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Herman O. Bressler

Mr. Bluebird

March 3, 1923 - June 17, 2009

N e w s Is it really summer? Cool temperatures give way to the heat. Be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms even when none are predicted. Saturday, June 13: Friday, Balsam Cap and B25 Sunday, June 14: Plateau (Warner Creek) Wednesday, June 24: Vly and Bearpen Sunday, June 28: Trout Pond Loop Monday: June 29: Roundtop and KHP

SRT My wife and I hiked the Shawangunk Ridge Trail near Wurtsboro and near Ellenville one weekend. I decided that I wanted to return and hike between these two villages with a car spot. The trail is easy to follow but it is a LONG 9 mile hike. There is some water available. The rewards are the views from the trail! The views of the Basha Kill and the Catskills are outstanding. Watching the gilders from Wurtsboro and the hang gliders and paragliders from Cragsmoor is fun.

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2009 Venture Out Map This map has just been delivered to many hiking stores in the area. For $9.95 it is the MOST COMPLETE map of the Catskills in existence. It is EVEN BETTER than the last version. More information is included and the "paper" is more water and tear resistant. The only drawback is its size. As one map it is hard to carry on the trail but for planning it is invaluable.

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