The 60 acre Kings Park is just a couple of minute drive from the large Congers Lake. Although King’s Park also has water in the form of two ...
Outdoor Activities
Jiminy Peaks Resort Mountain has excellent overnight accommodations and also offers many exciting activities for all ages. These activities are ...
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is masterfully designed. We loved checking on the progress of the new bridge which replaced the Tappan Zee ...
Seven Lakes Drive is a beautiful scenic area within Harriman State Park with serene lakes sprinkled throughout. The streets often go right ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Teatown Lake Reservation is a charming combination of nature and nature-education. The Education Center features exhibits of reptiles, ...
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 ...
Stony Hill Farm is famous for its 10 acre corn maze. The corn maze is shaped according to the theme of the year. There is a new theme every ...
I returned to Perkins Memorial last week to see if I can get in some views of the amazing fall foliage. Since it was a little late in the season ...
The best part of Keansburg Amusement Park is that it caters to all ages. The park is big, but not too big. There are two areas of just kiddie ...
Once Fall arrived I was very much in the mood for apple picking. Nothing like fresh apples off the tree! I researched the various picking farms ...
If you are planning on visiting Bromley, which I highly recommend, plan for a full day. Bromley Mountain has so many fun activities to keep ...
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 ...
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 ...
Many people migrate to the Catskills during summer vacation. Loch Sheldrake is right in the middle of a series of small towns which host the ...
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. ...
The large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables, near the fenced in dog run, was the perfect places for a picnic supper with cousins. ...
Serenity is the word I’d use to describe the 17 mile Island accessible by air or through a ferry. The Point Judith Ferry is located only half an ...
The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore ...
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 ...
Already when I was a teen, Zoom Flume Water Park was a popular destination for camp trips. The park was rented out to a few girls-camps in the ...
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 ...
There are many options of boat rides offering close-up views of the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Viewing the Statue of Liberty ...