
An extended weekend engaging with nature and wildlife, organized by the American Littoral Society in partnership with NYC Audubon. Lodging is at the Montauk Manor House (indoor/outdoor heated pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, and large suites). Cost: $395/person (double occupancy) includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, 5 guided hikes, 2 evening programs, and free pickup at the LIRR station (single room $130 extra). All hikes are fairly easy and we stop to talk about flora, fauna, history, etc.
Directions: By car from NYC take the Long Island Expressway to exit 70. Head south for several miles to Rte. 27 East. Follow signs to Montauk.
By Train: Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Jamaica to the last stop in Montauk. Call the Manor House for pickup 631-668-4400. Call the LIRR at (718) 214-5477 to get current schedules. Or, you can take the Hampton Jitney bus from Manhattan to Montauk. Call for schedule & rates.
What to Bring: Clothes for cool and hot weather, raincoat, bathing suit, flashlight (star watch), binoculars, hiking shoes/sneakers. Everything is informal.
Itinerary:
Friday, June 1
Noon – 3pm … early check-in.
3-5pm … hike for early-comers.
9:00pm …Orientation and slide show on Montauk.
(dinner on own Friday night_)
Saturday, June 2
7:30-9am …Breakfast at Sammy’s Restaurant
9am –noon …Choice of field trips
12:30-2pm ..Lunch at Sammy’s Restaurant
2-5pm ….Choice of field trips.
6-9pm …Dinner at O’Murphy’s Restaurant (included)
9:00pm …Slide presentation and star watch.
Sunday, June 3
7:30-9am…Breakfast at Sammy‘s
9am-noon ….Choice of field trips
12:30-2pm …Lunch at Sammy’s
2-4pm – Hike along beach to Hoodoos
4pm…head home or to LIRR
Field trips: Montauk Bluffs and Lighthouse
Walking Dunes at Hither Hills
Camp Hero Woods & Bluffs
Point O’ Woods (streams and bluffs)
Geology Walk
Shadmoor State Park
Call (718) 474-0896; e-mail: donriepe@gmail.com for more info.
An extended weekend engaging with nature and wildlife, organized by the American Littoral Society in partnership with NYC Audubon. Lodging is at the Montauk Manor House (indoor/outdoor heated pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, and large suites). Cost: $395/person (double occupancy) includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, 5 guided hikes, 2 evening programs, and free pickup at the […]
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