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Sharing tales of hiking adventures throughout Westchester County and beyond

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The Local Landmark: Turkey Mountain

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 viewen
I can’t exactly say for sure when or what kickstarted my passion for hiking–It just sort of happened one day. Hiking was never a frequented family activity for me growing up. In fact, ther... Read More

The Winter Expedition: Schunemunk Mountain

April 15, 2019 viewen
The weather heating up here in New York signals that spring is officially here and along with it, hiking season. There’s no more perfect hike setting than a warm day, surrounded by fellow hikers... Read More

The Catskills Excursion: Kaaterskill Falls

April 7, 2019 viewen
The May of 2018 was a rare period of downtime in my life. The school semester had come to an end, and it was right in between the end of my job during the school year and before the start of my summer... Read More

The Accidental Discovery: Cranberry Lake Preserve

April 1, 2019April 8, 2019 viewen
When going hiking, the last thing you ever want to be is unprepared. You always wanted to know where you’re going, what to expect on the trail, and how long the hike should take. Which is why wh... Read More

The Bridge & The Boulder: Granite Knolls Park

March 24, 2019 viewen
Living in Westchester County as long as I have, I’ve become very familiar with the Taconic State Parkway. That doesn’t mean I’ve learned how to give directions because I don’t ... Read More

The Hudson Valley’s Greatest Overlook: Mount Beacon

March 17, 2019 viewen
My first trek to Mount Beacon in 2015 is one I will never forget. It was close to 100 degrees that fateful July morning, which is the best time to do strenuous outdoor activity. But while that unbeara... Read More

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