What is the NRO? The Northeastern Regional Organization (NRO) of the National Speleological Society (NSS) comprises a geographical area of the northeast United States and Eastern Canada. Membership is made up of NSS grottos (clubs) and affiliates throughout this area.
What is an NRO event? A regional meeting of the NRO is held twice a year, in May and September, which is hosted by a NRO grotto or affiliate This is a weekend event open to cavers, their families, and friends; and planned to be easily affordable. You do not need to be a member of a regional group to attend. While many go caving, the location of NROs is usually in an area with local hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing.
Activities and Events: The Snyder Estate is a historic mine baron's estate with a cavernous limestone mine on the property, as well as local caves and other mines nearby. In addition there are numerous other activities in the area to enjoy:
Auction: There will be the usual and fun auction at NRO. Bring your stuff! Bring your junk it will be anothers treasure! Popular stuff is cave related items, also camping gear is always useful. Bring the common, bring the obscure; as long as you don't need it bring it, it's for the best of causes caves and caving!
What to Bring: Camping gear and caving gear are obvious. There are some meals sold (see Meals). Bring everything and anything you might need if you have the room, especially clothes (and footwear) for the possibility of wet and cold weather. Bring food and munchies and such so time isn't wasted looking for a store, which may be a long distance from the campground. A headlamp just for use around the campground is suggested.
Directions: (from centuryhouse.org)
Less than two hours from New York City, Rosendale is midway between New Paltz and Kingston, Exits 18 and 19 of the NYS Thruway (I-87).
From Exit 18 take NY 32 north to Rosendale.
From Exit 19 take NY 209 south to Stone Ridge, then NY 213 east to Rosendale.
The Snyder Estate is on the north side of Route 213, a mile west of the village.
Route 213 is a winding road as it follows the Rondout Creek. Please use caution when entering and exiting the site.
Schedule: Gates open Friday 3:00 PM Meals: Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Dinner, Sunday breakfast Special Tribute Saturday Night NRO meeting Sunday Morning Vermont Convention meeting Sunday Morning
Fees: All attendees please pay at the NRO registration tent upon arrival, by either cash or check. The NRO fee for this event is $8 per adult and $4 per child under 16 for the weekend or any part of it. Campground rates (per night) are an additional $8 per adult for tent camping, payable at registration; day passes are available for $5.00. Meals, if desired, are payable at the time of registration. Saturday breakfast is $5. Saturday dinner is $9. Sunday breakfast is $5.