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 Cross River, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern crossriver

 Attractions, museum  American Indian artifacts, educational programs,  American Indian culture, Delaware Indian Research Center, American Indians, Birding, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Trailside Nature Museum

914-864-7322 

The Trailside Nature Museum, established in 1937, is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. The museum is home to a large collection of mounted animals, American Indian artifacts, educational exhibits, child-friendly interactive displays, and nature-oriented artwork. The museum hosts thousands of school children and scouts each year for a variety of educational programs including stream study, American Indian culture, maple sugaring, and badge work. Family-oriented nature programs are scheduled for the general public on nearly every weekend.

The Trailside Nature Museum is also the home of the Delaware Indian Research Center, a vast collection of books and artifacts concerning American Indians, especially the Delaware. The Research Center is well utilized by both students and educators and has assisted several authors in researching their publications. The Research Center is open to the public by appointment.

The Trailside Nature Museum is located at the 4,315-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the county’s largest park. Park terrain is extremely varied, ranging from deep hollows to ridges that rise up more than 800 feet. There are hemlock gorges, dry uplands, wetlands, ponds, and two rivers, all connected by 35 miles of trails. Many of the old farm roads are now used as hiking and cross-country ski trails, and other signs of the old farms exist in the form of stonewalls, foundations and cellar pits.

Point of Interest: Directly outside the Trailside Nature Museum, there is a one-half acre wildflower garden containing more than 80 different kinds of labeled wildflowers.

Attractions include:
Birding
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing, Hiking / Walking
Nature Programs
Picnicking
Self Guided Nature Trails
Snow-Shoeing

 Croton Falls, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern crotonfalls

 Dam spillway direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct park cross-country skiing sledding Ballfields Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Nature study Picnicking Playground Croton Gorge Park

914-827-9568 

Croton Gorge Park is a 97acre property at the base of the Croton Dam, and affords impressive views of the dam and spillway. The park is a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and hiking, with direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct. The park is also available in winter for cross-country skiing and sledding.

Parks attractions include: Ballfields, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails /Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground

 Croton-on-Hudson, Westchestercroton, river towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, northwest, northwestern, north, northern

 camping hiking swimming wine cellars oldest in NY  Point Nature Center interpretive programs Croton Point Park

914-862-5290 

Croton Point Park is a 508 acre park. This park offers year-round events and activities. including camping, hiking and swimming. Also, home of wine cellars, thought to be the oldest in NY and The Croton Point Nature Center which offers a year-round schedule of interpretive programs.

Parks attractions include: Camping, Hiking Trails / Walking, Nature Center, Swimming, Wine Cellars

 Eastchester, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Attractions Nature-Study ice house Cross-Country Skiing Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking Walking Trails
Ice Skating Nature Study Horse Stables Twin Lakes Nature Study

914-864-7000 

Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.

Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.

Attractions include:
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Nature Study
Stables

 North Salem, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern croton falls purdys

 rugged landscape native hardwood forest trails Mt. Bailey highest point in Westchester breathtaking vistas 
Boating Camping Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating Nature study Mountain Lakes Park

914-864-7310 

Mountain Lakes Park is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is set on 1038 acres and is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. Situated in this lovely park is Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester. Mt. Baily offers breathtaking vistas in every season. The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Ice Skating, Mt. Bailey Westchester's Highest Point, Nature Study

 Peekskill, Westchesterhudson river, river town, river towns, hudson river valley, northwest, northwestern, north, northern

 Spitzenberg Lodge Civilian Conservation Corps National Park Camping Cross-Country Skiing Equestrian Horseback Fishing Hiking Trail Trails Trailsites Ice Skating Mountain Biking Nature Study Peaks Playground Picnicking Sportman Center target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation Park

914-862-5275 

The Blue Mountain Reservation is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures

Parks attractions include: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Hiking / Walking, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center for Target Shooting Range

 Pound Ridge, Westchesternortheast, northeastern, north, poundridge, scott corners, northeastern westchester county, topography pound ridge, undeveloped land, ward pound ridge reservation, westchester park, fishing, cross-country skiing

 wooded trails picnicking lean-to camping fishing cross-country skiing Trailside Nature Museum nature interpretive programs Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Gardens & Park

914-864-7317 

The 4,315 acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Westchester County’s largest park. The Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is divided in area between both Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.

With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. The park is home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.

Park attractions include: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Museum, Nature study, Picnicking, Play equipment is available in two areas of the park.

 Rye, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Nature Center marine life ducks national Audubon Society New York Bird Area habitats flyway trails plants animals park Long Island Sound erosion habitat native shorebirds schools scouts intertidal ecology marine biology plant science and ornithology Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary

914-967-8720 

The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area due to its significant habitats and flyway. There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals.

In 1992, a northeaster swept over the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary causing considerable erosion. The storm prompted the installation of unsightly concrete and asphalt piles to prevent future washouts. Eventually, invasive and highly adaptable common reeds took over the degraded site. In 2001, the concrete and asphalt were replaced with sandy dunes planted with native plants, such as beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata). The dunes’ core was made out of rock topped with sand. The plants’ root structures bind the sand, keeping the dunes in place so they can carry out their role as a natural storm barrier. The dunes now provide nesting and feeding habitat for native shorebirds.

Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.

To View The Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary. Park at the nature center.

Attractions include: Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking / Walking, Nature Study Programs

 Attractions marshland wildlife sanctuary habitats Birding Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Walking Nature Study Programs Marshlands Conservancy & Nature Center

914-835-4466 

Marshlands Conservancy is a 173-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored and appreciated here. There are three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent birdwatching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.

Attractions include:
Birding
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study Programs

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 Trail Trails Trailsite Mahopac Putnam North County paved bicycle and pedestrian path Putnam Railroad Tudor-revival style Briarcliff Manor Station Millwood Railroad Park Historic North County Trailway

914-864-7000 

The North County Trailway spans 22.1 miles in Westchester County, from Eastview in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, to Baldwin Place in Somers. It now continues for two more miles into Mahopac in Putnam County as the Putnam Trailway. The North County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad.

The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. Included is the Tudor-revival style Briarcliff Manor Station, which is now used as a public library. Other former stations can be found along the trailway in Millwood and in Railroad Park in Yorktown Heights. Historic marker plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.

 Trail Trails Trailsite paved bicycle pedestrian path Putnam Division “Old Put”  final run Railroad  23 stations Elmsford station South County Historic markers South County Trailway

914-864-7000 

The South County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of- way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The “Old Put,” as it was fondly referred to by commuters, provided freight and passenger service from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx and Putnam County. Freight service continued to operate sporadically from Elmsford south, with the last freight train making its final run in August 1982.

The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. The former Elmsford station is the only remaining station structure along the South County Trailway. It now houses a restaurant. Historic markers plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.

 White Plains, Westchestercentral mid south southern southeast southeastern whiteplains

 Attractions preserve wetlands trails Kensico Reservoir watershed New York City wild cranberry Birding Children's Summer Ecology Program Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Walking Nature Interpretive Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center

914-428-1005 

The Cranberry Lake Nature Center is a 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are three miles of trails, including a loop around the lake, and others that traverse the predominantly northern oak-hickory forest. The area is part of the Kensico Reservoir watershed, which provides drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City. The name Cranberry Lake is derived from the growth of wild cranberry, which still exist in various parts of the fen.

Attractions include:
Birding
Children's Summer Ecology Program
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Interpretive Programs

 Saxon Woods, White Plains, park, 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, miniature golf course,  swimming pool, children’s aquatic playground, horseback, Park Attractions, Cross country skiing, Hiking, equestrian trails, disabled, Swimming Saxon Woods Park

914-995-4480 

Saxon Woods Park is located on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, NY. The park contains an 18-hole golf course as well as a miniature golf course, the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground, and picnic areas. A trail system connects the southern section to the upland wooded northern part of the park, characterized by mature hardwood forests. The trails are very popular with hikers, cross country skiers and horseback riders. The entire system extends along the Hutchinson River Parkway to Twin Lakes Park and north to Maple Moor Golf Course. It also links to the leather- stocking trail and contains archeologically sensitive areas. Saxon Woods Park is the site of the county’s only playground that is accessible to the disabled.

Park Attractions
Cross country skiing
Fishing
Hiking/walking/equestrian trails
Miniature golf
Picnicking
Playground (accessible to the disabled)
Nature study
Refreshments
Swimming

 Yonkers, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 Attractions preserve woodlands Old Croton Aqueduct copper beeches red oaks hemlocks tulip trees wildlife woodpeckers owls bats bird watchers hawk migrations silhouettes butterflies dragonfly pond habitat hummingbird garden Hudson River Audubon Society Lenoir Preserve Nature Center

914-968-5851 

Lenoir Preserve Nature Center is a 40-acre nature preserve comprised of woodlands and field habitats. It is situated adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River, providing spectacular views. The property was formerly home to two Hudson River estates and boasts a number of unusual specimen trees and shrubs, imported from around the world. Among them are some magnificent copper beeches from Europe, gingko trees from Asia, and Douglas firs from the Pacific Northwest. These imports join native sugar maples, red oaks, hemlocks, pines and tulip trees in providing shelter for many kinds of wildlife, including woodpeckers, owls and bats.

Every spring and autumn, bird watchers gather to observe major hawk migrations. Nature enthusiasts can learn about raptor identification markings, such as flight patterns and silhouettes, and can take part in official tracking counts of raptors. In summer, the butterfly garden is at its height, visited by a wide variety of butterflies. Nearby, a dragonfly pond provides the necessary habitat for numerous aquatic insects and attracts birds and other wildlife. An organic community gardening area and composting exhibit instruct visitors on environmentally- friendly practices. The butterfly and hummingbird garden is maintained entirely by volunteers from Hudson River Audubon Society.

Attractions include:
Hiking / Walking
Birding
Cross-country Skiing
Gardening
Nature Study Programs

 swimming pool ethnic celebrations fairs festivals Ball Fields Bicycling Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating In-line Miniature Golf Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Tennis Courts Tibbetts Brook Park

914-231-2865 

Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161 acre park with a large 412’ x 125’ pool. It was one of the first parks developed by Westchester County. The Park offers many recreational activities throughout the year and hosts ethnic celebrations, fairs and festivals during the summer months.

Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking / Walking, Ice Skating, In-line Skating, Miniature Golf, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming, Tennis

 Yorktown Heights, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley yorktownheights yorktownheight height

 Mohansic Lake bass perch sun fish Freshwater Fishing row pedal boats softball field basketball soccer Disc golf 9 18 holes Frisbees trails winter sports Biking Boat Launch Food Hiking Ice Skating Picnic playground Pool Snowmobiling Cross-Country Skiing Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

845-245-4434 

The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers a scenic haven. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's mammoth pool can hold 4,000 bathers at one time.

The park's oasis of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch, and sun fish. A New York State Freshwater Fishing License is required. Licenses can be purchased at town halls or a variety of sporting good stores. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available for rental; however, a regional boating permit allows visitors to launch their own rowboats, canoes or kayaks. For an additional fee, rowboat owners may also store their boats. In wintertime, the water's tree lined border provides a winter wonderland backdrop for ice skaters and ice fisherman.

The park's picnic areas have volleyball nets and many have softball fields or basketball courts. There is also a soccer field. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at Disc golf, a short distance from the picnic areas. You can play either 9 or 18 holes. The rules and scorecards are located at the course and loaner Frisbees are available from the park office. The park’s hills and trails are perfect for winter sports.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Disk Golf Course, Fishing, Food, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Snowmobiling

 Staatsburg, Dutchess

 12580 Hudson River Attractions Ogden Mills Ruth Livingston American-Renaissance Catskill Mountains  American history Biking Group Tours Guided-Tours  Hiking  Cross-Country Skiing Staatsburgh State Historic Site

845-889-8851 

Staatsburgh State Historic Site is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580. Staatsburgh State was the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Sitting atop a grassy hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, their house is a fine example of a great estate built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 - 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America's rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power.

Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In 1890, Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her childhood home and property which had once belonged to her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, the third governor of New York State. In the 1890s Mr. & Mrs. Mills commissioned the prestigious New York City architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White to remodel and enlarge their home. Work began in 1895 and when completed in 1896, the house had been transformed from a 25-room Greek Revival style home into a Beaux-Arts mansion of 65 rooms and 14 bathrooms. Although the interior was lavishly decorated, mostly in the styles of 17th and 18th-century France, many architectural features of the earlier Livingston home such as the trims, moldings and many of the fireplaces had been preserved. This melding of grandeur and heritage is characteristic of the American Renaissance period.

Owning five homes, the Mills family resided in their Staatsburg home primarily in the fall and entertained as many as 80 guests at a time. The home and surrounding property was passed to their son, Ogden Livingston Mills in 1929. After his death in 1937 his sister Gladys Mills Phipps inherited the property and in 1938 donated the house and 192 acres of the estate to the State of New York as a memorial to her parents. Today the elegant mansion, restored to its turn-of-the-century appearance, is open for tours and the house and grounds offer special events throughout the year.

Attractions include: Biking, Educational Services, Gift Shop, Group Tours, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Site, Interpretive Sign, Picnic Area, Scenic Views, Cross-Country Skiing

 Orange Countygarrison counties tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day tripper explore exploring nearby locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

 pristine natural refuge woodland watershed outdoor recreation deep-forest habitat survival resident migratory species black bear hawks songbirds rare invertebrates plants Biking Boat Launch Sites Ice Fishing Hiking Hunting Museum Snowshoeing Sterling Forest State Park

845-351-5907 

Sterling Forest® State Park comprises 17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Museum / Visitor Center, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing

 Putnam Countybrewster carmel cold spring garrison southeast tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day trip explore exploring nearby locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

 Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Rentals Bridle Path Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Hunting Ice Fishing Nature Trail Pavilions Picnic Tables Recreation Programs Showers Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Tent Trailer Cross-Country Skiing Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Carmel

845-225-7207 

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is wonderful for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park which includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding.

The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Visitors with their own boats must obtain a Regional Boating permit at the Park Office. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.

The scenic campground, formed along the park’s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. Although there are no hookups available or dump station, restroom and shower facilities are centrally located to all RV and tent sites. Individuals, as well as larger camping groups, are welcome. The campground’s nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing Food, Group Camping, Hiking Trails / Walking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Recreation Programs, Showers, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Tent & Trailer Sites

 Memorial State 1100 foot elevation northwest trail system good snow base sledding tubes snowshoes skis boots poles Acorn Cafe Nature Trail Recreation Programs Sledding Snowshoeing snowshoe Cross-Country Ski Skiing Fahnestock Winter Park

845-225-3998 

Fahnestock Winter Park is nestled in the 16,000 acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. Its 1,100 foot elevation allows the Park to capture additional snow during storms, and a northwest trail system helps it to retain a good snow base, providing visitors with a perfect location to cross country ski and snowshoe. There are 15 kilometers of groomed, tracked, and mapped trails for beginning as well as experienced skiers. Quality sledding tubes, snowshoes, skis (both classic and skate), boots, and poles are available for rental. Lessons for beginners to review equipment, basic motions and skills are available by reservation. The Acorn Cafe provides a warm and welcoming retreat for all outdoor enthusiasts. Light lunches, beverages, and snacks are available for purchase. The cozy lodge also houses restrooms and changing rooms.

Parks attractions include: The Acorn Cafe, Cross-Country Skiing, Nature Trail, Recreation Programs, Sledding, Snowshoeing

 Bear Mountain, Rocklandattractions, about bear mountain, historic bear mountain, bear mountain inn, bridge, appalachian trail, bear mountain state park, perkins point, hudson river, state park, hiking, biking, cross-country ski, merry-go-round, fishing, zoo, visitor center

 Perkins Memorial Tower  Hudson Highlands Harriman State Park River Valley Merry-Go-Round Biking Boating Cross-Country Skiing Dockage Fishing Food at Bear Mountain Inn Gift Shop Hiking Trails Walking  Ice Skating Museum Nature Trail  Picnic Playground Pool Bear Mountain State Park

845-786-2701 

The Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The historic Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian Lake and provides fine food and overnight accommodations. This parks features include a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a zoo and nature park, hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, and ski-jumps. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.

Special Attraction for kids: The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park which features hand painted scenes of the park and 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing. Dockage, Fishing, Food at the Bear Mountain Inn, Gift Shop, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Museum/Vistor Center, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool

 Rockland Countyhudson river counties tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day tripper explore exploring nearby locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

 Parks attractions Biking Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Trails Walking Picnic Tables Playing Fields Anthony Wayne Recreation Area

845-942-2560 

The Anthony Wayne Recreation Areas is a wooded and scenic part of the beautiful Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties. Facilities include picnic areas with fireplaces, playing fields and cross-country ski and hiking trails.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables, Playing Fields

 lakes reservoirs wildlife Welch Sebago Tiorati Silvermine Beaver Pond Campgrounds Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Bridle Path Cabins Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Ice Fishing Museum Picnic Playing fields Tent Trailer Cross-Country Skiing Harriman State Park

845-786-2701 

Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park inludes Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path / Horseback Riding, Cabins, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Group Camping, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Museum & Vistor Center, Picnic Tables, Playing Fields, Showers, Tent / Trailer Sites

 riverfront along Hudson River bicycling Trails Biking Boat Launch Sites Fishing Hiking Walking Picnicking Picnic Tables Cross-Country Skiing Nyack Beach State Park

845-268-3020 

Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling and fishing. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in winter.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables

 Hook Mountain Hudson River Olympic-sized swimming pools kiddie car-top boat launch rentals views golf courses Anglers Joggers Hiking Fitness Nature Trail Biking Food Ice Fishing Nature Picnic Tables Playground Pool Sledding Tennis Cross-Country Skiing Rockland Lake State Park

845-268-3020 

Rockland Lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers two Olympic-sized swimming pools and two kiddie pools, picnic tables and grills, a car-top boat launch and boat rentals, hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley, six tennis courts and two golf courses. Anglers can fish Rockland Lake for bass, perch and norlunge; walkers and joggers can use the fitness trail around the lake. Winter visitors can enjoy designated cross-country ski trails and sledding slopes.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Golf, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pool, Sledding, Tennis

 wooded country Palisades uplands Piermont Marsh Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve running track Biking Hiking Walking Train Picnic Playground Playing Fields Pool Showers Tennis Cross-Country Skiing Tallman Mountain State Park

845-359-0544 

Tallman Mountain State Park comprises wooded country on the easterly slope of the Palisades uplands overlooking the Hudson and Piermont Marsh, which lies between the river and the slope. The marsh is part of the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. The park operates as a day-use area, offering a swimming pool, running track, tennis courts, playfield, cross country skiing, a walking trail, hiking and picnic areas.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Paths / Walking, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Showers, Tennis


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