NEWS
Long Path Hike Leads the Way to Spring Fun at NYPA Visitors Center May 8
Contact:
Steve Ramsey
(800) 724-0309
steve.ramsey@nypa.gov
May 3, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTH BLENHEIM—Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) free hiking expedition through the Schoharie Valley, guided by Long Path expert Clarence Putman, on Saturday, May 8.
Before the hike, there will be a brief presentation on the history of the Long Path—a 347-mile hiking trail running from the George Washington Bridge to Albany. Afterwards Putman, of the Long Path North Hiking Club, will lead a one-hour hike on the Schoharie County trails. Trail grades are easy, though participants are encouraged to wear hiking or other sturdy shoes. Hikers will look for signs of spring and learn how to identify new growth on trees.
Those interested in taking part in the event should meet at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center at 11 a.m., rain or shine. Free refreshments will be served.
Before or after the hike, participants are encouraged to stop at the NYPA visitors center and Historic Lansing Manor, both admission-free. Visitors will enjoy the many hands-on displays and exhibits on energy, and experience the rich history of a 19th-century estate. Both facilities will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The visitors center and adjacent Lansing Manor are located on Route 30 in North Blenheim, five miles north of Grand Gorge, 17 miles south of Middleburgh and 50 miles southwest of Albany. For more information, please call 1-800-724-0309.About NYPA:
■ The New York Power Authority uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives. ■ It is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities in various parts of New York State and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. ■ More than 80 percent of the electricity it produces is clean renewable hydropower. Its lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. ■For more information, www.nypa.gov.