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Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail to High Point Cliff

February 1, 2020February 2, 2020 Family Friendly, For Beginners, Hiking, Thacher State Park Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail, Helderberg Escarpment, Helderberg Mountains, High Point Cliff, Long Path

The Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail (about Fred) to High Point Cliff is a wonderful woods walk of about 3-miles round trip. Located in Boyd Thatcher State Park’s north section it has fewer visitors than the

Hang Glider Cliff Loop Hike

January 28, 2020February 1, 2020 Family Friendly, For Beginners, Hiking, Thacher State Park Best NY Hikes, Hang Glider Cliff, Helderberg Escarpment, Helderberg Mountains

Hang Glider Cliff loop hike in John Boyd Thacher State Park on the Helderberg Escarpment is quite easy as hikes go to outstanding vistas. Along the way, you’ll have a nice (3.4-miles) jaunt in the

4 kid ready hikes in the Catskills

May 26, 2019June 17, 2019 Catskills, For Beginners, Hiking Catskill Fire Tower Project, Easy hikes, Family hikes, Kaaterskill Falls, Kid Friendly, Kids hikes, Red Hill, Vromans Nose

Contrary to many adult’s views that kids are only interested in video games, one thing we know is that given the chance, kids the love the outdoors! In fact, kids are spending time outdoors –

Kaaterskill Falls hike in the Catskills (lower trailhead)

May 16, 2019May 28, 2019 Catskills, For Beginners, Hiking Bastion Falls, Kaaterskill Clove, Kaaterskill Falls, Kaaterskill High Peak

The Kaaterskill Falls hike almost a “rite of passage” hike for Catskill hikers. It does not lead to a lofty peak, but it does take the hiker to one of the most majestic waterfall series

The heat is coming: Strategies to prevent heat stress during exercise

April 17, 2019April 18, 2019 Backpacking, For Beginners, Hiking, Skills & FAQS, Tips Dehydration, heat acclimatization, Heat Illness, heat stress, Hydration, hyponatremia, Water

For the human body, water is the most important nutrient. Water makes up about 60% of the average person’s weight but can range from 45% to 75% (Campbell & Spano, 2011). Euhydration is a state