The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore there are only ferries in the early morning. The last one to leave Haverstraw in the morning is at 8:45 and the...
A few years ago, I returned from a paint party with a painted scenery. My girls were intrigued. They wanted to try it too. I finally got around to taking them to Muse Paint Bar this week. Muse is a combination restaurant/bar and painting workshop...
I have never had the pleasure of visiting the Nanuet location of Screamin' Parties, but I have been to the Paramus location. While the Paramus location is unfortunately no longer open, I've learned that the Nanuet location is very similar to the one I saw....
The water slides and water playground are by far the biggest attractions at Bowline Point Park. These water activities are set outdoors near the three playgrounds and volleyball courts. Each playground is geared to different ages, with one playground that is handicap accessible, and one...
After a friend recommended the playground, I tried finding it on my navigation. For some reason, it did not come up. Although it is a public playground, it is owned by the school district and is technically part of the school across the street....
Bounce Trampoline is a great place to let off steam. Jump and bounce and flip to your heart’s content. Let out all your tension. In addition to the main court of bouncy trampolines, there is also a dodgeball court, where dodgeball is played on trampolines. There...
Hi Tor Lanes is an inviting and clean local bowling alley. With its 20 lanes, it isn’t huge and overwhelming. During summertime, it is pleasantly quiet and there are great affordable deals. The alley is not a hangout. It is wonderful place for an indoor...
Last week we had an unusually warm day for the end of November. I decided to check out the Clausland Mountain Park in Orangeburg. We had trouble finding the entrance to the park. I put the park name into my phone. It sent us to...
We rented kayaks from Paradise Canoes and went out on the Hudson River through the magnificent marshes. I love kayaking since it feels like I’m actually on the water, especially river kayaking where the current pushes you along. The views while kayaking on the Hudson...
Tallman Mountain, located next door to Piermont, is a scenic mountain that could be driven up or hiked. At the base of the mountain there is a playground right near the parking lot. There are many picnic tables on the wooded mountain top. It is...