The Teatown Lake Reservation is a charming combination of nature and nature-education. The Education Center features exhibits of reptiles, turtles, fish and other small animals found in the area. Outside there is the Raptor Loop with a variety of birds of prey and eagles for...
We decided to stop at Brooks Park just minutes away from Bear Mountains and Fort Montgomery. We were in the neighborhood and the kids wanted to play at a playground. The park was deserted on that Friday afternoon in the fall. The children enjoyed the...
Boscobel House and Grounds is a combination of natural beauty and the rich history of the Federal-period in the region of the Hudson River. There is beautiful easy loop hike and magnificent views of the Hudson River within the 60 acres surrounding the house, and...
I returned to Perkins Memorial last week to see if I can get in some views of the amazing fall foliage. Since it was a little late in the season I only got to see some remnants. I could only imagine how beautiful it is...
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,...
Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle resort founded in 1869. This resort is famous for its incredible surroundings and unspoiled natural beauty. Mohonk is located on the Shawangunk Ridge in New Paltz, New York. Over the years, the ten-room inn and tavern...
Bear Mountain State Park is sprawled over 5,067-acres situated in rugged mountains. The park offers lots of activities to be enjoyed by all ages year round. In the summer, the park offers trails for walking, biking, and hiking. There are over 50 official trails covering 235...
We went to the Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington, with bikes, hoping to enjoy a ride alongside the beautiful Hudson River. When we got there we were disappointed to see that bike riding is not allowed in the park. We decided to look for another...
On an unseasonably warm day in the beginning of November, I had an urge to sit by a scenic waterfall. I didn’t have time for a hike, so I looked for a place that has a parking lot close by. I came across Philipstown Park...
The 12 acre Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington used to be an industrial site. It was transformed into a beautiful waterfront park with views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge, also including views of the Manhattan skyline. The park is a calm and serene...