AboutRoy Wallen Expertise I spend time and effort in hiking and climbing activities, including learning new methods and locations.
Experience Working in the application of technology to medical products. Experience includes 20+ years in product marketing and strategic planning, of which 8 years was in Europe providing strategic and tactical support to European and Asian markets and 3 years in managing distribution channels outside North America. Since 1973, a hiking and climbing enthusiast with a wide range of hiking and climbing experience in the eastern US and Europe.Since 1970, a Christian who takes his faith seriously. BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on biomedical applications; graduate work in engineering and business; Greek language study; fluent in English (native) and German. New England 4000-footer Club, numerous hikes and climbs (Appalachias; German, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps; US desert southwest).
Question Hello,
I am from NYC and would like to organize a camping trip for 8-10 friends for July 4th Weekend. We are a strong and healthy group, but beginning level campers. Do you know of any areas that we can go camping in the area, relatively easily accessible to NYC? Let me know if you have any suggestions or can help us go about figuring it out.
Answer Having never lived in New York City and not having much experience camping in areas accessible to the city, I'm not in the best position to answer your question. I do know that Sterling Forest and Harriman State Parks, northwest of the city, are popular (which means crowds on the July 4th week-end). Straight up the Hudson and, therefore, likely accessible by train, is Bear Mountain State Park where the Appalachian Trail crosses the river. If you are inexperienced campers, a state park is a good idea as tips on camping will be posted and rangers will be present who can help.
For other resources, you can try your local library to get suggestions on camping. The AMC (ourdoors.org) may also be helpful.
Hope this helps. Most of all, have fun.
