Raymond Torrey, who was our first Chair, was also the co-founder of the Trail Conference and its first Secretary, a position he held until his untimely death (on his birthday, July 28th) in 1938 at age 58. With efforts spearheaded by Torrey and the Trail Conference, the first trails in Harriman State Park were blazed. […]
Sunday – July 28, 2024 - Hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake Distance: About 5 miles (Qualifying); Elevation gain: About 600 feet This hike will leave from camp after breakfast (about 10:30). Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and a snack, rain gear. Hiking poles recommended due to some […]
Taco Saturday August 3 dinner - Sunday August 4 breakfast Join us for a relaxing height of summer weekend with fusion vegetarian tacos and rice and beans with fresh fruit and dessert and a simple breakfast. Refreshments served but BYOB! Please register by Thursday, August 1, 4pm. Indicate if you’d like dinner only or dinner […]
MIDSUMMER BOUNTY: Nawakwa Hosted Weekend, Fri-Sun Aug 9-11/2024 Deirdre Tourin host & Ellen Sackstein cohost will serve a refreshing three salad Saturday dinner, plus sides, desert fruit pie. Special treats during Happy Hour. Write your preferred protein dish when registering: salmon, chicken or tofu. Hosts shopping Thurs/Friday, so please register by WEDNESDAY 10:00 P.M. […]
Saturday – August 17. Johnsontown Road Loop Hike Distance: 6.4 miles (qualifying) A sizzling hot hike for the dog days of August. For the first 3 miles, this is a relatively flat hike along woods roads, then it takes some rocky ups and downs. From the Johnsontown Road parking circle, we take the White Bar […]
Ramen for Nawakwans! Come have fun building a bowl of ramen noodles and slurp (or not :)! Dinner menu includes simple appetizers for Happy Hour, Ramen noodles in broth and toppings, and summer desserts. Host: Yajing Li Email: yajinglee@yahoo.com Text: 973 641 5693 (DO NOT leave voice message please) Please register by 9PM on Thursday, August 22. Clarify choice: […]
Saturday August 24, 10:00 am, Join Dave and Jess from the Camp Committee for a weekend workday! We'll be focusing on painting and sealing weather permitting along with mowing and string trimming. If you prefer indoor work, the main cabin can always be vacuumed and dusted and with the new wireless vacuum all the sleeping […]
Lewis Ports & Eve Mancuso Hosted Fall Weekend, Including Fall BBQ Sunday Afternoon: 8/31/24-9/2/24 There will be 6 meals offered this weekend, including the Fall BBQ Sunday afternoon. These two meals will be Italian themed. Saturday, August 31 Dinner- Happy Hour and then seasonal Vegetable Pesto Cavatelli or Seafood Squid Ink Spaghetti for […]
Special guests to be announced! Come join the Bear Mountain State Parks team for a presentation and lecture after dinner. Depending on the animal visitor, talk will be held inside or on the porch.
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.
