Turn Black Friday into Green Friday with a Guided Hike
On November 29, the day after
Thanksgiving, instead of getting up in the wee hours of the morning to knock
elbows with other shoppers in crowded stores, how about taking the kids for a
walk in Harriman State park, where they’ll be rewarded with fresh air and
sweeping views of Bear Mountain and the Hudson River? That’s just one of the
upcoming guided family hikes in the park offered by the Nature Place and led by
Roger Dubin, aka Mr. Natural NYC.
“What retailers want us to
think of as Black Friday, the hiking community considers a chance to opt out of
consumerism,” Dubin says. “In fact, REI, the outdoors co-op, is so committed to
the restorative benefits of nature that it closes for business that day and
pays its employees to go outside and play instead.”
Through its affordable guided
hikes, the Nature Place offers New Yorkers regular opportunities to get out of
the hectic city environment and de-stress in nature, he says. Participants can
meet other outdoor-loving families, learn about local plants and animals, get
good exercise in the fresh air, and enjoy their packed lunch with a beautiful
view. All hikes take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Upcoming hikes include a trip
to Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain on November 9, to West Mountain on November
29, and the Pine Swamp and Mine Loop on December 21.
Cost: $25/adult, $10/child.
Registration required. For more information, email [email protected] or
visit TheNaturePlace.com/hike.
