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...
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...
Located in Poughkeepsie, just a few miles from the Walkway over the Hudson, Leisure Ride Bike Rental is a great destination. Leisure Ride has a various options to choose from, including some for families with young children. There are regular bikes with the possibility of...
Stony Hill Farm is famous for its 10 acre corn maze. The corn maze is shaped according to the theme of the year. There is a new theme every year. This year’s theme is Sea Turtle Recovery. There are a few bridges over the maze. Before...
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...
Once Fall arrived I was very much in the mood for apple picking. Nothing like fresh apples off the tree! I researched the various picking farms in the area and found that a lot of them would come out costly. What with the entrance fee,...
I didn’t remember Congers Lake being so beautiful and enjoyable. I hadn’t been there in many many years and just went for a visit recently. I was surprised to see how popular it is. We saw a nice amount of people walking around the lake...
Imagine biting in to a juicy sweet nectarine or peach just picked off the tree. That’s exactly what we experienced last week after visiting Demarest Farm. Demarest Farm is a family owned picking farm since 1970. In the summer they offer peach picking, and in the...
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...
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,...