Burnt-Rossman State Forest

Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest, spanning an impressive 10,588 acres, proudly holds the distinction of being Schoharie County’s largest state forest. This natural haven has garnered immense popularity among enthusiasts of outdoor pursuits such as hiking, camping, and various recreational activities.

Traversing a segment of this expansive landscape is the Long Path, a trail adorned with aqua blazes, stretching over 350 miles. Within this forest, the Eminence Lean To stands as a notable point of interest along the Long Path, positioned roughly 0.5 miles to the east of Old Cemetery Road. A crossing of Old Cemetery Road can be spotted just to the south of an ancient burial ground.

Among the captivating features of the forest are the campsites discreetly nestled along Betty Brook Road, as well as the inviting spots found at Duck Pond, situated along Burnt Hill Road.

For those with a penchant for angling and boating, Looking Glass Pond, located along Rossman Hill Road, offers an inviting prospect. This charming pond not only facilitates fishing and boating but also boasts well-maintained fishing platforms courtesy of the Fulton Fish and Game Club.

Your forties, I troublesome but wonderful decade

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In my forties I fully expect to loose one or both of my parents to advanced age. It’s something I realize is inevitable as is probably me settling down and traveling less. It’s sad to think of the coming loss and change ahead but I should try to enjoy as many memories as possible before it’s forever gone.

At the same time I’m going to be moving into my second decade with my company, and God willing, I will continue to move forward and upward with a six figure income which with inflation these days doesn’t seem like what it once was. But it’s wonderful having gotten the private corner office, a division to oversee with all those responsibilities and the ability to participate in management decisions.

Every day I see the age creeping into my face, the gray in my hair both from experience and years of worry and struggle. No life follows a perfectly straight path upwards, I’ve had my downs too. Yet thanks to my healthier lifestyle in a physical sense I feel younger than I have in years.