August 17, 2009

Shawangunk


Awosting Falls

We took a family vacation to Ulster County, NY and did some hiking, climbing and soaking in the New Paltz area. The weather was great with sunny skies and temperatures in the eighties.

Lake Minnewaska State Park and Preserve

Hiking the old carriage roads




Around the breakfast table.




















The Shawangunk Ridge, 'The Gunks,' is the most visited climbing destination in North America. The climbing area is mostly conglomerate.


Allen
climbs
The
Gunks



















Junior rock-climber (l).

Grandfather as Gunga Din (r).






Picnic Time.




Artificial Hot Spring