Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

At 3pm and 4:30pm.

$15 ADULT, $10 MEMBER, $10 CHILD | VISITOR’S CENTER

Join author and storyteller Pamela Schmebri for a ghost story walk along Olana’s carriage roads inspired by historic gothic and Victorian era literature, folklore, and Halloween traditions.

Join the park naturalist on this hour long hike through the Walking Dunes. During the hike discover how the dunes "walk". The hike ends with a shortwalk along the interior of Napeague Harbor where many shells, shorebirds and other sea life may be seen.

On this short stroll (approximately 1.5 miles), one of a series designed to observe seasonal changes, we will savor autumn's colorful, leafy splendor.

Take a leisurely walk through the dark meandering trails of Caleb as we discuss some spooky Long Island tales. Your stories and tales are welcome

Take a leisurely walk through the dark meandering trails of Caleb as we discuss some spooky Long Island tales. Your stories and tales are welcome

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Nature and health are intrinsically linked and the partnership between Olana and Columbia Memorial Health brings innovative education programs to aid you in your wellness. Physical Therapist Assistant and Athletic Trainer, Corey Smith will give you tips on properly taking care of your posture and body at your workplace. Participants will experience a 30-minute talk, followed by an optional short walk with the experts on Olana’s carriage roads. Corey Smith, Columbia Memorial Health

Follow the weekly changes of autumn scenery through a mixture of topics dealing with history, fall foliage, flowers, migratory birds, small animals and especially the annual profusion of MUSHROOMS.

Meet at lowest St. Helena parking lot. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Follow the weekly changes of autumn scenery through a mixture of topics dealing with history, fall foliage, flowers, migratory birds, small animals and especially the annual profusion of MUSHROOMS.

Meet at lowest St. Helena parking lot. 2 hours, 1 mile.

First Saturday of the month October—December, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 10/5, 11/2, 12/7

Join us for a hike on our trails to a scenic spot to meditate with meditation leader Jennifer D’Orazio. Adults/teens only.

First Saturday of the month October—December, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 10/5, 11/2, 12/7

Join us for a hike on our trails to a scenic spot to meditate with meditation leader Jennifer D’Orazio. Adults/teens only.

We have two hours. Where would you like to walk? Shall we try something new? Perhaps the orange trail which is the highest area of the park? Majority wins, we walk!

We have two hours. Where would you like to walk? Shall we try something new? Perhaps the orange trail which is the highest area of the park? Majority wins, we walk!

Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

Part I – November 3. Look inside the Park’s fattest tree and have lunch by one of the largest Sassafras trees in New York State. Meet at Mt. Morris entrance gate. Car tour and short walks. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

Part I – November 3. Look inside the Park’s fattest tree and have lunch by one of the largest Sassafras trees in New York State. Meet at Mt. Morris entrance gate. Car tour and short walks. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Portageville Entrance Gate. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Portageville Entrance Gate. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

An equestrian trail ride and lunch at beautiful Rockwood Hall. Ride at your leisure on a marked course, and the enjoy a catered buffet lunch overlooking the Hudson River. Lunch is open to the public, all are welcome. A benefit for the carriage roads of Rockefeller State Park Preserve.

At 10am and 2pm.

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

At 10am and 2pm.

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the moonlit trails of the park. The woodlands are different in the dark. Discover what creatures are around this time of night!

Enjoy the Park's trails under the nearly Full Beaver Moon. Use your night-vision and your ears to detect the presence of wildlife as we walk along the Long Path from Mine Kill to the New York Power Authority Visitors Center. Please wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the weather, and meet at the Mine Kill State Park Office.

This is a free event. For more information, please call the park office at (518) 827-8690.

On this leisurely but hilly 5-mile saunter, you will learn about nature in the field, forest, seashore, and pond. Bring drinking water.

Eggs are not just for the Spring! An indoor presentation will be followed by a "behind the scenes" tour of the trout hatchery. We will be hiking to the hatchery, ~2 miles

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at the Joseph Caputo Community Center & view a short film about the Aqueduct. The Weir is nearby on the Double Arch Bridge. There you will descend into the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. There is an optional walk along the Sing Sing Kill Greenway, located below the Double Arch Bridge, after the Weir Tour. Address: 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133) (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk).

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or phone/text: 646-303-1448 or Aram Aslanian-Persico, aram.dap@gmail.com or call/text 949-258-7016.

Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

Part II - November 10. Special two-mile walk to park's largest tree. Wear long pants for brushy areas and sturdy footwear for uneven and steep terrain. Meet at Sycamore #22 Trailhead on River Road just south of Picket Line Road junction. Brushy areas and uneven & steep terrain. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles.

Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

Part II - November 10. Special two-mile walk to park's largest tree. Wear long pants for brushy areas and sturdy footwear for uneven and steep terrain. Meet at Sycamore #22 Trailhead on River Road just south of Picket Line Road junction. Brushy areas and uneven & steep terrain. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Easy 2-mile (total) hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.)

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com, or call/text 646-303-1448 or Aram Aslanian-Persico, aram.dap@gmail.com or call/text 949-258-7016.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise over Pine Pond. Meet at Sycamore #22 trailhead on River Road just south of Picket Line Road junction. Brushy areas and uneven & steep terrain. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise over Pine Pond. Meet at Sycamore #22 trailhead on River Road just south of Picket Line Road junction. Brushy areas and uneven & steep terrain. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 2 miles.

Join us for a full moon hike. This event is free and open to all ages. The hike follows our wide gravel carriage roads and is relatively flat with a few hilly spots (moderate hike). Please bring a flashlight or headlamp! Please come dressed for the weather, will be canceled in case of heavy rain so check your email for updates! Registration for this event is required. Limit 40 participants. Recommended 12 and up

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Museum. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Museum. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Enjoy an approximately 4-5 mile loop walk, easy-to-moderate, mostly on the Old Croton Aqueduct trail. We begin at the ruins of Rockwood Hall, built in 1849 and purchased by Wm. Rockefeller, John D. Senior's younger brother, in 1886, before John D. began acquiring and building what later became Kykuit. We cross the Archville bridge, which replaced the earlier bridge that carried the Aqueduct over Rt. 9 and served as a carriage trail connecting the two estates. We reach the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and walk on Rockefeller trails to view a major Aqueduct structure that crosses the Pocantico River. History, birds, botany, and beauty may be anticipated. Meet at the Rockwood Hall parking lot (description & directions: www.nynjtc.org/hike/rockwood-hall-sleepy-hollow) behind Phelps Memorial Hospital at 10 am.

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or phone/text: 646-303-1448 or Urban Trail Conference co-leader, David Bernstein, islay6@gmail.com or 347-224-7376.

Meet Sundays (3 hours). Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

November 17. Visit some of our oldest forests and therefore many of our largest trees and several State Champions. Included in this tour is the site of one of our biggest oaks in the park. The tree fell in the early morning of August 18, 1993 due to fungi decaying its 150-year-old base. Meet at Castile Entrance Gate. Car tour and short walks. Bring a lunch.

Meet Sundays (3 hours). Car tours and short walks to the Park's highest, broadest and stoutest known trees. Come see how they deal with the elements of weather, old age, insects and disease. Tour offered in three parts. Bring a lunch.

November 17. Visit some of our oldest forests and therefore many of our largest trees and several State Champions. Included in this tour is the site of one of our biggest oaks in the park. The tree fell in the early morning of August 18, 1993 due to fungi decaying its 150-year-old base. Meet at Castile Entrance Gate. Car tour and short walks. Bring a lunch.

Take an afternoon stroll on the Aqueduct Trail. Meet at Irvington's Town Hall at 85 Main Street, less than ½ mile east up Main Street from the Irvington Metro-North train station (free parking). Visit the Tiffany Reading Room, one of only a handful of Tiffany interiors. Meander north on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (which intersects with Main Street) to Lyndhurst and back (total distance less than 4 miles), admiring architectural landmarks, including the skeletal remains of a Lord & Burnham conservatory, and Hudson River views. Learn the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the millionaires who lived along the trail in the 1800's. On the return trip, you might stop to tour Jay Gould's Lyndhurst or Washington Irving's Sunnyside mansion (paid guided tours are available at both). When you return to Main Street, if you would like to see more, you may choose to continue your walk south (and back) on the Aqueduct to view more historic mansions.

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or phone/text: 646-303-1448.

Learn how to identify trees across the Preserve with our resident tree tracking expert, Kim Castaldo. Register for this event at www.rockefellerstateparkpreserve.eventbrite.com or by calling Rebecca at 914-631-1470 x106.

At 10am and 2pm.

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

At 10am and 2pm.

This class is intended for children ages 1-6 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. We will read a short story or two based on the outdoors and then go for a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24-hour advanced notice, please call 518-793-0511. Please stop at the office first to pay for the event. Each child costs $1.

We'll maintain a slow to moderate pace for 4 miles as we observe and discuss the fields and woods of Caumsett.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet at the Joseph Caputo Community Center & view a short film about the Aqueduct. The Weir is nearby on the Double Arch Bridge. There you will descend into the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. There is an optional walk along the Sing Sing Kill Greenway, located below the Double Arch Bridge, after the Weir Tour. Address: 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133) (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk).

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com or phone/text: 646-303-1448 or Aram Aslanian-Persico, aram.dap@gmail.com or call/text 949-258-7016.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Easy 2-mile (total) hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY 10567. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.)

Inquiries: Sara Kelsey, saraakelsey@gmail.com, or call/text 646-303-1448 or Aram Aslanian-Persico, aram.dap@gmail.com or call/text 949-258-7016.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Visitor Center. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Visitor Center. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Stuffed after eating all that holiday food? Come to the preserve and walk it off! What better way to relax this holiday than enjoying the forest and river of Connetquot (approx. 3 miles)? Please bring water and comfortable walking shoes.

Choose to #OptOutside on #BlackFriday! Check out the work being done on the Eagle Trail to connect Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site to the south-side of Amsterdam via a riverside nature path. Work off the stuffing and pumpkin pie with Friends member and trail ambassador, John Naple.

We will meet at Yankee Hill Lock at the Putman Store 10 AM on Black Friday. We will walk approximately 3 miles to Amsterdam and the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian Bridge. We will stop and view natural phenomena (eagles, other birds, small mammals, etc., and perhaps pick up trash and vegetation along the way) Plan 2 hours for this walk.

Please arrange a ride back to Yankee Hill if leaving a car there (or opt to walk the 3 miles back). Parking in Amsterdam is available at the bike trail parking lot.

While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion during this 6-mile, hilly, moderately paced walk, thus affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and socializing. Bring lunch and drinking water.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Visitor Center. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 am (3 hours, 1-2 miles). Several areas on the original thousand-acre estate of William Pryor Letchworth support forest trees more than 100 feet in height and 150 years in age. Without their cloak of leaves we will be able to better appreciate the forms of these older trees. Brush and steep terrain. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.

Meet at Visitor Center. 3 hours, 1-2 miles.

First Saturday of the month October—December, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 10/5, 11/2, 12/7

Join us for a hike on our trails to a scenic spot to meditate with meditation leader Jennifer D’Orazio. Adults/teens only.

First Saturday of the month October—December, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 10/5, 11/2, 12/7

Join us for a hike on our trails to a scenic spot to meditate with meditation leader Jennifer D’Orazio. Adults/teens only.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

On this hilly, moderately long walk (approx. 2 miles), we will study the park's social, economic, architectural and political history.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise above the Great Bend Gorge. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 2 hours, 1 mile.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

View the moonrise above the Great Bend Gorge. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Explore the night using your senses. Why do night creatures see better than us at night? How do animals use their sense of smell? These and other sensory questions will be answered through hands on activities to experience the night like a nocturnal animal does

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Nature is less puzzling when you understand the clues her creatures give us. During this hands-on program, geared for the average adult, we will teach you how to improve your powers of observation so you can solve the mystery of the subtle signs animals leave behind. Approximately 1 mile walk (Not recommended for children).

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Grab your hiking shoes and join us for a beach walk during the shortest daylight time of the year: the winter solstice! On this invigorating hike, you will search for all sorts of creatures that make Jones Beach their winter home.

Program held at the Boat Basin

Grab your hiking shoes and join us for a beach walk during the shortest daylight time of the year: the winter solstice! On this invigorating hike, you will search for all sorts of creatures that make Jones Beach their winter home.

Program held at the Boat Basin

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

See the sunset over the Mt. Morris Canyon and welcome the beginning of longer days. Meet at River Road junction on Route 408 out of Mt. Morris towards Nunda. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 3 hours, 2 miles.

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight". Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. Sky gazing will follow evening programs if weather permits.

See the sunset over the Mt. Morris Canyon and welcome the beginning of longer days. Meet at River Road junction on Route 408 out of Mt. Morris towards Nunda. Bring a flashlight and a picnic supper. 3 hours, 2 miles.

Bundle up, and join us for some birding on the beach! On this stroll through the crisp air, you'll discover the birds that make Jones Beach their home for the winter.

Program held at the Boat Basin

Bundle up, and join us for some birding on the beach! On this stroll through the crisp air, you'll discover the birds that make Jones Beach their home for the winter.

Program held at the Boat Basin

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion during this, six-mile, hilly, moderately paced walk; thus affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and socializing. Bring lunch and drinking water.

Scavenger hunts aren't just for the summer-time! Join us for a scavenger hunt as we explore the preserve's trails to see what winter at the preserve is like! You'd be surprised what you can find! Dress for the weather!

On this hilly, 1 ½ mile stroll, we'll pause briefly in areas of natural and/or historic interest. At each location, a guide will provide background information and allow a little time for quick snapshots. Bring your own camera and photo skills.

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.

Winter is officially here! What better way to enjoy the start of a new season than by spending your morning at Sunken Meadow State Park. Signs of life are still around! Explore the forest with us as we celebrate the start of winter. Come prepared forthe weather!

Experience seals in their natural habitat. Join a park naturalist on a 3 mile round trip hike to the seal haul-out, where migrating pinnipeds rest on rocks. A spotting scope is provided and binoculars are recommended. Hikers meet at the Lighthouse Concession (located across from the parking lot entrance). Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking.