Her stories about pleasant elves, witches and forest spirits that called Casper Mountain house live on through the pageant annually, rain or shine. Garden Creek Falls and Rotary Park on the base of Casper Mountain are two of Casper’s most treasured spots. The park and waterfall are simply accessible and a great place to begin for a number of the area’s greatest trails. Plus, watching the crisp water cascade down the mountainside is a foolproof approach to get in contact with nature. Held every Memorial Day weekend, Mountainfilm is a documentary film pageant that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter.

Founded by the Smiley Family in 1869, our Victorian castle resort is nestled in the Hudson Valley, solely 90 miles north of New York City. Surrounded by forty,000 acres of pristine forest, our National Historic Landmark resort provides farm-to-desk delicacies and an award-winning spa.

The 0.eighty three-mile Hickey Trail, leaving proper (north) from the parking zone, is the most direct—and strenuous—approach. The 0.62-mile Squaw Peak Trail is the summit connector for both the Indian Monument and Hickey trails and provides the most effective views.

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