30 Mar Harriman State Park-Lemon Squeezer Hike:
Southfields, NY

Posted at 00:25h in Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, Hikes, Monroe, Nature Trips, New City, Outdoor Activities

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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...

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30 Mar Borough Park:
Waldwick, NJ

Posted at 00:24h in Bergen County, Free Trips, Monsey, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, parks

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Borough Park has a great mixture of nature and playground activities for children. There are three different enclosed play areas with a plethora of activities to keep children busy for an extended period of time. There is one playground geared specifically to toddlers so they...

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24 Mar Tappan Golf Center and Go Karts:
Tappan, NY

Posted at 22:45h in Monsey, Outdoor Activities, Sports

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We visited the Tappan Golf Center for a game of 18-hole miniature golf. We enjoyed the game despite the overcast weather. It was fascinating to watch people practice their golf swings on the popular driving range. There are also batting cages and a golf simulator...

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24 Mar Sleek eBikes:
Govenor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Tarrytown, NY

Posted at 22:40h in Fall Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, Monsey, New City, Nyack, Outdoor Activities, Sports, Westchester County

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When I heard about Sleek eBikes rental at the new Gov Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, I knew that is what I’d like to do outdoors during a beautiful day in October. I always wanted to check out the majestic bridge with the beautiful lookout points....

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24 Mar Sam’s Point and Verkeederkill Falls Hike:
Minnewaska State Park
Cragsmoor, NY

Posted at 22:39h in Catskills, Free Trips, Hikes, Outdoor Activities, Ulster County

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There’s not much to do during the Covid 19 Pandemic other than hikes and walks in places which boast enough space for social distancing. I was happy to find out that Sam’s Point Preserve, the most southern section of Minneswaska State Park and on the...

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24 Mar Assateague Island National Seashore:
Berlin, MD

Posted at 22:39h in Ocean City, MD, Outdoor Activities, parks

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Assateague Island was the place I was most excited to visit during our visit to Ocean City, MD. Assateague Island is 37 miles long and is just below Ocean City on the tip of Maryland. It is partially in the state of Virginia. Part of...

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07 Dec Fort Montgomery State Historic Site:
Fort Montgomery, NY

Posted at 10:55h in Free Trips, Hikes, Hudson Highlands, NY, Monroe, Outdoor Activities

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Fort Montgomery is rich in both nature and American History. Fort Montgomery played a large part in the American Revolution when it was the scene of a fierce battle between the British and Patriots over the control of the Hudson River. It was the site...

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06 Dec Mine Dock Park:
Highland Falls, NY

Posted at 16:04h in Free Trips, Hudson Highlands, NY, Monroe, Outdoor Activities, parks

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Mine Dock Park is the place to go if you are either a train- or nature-enthusiast. There is definitely beautiful nature and scenery with views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge and the surrounding mountains. The train spotting isn’t as definite but must be...

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29 Oct Traveling Tykes Paddle Boat Rentals-Carasaljo Lake:
Lakewood, NJ

Posted at 11:21h in Lakewood, Nature Trips, Outdoor Activities, Sports

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The Traveling Tykes Paddle Boat Rentals at Lake Carasaljo are down by the dock near the playground. They have a few different options for paddle boat. They have the traditional 4 seater paddle boats, a family pontoon which fits I think about 8 people and...

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17 Oct Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Pathway:
Nyack, NY and Tarrytown, NY

Posted at 21:38h in Fall Trips, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, Monsey, Nature Trips, New City, Nyack, Outdoor Activities, Westchester County

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The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is masterfully designed. We loved checking on the progress of the new bridge which replaced the Tappan Zee Bridge. The bridge spans the Hudson River between Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County) and Nyack, NY (Rockland County). The new 3.1 mile...

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