SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY – Kick off the New Year by safely exploring the outdoors!

Tired of getting caught in the rain without the proper gear or dealing with blisters without a Band-Aid? Borrow a Tracks & Trails Daypack from your school or library, and you can be prepared. The daypacks are packed with essentials you need for a safe and enjoyable adventure through Sullivan County’s trails and parks.

Just add water and a snack! Daypacks come equipped with items such as a first aid kit, bug repellent, and sunscreen—perfect for staying prepared, no matter the situation. You’ll also find tools like binoculars, wildlife guides, and resources like maps, trail guidelines, and activities for kids. These daypacks are the perfect companion for discovering Sullivan County’s stunning natural beauty.

Borrowing a daypack is easy—just visit your local library with a valid card and you’re ready to hike. A refundable cash deposit between $10–$30 may be required, depending on the location. Schools will have daypacks available exclusively for their students and faculty.

Join the Daypack Adventure Hashtag Challenge!

When borrowing a daypack, don’t forget to participate in the Daypack Adventure Hashtag Challenge. All participants who complete the challenge will receive a free travel-sized first aid kit (while supplies last) and will be entered for a chance to win an Osprey backpack. Details and a printable PDF of the challenge are available atwww.sullivanoandw.com/daypack-program-officially-launches/ or by navigating to About > News & Updates from the top menu of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail website.

Or contact us:

Austin Davis, Research Analyst, Sullivan County Planning:Austin.Davis@sullivanny.gov. Shoshana Mitchell, Junior Planner, Sullivan County Planning:Shoshana.Mitchell@sullivanny.gov

See you on the trails!

Participating locations include:

Schools

Monticello Central School District

Sullivan West Central School District

Homestead Primary & Collaborative College

Sullivan BOCES

Fallsburg High School

Benjamin Cosor Elementary

Eldred High School

George Ross Mackenzie Elementary

Liberty Middle & High School

Tri-Valley Central School

Roscoe Central School

Livingston Manor Central School

Libraries

Ethelbert B. Crawford Library

Daniel Pierce Library

Fallsburg Library

Liberty Public Library

Livingston Manor Free Library

Mamakating Library

Roscoe Free Library

Sunshine Hall Free Library

Delaware Free Library

Jeffersonville Library

Tusten-Cochecton Library

Funding for this project was made possible in part by a Community Development Grant from Sullivan 180. Additional partners in developing the daypack program include the O&W Rail Trail Alliance, Sullivan Public Library Alliance (SUPLA), and Sullivan County’s Division of Planning.