FoFHH News
Always wanted to hike Breakneck Ridge Trail, but dodn't wat to go it alone?...
Guided Hike of Breakneck RidgeTrail
July 24, 2010 at 11am
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Diffucult
Meetng Location: Route 9D parking lot just north of Breakneck
Join Friends of Fahnestock & Hudson Highlands State Parks and a park ranger on a guided tour of breakneck ridge. The Breackneck Ridge trail is one of the most popular hikes in the region. It is also generally considered to be the most strenuous hike in the area. It involves steep climbs over rock ledges that can be very slippery when wet. You'll need to use both your hands and your feet in many places along the way.
New York State Parks Attendance Soars
Park attendance up 11% over last year
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash recently announced an increase in park attendance. According to Ash, state parks attendance has increased by 1.3 million visitors, up 11 percent from last year, while July 4th holiday weekend camping reservations reflect 90 percent occupancy. Additionally, sales of the park system’s $65 annual pass, the Empire Passport, increased statewide 1.5 percent over 2009 numbers, with more than 40,000 passes sold this year.
Support state parks!
Ash is also encouraging New Yorkers support parks and historic sites by joining Friends Groups, such as the Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks.
Adopt A Highway Signs Are Up
It's official - Friends of Fahnestock has adopted NY State Route 9D through Cold Spring!
In partnership with Keep Putnam Beautiful and the NY Department of Transportation's Adopt A Highway program, FoFHH is responsible for 4 roadside litter pickup excursions per year. Our highway signs are clearly visible on route 9D near the intersection of Indian Brook Road (to the south) and at Little Stony Point (to the north). Click here for pictures and for the cleanup schedule ...
New York State Budget
As the high season for parks usage begings, the proposed drastic cuts to NY State parks ahave been avoided, but at the expense of greatly reduced funding for NYS environemtal programs. Click here to read more...
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