Hike #18

Harrier Hill is in Stockport NY and is connected to other parks such as the Greene Port conservation park. Its kind of in the middle of nowhere but still close to the main road. The train tracks are on the bottom of the hill once you get up, you may hear it time to time. When you get to the parking lot you can kind of see a cool view but once you start walking to the main section the view opens up to a panoramic view of the Catskills. 

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So far  I would have to say this is one of the widest views I have seen.I did not get a chance this time to walk the trails but its cool that they are connected together. A good work out, going back and forth.  

Blue Berry Fest 2018

Every year the Austerlitz Historical Society puts on an event and people from all over come to this event from locals to near by states just for the blue berry fest. These photos are to show the over all view of things and birds of prey which were cool to see. 

Hike #17

Mount Lebanon Shaker Village is located in New Lebanon which is a bit far from the other hiking areas. There is not much of a hike here just a lot of walking. There are a few buildings that are not open but do have tours that you do do that are a small fee but have to be called in for an appointment. They do have a visitor center there and where you can learn more about the shakers and the village.  

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If your into local history and how people lived it is interesting to see and learn.  The big stone barn is a big project they are working on which will be restored to how it used to be one of these days. 

5 Things To Do In Chatham NY

I have talked about Chatham a few times in this blog because of my relationship with it being born and raised. So here are just a few of the things I would recommend doing in Chatham NY.

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The Crandell theater is a must for sure. Its a staple in the town and was put on the map for being a historical building. Its a one screen theater with 2 floors of seating,( sometimes the balcony is closed off). They have film festivals and programs through out the year. 

 
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Walk around town is something I have done countless times. Going outside of main st and exploring what Chatham has. If your a local you will most likely run into someone you know since its a small town. Many things are in walking distance such as a quick snack at the gas station which you have a few to pick from.  

 
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There are many places to have a nice meal in town, if you need a quick bite or a place to sit and eat there are options. There has recently been a few new places that have popped up. My favorite place for sitting down is The Taste Box which is a Mexican restaurant and for a quick bite is Pizza Den. In the summer you cant forget about Donna's. There is also the chatham grill.

 
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There are a few trails and parks outside of the main st such as Ooms pond and the trails behind and around the school/Old Pond. If your just looking for a place to run or bike there is also Bordens pond.

 

I am into art so my last one is the galleries. There are a few galleries. Thompson Giroux Gallery, Joyce Goldstein Gallery, The Gallery @ Chatham, Park Row Art Gallery but its mostly a frame shop. Galleries usually change there art around every 6 weeks, so you will have something new to see. Theres a new gallery off of main street called Amuse that recently opened up. 

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There are more things to do in town besides these and agin these are my 5 things I would recommend. If this was made a while ago, I would have said Ralphs Pretty Good Cafe, Clock Tower Toys and a few others. You cant forget about the fair as well. Theres also small events that happen in town but these things can be done all year round. Mac-Haydn Theatre is another thing that happens during the summer, people from all over come.

2021 update - some things on this have changed ( the gallery photo is no longer there it’s a fitness place and the pizza den is a parking lot for the shaker museum.

Famous Photographer #12

Imogen Cunningham 

Born in 1883 and died 1976

In 1901 ( 18 years old) she bought her first camera via mail order a 4x5 from the American School Of Art in PA.

Her interest in science and learning the "magic" behind photography led her to photographing flowers and other plants.

She learned portraits from the famous indian tribe photographer Edward Curtis.

She helped fine a cheaper way to do platinum printing during WW1.

Later in her career she did some street photography and also joined the group called F/64 which is the famous photographer group. She was invited to be a member at California School of Fine Art by Ansel Adams.

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