Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey Calendar of Events • October 2014 Saturday, OctOber 4 “Movie Matinee” • Free movie screening • 1 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park, featuring Master and Commander (2003, PG-13). $5 parking. For more information: 201 461-1776. Sunday, OctOber 5 “Palisades Meet-Up Clean-Up” + “Kids’ Meet-Up Clean-Up!” • Volunteer cleanup with the Appalachian Mountain Club • 10 AM – 1 PM at Ross Dock Picnic Area. We provide trash bags, litter sticks, rubber gloves & treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Hawks Over the Hudson” • Live animal program & exhibits with the Nature Program Cooperative • 12–4 PM at State Line Lookout, featuring live birds of prey presented by the Delaware Valley Raptor Center at 1 & 2:30 PM. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. tueSday, OctOber 7 “Hunter’s Moon Hike” • Guided hike with the Trail Crew • Meet 6 PM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 3.5 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Bring flashlights. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. Sunday, OctOber 12 “Closter Landing Loop” • History hike with Eric Nelsen • Meet 10 AM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 5 mi., 4 hrs., moderate. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. “Creating Living Landscapes: Bringing Nature Home” • Illustrated talk with Douglas W. Tallamy for the Annual Meeting of Palisades Nature Association • 3 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park. $5 parking. For more information: 201 784-0484. Saturday, OctOber 18 “Bombay Hook” • History hike with Eric Nelsen • Meet 10 AM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 8 mi., 5 hrs., challenging. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Friday, OctOber 24 “The Danger Game” • Silent film program with the Fort Lee Film Commission • 8 PM at Fort Lee Historic Park, featuring the world premier of a restored copy of The Danger Game (1918)—a Fort Lee film thought lost for almost a century! For more information: 201 693-2763. Saturday, OctOber 25 “Kids’ Hike across the GWB to the Little Red Lighthouse” • Children’s hike with Colin Keegan • Meet 10 AM at Fort Lee Historic Park. 4 mi., 2.5 hrs., easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Surviving the Apocalypse” • Historic skills workshop at Fort Lee Historic Park • 1–3 PM at the soldiers’ encampment. $5 parking. For more information: 201 461-1776. Sunday, OctOber 26 “The Giant Stairs” (easy pace) • Guided hike and rock scramble with Colin Keegan • Meet 10 AM at State Line Lookout. 4 mi., 4.5 hrs., challenging. For experienced hikers only. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 110. “Hallowe’en Hike” • History hike with Eeric Nelsen • Meet 5 PM at the Kearney House (Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin). 3 mi., 2 hrs., moderate. Bring flashlights. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Find a full calendar of events, directions & more at njpalisades.org n k io Pa r e s I n t er at e Pa l i ad st s Unless indicated, all events are free and open to all, and advanced registration is NOT required. C o m mis s Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey Looking ahead… eekend W t a e Retr urday & Sunday 2014 Sat nd & 23rd 2 2 Nov. the 238th mmemorate Join us to co on of New va British In si e th f o ry sa ican Army’s anniver t of the Amer ar st e th & ictory” Jersey “Retreat to V 6 7 7 1 c ri to is h ri c P a rkthe GW Bridge a t F o r tonLHeudesoHn Teisrrto of ace just south entrance is Historic Park s I n t er Pa l i s si rk on at e alisades.org jp n • 6 7 7 -1 1 201 46 de st le: a full schedu Pa rmation & For more info a g on • $5 parkin Free admissi c, cooking, ent with musi ev ry to is h g lus a special A livin s & more—p n o ti ra st n o on! artillery dem Sunday at no n o ” 6 7 7 “1 f screening o C o m mi s Living History at the Kearney House this Autumn… Saturdays, October 25 & November 8 e s I n t er at e Pa l i ad st s “Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern • 7:30–10 PM, with refreshments, music, tall tales, and fireside cheer. $20 per guest (per evening). Reservations & advanced payment required: 201 768-1360 ext. 108. k io Pa r n natureprogram.org C o m mis s Find a full calendar of events, directions & more at njpalisades.org