LIBERTY, NY — The Walnut Mountain House was built in 1887 at the top of Walnut Mountain. Standing five stories high, it provided a broad view of the town of Liberty below and its foundation can still be seen at the summit. The land was purchased by the Town of Liberty in the 1960s and developed into a park. There is a project underway to add an interpretive sign at the foundation site to honor this piece of Liberty history. In an effort to gather more information about the Mountain House’s history, a search has begun to locate photos that show people who worked there or reveal more about the hotel’s last days. Anyone with a family history connected to the Walnut Mountain House, or with unusual photos is asked to participate in sharing that knowledge. To kick this off, there will be two public sessions at the Liberty Library, 189 N. Main Street: Tuesday June 20 and Thursday June 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Volunteers, working with the Town of Liberty, will be available to gather these details and scan unusual photographs. To minimize waiting time, persons interested in participating should contact volunteers Ruth Huggler at 845 482 5136 or email [email protected] or Lisa Lyons at [email protected] to schedule a convenient time. Those not able to attend a session are encouraged to contact one of the volunteers to arrange an alternative. This is a great opportunity to help solve a few mysteries and be part of a community effort.

We have the latest version of NY-NJ Trail Conference Catskill Trails Map - 13th edition, 2023. 6-map Set. Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tear-resistant Tyvek. Covering more than 420 miles of trails & 325,000 acres of protected land. Come and Get 'em!

TO HEAR ABOUT UPDATES ON THIS EVENT: REGISTER as described below and we will keep in touch with you!! The public is invited to join Morgan Outdoors for a First Day Hike on Sunday, January 1st from 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Mongaup State Park. Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and friendly folks. The outing follows a 2.2 mile loop trail that is both inviting for beginners and pleasing to more experienced hikers. The path meanders through a hemlock grotto with views of Frick Pond, across a trail intersection named for Times Square, and along the edge of a woodland meadow. Waterproof hiking boots are recommended. Depending on trail conditions, snowshoes or traction devices like microspikes may be required. Microspike rentals are available at Morgan Outdoors. There will be a special New Year's toast after the hike! Participants must be 18 years of age and older. No pets this time. Event will be held unless there are hazardous driving conditions. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - the group size is limited. The trip leader is Lisa Lyons, owner of Morgan Outdoors. For more information and to Register, send an email to Lisa at [email protected] or call 845 693 4181. ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE UPDATES on where to meet, what to bring, and trail conditions. Co-sponsored by NYS DEC and Parks, with Morgan Outdoors, 234 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY. www.morgan-outdoors.com.