Done That,Below are some of my personal faves, all great choices for a Sunday outing with family or friends. Don’t live in the Tristate area? Contact me,Been There, Done That,Below are some of my personal faves, all great choices for a Sunday outing with family or friends. Don’t live in the Tristate area? Contact me
The Great Outdoors
Bear Mountain State Park — Bear Mountains New York
Bear Mountain State Park is sprawled over 5067 acres including lots of magnificent mountains. There are activities there for all ages. My favorite is to hike down from the Perkins Memorial Tower to Hessian Lake. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. The Manhattan skyline can be seen from the top of the mountain when the weather is clear.
The best way to do that is if someone drops you off at the Perkins Memorial Tower and meets you at the bottom. I love this option not only because you don’t have to hike up the hill but because there’s still lots to enjoy down at Lake Hessian near the inn. In the fall the mountains take on a palette of colors and are a sight to behold. The path around the lake is enjoyable for a nice stroll.
There’s a free mini zoo with real bears on-site as well as a merry-go-round if you want to be helpful and take your little sibs out for the day ;).
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