There’s no better place to learn about the native flora and fauna of our little spot on the globe than at Northampton Park—it’s relatively easy terrain and multiple hiking loops of various lengths make it the perfect place for people who want to get acquainted with a typical Northeastern temperate forest. On this walk in […]
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Brockport’s quaint storefronts, church steeples and homes hide two centuries of bloody history, from its fractured founding by two bitter rivals to its more subdued modern era. Over this age-appropriate tour which can take place at day or dusk, you’ll learn about the violence of America’s original “Wild West”, a shocking political murder that took
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Take a walking tour through Brockport’s history from 500 million years ago to today, as we visit the landmarks and highlights of this surprisingly important little village on the Erie Canal. Learn about the forces that combined to make Brockport the birthplace of the American Agricultural Revolution and a center of industrial innovation into the
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History, Exploration The Catskill Mountains are by no means among the tallest peaks in the U.S., but their rounded slopes and rocky outcrops are ideal for scenic vistas, remote camping, and multi-day rambles along quiet woodland trails. The Catskills’ proximity to NYC make them easily accessible to New Yorkers by car, bus, train, bike and
Join us for a virtual tour of the New York City area’s prehistoric timeline, covering over 500 million years, including vibrant seafloors teaming with bizarre fauna, burning forests of massive tree ferns, muddy floodplains traversed by packs of raptor-like carnivores, maybe even a view of the first creature to crawl on land. A New Yorker’s
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Hiking & Exploring the Batona. Despite what the name suggests, the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey is home to a vibrant ecosystem, including a number of unique species that evolved to thrive in this one-of-a-kind environment. The broken network of carriage roads, canals and ghost towns whisper of an extensive community lost to time
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From start to finish. Planning and executing a multi-day hike can be daunting for the first-time backpacker, but with a little knowledge, forethought and, ok, a bit of spending money, anyone can hit the trail for a couple days or even a week. And if you can hike for a week, you can hike the
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