Hiking the Trail to Yesterday: Colton History Hike
Name:
Hiking the Trail to Yesterday: Colton History Hike
Date:
July 28, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Event Description:
HIKING THE TRAIL TO YESTERDAY
COLTON HISTORY HIKE
In conjunction with Bill Hill’s recent Brown Bag talk about his series, Hiking the Trail to Yesterday, take part in a scenic hike along the Stone Valley West Shore Trail. Learn about the history of the area including an introduction at the Colton Historical Society. The historical hike will be a 1 mile round trip and good walking shoes are recommended. Parking is available at the trial head.
Highlights Include: St. Lawrence Tannery artifacts and foundation and views of the Raquette River.
William Hill is a life-long Northern New York adventurer, sportsman, writer, and outdoor enthusiast from Edwards N.Y. Working on the book series, Hiking the Trail to Yesterday, he has delved into the local history of the North Country and Adirondacks. Bill’s work can also be found on his blog or Facebook. Whether you are an outdoor recreationist or an armchair local history lover (or both), his writing will offer something for you.
Pre-registration required: Call (315) 386-8133, e-mail Carlene at carlene@slcha.org, or pre-register online here.
COLTON HISTORY HIKE
In conjunction with Bill Hill’s recent Brown Bag talk about his series, Hiking the Trail to Yesterday, take part in a scenic hike along the Stone Valley West Shore Trail. Learn about the history of the area including an introduction at the Colton Historical Society. The historical hike will be a 1 mile round trip and good walking shoes are recommended. Parking is available at the trial head.
Highlights Include: St. Lawrence Tannery artifacts and foundation and views of the Raquette River.
William Hill is a life-long Northern New York adventurer, sportsman, writer, and outdoor enthusiast from Edwards N.Y. Working on the book series, Hiking the Trail to Yesterday, he has delved into the local history of the North Country and Adirondacks. Bill’s work can also be found on his blog or Facebook. Whether you are an outdoor recreationist or an armchair local history lover (or both), his writing will offer something for you.
Pre-registration required: Call (315) 386-8133, e-mail Carlene at carlene@slcha.org, or pre-register online here.
