Irvington, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We loved Matthiessen Park. It is a waterfront park on the bank of the Hudson River with a walking path and benches along the shore with a small ...
New York, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were in Manhattan on a mild November day for an appointment. When we were done, we decided to check out Little Island before we returned ...
Stony Point, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 4, 2026 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Historic, Museums, New City, NY, Parks, Scenic Parks I have very fond memories of visiting Stony Point Battlefield as a child. The highlight of our visit was the soldier dressed in the uniform of ...
Brooklyn Heights, NY
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The Brooklyn Bridge Park is tremendous! It begins right near the bottom of The Brooklyn Bridge and continues until Pier 6.
On a recent trip to ...
Catskill, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We left in the late afternoon on a long car ride to Canada. We wanted to stop at a park to eat our picnic supper before it got dark. We stopped ...
 Spring Lake, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were heading to the Spring Lake Boardwalk, when the children saw Divine Park and wanted to play at the playground. After we took a walk on ...
Verona NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 24, 2024 | Outdoor Activities, Bergen County, NJ, Free Trips, Monsey, NY, Parks, Passaic, NJ, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks I was so excited to see what an amazing park Verona Park is. I visited after one of my readers contacted me and let me know about this gem of a ...
Ithaca, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
There are so many beautiful waterfalls in Ithaca - it was hard for me to decide which to see during my one-day visit. We spent some time at ...
Haines Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We spent a really enjoyable day at North/South Lake. North/South Lake is popular for its campground. There are many hiking trails and two ...
Hurleyville, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever we went upstate to visit family in the summer we would gravitate toward Morningside park to go boating. It was always a fun way to ...
Passaic, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
On our way from New York to New Hampshire we were looking for somewhere to stop, stretch our feet and eat a picnic supper. River Road Park in ...
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I have a bit of an obsession with waterfront parks along the banks of the Hudson River. I enjoy the many parks offering beautiful views each ...
Beacon, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I have a bit of an obsession with waterfront parks along the banks of the Hudson River. I enjoy the many parks offering beautiful views each ...
Stony Point, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
While browsing through Google Maps looking for a park to visit one afternoon, I was taken by the location of the Riverfront Park and Vincent A. ...
Trumansburg, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Taughannock Falls, in Taughannock Falls State Park, is one of the magnificent waterfalls located in the Finger Lakes Region by Cayuga Lake near ...
Peekskill, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Peekskill Landing Park and the Riverfront Park are located on the shore of the Peekskill Bay which connects to the Hudson River.
Peekskill ...
Montebello, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Kakiat Mountain, just at the edge of the Monsey area is a popular 376 acre park with hiking paths and the Mahwah River at the bottom. The Kakiat ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We loaded the bikes and roller blades (as well as supper) into the car. The kids wanted to visit a park where they can enjoy biking and roller ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The gated Senasqua Park located near Croton Landing Park is a great place to visit in addition to Croton Landing Park or while other family ...
Monsey, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Willow Tree Park, with its path circling the Bockar Lake, is a popular park where locals like to walk or bike. Many people use this park as a ...
Howell Township, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
As we were driving down the road in Howell, NJ I noticed a pretty lake on the side of the road and then I saw the sign with the name Echo Lake ...
New Windsor, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever I drove on the I 287 North I would notice a beautiful lake and a small playground on the right side of the highway in the Suffern, NY ...
Berlin, MD" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
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 ...
Highland Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
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 ...
Chestnut Ridge, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Children’s Park is a great local park in Chestnut Ridge, NY. It is appropriate for all ages and has a playground, ball field, tennis courts, ...
Leonia, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
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-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
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 ...
Bear Mountain, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 2, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monroe, NY, New City, NY, Parks, Scenic Parks Seven Lakes Drive is a beautiful scenic area within Harriman State Park with serene lakes sprinkled throughout. The streets often go right ...
Valley Cottage, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | March 23, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Hikes, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Parks, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks 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. ...