Brodyaga / Russian adventure group

Cape May, NJ at the southern tip of NJ is considered the best bird-watching area in the US, and late April is usually the peak time for watching the spring bird migration; there will probably be a variety of colorful warblers in mating plumage, but also interesting waterbirds too.

Hiking trails and beaches near the town offer different types of viewing areas for seeing probably hundreds of different species of birds.

I thought of traveling to Cape May after work on Friday afternoon of April 26, but I could probably get an early start by leaving in the morning, and we'd then have time to nature watch on Friday, as well as on Saturday.

On Sunday, let's see the historic old 19th-C. houses of Cape May. CM was probably the most popular beach resort town in the US in the mid-and-late 19th.C. and many of the Victorian "gingerbread" houses still remain in what is now a quiet backwater of the Garden State. CM almost certainly has the largest collection of such houses in NJ, if not the country. We'll drive home later on Sunday, unless people want to stay over and return early Monday.

Nature viewing areas include Cape May Point State Park, South Cape May Meadows and Higbee Beach. I thought of staying at a hotel for this, but there are also campgrounds just north of Cape May, and a campground further north at Belleplain State Forest if people want to camp out. Due to birder interests, motels in Cape May might be booked up, but there will probably be motel availability in or near Atlantic City. The campgrounds are closer to CM than Atlantic City is. Let me know what lodging preferences you have.

If the weather is poor that weekend, we'll reschedule for the following weekend.

Join me on the hike at Sterling Forest

Subject to the weather condition - can be re-scheduled.
Trails and pace will be moderate.
Distance: 7-8 miles
Parking coordinates: 41.230825434721226, -74.26086945402722

We will follow Sterling Ridge trail to visit several vistas including possibly Bare Rock. We will have lunch at the foot of Fire Tower (climbing the tower is optional). Then we will continue back to the parking lot on Sterling Value Loop after passing Sterling Lake.

I limit size of the group to 10 as it is hard to care for a larger group. I will kindly ask those who register to stay with the group. Those who do not want to stay with the group are welcome to join us but, please, do not register and we consider you to be on your own.

Please, be at the parking lot by 9am. Cell phone connection may be not available. Please, give yourself enough time to get there - we will get on the trail in time to be back in time and still have daylight time in reserve.

BEFORE LEAVING YOUR HOME, please , check this announcement for last minute cancellation (anything could happen)

Bring hiking boots, at least 2 quarts of water, snack/lunch, layers, rain gear etc.

In the case you did not hike before, please be considerate about your physical shape and readiness. Feel free to message me with your questions.

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If you join us for hiking (or any other event), understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. It is your responsibility to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear.
Your attendance on this trip signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver

Ищу компанию в поход на каяках с 13-22 июня (есть вариант с 10 ): Аляска, Prince William Sound. Иду я и 14 летний сын. Ведет поход опытный каякер.
температура около 18°C, может опустится до 10°C. Дождь или солнце — как повезет, но в среднем июнь — наиболее «сухой» из летних месяцев. 3 года назад было всегда солнечно ; мы даже плавали .
Плывем 10-15 миль в день на двойных каяках(4-5 часов часов).
Прилетаем в Anchorage , потом едем в Wittier. Оттуда на каяках вглубь фьордов до Valdiz, обратно на пароме до Wittier. По дороге лосось, тюлени , колония моржей, айсберги.
Фото из прошлых походов . http://www.hoichman.com/alaska-2013/index.html
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If you join us for hiking (or any other event), understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. It is your responsibility to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear.
Your attendance on this trip signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver

"Shastat’" on mount Shasta.
Some people say that it was Russians who discovered the mount during gold rush and called it “счастье”.
Planning to hike with minimal talking from the morning till night for 8m-14m a day but at a slow pace with stops to meditate. If you are not a hiker – there are quit a few energy vortexes within 1 mile or so from the parking lots. If you are interested to explore town – there are quite a few spiritual communities and many healers. I don’t plan to join any group retreats this time but it is discussible.