Relatively easy hike up to a spectacular pond surrounded by old growth, beaver habitat, & with great views of Mt. Everett. Hike is close to both Hudson Valley NY, Northwest CT, & Southwestern MA. Join us for optional after-hike lunch at the delicious & historic Stage Coach Tavern in Sheffield, MA, 1:00-2:30pm. This is part…
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Q-MoB Hike: High Falls Conservation Area (Hudson, NY)
Join queer men from all over the region for this relatively easy hike to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Hudson Valley.
2nd Annual LGBTQ Pride Hike: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Refuge (Lenox, MA)
Naturalist-Led easy hike for LGBTQ+ & families thru a beautiful forest, streams, beaver wetlands & trail for mobility challenged people. Co-sponsored by Q-MoB, Mass Audubon, & Housatonic Valley Association.
Queer Men’s Hike: Powell Wildlife Refuge & Bird Sanctuary (Old Chatham, NY)
Unique preserve features a great deal of bio-diversity including a stream, marshy areas, glades, Reilly Pond, cliff faces, & incredible bird habitat. Co-leaders: Q-MoB Naturalist Mitch McCue & Wilderness First Responder Bart Church.
Intro Navigation Workshop
Celebrate Earth Day by adding basic navigation skills to your toolkit before heading out on your next outdoor adventure. During this 90-min workshop, participants will be introduced to the wealth of information that maps contain, how to use a compass, and the 6 Ds of navigation while exploring the beauty of Schor Conservation Area in…
Winter Hike/Snowshoe
FREE EVENT! There is so much to enjoy about being outdoors in the winter season despite the cold temperatures. Come learn about the science of snow, winter outdoor safety, navigation, identifying animal activity and more as we (hopefully!) snowshoe through the woods at the Hand Hollow Conservation Area (Gale Hill Road entrance). If there is…
Winter Hike
There is so much to enjoy about being outdoors in the winter season despite the cold temperatures. Join Whale of a Trail Adventures and the Columbia Land Conservancy for a relaxed winter hike to learn about identifying animal activity, winter outdoor safety, navigation, the science of snow (if we get any!) and more. Details: Fee:…
Maps & Navigation Workshop with Whale of a Trail Adventures
Come explore Siegel-Kline Conservation Area with new eyes using a map and a compass with Sarah Katan, founder of Whale of a Trail Adventures. Being able to use a map and compass successfully is an essential skill to add to your toolkit before heading out on your next outdoor adventure. During this hour and a…
Free Family Hike
Looking to get outside this weekend? Look no further! Join Whale of a Trail for a fun-filled and FREE morning adventure at Roe Jan Park on Oct 16th. Roe Jan Park offers mostly wide, grassy trails with sweeping views over meadows. This pleasant hike is great for families with kids of all ages as well…
Free Family Hike
Looking to get outside this weekend? Look no further! Join Whale of a Trail Adventures for a fun-filled and FREE morning trek at 9:30am at Cohotate Preserve in Catskill, NY. This unhurried hike will be great for families with kids of all ages as well as expecting parents. Most of the trails are wide with…