the Way of the Turtle

Hudson Valley Grand Walkabout
Friday, June 26, 2009

Grand Walkabout site

This is pretty cool... as part of the NYS quadicentennial it's an attempt to encourage folks to get out and explore the many trails and historic sites in the lower Hudson Valley, particularly in Ulster, Putnam, Dutchess, and Orange counties. Participants can register and then keep track of the trails and distances they've covered. The site mentions awards and incentives but doesn't seem to indicate what they might be.

I'm finding myself drawn more and more to exploring some of the parks and trails in southeastern NY (of course, I also want to explore a whole slew of other places too... so much outdoors to visit and so little time...) so I think this is a pretty cool way try to motivate people to get outside and play.

JMH