Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for the Delaware and Hudson Canal. View the rich legacy of commercial buildings, cast-iron storefronts, homes and churches built by the immigrant community. Some uphill walking is involved. Offered the last […]
An annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Offered on the first Saturday of the month, departing at 11 a.m. from the FHK Gallery, on the corner of Wall and Main Streets. This tour will explore the early Dutch settlement in New York State and the neighborhood where New York State was born in 1777. Walk the heart of the original stockade village […]
Views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River with the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for the Delaware and Hudson Canal. View the rich legacy of commercial buildings, cast-iron storefronts, homes and churches built by the immigrant community. Some uphill walking is involved. Offered the last […]
Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley will guide you for a night of learning about the importance of the stars, the moon, and the darkness of night for Northeastern native peoples. All are welcome for this fun family event! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
20th Annual Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot - 9:00am on Thanksgiving morning. This 5K fundraising event supports our crisis walk-in center and food pantry. Register online: www.newpaltzturkeytrot.com or in person at: 51 N. Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY on Wednesday, 11/22, between 12:00pm-6:00pm.
Join the group trek to the Center Overlook where a new year raffle and giveaways await. Meet at Walkway entrance at 1pm. No registration required.
Invigorating hike to see Peter's Kill stream, the Mossy Glen Footpath observing icy cascades, and Awosting Falls. Surfaces may be very icy: participants encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other ice traction devices. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration required by calling 845-255-0752.
Scenic outing for the whole family! Join us for an approximately three-mile loop hike through the scenic Park Preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Get outdoors on this popular roadside birding trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Wintering raptors, congregating waterfowl and gulls as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. Possible drive through of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville), and the Ulster […]
A family friendly walk along the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve at dusk to discover who prowls in the dark! Test your night vision and try on some “deer ears”. Come dressed for the weather with warm boots. Bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red filter if you have one. This is a free […]