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Morris
Camp Columbia
State Park - Morris
Date visited: 5/9/2022
The highlight here is the tower. In 1903 Columbia University purchased this track of land, previously used as farm land, to use as a summer camp, and built this observation tower. The camp closed in 1983, and became a State Park in 2004. There is also an old buildng on site that was the "instrument house". We hiked a short trail that leads to the tower. The dogs were good sports as they climbed to the top of the tower with me. The inside stairwell is new, and wasn't a problem. It leads to the spiral staircase that wraps around the outside of the tower. Mandy was quite nervous on this part, but she's a trooper! Both dogs were rewarded with treats for their efforts!
White
Memorial Conservation Area - Apple Hill
Date visited: 4/8/2021
White Memorial Conservation Area is a large area of land owned by the White Memorial Foundation in the towns of Litchfield and Morris. The foundation was founded by May and Alain White, in order to preserve the land from development. This is the Apple Hill trail that consisted of a short hike up a wide trail. It eventually leads to the top of the hill with an observation deck and a great view of Bantam Lake.
Lao Buddha Ariyamedtaram Temple
Date visited: 4/8/2021
Drove by and saw this temple on the way back from the Apple Hill hike. I decided to stop and take some photos. The grounds are evidently opened for all, and everything was very well manicured. It was getting dark, so we didn't stay long.
