Since I was a child, Campgaw Mountain remains my favorite snow tubing place. They are well priced and well located. They are not very high in the mountains so it is generally warmer than other places but just as much fun. Campgaw recently made many...
“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...
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...
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...
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Ulster County, NY. This stunning park is set on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain Ridge. The park features 21,106 acres of land that contain numerous breathtaking waterfalls, dense hardwood forests, cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views...
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in the country, is located on the magnificent Jersey Shore in Fort Hancock and is a National Historic Landmark. Anyone over 48 inches tall can join a free tour and climb the 103 steps of the seven story...
Ramapo Valley Reservation is a popular nature walking and hiking area. I love the many lakes, river and even waterfall that run alongside one of the paths. If you have a fear of dogs, Ramapo Valley Reservation is not for you. It is a popular place...
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...