30 Mar Harriman State Park-Lemon Squeezer Hike:
Southfields, NY

Posted at 00:25h in Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, Hikes, Monroe, Nature Trips, New City, Outdoor Activities

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Not far from where I live, there are some hikes I'd like to take, but when I actually plan a hike, I find myself gravitating to hikes with waterfalls. At this time school was cancelled and my family is at home due to the spread...

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24 Mar Sam’s Point and Verkeederkill Falls Hike:
Minnewaska State Park
Cragsmoor, NY

Posted at 22:39h in Catskills, Free Trips, Hikes, Outdoor Activities, Ulster County

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There’s not much to do during the Covid 19 Pandemic other than hikes and walks in places which boast enough space for social distancing. I was happy to find out that Sam’s Point Preserve, the most southern section of Minneswaska State Park and on the...

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07 Dec Fort Montgomery State Historic Site:
Fort Montgomery, NY

Posted at 10:55h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Monroe, Outdoor Activities

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Fort Montgomery is rich in both nature and American History. Fort Montgomery played a large part in the American Revolution when it was the scene of a fierce battle between the British and Patriots over the control of the Hudson River. It was the site...

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06 Oct Little Stony Point:
Cold Spring, NY

Posted at 00:02h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities

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I was so excited to discover Little Stony Point Hike and beach area in Cold Spring, NY. The hike is a short loop hike which was perfect for us because when we saw the beach area by the Hudson River and the beautiful mountains framing...

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01 Oct Oscawana Island Nature Preserve:
Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Posted at 17:10h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, Westchester County

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I’m on a constant lookout for quiet yet pretty outdoor spots that are not overcrowded in which I can breathe fresh air and enjoy nature during the Covid19 pandemic, without compromising on the safety of ourselves and everyone else. At first our plan was to visit...

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13 Jul Jiminy Peaks:
Hancock, MA

Posted at 15:12h in Amusements, Berkshires, Hikes, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, Sports

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Jiminy Peaks Resort Mountain has excellent overnight accommodations and also offers many exciting activities for all ages. These activities are categorized in two sections; The Mountain Adventure Park and the Ariel Adventure Park. The Mountain Adventure Park is home to the Alpine Super Slide - a...

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13 Jul Anthony’s Nose:
Garrison, NY

Posted at 15:12h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Monroe, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities

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The trailhead to Anthony’s Nose is on Rte. 9D, north of the Bear Mountain Bridge. If you are coming from the side of Bear Mountains, cross over the bridge and take a left onto Route 9D. The trail starts just past the Putnam County sign,...

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17 May Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park:
Lake Harmony, PA

Posted at 14:41h in Free Trips, Hikes, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, parks, Poconos

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The Hawk falls Trail in Hickory Run State Park is a short half mile easy hike through the most magnificent path framed by rhododendron bushes. I’ve never seen so many in one location. The path leads through a footbridge that crosses a pretty brook. Shortly...

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07 May Black Rock Park:
Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Posted at 14:58h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, parks, Westchester County

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We headed to Croton Gorge on a warm spring Sunday afternoon. Problem: So did many other people. We took a walk atop the bridge but did not go to the park below due to crowding. We left and looked for a smaller park nearby. That...

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02 May Croton Gorge Park:
Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Posted at 23:10h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, parks, Westchester County

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Croton Dam is the highlight of the 97 acre Croton Gorge Park. The park has many hiking paths as well as a bridge over the impressive dam. There is a playground and picnic tables near the dam, and the park. The Croton River, which begins...

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