This 1600-acre wetlands protects a variety of waterfowl, migratory and permanent birds and wildlife.
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What You Should Know about the Adirondack Train Trip through Upstate New York
Take this 12-hour train ride to enjoy one of the most scenic Amtrak routes on the East Coast.
Staatsburg State Historic Site: A Glimpse into the Lives of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills
Located along the Hudson River, the Staatsburg State Historic Site is a magnificent Gilded Era estate now open to the public. Touring it offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills. The couple, both prominent members of New York society, lived in the grand mansion and hosted a number of […]
Step Back in Time at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Explore the storied history of this Revolutionary War-era fort, one of the most picturesque and historically significant sites on the Hudson River.
Saratoga National Historic Park: Uncover the Past with Every Step
Hikes in this park will help you understand a pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Stony Point Battlefield Offers Beautiful Views, a Lighthouse AND Revolutionary War History
Check out this must-see, beautiful and off-the-beaten-path park with lots of early colonial history.
Going All Art at the Storm King Art Center
Combine a visit to an art museum with an outing to a park, all in one visit!
Visit the Gilded Age at the Vanderbilt Mansion
Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt lived lives of unparalleled luxury. Their Hyde Park mansion offered nothing less.
Seeking Harriet Tubman in Fort Hill Cemetery
We went to Fort Hill Cemetery to pay our respects — and get the closest we’ll ever get — to freedom fighter and American hero Harriet Tubman. We’d visited her home, which is under restoration and renovation, earlier that day. And the day before, we’d toured William Seward’s house, her friend and former U.S. Secretary […]
Visit the Real Uncle Sam at Oakwood Cemetery
Explore Oakwood Cemetery’s beautiful grounds and hike its trails, leading around several ponds. It’s likely you’ll encounter Uncle Sam’s grave!
Tour Olana, the Quirky Estate of Frederic Church
“It looks as if Moorish architecture had an illicit liaison with the Victorian era,” quipped one visitor. See for yourself what Olana, Frederic Church’s quirky villa, is all about!
Bear Mountain State Park: Take a Scenic Drive
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.
Discover the Secrets of Stony Point Lighthouse — the Oldest Lighthouse on the Hudson River
Come explore the oldest lighthouse along the Hudson River!