I was pleasantly surprised to see how well taken care of and maintained The Rockefeller State Park Preserve is. After entering the 1,400 acre preserve we passed a few picnic tables in a wooded serene area. We continued on to the parking lot and then...
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....
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...
I couldn’t believe that there is no entrance fee at the Untemeyer Garden. It is definitely one of the more hidden gems. The beauty and design of the garden exceeded my expectations. The restoration of the garden began in 2010 under the jurisdiction of...
I’m on a constant lookout for quiet yet pretty outdoor spots that are not overcrowded in which I can breathe fresh air and enjoy nature during the Covid19 pandemic, without compromising on the safety of ourselves and everyone else. At first our plan was to visit...
Our local Walmart was out of something I wanted and getting it shipped would take too long. I opted to drive to Mohegan Lake, NY near Peekskill to pick up the item, since the drive included the scenic drive on Rte 6 with beautiful views...
We headed to Croton Gorge on a warm spring Sunday afternoon. Problem: So did many other people. We took a walk atop the bridge but did not go to the park below due to crowding. We left and looked for a smaller park nearby. That...
Croton Dam is the highlight of the 97 acre Croton Gorge Park. The park has many hiking paths as well as a bridge over the impressive dam. There is a playground and picnic tables near the dam, and the park. The Croton River, which begins...
Imagine cities, attractions, schools, and sports stadiums all made of mini Lego bricks. In Legoland you’ll see that and much more. Miniland is built with over 1.5 million bricks! This location of Legoland was created especially for children ages 3-10 although it can even be...
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...