Join the Sierra Club Military Outdoors this three-day, two-night car camping trip to Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park, only 30 miles North of Fort Lee, NJ. Enjoy a weekend away with your children, with all food and camping equipment supplied at no cost. Let our trained staff provide you and your family with an opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of Harriman State Park! Our very, very flexible agenda will share awesome outdoor games, nature hikes, and even time to be alone. This trip is perfect for novice campers!
Review EventCentral Park, NYC: 5th Ave and 59th St entrance. The course only takes 1.5 - 2 hours to complete, but we will have people at the start point until 1:00 PM ready to provide instructions and get you going. Email aaron.leonard@sierraclub.org to sign-up or ask any questions. Blue Star Families and the Sierra Club Military Outdoors is proud to announce a joint outing for National Kids to Parks Day: Learn how to geocache, or help teach others, as we explore one of our Nation's oldest and largest urban parks. Please bring snacks and water, expect awesome weather!
Review EventHead to Yellowstone National Park for an exclusive adventure of cabin-camping and fly fishing. Learn the techniques of the sport and get some practice in the peaceful setting of the National Park. Transportation to Yellowstone at own cost.
Review EventJoin outings leader Leslie Hoellger as she guides you on a tour of iconic public spaces in Manhattan. From green rooftops to public atria, enjoy a day exploring public space in some of the most iconic buildings in NYC. As always, children are welcome! Email Leslie at lhoellg@gmail.com to get on the list
Review EventCamp for a week with other leaders in Colorado, with various activities planned throughout the parks of Eastern Colorado
Review EventHave you ever gone rock climbing? Here’s your chance! Located in the iconic Adirondacks, we will climb with local Rock and River guides on Saturday and summit a local peak on Sunday before returning home. Your children are welcome, no cost, transportation provided from NYC. email Aaron at aaron.leonard@sierraclub.org for info and registration
Review EventYour children are welcome to this 4-day retreat at the iconic Zeno Mountain Farm near Bristol, Vermont. At this retreat we will wander outside our comfort zones under the supervision of our trained staff with outdoor activities and workshops designed for female veterans. All sorts of great activities for the kids too, includes on-site child care. No cost, transportation from NYC provided. Email Leslie at lhoellg@gmail.com to register
Review EventCanoe 50 miles of Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway and experience the tranquility that this natural place of beauty inspires. Canoe handling instruction and wilderness mindfulness will be offered. Limited to 10 Veterans, spouse/partner is welcome. Canoes, shuttles, and food provided at no cost to veterans, camping gear available for loan at no cost to all. You must get yourself to/from designated start/end. Email aaron.leonard@sierraclub.org for info
Review EventSpend the day kayaking the waters just outside of NYC with other women Veterans! Start point will be near a MetroNorth stop. All equipment provided.
Review EventCanoe down the Delaware River and experience the tranquility that this natural place of beauty inspires. Canoe handling instruction and wilderness mindfulness will be offered. Limited to 10 Veterans, spouse/partner is welcome. Canoes, shuttles, and food provided at no cost to veterans, camping gear available for loan at no cost to all. You must get yourself to/from designated start/end.
Review EventWalk 120 miles in 9 days through one of the most remote areas in the U.S., includes a summit of Mt Katahdin at the Northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail and a night in Baxter State Park. All gear available for loan, food provided, you must get yourself to/from designated start/end. Email aaron.leonard@sierraclub.org for info
Review EventWe will spend the day skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing at Mount Peter which offers levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Children are welcome. Equipment will be provided.
Review EventSpend an afternoon climbing the walls with experienced belayers on the ropes. No prior climbing experience required, fun and safe for all physical fitness levels.
Review Event28 March – 1 April Backpacking from NYC (RECON). Our RECON outing for the Backpacking from NYC series. During this outing we will explore Harriman State Park from the Tuxedo Park stop off the Metro-North line from Hoboken, NJ. The purpose of this outing is to RECON trails and campsites for the upcoming series “Backpacking from NYC.” A full outing description with packing list will be provided upon your selection to attend. Backpacking gear is available for loan at no cost, food is provided.
Review EventFind your very own urban oasis as we explore iconic public green spaces in Manhattan. From amazing atriums to soothing waterfalls, enjoy a day of indoor nature with other female veterans. Your only costs will be your transportation and if you wish to purchase any food. You can pack a bag lunch, we will have an indoor picnic in one of the Green Spaces that we visit. Children of all ages are welcome. We will meet at the Park Avenue Plaza at 12 noon. We will end at Rockefeller Center between 2-3 PM. For additional details and to register email outings leader Leslie Hoellger at lhoellg@gmail.com.
Review EventJoin us on Saturday, 20 April for a garden exploration and short hike through Woodland Park with a picnic lunch followed by a nature-themed art project for families, adults, and children of all ages. This will be a private art session just for our Sierra Club group, as will our hike and garden exploration. Children of all ages are welcome!
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