Seven Lakes Drive is a beautiful scenic area within Harriman State Park with serene lakes sprinkled throughout. The streets often go right alongside or even through some of the lakes. Several of the lakes offer swimming, boating and camping on site. We’ve visited a few...
When I was a kid we went to Rockland Lake State Park every summer to rent row boats and spend the day in the sun enjoying the beautiful lake. Once the boat rentals ceased we stopped going as often until a bike rental opened shop...
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...
As one of the three most popular Observation Buildings in Manhattan, Top of the Rock has its own uniqueness. Located within the Rockefeller Center, you’d never believe what 360 degree breathtaking unobstructed views of Manhattan can be seen right there in Midtown Manhattan.There are three...
We discovered the 28 acre Mackay Park when we went ice skating at the rink located in the park. The ice rink, semi-indoor and semi-outdoor is located in the Arena adjacent to the pool which is open in the summer. The playground is quite small, enclosed...
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...
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...
Shepherd Park, located on the main street just by Lake George, beckons the passersby to stop and admire the fountain and flowers. The entrance to the park on Canada Street is on a hill above the water. The view of the lake is beautiful 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...