Gregory Cemetery
Carmel, NY Peaceful and secluded Gregory Cemetery sits on a peninsula that sticks out into the Croton Falls Reservoir. Containing only a few stones, the cemetery includes the headstone of Revolutionary War Veteran Daniel Gregory....
Squantz Pond State Park Hike
I have a Putnam-centric view in running this website. What that means is not all the destinations showcased on this website are IN Putnam, but they are all conveniently located for someone that lives in...
Ice Pond Conservation Area
SYNOPSIS: The trail follows an old dirt road down to the ruins of the Knickerbocker ice harvesting compound that sits along the edge of Ice Pond. The trail is easy to follow, and after exploring...
Garden of Ideas – Ridgefield, CT
I recently taught a class through the Brewster Community Learning Center about Putnam’s history and hikes. One of the things I like about giving talks and lectures is that I always seem to pick up...
Long Pond Preserve – Waccabuc, NY
SYNOPSIS: Long Pond Preserve is a short walk that takes you along the edge of a field, then through the woods along the shore of the western tip of Lake Waccabuc in Northern Westchester. APPROXIMATE...
Rainaldi’s Respite
Kent, NY This 9 acre property is owned by the Putnam County Land Trust. It was donated to them by Kim Amburgey and Philip Rainaldi. The property is just off Pudding Street in the town...
Fred Dill Wildlife Sanctuary
Carmel, NY SYNOPSIS: Years ago this was the site of the Putnam County Fairgrounds and Racetrack. Today, it is a nature sanctuary with well-marked trails, educational info and a picnic pavilion. And though it may...
HEARTHSTONE CASTLE IN TARRYWILE PARK
Danbury, CT Castles are one of those things that capture our imagination and curiosity. I have yet to find someone that isn’t at least a little fascinated by them – the permanence of the construction...
Diverting Reservoir Trail
Southeast, NY SYNOPSIS: Technically in the town of Southeast, this trail is a stone’s throw from Brewster village. The trail is located on water supply property owned by New York City, and this project represents...
Farrington Woods on the NY/CT Border
SYNOPSIS: Just over the CT border, Farrington Woods is a 192 acre open space that has great (off-road) biking trails, a pond for fishing, canoeing or kayaking (no swimming, though), some old ruins, and plenty...
Glacial Erratic on Brewster High School Property?
There is a very cool rock formation – what looks like a ‘glacial erratic’ in the woods next to Brewster High School. The rock sits on a small ridge that drops into a swamp, and...
It’s getting warmer, put this place on your list…
Little Stony Point State Park is a surprise. Awesome views, frieght trains in the distance, fishing, sunbathing, party boats, and hiking. Oh, and a cave. Check out some more pics and a description here. ...
PCLT’s Laurel Ledges: Turtle Pond Preserve – One of the Best Hikes in Eastern Putnam.
The info on the Putnam County Land Trust’s Laurel Ledges: Turtle Pond Preserve is now on the webiste. The page includes a synopsis, difficulty rating, directions, hike description, history and an additional info section. Explore...