Write-up: Lisa Lucas-Myers Leader: Lisa Lucas-Myers Co-Leader: Peter Baildon On a beautiful day, 12 excited hikers enjoyed a journey through an amazing history of rock changes which began in glacier times. We were awed by waterfalls of epic proportions after descending  the 180 steps of Jacob’s Ladder. Of course, what descends must ascend so 9 miles later, we had to climb those 180 steps since we were all too frugal to take the 6 dollar shuttle back to the upper…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Ron Carvin Co-Leader: Pat Hobbes The Moss Island trail was closed due to construction so plan B was to regroup at the Little Falls Harbor. It was nice to see the sun but the wind, which gave us a boost going east made the return more difficult. Thanks to Ron and Hobsie for an enjoyable ride.

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Mike Huss Co-Leader: Peter Franz Finally the clouds parted, the sun shone and the weather was right down hospitable. It felt like a rebirth which made this hike so enjoyable. The after hike rendezvous was outside and Walt got the best of it. As Rod Stewart sang ” Some guys have all the luck”. Thanks to Mike and Peter for leading.

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Phil Gwynn Co-Leader: Examine the attached map closely. Notice that the red trail is the track of our July 2023 hike to Murphy Lake. The blue trail is today’s hike. Interesting huh…….It appears that none of us paid any attention to the sign or remembered which way to go. And we had this year’s top 3 hikers aboard. You may also wonder why there are so many photos of just Lorrie. I  was having a difficult day (maybe a…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Bob Myers Co-Leader: Jim Wasielewski The rain held off and the temperature was balmy, and got warm as we continued to hike. This ascent up McCauley is from the back side most of the way and provided a different perspective of the land geography. Springtime conditions prevailed as the trail was wet but not intolerable. And yes, the skies opened, the moisture descended upon us and the temperature began its noticeable nosedive. A very enjoyable hike and many thanks…

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Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Mike Huss Co-Leader: The cleanup was on the Erie Canal Trail from Oriskany to Whitesboro. The weather held off and we didn’t experience any rain or snow. On the contrary, the temperature was in the 70’s. Thanks to Mike for coordinating the event and the trash pickers supreme who discovered tires, hub caps and road cones, were they at a NASCAR race?

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski Co-Leader: Jim Wasielewski A bunch of fairly new hikers today,three first time hikers, 2 hikers with 2 hikes and 2 hikers with 3. A lotta young people searching the woods for the runaway beaver and me wearing my beaver hat. No wonder they weren’t too friendly. A pileated woodpecker was hacking away at a stump at the Eagle. Good hike for a rainy Saturday. Thanks to Lorrie for leading.

Write-up: Jim Wasielewski Leader: Lorrie Wasielewski Co-Leader: Karen Oeink Eleven walkers showed up today for a stroll along the Rayhill Trail and through the environs of Whitestown. Only 9 are shown in the photo as Bobette recorded the event and the new lady didn’t want her photo taken. Either shy or in the witness protection program. Thanks to Mike for guiding Lorrie through the streets of Whitesboro and Karen for sweeping.

Write-up: Lu Blanchard Leader: Lu Blanchard Co-Leader: Peter Franz The Oregon Trail to North Bend was in fine shape for a March hike. Parking lot was plowed out with plenty of room- although very icy. Snow was hard-packed enough that micro-spikes were able to be used, although some preferred snowshoes and all carried them for the way out in case the snow softened. (Except for one Tramp who let himself be talked into leaving his in the truck!) The trail…

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Write-up: Bobbie Scarpino Leader: Bobbie Scarpino Co-Leader: Caroloyn Eastman             Over the last few years, we have been met with extreme weather conditions during our stay at Camp Fowler. We have dealt with a blizzard, -20 below temperatures, flooding, and the loss of electricity. This year however, except for the wind, we enjoyed nearly perfect conditions.              23 people descended upon the lodge in the woods off Pelcher Rd. in Speculator. After settling in, a spread of the snacks and beverages brought…

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