Report by Ruth Schaeffer. The hike on Tues., Oct.27 was at Lower Riddell State Park. Fourteen people hiked the trails and enjoyed a few breaks of sunshine. The temperature was just right for a fall hike. We walked onto the bridge and played “the stick game”. From one side of the bridge, we tossed our sticksContinue reading “Lower Riddell State Park – October 27, 2020”
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Wilber Park – October 13, 2020
Report by Tracy Verma. On a gray morning with a very light, unimposing, gentle mist of rain, 9 ADK hikers went up Wilber Park Drop Trail, then turned north on the black trail and down the yellow to the blue trail. The trail was a little hard to follow due to fresh leaf fall, butContinue reading “Wilber Park – October 13, 2020”
Milford State Forest – October 6th, 2020
Report by Linda Pearce. A crisp and sunny autumn morning awaited the ten ADKers that met at Milford State Forest for a 3 ½ mile hike. The first section of the hike was on a wide snowmobile trail. After walking up the seasonal State Land Road, we hiked a 1 ¼ mile loop on theContinue reading “Milford State Forest – October 6th, 2020”
Homer Folks State Forest – September 29th, 2020
Jim and Carolyn Austin led this hike at Homer Folks State Forest. Photos by Irene Jervis and Janice Downie.
Wilber Park – Sept. 22, 2020
Report by Currie Marr. On April 28, 2019 Allison Collins reported in the Daily Star that about 30 members of the SUNY Oneonta swim teams, college staff, Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway Committee would work with Otsego County forester, Joe Sweeney, to build a multi-use trail within the “Van Cleft” Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. One and a half years later, 19Continue reading “Wilber Park – Sept. 22, 2020”
Neahwa Park – September 15th, 2020
Trip Report by Jann Ewen Nineteen ADKers enjoyed a nice walk through Neahwa Park and along the Mill Race,which is a part of the Greenway. In the park we observed two historic markers, as wellas the war memorials dedicated to the veterans of our armed forces.We all enjoyed the cooler morning for our 2 1/2Continue reading “Neahwa Park – September 15th, 2020”
Arnold Lake State Forest – September 8th, 2020
Trip report by Liza Mundy. Thirteen hikers headed out to explore the Arnold Lake Forest State Land access road. Leader pointed out a sloping area in which a diverse collection of wild edibles, particularly leeks and trout lilies, are abundant, along with beautiful wild flowering plants in the spring. Most of the group opted toContinue reading “Arnold Lake State Forest – September 8th, 2020”
Lower Riddell State Park – September 1st, 2020
Tuesday’s hike was at lower Riddell State Park. There were 15 hikers gathered at 10:00 to begin. No rain in the forecast and thankfully the weatherman was correct. We walked around the perimeter. Report by Ruth Schaeffer. Photos by Irene Jervis and Ruth Schaeffer.
Gilbert Lake State Park – August 25, 2020
Trip report by Aleda Koehn On August 25, 18 Susquehanna Chapter hikers met at Gilbert Lake State Park. Three chose to take the very pleasant walk around the lake. The remaining 15, led by Currie Marr who knew the best route from the parking lot, took a series of several trails including Red Pine, Deer Run,Continue reading “Gilbert Lake State Park – August 25, 2020”
ADK Susquehanna Chapter Picnic, Fortin Park – Aug. 19th, 2020
On August 19 twenty- five Susquehanna Chapter members happily got together for a picnic. We met at Fortin Park at the far end under the trees. What started as a small circle got larger and larger as more people arrived. Each brought their own chair, food and drink – and wore a mask when not eating! Continue reading “ADK Susquehanna Chapter Picnic, Fortin Park – Aug. 19th, 2020”
