Archive for February, 2008
Hogencamp & Pine Swamp Mines
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Just a short hike today, about 5.5 miles. But, we pass two mines, a memorial plaque to George Goldthwaite, and Times Square.We start our little adventure by taking Route 17 north to Sloatsburg, make a right onto Seven Lakes Drive. Follow Seven Lakes Drive for about 8 miles to the parking area for Lake Skannatati, on the left.From the parking area, find the aqua-blazed Long Path. The Long Path
Ramapo Torne
Friday, February 15th, 2008
L&O and I decided that hiking in blizzard conditions just wasn't enough for us on Sunday, so, we waited for the next storm to roll in on Tuesday and we hiked again (it didn't exactly happen like that, but it makes us sound tougher).Our hike begins at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (it's closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day, so we didn't get to visit). Take NYS Thruway to exit 15A, turn left
I Will Gladly Help!
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Any AT hikers out there - long distance, sectioners, thru hikers, if you need anything like the mail drop listing I have posted here on my blog or other information on services, gear, etc. I will gladly send it via e-mail. Just let me know by e-mailing me via my profile page. Some have tried to copy the information and are running into difficulty. Sometimes it helps to get info (and yes,
The Timp
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
With the weather in the Northeast turning bitter cold and forecasts of rain, sleet, and snow, L&O and I decided it would be perfect for a long hike.We set our sights to the area in New York called "the Timp", located in Harriman State Park. This hike includes views over the Hudson as well as two tunnels from the never completed Dunderberg Spiral Railway of the late 1800's. With challenging
Where We Sent Our Mail Drops in 2007
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Paul Bunyan resting in front of the Unionville Post Office after receiving our mail drop. While many long distance hikers choose to buy along the way, Paul Bunyan and I did a combination of mail drops and buying (like cheese, bread, chips) which fit our needs well. At times my husband, Skipper, delivered our boxes to us. We chose a combination to help supply nutrition and to mail necessities (