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Adirondack Fall Foliage - Car Camping
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM**Fall in the Adirondacks is always spectacular!** Come join us for a weekend of camping and hiking in the southern Adirondacks, which has better foliage and far fewer crowds than the High Peaks. A couple of important notes: 1. **Weekend trips are open to regularly attending members in good standing only. Message Andre if you're interested.** 2. Hikes are member-organized. Everyone is expected to be able to read a map, follow a trail, and choose hikes within their fitness and ability. Depending on the attendees, we might split into two or more hikes. Do not count on someone more experienced or skilled than yourself to lead you. Hikes in the area are typically 5 miles and up, suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. I've found that doing a couple of short hikes in different areas maximizes the foliage viewing. (See [Andre's AllTrails list of nearby hikes](https://www.alltrails.com/lists/southern-adks-day-hikes-fb508ef?u=i&sh=q9msug).) There are several great lookout towers in the area that provide 360-degree views, and the high peaks are always an option if you want something longer. **Logistics:** * **Camping Location:** Car-camping near Long Lake / Newcome NY ara, with showers, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, and canoe rentals. Max two tents and two cars per campsite. * **Food:** BYO food and snacks. There is very little nearby in terms of stores, so bring all your food for the weekend. Mountain House dehydrated meals are a fine option. * **Cost:** $25 per person for two nights of camping, paid to Andre * **General Rules**: We are a low alcohol group. No RVs, generators, camper vans, etc. No dogs allowed. **Schedule:** * **Friday:** Leave as early in the afternoon as you can. It is 5-6 hours to the campground from NYC. Please try to arrive by 10 pm out of courtesy to other campers. * **Saturday:** We'll rise early for our various hikes, BYO dinner at the campsite around a campfire. * **Sunday:** Generally a short hike before hitting the road in the afternoon. \*\*\* **Camping Gear:** * Tent, or space in someone's tent * Sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for the low 30s at night * Stove, pots, and pan (check about sharing) * Personal plate/spoon/cup, etc; toiletries, towel, and flip-flops for the shower; swimsuit (for the brave). **Hiking Gear:** * Standard day hiking gear: Waterproof boots suggested (trail shoes are not recommended in the ADKs), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, hiking poles, snacks, etc. * Winter hat, gloves, and jacket, plus insulating layers to account for unpredictable fall mountain weather. If you plan on hiking one of the high peaks, bring microspikes and full winter clothing since early October is usually the first real snow of the season. * Maps of the region: [National Geographic Adirondack High Peaks](http://amzn.to/1JUrKk2) & [National Geographic Northville, Raquette Lake](https://amzn.to/3LcmGud) * **GPS app with offline maps** **Weather:** Average hi/low: 70s/40s, might be in the 30s. The weather above the tree line is always worse. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, so plan accordingly.

LAMP #5· The Real Estate Meetup
Thu, Oct 8, 11:00 PM**LAMP #5 · The North Jersey Real Estate Meetup Thursday, October 8, 7:00 to 10:00 PM** **Tavern 61, 61 River St, Hackensack, NJ** Meet local investors, developers, contractors, agents, and other real estate professionals, build genuine connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network in the North Jersey real estate community. **Real people. Real connections. Real deals.**

Autumn Camping at Stokes State Forest
Fri, Oct 9, 2:00 PMLet's experience a fall camping weekend at Stokes State Forest, NJ, where the maples transform the woods into a sea of crimson and gold. Wander along leaf-carpeted trails, each step surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn. Awaken to misty mornings and birdsong, then spend your days hiking through picture-perfect valleys aglow with fall foliage. In the evening, gather around the campfire under a sky full of stars and soak in the pure warmth and beauty of autumn. Optional activities include hiking, biking, fishing, boating/Kayaking, birdwatching, and Wildlife Viewing Photography: **Fees**: **$28.90 per person for 2 nights and 3 days**. Sites provide flush toilets, showers, Picnic tables, and Fire rings. Bring your own Firewood for 2 nights. Payment: **Venmo@Nature-and-outdoors** What to Bring: Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.) Kayak/canoe or rental Dry bags or waterproof containers Water-appropriate clothing, rain gear, and swimwear
Weekend Long Path Camping & Hiking
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PMHarriman Overnight: Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
Acadia National Park! 🏞️🤩
Fri, Oct 9, 12:15 PMLet's explore Acadia National Park from Friday, October 9th to Monday, October 12th! 🏞️🤩 Welcome to bring or rent your own car or to meet us there! Can join for any part! A group of us will be renting cars at Hertz. Details below. We have room for four more people in the car (please reply if interested in joining our carpool with shared costs in the question you'll see after trying to RSVP). Please try to find your own accomodations as soon as possible as they will likely either sell out or become expensive quickly. On Friday, October 9th at 8:15am: Pick up cars at Hertz at LaGuardia Terminal A On Monday, October 12th evening: Drop off cars at LaGuardia Terminal A Our general Acadia itinerary (we may not do everything here or at the exact times listed so please check your messages!) Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026 ⭐ = can't-miss highlight BEFORE WE GO Cadillac sunrise reservation ($6/vehicle) releases Thursday, Oct 8 at 10:00 AM ET on Recreation.gov — book early, these sell out in minutes. Also grab the $35 7-day park pass in the same checkout. Beehive + Precipice folks: bring your own vehicle so you can run on your own schedule (details below). DEER ISLE & ACADIA — TRIP ITINERARY Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026 ⭐ = can't-miss highlight BEFORE WE GO Cadillac sunrise reservation ($6/vehicle) releases Thursday, Oct 8 at 10:00 AM ET on Recreation.gov — book early, these sell out in minutes. Also grab the $35 7-day park pass in the same checkout. Beehive + Precipice folks: bring your own vehicle so you can run on your own schedule (details below). DAY 1 — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: ARRIVAL 7:00–9:00 PM — Arrive Deer Isle, settle in \~7:30–9:00 PM — Dinner in Stonington at ⭐ \*\*Stonecutters Kitchen\*\* (seafood, $$, reservation recommended). Or \*\*El El Frijoles\*\* (Mexican/BBQ) / \*\*Harbor Cafe\*\*. DAY 2 — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10: EAST SIDE & BAR HARBOR Main Group 4:45 AM — Depart Deer Isle (\~75 min drive) \~6:00–7:15 AM — Sunrise atop ⭐ \*\*Cadillac Mountain\*\* \~7:35–7:50 AM — \*\*Sieur de Monts / Wild Gardens of Acadia\*\* \~8:00–8:10 AM — \*\*Schooner Head Overlook\*\* \~8:15–10:15 AM — ⭐ \*\*Sand Beach → Ocean Path → Thunder Hole → Otter Cliffs → Otter Point\*\* \~10:45 AM–12:45 PM — ⭐ \*\*Jordan Pond Path\*\* + \*\*Bubble Rock\*\* (via Bubbles Divide Trail) \~1:00–2:00 PM — Lunch at ⭐ \*\*Side Street Cafe\*\*. Or \*\*Rosalie's Pizza\*\* / \*\*Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen\*\*. Quick stop at \*\*Sherman's Books & Stationery\*\*. \~2:05 PM — Bikes from \*\*Acadia Bike\*\* \~2:20–4:20 PM — Bike the \*\*Carriage Roads\*\* (Witch Hole Pond Loop) Flexible (low tide) — ⭐ \*\*Bar Island land bridge\*\* \~6:00–7:30 PM — Dinner at ⭐ \*\*West Street Cafe\*\*. Or \*\*Testa's Bar & Grill\*\* / \*\*Geddy's\*\*. \~8:30–9:00 PM — Back in Deer Isle via ⭐ \*\*Momo's Cheesecakes\*\* (Ellsworth, open 24/7) Advanced Option — Beehive + Precipice (own vehicle, both trails, not either/or) 5:00 AM — Depart Deer Isle straight for Precipice (skips Cadillac sunrise for better parking & real daylight before climbing) \~6:10–6:45 AM — Arrive early, wait for full daylight \~6:50–9:20 AM — ⭐ \*\*Precipice Trail\*\* (iron rungs, \~1,000 ft gain) \~9:30–11:15 AM — ⭐ \*\*Beehive Trail\*\* (iron rungs, shorter but still serious) \~11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Buffer time in Bar Harbor 1:00–2:00 PM — Rejoin main group for lunch Not for kids, fear of heights, or wet rock — skip if it's rained recently. DAY 3 — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11: THE QUIET SIDE 9:00 AM — Depart Deer Isle (\~70–75 min drive) \~10:15–11:45 AM — ⭐ \*\*Beech Mountain Loop\*\* \~12:00–1:00 PM — \*\*Ship Harbor\*\* + \*\*Wonderland Trails\*\* \~1:10–2:00 PM — Lunch at ⭐ \*\*Charlotte's Legendary Lobster Pound\*\* (goats and chickens on-site!). Or \*\*Thurston's Lobster Pound\*\* / \*\*Eat-A-Pita & Cafe 2\*\*. \~2:15–3:15 PM — ⭐ \*\*Seal Cove Auto Museum\*\* \~3:30–5:00 PM — Free time in Southwest Harbor \~5:30–6:15 PM — ⭐ \*\*Bass Harbor Head Light\*\* \~6:30–8:00 PM — Dinner heading back \~9:00–9:30 PM — Back in Deer Isle DAY 4 — MONDAY, OCTOBER 12: DEPARTURE 7:30–8:15 AM — Coffee at ⭐ \*\*44 North Coffee\*\* \~8:30–9:45 AM — Optional: \*\*Barred Island Preserve\*\* (tide-permitting) By 10:00 AM — Depart Deer Isle 🎥 SEE IT BEFORE YOU COME — TOP 5, ON YOUTUBE (direct search links, not one single video — lets you browse and pick what looks best) 1\. Cadillac Mountain Sunrise: https://www\.youtube\.com/results?search_query=Cadillac\+Mountain\+sunrise\+Acadia 2\. Sand Beach / Thunder Hole / Ocean Path: https://www\.youtube\.com/results?search_query=Thunder\+Hole\+Ocean\+Path\+Acadia 3\. Jordan Pond & Bubble Rock: https://www\.youtube\.com/results?search_query=Jordan\+Pond\+Bubble\+Rock\+Acadia 4\. Bass Harbor Head Light: https://www\.youtube\.com/results?search_query=Bass\+Harbor\+Head\+Light\+Maine 5\. Beehive Trail: https://www\.youtube\.com/results?search_query=Beehive\+Trail\+Acadia Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!
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