Adventures Around Putnam Volume 1

About the Book

ADVENTURES AROUND PUTNAM explores the beauty and history of Putnam County, NY and surrounding communities. Written from the perspective of a father with young children, this book offers a sampling of hikes, historic sites and family-friendly activities. For each “adventure”, the author provides a detailed description, directions, difficulty ratings, pictures, and where to find additional info. The book was inspired because the author heard too many times, “I never knew that was there.”

About the Author

Steven Mattson lives in Brewster, NY with his wife and three children. He has worked in the financial services industry for 15 years. When Steven was 31 he joined the Marine Corps Reserve and served a brief tour in Iraq. Active with the Brewster Veterans of Foreign Wars, Putnam County Land Trust and Cub Scouts, he also writes a freelance column about local hikes, historic sites and family-friendly activities. His love for exploring nature and local history has led him and his family on numerous adventures around Putnam over the last 11 years.