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...
“Can we please come back next week??” My kids begged as we left Mount Peter ski area, after their first ski experience. At Mount Peter they offer free ski lessons to beginners (equipment rentals and ski lift tickets are not included). We all...
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,...
Refreshing, invigorating, intoxicating mountain air, coupled with gliding on ice with mountains as the backdrop, equals divine. Nothing like ice skating outdoors on a random Tuesday in November. The rink was not crowded. It was relaxing and enjoyable at the same time. Although the thermometer...
We had an awesome day at The Castle Fun Center. The last time I'd visited was many years ago. Since then they’ve added so many new rides, activities and games. There are 3 different go cart tracks, a mini figure eight one for children five years...
Ruach Hachaim Park is an all-time favorite! With its huge playground and many unique activities, Ruach Hachaim is an annual summer destination for us. There are slides to take you down the hill to the playground. The jungle gyms and zip lines are just some...
Museum Village, a replica of a typical American village during the 1800’s, was the vision of Roscoe William Smith. Mr. Smith would sometimes accept farm tools or artifacts as forms of payment for electricity. For over 40 years Mr. Smith amassed a great collection of...