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Years ago, I lived in a more rural section of New Jersey, right on the border of Orange County, New York. Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge was established in the years that I lived there to protect the water quality and manage the waterfowl dependent on the wetlands in the valley. There are several nature trails available for hiking.
While most of the refuge is in New Jersey, the trail head closest to my house was in New York. The 2.5-mile Liberty Loop Trail was created on a sod farm that was allowed to revert to its natural state and is co-aligned with the Appalachian Trail for one mile.
The trail begins on a short boardwalk section and loops around the wetlands. It is a nice flat trail and especially scenic when the leaves start turning…perfect for a short nature walk with little kids.
Location: Oil City Rd, Pine Island, NY
Designation: National Wildlife Refuge
Date designated or established: 1990
Date of my visit: 10/16/2004
Lovely place. Pretty little girl.
Plus….after hiking the trail you get to see you were on part of the Appalachia trail 🙂
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Reblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine.
What cute photos! Adorable.
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Thank you!
Serene! Feel good pics 😊
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