air is thrilling, the actual experience of free-floating in the air is quite peaceful and relaxing. Religious people might even feel closer to God while floating that openly and that near to the heavens, with God’s “purple mountain majesties” laid down below you.

If you would like to try paragliding, some of the paragliders are tested and licensed by the United States Hang Gliding Association to give tandem flights and solo lessons to others. If you see paragliders floating above you, follow their flight path to their likely landing spot, which is an open field on 6th Avenue/

Route 6, across from baseball fields. Look for the windsock and cars parked under trees and wait for a paraglider to touch down. Paragliders are very enthusiastic about their sport, so do not hesitate to walk up to them and ask if anyone is available to take you for a tandem flight or solo lesson. You will need to wear shoes with ankle support (preferably hiking boots), appropriate clothes for the altitude weather, and be willing to sign a release waiver. Fees vary by instructor, and you will likely need to pay by cash or check (sorry, they can’t paraglide with a credit card machine in their pocket!)