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Saturday, May 20, 2023 – “Appalachian Trail Days”
Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY5 – 6 miles, moderately paced, with fairly strenuous climbs from the Elk Pen up and over Green Pond Mountain, Surebridge Mountain, and Fingerboard Mountain down to Lake Tiorati. Elevation gain about 700 feet. On this weekend, in the town of Damascus, Virginia, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates “Trail Days” – the largest A.T. specific […]
Hosted Weekend with Guided Paint Party on Saturday
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYCicero said, "Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature" and we Nawakwans are lucky to be able to observe the lovely hills and woodlands on Lake Sebago. Have you ever wanted to capture some of that beauty on canvas? Join co-hosts Alex Wilkie and Edie Green for a Paint & Sip Weekend […]
Memorial Day Weekend – Hosted Weekend!
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYMay 27– 29, 2023: Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend, perfect Spring weather! Mild days for hiking, cool nights for sleeping! Join host Deirdre Tourin & cohost Mary Hilley for scrumptious dinner, breakfast, lunch & 15 hours daylight on Saturday/Sunday May 27/28. Dinner- veggie soup & wine, Veggie Tofu Eggplant++ Casserole, tender meatballs, seasonal […]
Orientation on Camp Nawakwa for Applicants and others
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYAn Orientation will take place at 12 noon to 3pm on Saturday. To register for the Orientation, please contact Maryann Poris maporis@aol.com or 973-769-4246
Early Summer Weekend: In Celebration of the Life of Elizabeth Ruiz-Gomez
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYCome celebrate the life of our late Nawakwan, Elizabeth Ruiz-Gomez. Seasonal summer fare and good company. Share your memories of Elizabeth with her family, including members Bill and Carol Burns. Co-Hosts: Ed O’Donnell & Janet Sibarium Registration deadline: Thursday, June 1st at 8 P.M. Please indicate if vegetarian when registering. To register please email or […]
June 10-11, 2023 – Hosted Weekend – OPEN: Host(s) Needed
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYJune 10-11, 2023 - Hosted Weekend - OPEN: Host(s) Needed
June 10, 2023 – Camp Maintenance Workday, 9am-3pm
Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NYPlease join us this day to help keep camp well maintained! We are an all-volunteer organization, and the preservation and maintenance of Camp Nawakwa depends on all our members. The outside part of this day will focus on camp paths and campsites with the intent to trim, mow, and rake as thoroughly as possible. This […]
Sunday, June 11-Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Smith Rock
Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NYWe will take the unmarked camp trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left turn towards Dutch Doctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make a right turn onto the Tuxedo Mount Ivy Trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Smith Rock which offers great views […]
Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.
