Winter Trail Day Event
Taconic Outdoor Education Center – Winterfest at Fahnestock State Park
75 Mt Laurel Lane
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 265-3773
paul.kuznia@ parks.ny. gov
www.nysparks.com/environment/nature-centers/3/details.aspx
Date: 1/8/12
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Enjoy a winter day outdoors in the Hudson Valley with family and friends as part of the Taconic Outdoor Education Center’s (TOEC) 2012 Winterfest. Tubbs Snowshoes will be available courtesy of our friends at Hudson Valley Outfitters in Cold Spring, NY.
On a first come and served basis, participants will have a chance to use a pair for a short period of time. Additional partners lending a hand to connect folks to the Hudson Highland’s winter landscape include REI, Putnam Highlands Audubon, Garrison Fish & Game Club and Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Fun activities planned include tubing, ice skating and broom ball – bring your own skates, winter camping, crafts for kids, ice fishing and a live animal wildlife presentation.
A cheery, wood burning fireplace, food and beverages will be available in Highland Lodge. TOEC is a NYS Park facility located in Fahnestock State Park and is a convenient one-hour drive form New York City, Poughkeepsie, NY, Middletown NY, Danbury CT and Norwalk CT. Metro North commuter rail transport from Grand Central to Cold Spring with taxi to TOEC is available. Taxi arrangements must be made prior to travel and arrival in Cold Spring, NY.