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Tag Archives: Sterling Forest State Park
Improving the Long Swamp Trail, One Hike at a Time
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
Posted in Hikes, Invasive Species, New York Trails, Profile, Science, Sterling Forest, Trails, Volunteering, West Hudson Trails
Tagged Boy Scouts, Community Outreach, Community Service, Connect With Nature, Conservation, Eagle Scout, invasive plants, Invasives Strike Force, New York, News, Science, Sterling Forest State Park, Trail Information, trails, Volunteers, West Hudson Trails
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Building Trails in Sterling Forest: Work Begins on Red Back, Eagle
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
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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Harriman, Sterling Forest Trail Towns Work to Embrace Hiking Community
By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator The towns of Suffern, Hillburn, Sloatsburg, and Tuxedo, surrounded by the great green havens of Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks, are recognizing an economic opportunity at their doorstep. Mass transit is bringing … Continue reading
Posted in Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails, Hikes, New York Trails, Trails, Volunteering
Tagged Harriman Shuttle, Harriman State Park, hikes, MyHarriman.com, New York, News, Sloatsburg, Sona Mason, Sterling Forest State Park, Suffern, Trail Information, trails, Tuxedo, Volunteers, West Hudson Trails
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Opening of Doris Duke Trail Celebrated with Ribbon-Cutting Hike
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
Doris Duke Loop the First of Many New Trails Making Sterling Forest More Accessible
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
Newly Built Doris Duke Trail Celebrated with Interpretive Hike
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
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
Posted in Hikes, Profile, Sterling Forest, Trails, Uncategorized, Volunteering
Tagged AmeriCorps, New York, Palisades Crew, Sterling Forest State Park, trails, Volunteers
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Ramapo Student Rounds Out His Studies with a Trail Internship
by Charlotte Rutherford, AmeriCorps member of the Palisades Trail Crew Jon Hoekstra (left), a recent graduate of Ramapo College majoring in Environmental Studies and a resident of Hawthorne, NJ, has amassed more than 30 hours of volunteer service since May, building … Continue reading
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Tagged Palisades Crew, Ramapo College, Sterling Forest State Park
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Congratulations and Thank You, Mellonie and Friends!
Mellonie Sanborn successfully completed a 22-plus-mile hike to benefit the Trail Conference’s future headquarters at the Darlington Schoolhouse on Saturday, July 20 . Accompanying Mellonie were three other Trail Conference members and volunteers: Ed DiSalvo from West Milford, NJ, and Irene … Continue reading