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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Announces Guided Hikes on Quest Trails
To introduce people to its new Discovery Quest trails, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is offering adults and families a Guided Quest Hike with a Quest Ranger, every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm beginning July 26, 2008. The guided hike will be free with admission at the Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Admission is $3 for adults and children ages 5 and over. Museum members are free. Quest Guidebooks are $5 and may be shared. The Discovery Quests are fun for adults and families of all ages and abilities. They provide unique, interactive way for people to spend time outdoors learning about the environment.
The Discovery Quests offer four different hiking adventures that can turn a day outdoors into a unique and memorable nature experience. The Quests challenge hikers to make twelve different nature discoveries on each trail. Using the guidebook, available for a nominal fee, hikers will explore the Hudson Highlands and make discoveries through a series of riddles, field notes, illustrations, and hands-on challenges.
Quest hikes range from an easy, stroller-friendly trail to a more vigorous hike of nearly two miles - and all trails are well-marked. There's something for hikers of all abilities. The trails also cover a variety of habitats, from wetlands to meadows to forest, and provide wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife. Plus, there's a great picnic area to make a full day out of the adventure.
The Museum's Discovery Quests are a low-cost, highimpact opportunity for families, and anyone who enjoys being outdoors, to spend quality time discovering nature.
Discovery Quest trails are open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Cost: $3 per person and free for Museum Members. Quest Guidebooks are $5 each and can be shared. Try just one, and you'll soon be back to complete all four. To learn more about Discovery Quests and other Museum programs call 845-534-5506, ext, 204. Visit the Museum's website at www.hhnaturemuseum.org.
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