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Early Fall Color – Ramapo Reservation, NJ

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It’s late September and the leaves are just starting to change here in north New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley in New York State. Fall officially began on Monday, September 22, 2008, at 11:44:16 EDT (15:44:16 UCT) and in a matter of weeks going forward, the foliage in our part of the country will peak to its show of brilliant Autumn colors everywhere, before the Winter fallow period begins shortly afterward. A little like people on Saturday night! ;)

Notice how the bright Fall colors are still mixed with the remaining lush Summer greenery. Interesting time of year, no?

This post also serves to highlight the fact that while Harriman Hikers most frequently hikes its namesake, Harriman State Park, NY, we also hike in other wilderness parks and reserves / preserves in the area, such as Ramapo Reservation, a Bergen County Park, located a short distance from our weekly meetup at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ.

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Early Fall color at Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ

The photo above (and the cropped version, used for our website header) were made at Ramapo Reservation.

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Gorp Articles: Hiking in the Hudson Valley, NY

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Excerpted: “A simple walk in the woods reveals the Hudson’s history as a source of natural riches. Mianus River Gorge and Pawling Nature Preserve trails traverse wooded land never again to be farmed or logged. Trails at both places go through second-growth hardwoods and hemlock”cathedrals.” But the scarred earth on the Bull Hill hike, the result of quarrying, reminds the hiker that rocks don’t grow back. Osborne Preserve offers river views, lush forests and plant life diverse enough to include cactus. The western Hudson Valley is another great epicenter for hiking: hikers throng to Harriman State Park and Surebridge Mountain.”

-HH

GORP – Hudson River Valley, New York

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GORP – Hudson River Valley, New York: “DESTINATIONS
Hudson River Valley
Outdoor Adventures between the Big Apple and Albany
By Claire Pamplin

Hudson Valley

In 1609, Captain Henry Hudson sailed his ship the Half Moon up a river between banks rich with thick, dense foliage. Today, lush woods still blanket the hills, just as they did 400 years ago. Steep banks continue to forbid easy access inland, and the notorious winds in the Highlands region continue to play fierce games with boats.”

Juckas Stables

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Juckas Stables – Horseback riding and overnight camping in Hudson Valley, New York: “Established in 1965, Juckas Stables is a friendly, family-owned and operated business. Here at Juckas Stables we have 117 acres of trails winding through the breathtaking Hudson Valley countryside. Our variety of barnyard animals are sure to delight you and your children. The horses are also a part of the friendly atmosphere. You will find them gentle, responsive, and well kept.”