*** Thursday 7/30 - Clove, Simons, and Muitzeskill roads are closed. Not sure about 9J in Columbia County ***
Schodack Island State Park is open, all caches have been checked, all trails on the cache loop are in good condition, and the weather is supposed to be perfect for Friday evening.
Join me at Schodack Island State Park from 5-7pm to chill and chat. On Friday evenings the park has a concession stand run by a local volunteer fire department. I will nab picnic tables in the shade as a base for the group (or tables under the large pavilion if it looks like rain) and provide water and cookies. You may want to bring a lawn chair and any adult beverages that you desire. The concession stand offers things such as burgers, hotdogs, chicken fingers, sausage & peppers, meatballs, fries, fried dough, soda, and water for nominal fees, but you are also welcome to bring your own dinner or snacks.
In 2019, we had the first Chillin' by the Hudson event. In 2021, we included some Fibonacci sequence fun. In 2022, we predicted what Geocaching would be like in 2030. In 2023, we outlasted a monsoon. In 2024, we were again under the pavilion because of a brief downpour. In 2025, those that decided to do the cache loop before the event got soaked through, but the rain stopped by 5. If the weather is bad, I'm blaming growol for suggesting that I haven't held this event in a hail storm. I will bring my geojunk bin and try to send some of it home with the attendees.
RAIN DATE (in the event of heavy rain or electrical storm): Next Friday, 8/7, same time, same place. If you look out the window or check the Castleton-on-Hudson radar and believe the weather is even too miserable for Signal, then check for an announcement of the postponement. I will try to announce in time for those with a bit longer drive. (In 2023, I didn't have enough notice based on the forecast and we managed to have a blast despite the torrential downpour.) Otherwise, the event will be held as scheduled whether perfect blue skies, hot scorching sun, overcast skies, or scattered showers/a bit of drizzle going through the area. If there is a bit of drizzle, we can nab a table under the tent slightly East of the posted coordinates.
Permission granted by Schodack Island State Park.