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...
There’s nothing like seeing NYC traffic from above! Roosevelt Island is a narrow two-mile-long Island in the East River of Manhattan located between Queens and Long Island. The Island is on the outskirts of the City and can be accessed through an Arial Tramway. The Arial...
Darlington County Park is well known for the three lakes on site. Swimming is permitted in two of the lakes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. These lakes have white sand areas around them. Fishing is permitted in the third lake all year round, with...
The large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables, near the fenced in dog run, was the perfect places for a picnic supper with cousins. After dinner, the children enjoyed the playground activities and swings. The park has a walking path that circles the park...
The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore there are only ferries in the early morning. The last one to leave Haverstraw in the morning is at 8:45 and the...
I used to think of boating as a fun and affordable trip. But with the recent increase in prices, which are often per person, boating is not as well priced anymore. When I heard about Echo Lake Park, I was happy to learn that they only...
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, original playground. When arriving at the roundabout which has a sign for Overpeck Park, make a right and cross over the two...
Whenever the weather starts warming up I find myself very much in the mood of sitting at the water. I do not like crowded beaches. I wasn’t planning on swimming, it wasn’t warm enough for that. I just wanted to sit at the water. ...
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...
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...