Recent content by jquackenbush

I'm told there is a new camp site on Mt. Beacon, NY reached from from a new train stop along the Hudson River. Is there a web site for more info? I haven't been able to find one. 30 years ago I used to camp on 'Bull Hill", nearby and would like to relive some memories.

NY Wild Orchids at Paul Smiths Paul Smith College has a wonderful trail, open to the public, with a boardwalk section built in a beautiful fen where there are flowering Pitcher Plants and 2 or 3 varieties of orchis/orchids. I believe it was this time last year when we visited there. I don't...

I appreciate the responses and the voting. I trust the DEC will make proper decisions regarding management of the High Peaks. Also, there is ongoing impressive trail maintenance efforts which presumably will slow degradation of trails from increased use by the hiking public.

:D I haven't checked this web site since January. I recently saw something from the NYSDEC and decided to start a new thread with poll to get input to help me formulate an opinion. Then I saw the thread: Web site for sale $5... Well I never met Darren but I thought this is one good guy with a...

Check this news release from the Region 5 NYS DEC here Do any of you voluntarily avoid hiking the High Peak Trails and "Trail-less" above 3000' this time of year? Would you postpone hikes in the referenced sensitive areas and follow the recommended alternative hikes? It's my understanding...