Camp Nawakwa has a rich wood day history. In the last century, wood day was established as a time when we as Nawakwans would fill our stores for the winter with freshly split firewood. Old wood would be rotated to the front of the pile while the fresh, greener wood would be placed at the […]
November 9, 2024, 11 AM to approximately 1 PM Distance: 2.5-3 miles Not qualifying We will visit two New York City parks in upper Manhattan: Inwood Hill Park and then Fort Tryon Park. Highlights of the walk include the Shorakkopoch monument (the rock where Peter Minuit allegedly bought Manhattan in 1626 for trinkets and beads worth […]
Harvest Dinner Hosted weekend on Nov. 9-10, 2024 Enjoy the beautiful autumn with hiking, relaxing, chatting by the fire, and a hearty simple dinner. Simple and nutritious breakfast will be served for overnighters. Qualifying Please register by 10 pm. Nov. 7 Email co-hosts to register: Yajing Li:yajinglee@yahoo.com Belle Zhang: zhangmbelle@gmail.com Indicate: Dinner and/or Breakfast (Lunch […]
Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Rock – November 16, 2024 – 9AM Distance: Approx. 6 miles Approx. total ascent 1015 feet Qualifying Starting at the main cabin, we will take the unmarked trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left towards Dutch Doctor. At […]
Distance: about 3-3.5 miles Time: about 2 hours Not qualifying We’ll take a short ferry ride to a 172 acre island located a few hundred yards off lower Manhattan to walk Governors Island. The walk will take us through natural areas, along former Coast Guard housing, and up a very small (70’) hill to great […]
Thanksgiving Weekend Potluck Dinner: Saturday, 11/30/24 Let's have a day of hiking, eating, chatting, playing games, and sharing laughter. Bring your favorite dish to share and hang out! Date: Saturday, 11/30. To register, email host Yajing: yajinglee@yahoo.com before Friday 11/29 to let me know your attendance. Please indicate what category of food you will bring: appetizer, […]
New Date - Sunday, December 8, 2024 – 9 AM Shawangunk Ridge State Forest/Roosa Gap State Forest Hike Distance 6.85 miles 1200 ft Ascent Moderate Terrain and Pace. Qualifying This hike in the Shawangunks is a well-kept secret by local rock climbers. We’ll start by ascending through the forest until we reach the ridge where […]
Saturday 12/14 Central Park Late Fall 10:00 am to 12:30/1:00 pm. 1/2/3 line also C nearby. We meet at 72nd and Broadway then head over to the Lake, Sheep Meadow, down to the Pond, back to the Mall, Bow Bridge, the Ramble, Belvedere Castle & the Great Lawn, and back to the Upper West Side. […]
Annual Winter Social and Luncheon Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 12:00PM Characters Restaurant 94 Orange Turnpike Sloatsburg, NY 10974 MENU Hot and Cold Appetizers Soup du Jour or House Salad Choice of Entrée: SALMON- served in a lemon and caper sauce and served with your choice of rice or baked potato and mixed vegetables. CHICKEN […]
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.
