NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Chapter, Inc of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc.
The New York Chapter, Inc. of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc. Announces its Name Change to the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.
The one-hundred-year-old organization changes its name following
disassociation from the Adirondack Mountain Club.
New York, March 30, 2022
The New York Chapter, Inc. of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc., founded in 1923 as the second-oldest chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, announced today that it has changed its name to the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. The name change is made following disassociation from the Adirondack Mountain Club.
The Nawakwa Outdoor Association (NOA) is dedicated to bringing together outdoor enthusiasts concerned with conservation, preservation, and enjoyment of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of Harriman State Park and the New York metropolitan area. Our early members helped to construct the trails of Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks. Current members continue the legacy with trail maintenance under the auspices of the NY-NJ Trail Conference. Members participate in hikes, conservation projects, litter cleanup drives, ecological and educational activities in the local area and in upstate New York. Members who obtain Keyholder status by completing simple activities including an orientation on camp procedures and other qualifying events enjoy use of Camp Nawakwa in Harriman State Park.
“We are very excited to announce our name change and are confident that we will continue our membership-driven goals following disassociation from the Adirondack Mountain Club” said Raymond Kozma, Chair of the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York. “The new name is a perfect fit for our renewed focus on conservation, preservation, education, and enjoyment of the outdoors. It allows us to continue our stewardship of Camp Nawakwa in Harriman State Park, plus our hundred-year history gives us a great foundation upon which to build for the next hundred years.”
About the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.
Originally founded in 1923 as the second oldest chapter of the ADK, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York (NOA), a 501(c)7 non-profit, is a membership-run organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking in the New York City metropolitan area. We continue to dedicate ourselves to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks.
Camp Nawakwa – Our Rustic Retreat and Home-Base
Camp Nawakwa was built for us in 1926 by Harriman State Park and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Nestled on the shores of Lake Sebago, the largest lake in Harriman State Park, Camp Nawakwa has been continuously run by the volunteer members of NOA for the enjoyment of Nawakwans, their families, and guests. All are welcome to visit camp and consider NOA membership and Keyholder status for themselves.
Our main cabin can accommodate 50 people for meals and social activities. There are six separate sleeping cabins with comfortable beds, along with numerous tent sites. A large swim dock, swimming area, and floating platform make for great swimming in Lake Sebago. There is also access to a boating fleet which includes kayaks, canoes, rowboats, and a sailboat. Visit us online at noany.org
Media Contact:
Martin McDonald
Member of the Board of Directors
The Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.
646-232-7203
