Sam’s Point Preserve, Shawangunk Mountains

Atlas ObscuraNov 22, 2025

The Secrets of the Shawangunk Mountains

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popular place with incredible views of Shawangunk Ridge

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Sam’s Point PreserveSightpopular place with incredible views of Shawangunk Ridge
Barton Garnet MineSightarea famous for finding little garnets
The DetourPlacepodcast about going places that actually goes places
Becky NeselPlacegeologist and science communicator
dwarf pitch pine treesPlacerare ecosystem, stunted versions of pitch pine
pearly everlastingPlacewildflowers growing in thin pockets of soil
Toyota Land CruiserPlaceused for adventure in the Gunks
Atlas Obscura PodcastPlace

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The Secrets of the Shawangunk Mountains