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Walking Events in Our Area
Forest Park Hike Friday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Kew Gardens Hiking Get away for an hour or so from city living into our little arcadian gem -- Forest Park! We'll meet by the benches at Wallenberg Square at 10:30am. We'll wait 15 minutes and start the hike promptly at 10:45am. Look for any one of our assistant organizers, Werner, Lixandra or Annie, who will be leading the hike that day. Wallenberg Square is located at the southwest corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. If you need a street address to plug into Mapquest.com or Hopstop.com, use the building across the street at 116-40 Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Bring a bottle of water, sturdy walking shoes and a friendly smile! Kew Gardens , NY 11415 - USA Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 AM Attending: 9 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Kew-Gardens-Hiking/calendar/10529856/
Just a Hike (periphery) Saturday, July 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Caumsett State Historic Park Event Information
Just a Hike (periphery)
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Caumsett State Historic Park
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Region: Long Island
Phone: 631-423-1770
Adult Adventures: Bring lunch & drinking water for this 6-mile hilly, moderately-paced hike. This is a walk for exercise and socializing. 9:30 am - 12:45 pm approx. $4.00 per adult.
Pre-registration required.
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Storm King Mountain Saturday, July 5 at 10 a.m.
NY Outdoor Fitness & Fun Group Moderate 4 mile loop hike up Storm King Mountain. The initial accent will be steep and rocky (with a little scrambling) Great views of the Hudson River and the surrounding hill NO Dogs What to bring Bring plenty of water, lunch/something to snack on, insect repellant, suntan lotion and anything else you need to enjoy the hike... tissues or bandaides. Hiking boots are recommended ... remember to dress in layers Meeting point As there are several pull outs and this location can only be reached from the south, please pay close attention to the directions: Take Route 9W North for about 8.5 miles from the Bear Mountain bridge traffic circle, to the large parking area on the right. The parking is located where the road turns to the left, just after the top of the hill, there should be a blue parking area sign. There is a small gravel lot prior to this parking area this is NOT our meeting point. NOTE: There is no access to this parking lot from the north (i.e. driving south on 9W). You will need to drive over the top of the hill on 9W (you will see your final destination a large parking lot on the left, just before you crest the hill) and continue driving south, turning around where you can. The best turn around point is probably Route 218. GPS location: N41 25.390, W74 00.067. Cancellation notices: RAIN CANCELS ALL EVENTS Please make sure to check your email/site prior to leaving your house the morning of the hike, cancellation notices will be sent prior to 8:00 am if required Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520 - USA Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 AM Attending: 24 Details: http://www.meetup.com/NY-Outdoor-Fitness-Fun-Group/calendar/10783134/
The 5th of July hike Saturday, July 5 at 10 a.m.
The organizer of has chosen to make their Meetup group private. To learn more about the The 5th of July hike, you may apply to join here: http://www.meetup.com/Highly-Motivated-Hiking-Exercise-Group/calendar/10774480
Poetry in the Garden Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m.
Details about the Poetry in the Garden event scheduled for Monday, July 6 at 2 p.m. can be found on the Web site of Old Westbury Gardens: http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/Program%20Events/summer_talk_tour_08.html
Jones Beach Sunset Walk Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
B O A R D W A L K Our Wednesday evening sunset walks at Jones Beach will continue as we maintain a high attendance at these mid-week walking events. On Wednesday we will meet at parking field #6 next to the bathrooms at 7pm. Our walk will start at 7:15. Hope you can make it.---Lee Babylon, NY 11702 - USA Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM Attending: 8 Details: http://www.meetup.com/B-O-A-R-D-W-A-L-K/calendar/10794547/
Long Island Walkers Club Friday, July 11 at 8 a.m. Details about the Long Island Walkers Club event scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 8 a.m. can be found on the Web site of Long Island Walkers Club: http://longislandwalkers.freeservers.com/
Breast Cancer Walk Friday, July 11 at 9 a.m.
 Breast Cancer Help Inc. and its Long Island Ceneter and Wellness Center present their 2nd annual 5K Walk - "Sponsoring Hope, One Step At A Time." Date: 7/11/09 Time: 9am - 12pm Region: South Shore Event Location Breast Cancer Help's Long Island and Wellness Center 1555 Sunrise Highway Bayshore, NY 11706 Suffolk County Contact Information Phone: (631) 675-9003 Website: www.breastcancerinc.org Pricing Information
Cruisin' Canines Club Friday, July 11 at 9 a.m.
CRUISIN' CANINES CLUB--Socialize and Exercise with Your Dog! Your dog will thank you! Merrick, NY 11566 - USA Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 AM Attending: 17 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Cruisin-Canines-Club/calendar/10646196/
Forest Park Hike Friday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Kew Gardens Hiking Get away for an hour or so from city living into our little arcadian gem -- Forest Park! We'll meet by the benches at Wallenberg Square at 10:30am. We'll wait 15 minutes and start the hike promptly at 10:45am. Look for any one of our assistant organizers, Werner, Lixandra or Annie, who will be leading the hike that day. Wallenberg Square is located at the southwest corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. If you need a street address to plug into Mapquest.com or Hopstop.com, use the building across the street at 116-40 Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Bring a bottle of water, sturdy walking shoes and a friendly smile! Kew Gardens , NY 11415 - USA Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 AM Attending: 4 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Kew-Gardens-Hiking/calendar/10590502/
New York City Safari I - South Street Seaport Beach Party Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m.
NY Outdoor Fitness & Fun Group Gigi will lead us on a New York City Safari, where we shall start at the West 83rd Street/Riverside Park entrance and venture on an 8-mile trek down the West side to Lower Manhattan, to the NEW Beach at South Street Seaport, Pier 17. Although no swimming... Sneakers, shorts, SUNBLOCK + 2-bottles-WATER, and comfortable beach attire required. Food, Ping Pong, Skeet Ball and other games + Happy Hour at the NEW South Street Seaport Beach, Pier 17. Schedule at least five hours of fun!!! The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party isnt the only late-breaking summer-fun news Community Board 1 has approved Water Taxi Beach for booze at its South Street Seaport location (at Pier 17) and official word is, the 18,000-square-foot beach will open on Memorial Day weekend (the Governors Island location will open July 4). According to the press release that just landed in our hot little hands, Food and beverages will be available at a fish shack that will serve fish and chips, steamers, clams, and daily specials. Recreational opportunities will include a nine-hole miniature golf course, Ping-Pong tables and Skee-Ball. Free table tennis? YES! No need to join that new $600-a-year Ping-Pong club. Plus, live music Thursday through Saturday nights, and an evening shuttle between Fulton Ferry Landing and the two new locations. Something tells us the Hamptons are going to be even over-er this year. LOL Review by D. Maurer in Grub Street New York, NY 10024 - USA Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM Attending: 26 Details: http://www.meetup.com/NY-Outdoor-Fitness-Fun-Group/calendar/10488636/
Meadow Wildflowers Hike Saturday, July 12 at 9 a.m.
 The muttontown preserve will host a guided Meadow Wildflowers hike, it will include the exploration of several meadows, upland woods and trails, as well as dispalys of wildflowers. Date: 7/12/09 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Region: North Shore Event classification: Outdoors Event Location Muttontown Preserve Muttontown Lane Bill Patterson Nature Center East Norwich, NY 11732 Nassau County Contact Information Phone: (516)571-8500 Pricing Information - Is limited and pre registration is required
- Adults: $5
Nature Walk Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m.
Nissequogue River State Park Event Information
Nature Walk
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Nissequogue River State Park
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Region: Long Island
Phone: 631-581-1072
Family Adventures: Take a leisurely walk to see who is out and about while enjoying the lovely scenery. 1:00 - 3:30 pm. $4.00 per adult, $3.00 per child.
Pre-registration required.
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Meadown Wildflowers Sunday, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Details about the Meadown Wildflowers event scheduled for Monday, July 13 at 9 a.m. can be found on the Web site of Muttontown Preserve: http://tinyurl.com/muttontown
Meeting (TransAlt) Sunday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Details about the Meeting (TransAlt) event scheduled for Monday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. can be found on the Web site of Queens Committee, Transportation Alternatives: http://www.transalt.org/takeaction/astoria-lic
Long Island Walkers Club Friday, July 18 at 8 a.m. Details about the Long Island Walkers Club event scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at 8 a.m. can be found on the Web site of Long Island Walkers Club: http://longislandwalkers.freeservers.com/
Singles Adventure in the Gunks - Rock Climbing, Hiking, Caving, Scrambling.... Friday, July 18 at 9 a.m.
Adventures by Design We've put together a great day of adventure for singles at Bonticou Crag in the ruggedly beautiful Shawangunk Mountains. All levels are welcome from those who have never donned a harness before to seasoned climbers. Your certified rock climbing guides will provide all the instruction and technical equipment to make your day of hiking, climbing, rappelling and scrambling fun and safe. You'll even have an opportunity to spelunk through the dark, creepy labyrinth of Bonticou Cave...we'll provide the headlamps. Come join other like-minded singles for a spectacular day full of exciting activities, fresh mountain air and good company When: Saturday, July 18th 9am-5pm Where: Bonticou Crag in the Gunks near New Paltz, NY (about 2-hours from Long Island) Activities: Rock climbing, scrambling, hiking, rappelling, spelunking and schmoozing. Cost: $189 per person includes certified guides, all technical equipment, gratuities and transportaion from a mutually convenient location on Long Island. First come, first served. Space is limited, so please register early. Cancellation policy New Paltz, NY 12440 - USA Saturday, July 18 at 9:00 AM Attending: 6 Fee: Price: USD 189.00 per person Details: http://www.meetup.com/Adventures-by-Design/calendar/10683259/
Cruisin' Canines Club Friday, July 18 at 9 a.m.
CRUISIN' CANINES CLUB--Socialize and Exercise with Your Dog! This is the absolute favorite walk! Don't miss it! West Bay Shore, NY 11706 - USA Saturday, July 18 at 9:00 AM Attending: 7 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Cruisin-Canines-Club/calendar/10646201/
Breakneck Ridge Rock Scramble with Lunch at Waterfall Friday, July 18 at 9:15 a.m.
NY Outdoor Fitness & Fun Group Breakneck Ridge Rock Scramble  Warning: Hiking and Rock Scrambing are dangerous. We do not charge for this event and we are not a professional group. (We've been known to make mistakes and do dumb things!!!) You participate completley your own risk. You must read, understand, and agree our standard liability release. Find it here: http://www.meetup.com... Note: Given all the rain we've had this week, the waterfall should be cookin'. LIZ WANTS TO EAT LUNCH AT WATERFALL and July may be hot so we will start the July hike an hour earlier at 9:15am. The distance will be 4 miles. Keep in mind that even though the distances sound short, this hike can be a workout! Lots of elevation, ups and downs. ___________________________ Rob will lead a 4 mile hike which takes about 4 hours to complete including lunch. ***This is some of the more strenuous hiking in the area, located a little north of Cold Spring. *** Please bring 4 bottles of water, snacks, LUNCH and appropriate hiking shoes. :D] Meeting Place: park in the northernmost lot of the three on 9D. From Grand Central Station Hudson Line train. Get off at the "Breakneck Ridge" stop. I will be there to flag train people to parking lot!! Driving Directions: from Westchester: Taconic N., NY Rt. 301 W., 9D north Proceed north on N.Y. Route 9D for about 8.5 miles to the Village of Cold Spring. Continue ahead on Route 9D for another two miles past the intersection with N.Y. Route 301 in Cold Spring. Immediately after passing through a tunnel under Breakneck Ridge, there will be three parking areas on 9D - let's meet in the northernmost one. from NYC: take George Washington bridge to the Palisades Interstate Parkway Take the Pali Cold Spring, NY 10516 - USA Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 AM Attending: 38 Details: http://www.meetup.com/NY-Outdoor-Fitness-Fun-Group/calendar/10288395/
Forest Park Hike Friday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Kew Gardens Hiking Get away for an hour or so from city living into our little arcadian gem -- Forest Park! We'll meet by the benches at Wallenberg Square at 10:30am. We'll wait 15 minutes and start the hike promptly at 10:45am. Look for any one of our assistant organizers, Werner, Lixandra or Annie, who will be leading the hike that day. Wallenberg Square is located at the southwest corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. If you need a street address to plug into Mapquest.com or Hopstop.com, use the building across the street at 116-40 Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Bring a bottle of water, sturdy walking shoes and a friendly smile! Kew Gardens , NY 11415 - USA Saturday, July 18 at 10:30 AM Attending: 3 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Kew-Gardens-Hiking/calendar/10643654/
The Sounds of Downtown Nyc comin' to Westchester Friday, July 18 at 10 p.m.
NY Outdoor Fitness & Fun Group "Mixed Signals" will open@ 10pm & "STARK" will close-out the nightJuly 18th. Burke's in Yonkers 645 Bronx River Road 1st exit on Bronx River Pkwy (so Cross Co Pkwy) make right @ light ... Burke's is 1/8 mile on right hand side The Sounds of Downtown nyc comin' to westchester... get readyThe Mixed Signals is a Bluesey Rock Trio w\\ Soul & Balls w\\ a mix of Covers & Originals Then...STARK is like Joan Jett meets Black Sabbath... Twisted Raw & Sexy.Power Trio Good time to be had by all! Thanks, Jay Yonkers, NY 10710 - USA Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 PM Attending: 7 Details: http://www.meetup.com/NY-Outdoor-Fitness-Fun-Group/calendar/10701305/
Plover Hike Saturday, July 19 at 9 a.m.
Jones Beach State Park Event Information
Plover Hike
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Jones Beach State Park
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Region: Long Island
Phone: (516) 679 - 7254
Adult Adventures: Learn about the cooperation and efforts of community groups, government and private citizens to protect species. Take a hike along the beach to observe protected species. 9:00 - 11:00 am. $4.00 per person
Pre-registration required.
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Plant Focus Saturday, July 19 at 3 p.m.
Caumsett State Historic Park Event Information
Plant Focus
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Caumsett State Historic Park
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Region: Long Island
Phone: 631-423-1770
Adult Adventures: Bring water, hat, sunscreen & identification books for this hands-on program on plant identification and usage. Short walk. 3:00 - 5:00 pm. $4.00 per adult.
Pre-registration required.
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Daylily Walk Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m.
Details about the Daylily Walk event scheduled for Monday, July 20 at 2 p.m. can be found on the Web site of Old Westbury Gardens: http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/Program%20Events/summer_talk_tour_08.html
Long Island Walkers Club Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. Details about the Long Island Walkers Club event scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at 8 a.m. can be found on the Web site of Long Island Walkers Club: http://longislandwalkers.freeservers.com/
Cruisin' Canines Club Friday, July 25 at 9 a.m.
CRUISIN' CANINES CLUB--Socialize and Exercise with Your Dog! Exercise for you and your dog! Bellmore, NY 11710 - USA Saturday, July 25 at 9:00 AM Attending: 3 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Cruisin-Canines-Club/calendar/10646206/
Forest Park Hike Friday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Kew Gardens Hiking Get away for an hour or so from city living into our little arcadian gem -- Forest Park! We'll meet by the benches at Wallenberg Square at 10:30am. We'll wait 15 minutes and start the hike promptly at 10:45am. Look for any one of our assistant organizers, Werner, Lixandra or Annie, who will be leading the hike that day. Wallenberg Square is located at the southwest corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Park Lane South. If you need a street address to plug into Mapquest.com or Hopstop.com, use the building across the street at 116-40 Park Lane South, Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Bring a bottle of water, sturdy walking shoes and a friendly smile! Kew Gardens , NY 11415 - USA Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 AM Attending: 2 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Kew-Gardens-Hiking/calendar/10695024/
Shakespear at Fort Totten Park -Comedy of Errors Friday, July 25 at 4 p.m.
Bowne Park/Bayside Parks Walking & Fitness Meetup Group Boomberang theatre company: The comedy of Errors" Fort Totten park -Gazebo Area. Enjoy the live presentation of one of Shakespear's best known plays. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sponsored by Cord Meyer. Bayside, NY 11360 - USA Saturday, July 25 at 4:00 PM Attending: 1 Details: http://www.meetup.com/Bayside-Striders/calendar/10781736/
Sugarloaf Hill and Castle Rock Hike Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m.
NY Outdoor Fitness & Fun Group Sugarloaf Hill and Castle Rock Garrison, New York Hiking distance: 6.65 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 725 feet Hike is 3 hours Bring 2 bottles of Water, Lunch/Snacks Hiking Boots or Shoes are highly recommended We will be starting the hike from the Garrison Train Station. Meetup at the South end of the parking lot and start the hike by 11:15 AM. METRO NORTH: Hudson line to the Garrison Train station By Car take the Saw mill Pkwy north to Taconic State Pkwy North. Taconic Pkwy North exit at Bear Mountain Pkwy, US route 202/NY 35 west toward Peekskill. Travel West on 202/35 to Bear Mountain PKWY west and then right turn onto US route 9. Proceed North on route 9 to a left turn onto NY route 403. Continue North on route 403 across US route 9D. Entrance to the Garrison Train Station parking lot is a quarter mile on the left. Sugarloaf Hill is in fact a ridge, running northeast and southwest, close to the east shore of the Hudson. The peak of Castle Rock lies off the northeast end of the ridge, while NY 9D runs along the west side. A small stream runs along the southeast side and flows into the Hudson, while to the northwest, the ground declines gently to the Hudson. The hill is about 760 feet (230 m) high at its summit, towards the middle of the ridge. A red-blazed trail climbs its western side, and then runs along the ridge, across the summit, to end at a viewpoint over the Hudson of about 700 feet (210 m) elevation.[2] Flora Somewhat unusually, Opuntia humifusa, prickly-pear cactus, can be found growing on ledges atop Sugarloaf. The oceanic warmth brought upstream by the estuarine Hudson and the sunny, exposed rock allows this cactus to grow on the hill, and elsewhere in the Hudson Higlands. History Beverley, the house of Col. Beverley Robinson, was built at the foot of the peak in 1758. Robinson, a Tory, lost his house and estates there to confiscation in 1777. It was used as a headquarters by several American generals during the Revolution, and Benedict Arnold chose to dwell there when he took command of West Point in 1780. It was at Beverley that Arnold learned of the capture of John André and the failure of his treason, and fled thence to HMS Vulture. Beverley later passed into the hands of Hamilton Fish, and was destroyed by a fire in 1892. The hill was donated by the Osborn family to the Taconic State Park Commission in 1974, and now forms part of the Osborn Preserve of Hudson Highlands State Park. Garrison , NY 10524 - USA Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 AM Attending: 19 Details: http://www.meetup.com/NY-Outdoor-Fitness-Fun-Group/calendar/10604471/
Lotus and Waterlilies Sunday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
Details about the Lotus and Waterlilies event scheduled for Monday, July 27 at 2 p.m. can be found on the Web site of Old Westbury Gardens: http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/Program%20Events/summer_talk_tour_08.html
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