HIking the Catskills - Minnewaska State Park New York

[@AliceFordAdventures]

What's your opinion on people being arrested for flying drones?

[@PrasannaKumar03]

Flying drones is not a crime. But where u r trying to do, is a big question. Whenever u visit any place it is better to check the local laws and regulations about these things. Because law enforcement people needs to look at bunch of stuff for security reasons. Just my thought 🥶🥶

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@PrasannaKumar03 I totally agree. And in some places it is illegal to fly drones, so its always best to check the local regulations.

[@ericbayer2]

Alice, I live in WA state and am glad they are banned in national parks. They are cool and they capture great scenery but the last thing I want to hear when I’m hiking / backpacking / enjoying nature is a drone buzzing overhead!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

ericbayer2 That’s so true.

[@johntuttle4486]

Drones are banned in wilderness Areas in the Adirondacks and Catskills.

[@rockintetster]

The lake in this video (Lake Minnewaska) was the site of two grand Hotels for most of the 20th century. The Wildemere and the Cliff House. Both were built by the Smiley family which built the nearby Mohonk Mountain House which still operates today. A ski area was later added by the property’s next owner Ken Philips. Both hotels fell into decline in the seventies and were closed. Both were eventually destroyed by fire. Most of the trails at Minnewaska were carriage ways for use by the hotel guests. The open meadows in the park were part of a golf course.

[@jaydeecee1643]

This is my favorite place in the whole world!! Took my kids hiking around Lake Minnewaska every weekend almost..especially in the Fall. Winter hikes are great as well. There is a small beach on the low side for swimming in the Summer. A little bit of Heaven. Its a easy 2 mile hike and it was once a carriage way...so its great for kids.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That’s awesome! I really enjoyed it and would love to see it in the winter

[@nakiamarion1783]

Beautiful! I definitely want to check out Minnewaska state park. I think you'd really like the Adirondacks further north here in upstate NY as well there are so many different trails to explore, including the high peaks.

[@sdhilal]

really enjoy watching video :) we also going for hiking in Catskills, its gonna be winter time , hope ll be fun !!:))

[@ShortLifeLongTravel]

Loved your voice over and video. Planning to go over this long weekend. Thanks for sharing.

[@andyralph5525]

Nice video. Just took my first trip to the Catskill mountains today, will definatly be going back for through hiking

[@rb2123]

Nothing wrong with taking a break to have a snack, enjoy the view, or take a nap out in nature.

[@rockintetster]

Minnewaska is not in the Catskills, although they are visible to the north. These are the Shawangunk mountains.

[@diegonaula4323]

rockintetster heey, you need to pay to get in? Do you know that?

[@rockintetster]

Diego Naula yes, a small fee

[@hb4243]

The Gunks are considered a part of the greater Catskills

[@rockintetster]

@@hb4243 They are in the Catskill region, but geologically speaking they are not part of the Catskill mountains. The gunks are a completely separate geological entity. As are the Hudson Highlands and Palisades.

[@hb4243]

*GIANT eye roll* -- ... She's talking about the region... chill about your foothills

[@timvandusen4192]

This reminded me of the time I spent a couple days at the Mohonk Mountain House not too far from there. There are a lot of nice hikes in New York.

[@Zewanderingfrogs]

Heard about the Catskills but never got a chance to visit ourselves. Lovely place for sure and I can see why it's such a popular hiking destination. Maybe some other trip!

[@Pk-kp7sn]

But of course this is the Shawangunk Range, which has no relationship to the Catskills--the two are vastly different in age and geology. But yes, you can see the Catskills to the north and west.

[@titicoqui]

i am 73 and never imagined that little strange sounding word GUNKS would be my favorite word , holding memories unspeakably dear It's true when Scenery, itself a feast for the eyes is yet made sacred or sanctified by the ineffable dearness of memories, the quiet joy that comes is like no other and so memory is indeed the only paradise from which no one can be turned away. I thank Jesus for my salvation , for my beloved wife and for the Gunks

[@HBTrails]

This is one of my wife's and I favorite hikes. I can' count how many times we been to this place. Great video and thanks for sharing. This place is great to visit in all season. We do love it in the winder the most I think except the cold hahah

[@ericmonte2038]

Hi Alice, Just had a chance to catch up watching your most recent video adventure. Thanks again for a great video and for sharing an actual in depth view of the hiking trails at the Catskills. I'm jealous, the views around you look so peaceful and really beautiful. I totally understand why you would want to take a power nap considering the surroundings and the sun beating down on you. At least you didn't have to kill any crabs for snacks (just kidding... hehehe) during your hike break. I've been to Durango, Colorado and I really loved hiking and the whitewater rafting there. Not to mention all of the great restaurants, really friendly people, and numerous other outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, etc. I don't know if you have been there or not. If you have not, you might want to check it out and produce a video about your experience in the future. I'm sure you would just love it there. Thanks again for the interesting video and I think you deserve some good rest from all of your traveling that you have been doing. God Bless, Eric Monte

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Hi Eric, Thanks for watching it was really beautiful there. Glad you had a great time in Durango, I have been there a few times. It's a great little city! With so many fantastic things around it. I will try to make a video next time I go.

[@donitta118]

Looking for somewhere to stay for the night near here … luv beer and wine also. Any recommendations?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Woodstock

[@musicworld8758]

Superb and loved your presentation

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@michaelregan427]

Awesome video, nice to see you have explored some of NY too!

[@vishalpmehta]

Hi Alice, great video. Can you please share the google coordinates of the peak of the hill which you showed in the video? Thanks

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes I can goo.gl/maps/zvjefhnjnvPkBw3L9

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

About 15 minutes from my house and I've yet to hit these trails. Heading up there this week though.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It’s a great park to explore

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

I can see that now thanks to you@@AliceFordAdventures.

[@eddierodriguez3386]

Hi Alice! Thank you for the awesome video! Looks absolutely amazing! I'm from California and love doing hiking trails! I'm in town visiting family for a few weeks and definitely have try this trail. How do long did it take you to do the entire hike?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks for watching. What a beautiful place to be visiting. This entire loop took me less than four hours. Little longer if you add on Gertrude’s nose

[@AventurasYuyRo]

Beautiful video

[@johntuttle4486]

You're in the Gunks, not the Catskills; two different mountain ranges.

[@susanwilson8441]

I was just going to tell her lol. To be really picky, the Shawangunk mountain range. You can see the Catskills to the west.

[@charlesperry6408]

Question, isn't it considered the ridge of the Catskills?

[@charlesperry6408]

I also know you pass through New Paltz to get to the Gunks. Isn't New Paltz in the Catskills?

[@rockintetster]

@@charlesperry6408 No, The Shawangunks are a completely separate mountain range. They were formed by glaciers. The nearby Catskills are an eroded high elevation plain. Unfortunately, most of the regions of southern New York state west of the Hudson river north of the New Jersey border are erroneously labeled the “Catskills.” There are numerous mountains and geological features that are unrelated. Harriman State Park, the Hudson Highland Mountains (Bear Mountain, Storm King, etc.), the Palisades, and the Ramapos are all in the region and have nothing to do with the Catskills. The term “Catskill” often refers to the region of resorts and rural areas that have been an escape for residents of the New York City region for two centuries. If you are from the NYC area you would know how awful New Yorkers are at correctly labeling geographic areas and regional features!

[@johntuttle4486]

@@charlesperry6408 No, separate ranges, geographic and geology wise.

[@theidahonian5321]

Our society has strong opinions on those who pilot aerial cameras and soft opinions on those who hack our daughters cellular cameras. We live in an age of snake oil, witchcraft, and high technology. It’s weird. Great video as always Alice! 🤙🏻

[@AliceFordAdventures]

The Idahonian It is pretty bizarre. Those are some true statements you just brought up too.

[@X_explorer]

Nice video!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you

[@thomastarchine8111]

Nice video! Your title leads people to believe that Minnewaska is part of the Catskills, when it's actually part of the Shawangunks. Cheers!

[@hb4243]

The Gunks are considered a part of the greater Catskills

[@mattrizzo7821]

True but meh

[@conanyorke8977]

I was going to say the same thing...the title definitely threw me off!

[@markstanley6876]

Hike Mt. Diablo. Supposedly you’re supposed to be able to see more square miles of land from there than anywhere else in California.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Mark Stanley wow that sounds awesome! Thanks for the tip.

[@leonardoswarchz1248]

Hi Alice. I really like your videos. I am from Colombia.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you Leonardo. Great to have you here. Thanks for watching

[@airpu4490]

Great video and documentary. You should make the music a little quieter, it's hard to hear you.

[@nannifood7893]

Nice video

[@eddersilva195]

Awesome video like always! I have a drone as well, but since I live so close to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, it is not allowed to be flown. In fact, so many parts of Tampa, flying drones is prohibited. As annoying as those rules and regulations are, I still respect them. Also, I don't want to challenge the might of the American Air Force. Haha.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Krieger vs BigBrother That’s a good call. Yeah most cities don’t allow drones and you have to be at least 5 miles from an airport too unless your in contact with the local tower.

[@ummey]

Love Minnewaska! Just did a Catskills video on my page as well. Feel free to check it out!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Ummey I will check it out.

[@PrasannaKumar03]

First like and comment 🤪👻

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Prasanna

[@jaycreature3893]

You have to return :) you literally missed the good stuff. Gertrude’s nose is the bomb. I think you missed it ? It’s in my back yard ( my wife and I live close by) I surfed some of your videos. Nice work. Now go back and hit Gertrude’s nose and some pro scrambling Jay Creature

[@koorgooz]

music was unnessecarry

[@luisguate79]

You are so pretty, are you married? Nice hike by the way. Cheers!

[@amanmehta7112]

Hey u

[@jand9770]

should eliminate/low music before hike could barely hear what you were saying...

[@megg.1610]

Sad UK tourists were put in jail, sickening.....for a mistake, please!

[@swerks197]

You pretty asf

[@Deuszada]

The background music is incredibly distracting.

[@moddkilla]

Great video