Around Cape Horn Hike

Around Cape Horn – Saturday – November 5, 2022 Elevation gains about 500 feet, gentle to moderate uphills, 5-6 miles. Join in an easy hike to the Pine Swamp Mountain area (site of the Pine Swamp Mine) and Times Square. Starting at the parking area at Lake Kanawauke (former Route 106), we take a short […]

Fall Dinner with Yajing Li and Marisa Vallve

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

Fall Dinner with Yajing Li and Marisa Vallve Savor Margaritas Taste Empanadas Marisa's pride, Yajing's delight Come Nawakwans, come, Dine and laugh Watch the last leaves, Golden, amber, scarlet   Qualifying or qualified, You are all in our invite Stay for dinner, or  Even overnight.  Dinner and/or breakfast  Tell us what you might Sign up through […]

Thanksgiving Weekend Detox Hike – Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

7 miles, 1,421 ft of Ascent, More Challenging Terrain and Moderate Pace This hike skirts the Southern perimeter of the Reservation. We’ll see the Indian Rock Shelter, Raven Rocks (with a great view of the Stone Hill River below), walk above cliffs to Castle Rock, climb the “Stairs”, stop at Spy Rock for another view, interpret the […]

Winter Weekend – January 21-22, 2023

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY

Come to Camp to enjoy the snow (hopefully), Winter tranquility and fellow adventurous Nawakwans. Dinner will be a hearty stew, popovers, hot spiced wine, and homemade pies for dessert. A “warming” breakfast will be offered in the morning. The fireplace and wood stove in the main cabin will provide some heat but cold-weather clothing and […]

Spring Work Weekend – Overnight Hosted Weekend Registration

Welcome back! This is our traditional Spring Work Weekend to get Camp Nawakwa ready for the new camp season. Please join hosts Nancy Dargis, Mary Hilley and Eve Mancuso for the work weekend to get our camp in good order for 2023. The first of the 100-year Anniversary Festivities will be incorporated into this weekend. […]

Annual Palm Sunday Hike

Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY

Annual Palm Sunday Hike St. John's Church in the Wilderness Sunday – April 2, 2023 Barring any late snowstorm, the good people of St. John’s Church in the Wilderness plan to host the traditional Palm Sunday hikers’ event on April 2nd this year.  A light lunch will be provided by the parishioners. (Note: The Barn […]

Saturday, April 8, 2023 – Silvermine Lake and Black Mountain

Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY

Join us for a hike through the gorgeous scenery of Northern Harriman park. Starting at the Silvermine Parking Area, we will take the Menomine Trail around Silvermine Lake, stopping at the Brian Memorial Shelter, before climbing to the Appalachian Trail.There will be spectacularviews of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Lunch at the top of […]

Saturday, April 15, 2023 – Southern Harriman Viewpoints

Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY

Approximately 7.3 miles over rocky terrain, with some steep climbs, at a moderate pace. Starting at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, we’ll ascend the 7 Hills Trail to the second intersection with the HTS and detour southwest to take in the view at Ramapo Torne. From there we’ll backtrack to the same intersection but bear right […]