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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mills Mansion

The Mansion that dates back to the early 19th century

Views of the Hudson and Kaaterskill High Peak

One of many old buildings on the former estate

Makes for a lovely walk

Views from the mansion

Mills Mansion was the site of many cross country meets while I was in high school. Although I would not take up hiking for another ten years, the runs on these trails developed my future love of hiking. The beautiful views of the river and the mountains, the trails that ran through some ruins and Fall splendor are all reasons why I loved to run here and I love to hike.

Mills Mansion is part of the Mills-Norrie State Park. Numerous beautiful trails run through here along the river. It's been over ten years since I've truly been here. This would be the first time I'd take a walk as opposed to a run. I mostly walked the cross country course, reminiscing those long lost high school days.

2 comments:

  1. Some prime real estate. I think I went to a garlic festival there, or was it at the Vanderbuilt...can't remember.

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  2. Heather and I went there over the summer. It's too bad they don't use for races anymore.

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