, New York City, News, Trail Information, trails
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Reaching Out in Westchester: Sharing the Trail Conference Mission
Text and photos by Andrea Minoff, Trail Conference volunteer Over the past several years, I have participated in several outreach events in Westchester County for the Trail Conference. If you are a not a “boots on the ground” kind of … Continue reading
Posted in East Hudson Trails, Profile, Uncategorized, Volunteering
Tagged East Hudson Trails, New Jersey, New York, Trail Information, Volunteers
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Restored High Bridge Offers a New View of NYC
By Charlotte Fahn, Trail Conference Board Member Hikers who enjoy urban walking can now create imaginative new routes in the western Bronx and north Manhattan, thanks to the long-dreamed-of reopening on June 9 of the High Bridge, New York City’s … Continue reading
Posted in East Hudson Trails, Hikes, New Trail, Trails, Uncategorized
Tagged East Hudson Trails, High Bridge, hikes, New York, New York City, News, Old Croton Aqueduct, Trail Information, trails
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