September 28-October 1, Camping Trip, Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague MD
Camp behind the dunes on this beautiful barrier island off the coast of Maryland. Wonderful wild ponies share the island with people! We have reserved an oceanside group site for the weekend. Vehicles can drive up near the site, unload, and park close by. There is a boardwalk to access the site. We can also meet at the canoe/kayak rental lot, and paddle on the calm bay side of the island. This trip is a longer drive than most. Join us for the long weekend! Cold showers and chemical toilets in the national park, hot showers in the adjacent state park. $15 entrance fee per vehicle. To arrange carpooling, contact a trip leader ASAP.
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October 12-14, Camping Trip, Stokes State Forest, Branchville NJ
We will return to the beautiful Ocquittunk campsite that we enjoyed so much last fall. This park has many hiking trails including six miles of the Appalachian Trail. There are great views from the top of Sunrise Mountain and in the Tillman Ravine Natural Area. This beautiful area includes a portion of the Kittatinny Ridge, and is also near High Point State Park and the Delaware River. Flush toilets and hot showers. NO CALLS BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 5.
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Denise 646-457-2072
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David 914-356-7164
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Sunday, October 21, Meeting/Brunch, Chinese Restaurant, Manhattan NY
Let's meet over Dim Sum to plan the winter's events. If the weather permits, we can take a walk afterwards to the park along the East River. NO CALLS BEFORE SUNDAY OCTOBER 7.
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Sunday, November 11, Day Hike, Fahnestock State Park, Carmel NY
Hike on the Appalachian Trail in this rugged park. Bring water, lunch and sturdy shoes or hiking boots. We may have dinner in the quaint town of Cold Spring--a short drive away.
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November 16-18, Cabin Trip, Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown PA
An eight-person electric-heated, furnished cabin will be our home base for the weekend. Within the state park, you can fish or boat in the 1,450-acre lake, ride a horse or a bike, hike, or just relax with a book or play board games. You'll need to bring pots and pans, kitchen utensils and bedding. The cabin is heated and has a bathroom with a hot shower. The Leonids meteor shower starts late on Friday night and continues into the wee hours of Saturday morning. If the weather cooperates, we should get quite a show. The Leonids are usually the best meteor shower of the year. For more information about the Leonids, go to http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide and scroll down to November 16-17, 2012.
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Susan 718-833-3840
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David 718-897-1448
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Sunday, November 25, Day Trip, Walkway Over the Hudson, Upstate NY
We will cross the big river by way of the Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park, and then the Mid-Hudson Bridge, to complete the 3.6 mile Walkway Loop Trail. The Walkway bridge is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. (The moderately fit can add a 2.5 mile hike to the day in the adjacent Fanny Reese State Park) After the walk or hike, you can join us for dinner at the River Station Restaurant. The upstairs dining room boasts magnificent views of the bridges and Hudson River. We will meet at the restaurant, where a shuttle to the walkway entrance will be provided. Parking is available on site. You can also take the Metro-North train from Grand Central at 10:50 am to Poughkeepsie, where the station is only about 2 blocks from the restaurant. The shuttle will be leaving at 1pm so please be prompt. NO CALLS BEFORE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18.
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December 1-2, Day Hike/Sleepover, Overlook Mountain, Woodstock NY
Join us in the Catskills just for the day, or stay overnight at our friend Gay's house nearby. We will meet for a moderate 5 mile hike up to Overlook Mountain, later have dinner in town, and then a select number will be guests of our gracious host Gay at her beautiful home (which is only a short drive away). NO CALLS BEFORE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10.
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Sunday, December 23, Day Hike or Cross-Country Skiing, Wawayanda St Pk, Hewitt NJ
We will meet for a moderately easy hike in this secluded park. If we are lucky, this may be a day for cross-country skiing. This large park features unspoiled, quiet trails that offer a tranquil setting for a peaceful afternoon. Dress in layers, wear hiking boots or an outdoor type shoe, and bring lunch with 2 liters of water.
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