It is genuinely difficult to explain the many recreational activities available at this Minnewaska Mountain Retreat in The Shawangunk (pronounced Shon-gum) Mountains … we suggest that you gather information on the web.  Begin at the Minnewaska History website, www.minnewaska.org where you will find the history of Lake Minnewaska, the two Victorian era hotels and an outstanding and extensive collection of historical and current photographs.  Then visit the New York State Park Preserve website, http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/127/details.aspx and the Mohonk Preserve website http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/.   From these sources you can expand your search to include more information about activities that most interest you, your family and friends.  Ultimately, you will come to understand that you are being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity.