Glen - Shissssssssssssssssssh...don't let out the news. Seriously though, there are so many spots like you describe in the Catskills where I get to explore. Some of them are actually "on trail" but the trails are so little used. In fact, in some places within NYS the trails are only maintained every 5 years or so if it's found they don't get much use. I was on one with my backpacking class a few years ago where the markers were few and far between and no real maintenance. It made learning to read a map all that more important; we don't allow GPS units in our classes. Anyway, I too have found many old foundations and old apple orchards while out on these small trips. They really are a highlight for me. Hopefully this year I'll get back to one of them and spend a few nights with my current pup on her first overnight. My guess is we'll have a delightful time.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time....be well.

snapper