Take this beautiful drive through Bear Mountain State Park, and take in the panoramic views over the forested Hudson River valley from a mountaintop observation tower.
Hudson River Valley
Discover the Secrets of Stony Point Lighthouse — the Oldest Lighthouse on the Hudson River
Come explore the oldest lighthouse along the Hudson River!
Sample the Wines of Brotherhood Winery
This quaint winery dates to 1839 and offers tasting flights and guided tours of the underground cellars.
Hiking to a Ghost Town in Bear Mountain State Park — In Search of Doodletown
Take a hike to this abandoned hamlet on the Hudson River!
Esopus Meadows Preserve Loop Hike Offers a Pretty Walk in the Woods
Enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson River during this pretty hike.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: Exploring the Secrets of Lindenwald
Visit this little-known former U.S. President’s home to discover his contributions to the United States.
Sojourner Truth Interpretive Trail — Shaupeneak Ridge Park
Within Shaupeneak Ridge Park, in Ulster County, NY, the Sojourner Truth Discovery Trail allows you to experience part of Truth’s 11-mile journey to self-emancipation.
Walk through American History on Historic Huguenot Street
The Crispell Memorial French Church is a reconstruction of the 1717 stone church that wasused by the Huguenot families for both worship and education. The current structure was rebuilt in 1972. Historic Huguenot Street, in New Paltz NY, is one of the oldest, continuously occupied European settlements in America, dating back to the last three decades […]
What Haunts the Widow Jane Cement Rock Mine?
Quirky daytrip destinations are fascinating and one of the quirkiest — and most interesting — is the haunted Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. Rosendale once was famous for being the source of “natural cement,” i.e., cement made from rock without the addition of a slew of chemicals. Natural cement is produced in a process […]