This event is in the past.It took place on May 21, 2016 at John Burroughs Slabsides.










Step into the rustic log cabin where naturalist John Burroughs wrote his celebrated essays on the natural world. This annual open house offers guided tours, guest speakers, and a chance to wander the same forest trails that inspired one of America's great nature writers.
Literary history
Nature sanctuary
Hudson Valley
Hiking trails
Tips
🏡"A beautiful setting for a writer"
💧"The 3 waterfalls are very worth it"
🦟bring bug spray, seriously
Free
Slabsides Day Open House
West Park










Step into the rustic log cabin where naturalist John Burroughs wrote his celebrated essays on the natural world. This annual open house offers guided tours, guest speakers, and a chance to wander the same forest trails that inspired one of America's great nature writers.
Literary history
Nature sanctuary
Hudson Valley
Hiking trails
Tips
🏡"A beautiful setting for a writer"
💧"The 3 waterfalls are very worth it"
🦟bring bug spray, seriously
Free
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