The Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.

Hike Stahahe High Point, Island Pond Views
2025-05-03 10:15 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Saturday, May 3: Stahahe High Point, Island Pond Views
This scenic hike covers about 6 miles and 1,000 feet elevation gain, and it starts and ends on Kanawauke Road/Route 106 in Harriman State Park. Nice views from the tops of mountains and across a lake. A couple of moderately steep ascents and a moderately steep descent. Hiking boots and at least two quarts of water required, plus appropriate clothing, including rain gear depending on the forecast.
Bus riders take the 9:10 a.m. Coach bus from PABT to Tuxedo Park & Ride (the stop AFTER Tuxedo train station). Drivers meet at Tuxedo Park & Ride at the junction of NY-17A and County Rd 106/Kanawauke Rd at 10:15 a.m. to meet bus riders.
This is a qualifying hike, and registration by email is requested. Please register by 9 p.m. Thursday, May 1.
Leader: Andy Frank, agfrank1 [at] aol.com

Hosted Weekend: Spring Hiking Weekend
2025-05-03 13:00 - 2025-05-04 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Hosted by Ingrid S.
Applicants, keyholders, and their guests are invited to join the Hikes and Outings Committee for hikes, hearty meals, and camaraderie on the trail and off. Please see the JOIN A HIKE/OUTING WITH US page on our website to register for hikes.
For meals, please email the host, specifying which meals you want (dinner, breakfast, lunch), whether you prefer the vegetarian or omnivore option, and any special food concerns we should know about. Co-hosts Michelle Lopolito and Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org
To register for weekend meals, please email Ingrid by 9 p.m. Thursday, May 1.

One-way hike on the Appalachian Trail, from Elk Pen to Tiorati Circle
2025-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
A qualifying hike, registration required!

A moderately challenging 5-6 mile rugged trail including passage through the famous ‘Lemon Squeezer’ and several ascents and descents on the AT. We will depart Camp Nawakwa at 9 a.m. in at least two cars to shuttle between start and end points.

Sturdy, reliably comfortable footwear is required! Bring a day pack with extra layers/ rain gear for changing weather conditions based on the weather forecast of the day, 1-2 quarts liquid, plenty of snacks and lunch.

Leader: Mary James, 914 649 2288, maryelizjames@gmail.com
All participants must register by 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1st.

Hike Turkey Hill Lake, Out and Back
2025-05-04 10:30 - 14:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Sunday, May 4: Turkey Hill Lake, Out and Back
NOTE: Change of Hike Starting Place: The hike will start at the parking area off Route 6, not at the Anthony Wayne parking area.

Starting from camp after breakfast clean-up (about 10:30 a.m.), we will shuttle over to the Route 6 parking lot where our hike begins. We will take the Anthony Wayne Trail (crossing over the Palisades parkway) and follow it down to Turkey Hill Lake. We will return the same way.
Mileage: About 5 miles
Elevation gain: about 100-200 feet
Qualifying
Leader: Ray Kozma (raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782)
Please register with the leader by Thursday evening, May 1st.

Trail Maintenance Day June 7
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 13:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Trail Work Day : Saturday, June 7th
June 7, 2025 @ 10:15 am – 3:30 pm
Join us on National Trails Day as we help maintain our Harriman hiking trails. We’ll hike to our work location from camp, work for around two to three hours, not counting our lunch break, and then hike back. https://americanhiking.org/miscellaneous/american-hiking-33rd-annual-national-trails-day/
Meeting place: Camp Nawakwa. Pick-up at nearby train station or bus stop possible.
When: 10:15 a.m.
What to bring: Work clothes, long pants and shirt sleeves, jacket/warm layers for changing weather circumstances, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, gloves, hat, plenty of water and a packed lunch. Bring hedge trimmers/loppers/pocket saws if you have them.
We provide: tools, safety glasses, work gloves, plus some dessert treats for our break times.
Registration required. Please e-mail agfrank1 [at] aol.com not later than Wednesday June 4.

Paint and Sip Party
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
The beautiful surroundings of Nawakwa often inspire creativity within us. Join Alex Wilkie for his annual Paint and Sip Party on June 7. The painting party will run from 2 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon, rain or shine. First-time painters as well as experienced artists are invited. All painting materials will be provided, but you’ll have to bring your inspirational beverage of choice. The cost for the paint party is $25 per person. Enrollment is limited to 8, so sign up now if you want to be assured a spot! Email Alex at afwilkie204@gmail.com or text him at 856-630-5607, if you’re interested.

Hosted June Weekend: Welcome all Hikers, Painters, & Nawakwans!
2025-06-07 14:00 - 2025-06-08 13:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
This weekend will be hosted and offers Saturday appetizers, dinner, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday trail lunch. BYOB, but if you are hiking in and are unable to BYOB, kindly contact Eve and she will accommodate you.
Please RSVP to Eve if you plan to stay for the weekend with your dietary preference, vegetarian or omnivore, and the meals you will partake, by 9 pm on June 5, to eve@noany.com or text to 914-924-3832.

Orienteering: What To Do When You’re Lost And Your GPS Device Fails You
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Learn to read maps, use a compass to orient yourself in the wilds, and how to utilize dead reckoning when necessary. Meet at the lodge at Nawakwa. We will spend time understanding orienteering basics indoors, and then practice outdoors. Limit: 10 participants. Cost: free with your camp fee.

Instructor: Don Elmendorf, Licenced Environmental Engineer, Coast Guard Auxiliary & Forestry graduate.

Requirement: Bring your own orienteering compass with a clear plastic base-plate (cost $10 +) and a packed lunch. Coffee will be available. Wear sturdy footwear and clothing for off trail walking. A treatment of tick repellent such as Permethrin is recommended on your clothing prior to the day.

Reserve your place early! Deadline 6/12, 10:00 p.m.

To register please text Mary James: 914 649 2288 (note corrected number)

Hike The Big Ice Cave, Ellenville NY
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Ellenville, NY
The Big Ice Cave, Ellenville NY

This adventurous hike will take place in Sam’s Point Preserve, a branch location of Minnewaska State Park. I am on the preserve’s calendar as a “private hike,” which means that within a couple of rules, we can go where we please in this rough, steep-sloped, multiply-crevassed bedrock landscape.

We’ll start on a carriage road, then move on to herd paths with clawing bushes and endless, cubist rocks, with at least one gigantic fissure. For a short while, we’ll be in a dark room with a little ice.

I am guiding as a docent, keeping us where we want to be on my mental map; advising the sensitive ecologies and our designated paths through them. Expect abundant mountain laurel blooms, white and pink.

Hikers should be ready to walk by 9:00 a.m. and will return to cars at 5 p.m. Possible group dinner in one of the several hiker affordable restaurants in the area.

Distance: 4.5 miles; NYNJTC trail map 104

Trip limited to 11 hikers; meeting place specifics provided to registrants.

Please register with leader Bill Hladky: 914.874.4640, wehladky@yahoo.com

Almost Summer & Father's Day Hosted Weekend with Janet Sibarium and Ellen Sackstein
2025-06-14 13:00 - 2025-06-15 12:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Almost Summer Weekend, June 14 – 15, 2025

Not quite summer, but we expect lots of bloom, including mountain laurels dotting our campgrounds.

Dinner: Fresh fish (hopefully wild caught salmon), quinoa and roasted beets and other vegetables as sides. Veggie burgers for vegetarians. Plus a salad bar. Janet will bake her delicious and not-too-sweet apple crunch pie, served a la mode if you wish.

Breakfast: French Toast with fresh berries, coffee, tea
Lunch: Hikers Lunch (Cheese sandwich or organic turkey and cheese sandwich, fruit, granola bar)

Please register by Wednesday, June 11th (10:00 p.m.) and indicate if you prefer vegetarian meals.
Registar: Janet Sibarium Email: janet.sibarium@icloud.com or text: (917) 318-3361
Co-Hosts: Ellen Sackstein and Janet Sibarium

Rescheduled: Join the Conservation Committee and our friends at ACA for barberry removal
2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Please join the Conservation Committee and our friends at ACA for barberry removal on Sunday, June 15, from 10AM to 12PM! We’ll focus on removing the invasive plants along our joint access road as well as the two large clumps of barberry (that I know of) in the upper portion of camp.

Please wear long sleeves, pants, and bug spray, and consider wearing eye protection. We’ll gather work gloves, clippers, and a couple of hoes or shovels from the main cabin before setting out for our meeting point (the junction outside the Nawakwa gate).

Many hands make light work! Email kate@noany.org with questions or to sign up.

Applicant Orientation Workshop
2025-06-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States

Hosted Weekend Cheers to Mary: A Farewell Dinner
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-06-29 14:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Join us for a special evening under the stars as we bid a heartfelt farewell to our dear friend, Mary James. Mary is embarking on an exciting new adventure in France, and while we’ll miss her dearly, we want to send her off with a memorable dinner filled with warmth, laughter, and good company. Let’s raise a glass to Mary and wish her bon voyage!

Yajing will prepare her familiar dinner of Asian flavors, a simple and nutritious breakfast and lunch bag, for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Please register by June 26. Email host to register: yajinglee@yahoo.com
Indicate choice of: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Vegetarian or Meat

Hike: Diamond Mountain Circular
2025-06-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Starting at camp we will make our way along camp road toward 7 lakes drive which we will cross to access the “Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail”.

We will only stay for a short distance on the TMI before we turn right onto the “Stony Brook Trail” and then left onto the orange “Hilburn Torne Sebago Trail”.As soon as the ascent starts, we will get a good workout. After 0.6 miles the trail merges with the “Seven Hills Trail” and we will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of our very own base- Lake Sebago.After another 0.2 miles we’ve reached the summit of Diamond Mountain (1240 ft).At this point we will follow the blue “Seven Hills Trail” for about 0.7 miles with several great vistas along the way before descending and making a right onto the “Kakiat Trail”. This is a rather steep descent that requires rock scrambling skills.After 0.6 miles on the “Kakiat Trail” we will make a right onto the “Stony Brook Trail”. After a relatively flat 1.4 miles we’ll be back at 7 lakes drive and return to camp.This hike includes a steeper ascent, some rock scrambling and the pace will be a little faster than on some of the other hikes
Distance: Approx. 5.6 miles (qualifying)

Approx. total ascent 779 ft.

Participants need to wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, rain gear and enough water. Hiking poles and bug spray are recommended. To register, contact Oliver Lunt <oliverjlunt@gmail.com> by Friday June 27.

Midweek Hosted Event
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-04 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Panzer family will be Mid-Week Hosts, June 30-July 4

Hosted Holiday Weekend with Andy
2025-07-05 15:00 - 2025-07-06 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Hosted Holiday Weekend with Andy Frank, July 5-6:

Hosted Weekend with Andy Frank, July 5-6. Enjoy the summer days at Nawakwa with Happy Hour, a vegetarian summer dinner, and dessert. Email Andy by Thursday, July 3, 9pm at: andy@noany.org. Indicate your meals: dinner, breakfast.

Andy will also be our midweek host from July 7-11.

Midweek Host: Andy F
2025-07-06 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Andy will be our midweek host at camp: July 6-11. Swim, hike, enjoy!

Annual Torrey Memorial Hike to Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake
2025-07-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Hikers will gather at the parking area off Long Mountain Parkway by 10:15 a.m.From the parking area, we will follow the Long Path to the Torrey Memorial, at the summit of Long Mountain. From there, we’ll backtrack to the Popolopen Gorge trail, follow a woods road to the Anthony Wayne trail, and then hike over to Turkey Hill Lake. The return trip from the lake on the Popolopen Gorge Trail goes up a fairly steep hill, then reconnects with the Long Path, which we follow back to the parking area.
Hikers should wear good hiking shoes, bring water, lunch/snack, and rain gear. Hiking poles are recommended due to some moderately steep uphills and downhills.
Trail Conference Map #119 (Northern Harriman Bear Mountain Trails)
Distance: About 5 miles (Qualifying)
Elevation gain: About 600 feet
Leader: Ray Kozma
To register, please contact leader by 10 p.m. Thursday, July 10: (917) 406-3782and raymondkozma@gmail.com.

Hosted Weekend with Brian and Edie
2025-07-12 13:00 - 2025-07-13 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
As Janet S. and Ray K. have become unavailable this upcoming weekend, Brian and Edie Blum offer to host July 12th‘s dinner with easy, bbq favorites: organic/grass-fed, lean burgers on classic Martin’s Potato buns with a multitude of fresh toppings (or veggie burgers for vegans; sprouted grain or gluten-free buns available too—please advise me) accompanied by grilled seasonal vegetables. Homemade fruit pies from an artisanal local bakery for dessert. BYOB.

Email: ediegreen17@gmail.com. Advise if you are staying for Saturday’s dinner only, advise your vegetarian status, advise whether gluten-free buns preferred, AND advise if you are attending Sunday Breakfast. Please provide you cell number, too, as we may need to provide you with additional information regarding the Sunday meal offerings.

(Hosted) A Decade of Bastille Day Celebrations at Nawakwa!
2025-07-19 14:00 - 2025-07-20 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
A Decade of Bastille Day Celebrations at Nawakwa!
July 19th and 20th
Susanne Flower and Lewis Ports take us to the South of France with a Provençal meal from the fragrant and sun-filled Nice and arriere-pays.
After dinner, for those who would like to stay, we will be projecting a French film (Jean de Florette, a classic film in two parts from the Marcel Pagnol novel about a family relocating to Provence in the 1920’s) with English subtitles and complimentary snacks in the main cabin.
Sunday breakfast will be Brioche Pain Perdu (French Toast!) and a Yogurt Bar.
The Trail Lunch will be a Sandwich Mixte (baguette with ham and Swiss) with goodies.
To register please contact Jerry Flower (jerry.flower@verizon.net) by Wed. July 16th at 8 p.m. and specify whether vegetarian or omnivore meal desired.
Saturday night dinner will be limited to 30 participants

Hosted Weekend: MidSummer Delight with Deirdre & Hsin
2025-07-26 13:00 - 2025-07-27 12:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Midsummer delight July 26/27 with hosts Hsin Wang & Deirdre Tourin. Come swim, paddle, hike or just relax. Simple summer fare of salads, vegetables, legumes, stirfry & some South Asian flavors.
– State which meals you want (dinner, breakfast lunch), carnivore or vegetarian & if you drink beer (byob ok too).
– Email both dtouring6@icloud.com (registrar) & WHsin31@gmail.com – Registration Deadline is THURSDAY July 24 by 9:00 P.M.
– Drivers please email if you can offer car transportation help, from Suffern, Sloatsburg or the Tarrytown train station. Also, if two or more people email (by 7 pm July 24), needing transportation help, registrar can assist re tips for jointly coordinating the limited Suffern car services thru advance booking.

Hosted Summer Weekend with Devorah and Evan
2025-08-02 14:00 - 2025-08-03 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
August 2-3: Hosted Summer Weekend with Devorah and Evan

Come and join us on Saturday for a summery salmon & salads dinner!
Breakfast served for those staying overnight.

Please RSVP and share any food restrictions by Thursday 10:00 am by emailing devorahkessler@gmail.com

State if you are staying for breakfast.

Official Notice of 2025 Annual Elections
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Online Voting Proxy Form will be added in September
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Hosted Weekend with Kate W., Jerry F.
2025-08-09 13:00 - 2025-08-10 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Take a trip to the Italian Riviera with Jerry and Kate for the weekend of August 9-10. Enjoy refreshing Italian (and some Mediterranean) dishes served al fresco, like all the best Lake Sebago meals! Can Nawakwa pass for one of the Cinque Terre? Let’s find out!
To Register
Email both co-hosts jerry.flower@verizon.net & katecwalker@gmail.com by Thurs., Aug. 7 before 9 PM

Specify which meals (dinner only; dinner & breakfast; dinner, breakfast & lunch) and ifvegetarian

A Hosted Taco Weekend with Oliver and Janet
2025-08-23 15:00 - 2025-08-24 13:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Taco’ bout a Nice Weekend…Hosted by Janet & Oliver, August 23-24

Janet and Oliver welcome the hot weather with a build-your-own taco night! We’ll be cooking up an array of fixings so you can create your perfect taco combination. We’ve got plenty of vegetarian options as well.

And what goes better with tacos than margaritas? We’ll have those flowing too!

Register by Thursday, August 21, 9pm: To register email Janet at: perl.janet@gmail.com or send a text message to (516) 297-3429 no later than Thursday 8/21 before 6pm.

Please include any dietary restrictions you may have.

Open Board Meeting
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event!, Online Zoom Meeting, NY, United States

Saturday Dinner and the Annual Sunday Labor Day Weekend Picnic
2025-08-30 14:00 - 2025-09-01 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Labor Day Saturday Southern Italian Cuisine
Dinner and Happy hour – Saturday 8/30; Breakfast – Sunday 8/31
Doris and Rosanna will be cooking Southern Italian dishes theyserve their families for holidays and gatherings.
There will be appetizers, followed by a salad, focaccia, pasta (stuffed shells), meatballs and sausage cooked in tomato sauce.
Dinner will be followed by dessert and coffee.
Breakfast will be a traditional Continental breakfast served in Italy, consisting of various breads, jams, and fruits.
We will be offering vegetarian options upon request. Please let us know when registering for the event.
Please email or text either host by Wednesday, 8/27, 9pm:​
Doris Blasi ​​dorisblasi@optonline.net​ 201-344-4019​​
Rosanna Romagnano ​rosanna.hiking@gmail.com​ 718-510-5220
Sunday 8/31
Sunday 2:00-4:00 afternoon picnic hosted by Eve and others, and a Monday morning breakfast.
Please join hosts Eve Mancuso and Roseann Mancuso for Labor Day weekend festivities.
Sunday August 31 , 2025 starting at 2 pm. Picnic with various delicious options to tempt your palate- hamburgers, chicken, Cajun Seafood Boil, and a variety of summer salads and side dishes.

Monday Breakfast and Monday Trail lunch will be served.

Please RSVP to Eve at evemancuso@gmail.com by Wednesday August 27, at 9 pm, and note vegetarian or omnivore, if you will partake in the Cajun Seafood Boil dish, and if you are joining for the day or staying overnight, If you are staying overnight, what meals will you join us for. This is a BYOB! event !!

Thanks and hope you can join us.
Best Eve and Ro

Oktoberfest Hosted Weekend
2025-09-13 14:00 - 2025-09-14 13:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Prost!

Join Oliver and Dave for the fourth annual NAWAKWA Oktoberfest celebration!

Come on down to camp and enjoy some pretzels, beer, and bratwursts (veggie bratwursts as well), traditional side dishes and German desserts during a relaxed afternoon of socializing and enjoying traditional German festival music.

German themed breakfast to follow the next morning with two options of cold cuts or leftover bratwurst mixed with greens, eggs and potatoes.

Leftover cold cuts or meats will be available to take as a packed lunch for those that wish.

Please RSVP to cingularsales@gmail.com or Oliverjlunt@gmail.com

You are welcome to call or text any questions. 631 -747-0132.

We look forward to seeing you next weekend!

Oliver and Dave

Parker Cabin Mountain Circular Hike
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Parker Cabin Mountain Circular
Burn off the Oktoberfest sausages and beer with a moderate-pace, qualifying hike the morning after. We’ll take the camp trail to the Yellow Triangle trail, head up to Parker Cabin Mountain, then continue north on the R-D to the Victory, which we’ll use to circle back to the Triangle and back to camp. Expect a few climbs and some nice views of Lakes Sebago and Skenonto. Plan to leave camp by 10 a.m. You should bring a water bottle and snacks. Heavy rain cancels.
Length: About 6 miles
Elevation gain: 600-800 feet
RSVP by Thursday, September 11. Leader: Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org

Orientation- new members
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Attention Applicants: An Orientation Workshop will be held at camp on Saturday September 20th at 12 noon. Keyholder members are also welcome to join in the workshop to get a refresher course on camp operation. To register please contact Ray Kozma at 917-406-3782 or archives@noany.org and
Janet Sibarium at janet@noany.org by 8PM on Thursday September 18th
