First Day Hikes!

Channel 19th century artist Frederic Church’s taste for exploration during a special pup-friendly hike of the winter landscape at Olana State Historic Site. Learn more about Olana’s special winter exhibition. Please note, all dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash.Olana is a carry in, carry out facility. Begins at the Wagon House Education Center at the historic farm complex at the bottom of the site & covers about 1 mile with an uphill portion; please wear weather-appropriate apparel and comfortable footwear. Hot beverages & sketching materials will be provided in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-3pm as part of Artmaking in the Afternoon. 1:00 -2:00pm Celebrate the New Year by exploring expansive views at Olana State Historic Site! Channel 19th century artist Frederic Church’s taste for exploration during this special hike of the winter landscape and learn more about Olana’s special winter exhibition, Spectacle: Frederic Church & The Business of Art.Begins at the Wagon House Education Center at the historic farm complex at the bottom of the site and covers about 1 mile with an uphill portion; please wear weather-appropriate apparel and comfortable footwear. Artmaking in the Afternoon 1:00 - 3:00pm Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in sketching in the Wagon House Education Center.This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill levels; all materials and warm beverages provided.