“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!
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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!
Three Short Hikes in Holly River State Park You Shouldn’t Miss!
Holly River State Park is one of West Virginia’s best kept secrets! Enjoy 3 great short hikes in this wonderful gem of a park!
Hiking through History at Palmer State Park
Hiking in Palmer State Park offers lots of history along with a delightful walk in the woods!
Holly River State Park’s Beautiful Waterfalls
Take this short hike to explore the beautiful falls of Holly River State Park!
Beautiful Vistas and Hidden Waterfalls Along the Tramontane Trail: A Hike in Holly River State Park
Looking for a great winter hike? Tramontane Trail in Holly River State Park will lead you on a quiet winter adventure!
Easy Hike with a Spectacular Payoff at Chittenango Falls State Park
Chittenango Falls is a small state park, just shy of 200 acres. But despite its small size, this park is well worth a visit. As its name implies, the park’s centerpiece is a picturesque, 167-foot staircase waterfall, which sends the waters of Chittenango Creek into a gorge. You can’t help but notice the amount of […]
Minnewaska State Park’s Must See Falls: Awosting Falls Hike
Awosting Falls are a spectacular water fall within the Minnewaska State Park, itself a very popular day-use park. The short and sweet Awosting Falls Hike is simply a must-do hike if you visit this park. The state park features a couple of “sky lakes,” as well as as about 50 miles of trails. With the […]
Exploring a Lake in the Sky: Lake Minnewaska
Although originally we’d come to Minnewaska State Park, located in the Shawangunk Mountains in Ulster County, NY, for its water falls — Awosting Falls, Stoney Kill Falls, and another waterfalls that we ended up not going to — we came back simply to hike around Lake Minnewaska itself. Minnewaska State Park Preserve is nestled within […]