Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary in Selkirk, NY

I love that, even after living in an area for 20 years, surprise discoveries are still possible. While biking up and around the hills of Selkirk and Feura Bush yesterday, I squealed to an unexpectedly stop to explore the Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary.

Located on the newly paved Rarick Road, the note posted to the Visitor Center door reads that the Audubon Society’s NY headquarters relocated to the Rensselaer Tech Park in early 2013. But the trails, interpretive signage and bird houses are still managed ensuring that the natural resource remain a wonderful outdoor experience for anyone wanting to enjoy the wildlife habitat.

Besides the eight trails running through deep forest growth, bounce from rock to rock on Onesquethaw Creek.