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Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Begin the New Year with a First Day Hike at Sam's Point! What better way to start off 2025 than with an invigorating snowshoe outing for the entire family! Join an approximately three-mile loop hike through the scenic Park Preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. If renting snowshoes, please arrive early. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989. Meet-up Location: Sam's Point Visitors Center, Approximate distance of hike: 3 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Required
Sat
04
Jan
Saturday, January 4, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in January, February, and March, weather permitting. It is
designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a
new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee, who
will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are
available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the
Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
04
Jan
Saturday, January 4, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Rebecca Howe-Parisio, Environmental
Educator, for an interpretive snowshoe hike on Loop Road. We'll hike up the
west side of Loop Road and around Lake Maratanza, with the Sam's Point Vista
being our last stop, for sunset conditions. Most of the terrain on this
three-mile hike is fairly level, but there are some short, steep sections.
Please bring a snack, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Snowshoes are available to rent at a discounted price of $5 per person at the
Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the
age of 18. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be
offered as a hike and participants are strongly encouraged to bring micro
spikes or other ice traction devices. Meet
at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at
845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
11
Jan
Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in January, February, and March, weather permitting. It is
designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a
new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee, who
will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are
available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the
Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Fri
17
Jan
Friday, January 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Dust off your old, field identification guides and join Becca
Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator, on a hike to learn how to use it. On this
three-mile, moderate adventure, we will search for footprints in the mud or
snow and use a field guide to identify different critters living in the Park
Preserve. Taking the time to learn tracks using field guides and rulers
reinforces your knowledge of the unique characteristics of that animal. This
leaves a more durable memory than the quick impression made when using apps on
technology. Do not fret if you don't own an animal tracking field guide, there
will be field guides available to borrow. Field Guide Friday will be a monthly
program, focusing on different topics as the seasons change. This program is
suited for anyone who is old enough to read and is interested in learning how
to use a book to identify plants, insects, and more. Participants
must bring water and snacks and wear appropriate hiking shoes. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Sam's Point Visitor Center at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
Jan
Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in January, February, and March, weather permitting. It is
designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a
new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee, who
will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are
available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the
Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon
20
Jan
Monday, January 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Olivia Castañeda, Sam's Point Stewardship Coordinator, for a
three-mile hike on Loop Road to discover what creatures are active in the Park
Preserve in this harsh season. Tree rubbings, snow dens and scat are all signs
of wildlife that we might find. These signs give us clues as to which animals
live here and how hard it is for them to stay alive in winter. Please bring
snacks, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather as well as microspikes
or other ice traction devices. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian over the age of 18. If there is sufficient snow cover, this
program will be offered as a snowshoe outing. Snowshoes are available to rent
for $5 at the Visitor Center. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam's Point
at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Jan
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
This opportunity is being offered at 11:00 a.m.
every Saturday in January, February, and March, weather permitting. It is
designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a
new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam's Point employee, who
will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes.
They'll also work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite
trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are
available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the
Sam's Point Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
25
Jan
Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
(845) 647-7989
Join Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental
Educator, for an interpretive snowshoe hike to Indian Rock. We'll hike
past the scenic vista at the Sam's Point Overlook and then make our way around
Lake Maratanza. At Indian Rock, we'll enjoy beautiful views of the Catskill
Mountains. During this almost five-mile hike, we'll traverse roads and a rocky
footpath through a dwarf pitch pine forest and a cranberry bog featuring a bog
bridge. Most of the terrain is fairly level with some short, steep sections.
Snowshoes are available to rent for $5 at the Visitor Center. Please bring a
lunch, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. If there is
insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike and
participants are encouraged to bring micro spikes or other ice traction
devices. Meet at the Sam's Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling Sam's Point at 845-647-7989.
Registration: Required