Storm King Adventure Tours was one of the highlights of our summer. It exceeded every expectation…read more The staff (Colin, the crew and our guest/former guide Cara!) were welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the beauty of the Hudson Valley and the history of Bannerman Castle. Being out on the water gave us a completely different perspective of the surrounding landscape. The pace was relaxed, giving us time to laugh, talk, and enjoy the experience together. It ended up being one of those rare outings that genuinely brought our group closer. Everything was thoughtfully organized. The equipment was in excellent condition, the guides were professional and friendly, the gear guide and instructions were clear, and the entire experience felt effortless from start to finish. Some of us were first-timers, while others were seasoned paddlers, and the guides made everyone feel comfortable and confident from the start. Every person in our group had a wonderful time. By the end of the day, new passions had been sparked, and we were already planning to get back on the water. Whether you're visiting the Hudson Valley or have lived here your whole life, I can't recommend Storm King Adventure Tours enough. It's the kind of experience that reminds you to slow down, find peace, be present with yourself, appreciate where you are, and enjoy the people you're with. We all left smiling, with great photos, lasting memories, and plans to come back.

A fantastic experience with very knowledge guides. Absolutely perfect for large or small groups…read more They pack a lot into just a few hours and are very patient for those of us who are not kyack savvy. What a great way to bond with co workers!

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

Every season I look forward to kayaking with Hudson River Expeditions and their entire team…read morewhether it's on a tour or a rental on my own, it's one of the most enjoyable things I do for myself each summer

The Foundation I class taken 6/06/26 was led by Matt who was an excellent instructor! Although I…read morekayak on my own on lakes, I learned much more about the sport through Matt's instruction regarding kayaking on moving water. The entire team was professional and helpful. Looking forward to taking Foundation II! Yvonne

If you ever need a timeout and take a break, this is one of the best drives in the state of New…read moreYork. The drive takes you past lakes, the beautiful green scenery etc. If you plan to drive here at night, it is pitch dark, I don't recall seeing a light post. There is a boating dock along the drive. It is close to the Woodbury outlets and bear mountain, so you can make a full day of activities. Restrooms may be hard to come by.

This is a great drive, especially in the fall. In fact, I came here twice in the last 2 weeks (and…read morethis is over an hour away from my place). Fun roads, with minimal traffic (at least early). Lots of great scenery. There are a few cool small roads that intersect it that are really fun. Many hiking options. We did one that was fairly nice, and a little challenging in fact (some minor climbing). I can't remember the name, but the entrance is right by the visitor center. Tip: Storm King Hwy is not far, and is a REALLY fun drive!

The fact that I even have to give this disgusting excuse for a boat club one star is a disgrace…read more Through the years, we have been up here countless times on our boat. The docks have always been disgusting, falling apart and rotting. Their "club" is a bunch of rude drunks sitting under a tent at a picnic table. However, we have always returned because Cold Spring is a beautiful town. They started charging $10 an hour because their "club" can't afford the rent. Today, we walked up, I smiled and said hello to the disgusting drunk that was stumbling toward us screaming about how it's $10 an hour, something we're well aware of not only because we come here often but because their pathetic docks are plastered with ugly signs stating this. I should have immediately called the police as he continued to get closer to us, slurring his words, looking for what I can only assume was a physical altercation. My husband has the parking app but he was on his phone and was on a call, so we stopped and were waiting at the gate leading to the town when the man continued to stumble toward us grumbling about how we were trying to sneak in without paying. I respectfully said that my husband was on the phone and as soon as he was done, he would make the payment on his phone. This is all happening while we are STILL STANDING WITHIN THEIR CLUB GATES. He starts screaming about how they had to kick people out for sneaking in over the weekend. I can say with 100% certainty that no one was trying to get out of paying $10 to dock their boat. The people in this "club" have always rude and nasty however I have never experienced something this pathetic. Clearly this lowlife drunk only finds joy in his pathetic life by harassing visiting boaters. The troll under the bridge has been replaced by a troll under a tent.

This marina is great for local businesses in Cold Spring as well as for boaters. It serves as a…read moregateway between the boating mecca on the Hudson River and the local businesses in the village. This is a smart idea to help boost the local economy. The free guest docking gives me a destination to take my boat and, as a result, I frequent Cold Spring as often as I can during the summertime. Most local marinas don't offer this, and most towns don't have enough attractions to encourage me to dock there. When I take friends out on my boat, the Cold Spring Boat Club is always a primary stopping point. I'll often bring my friends to The Depot, the ice cream shoppe, and sometimes stop in other local businesses. Collectively, between friends and myself, we've easily spent $1,000 at local establishments. All they ask at the boat club is that guests sign in with their boat info and total number of people on board. The marina is a very peaceful atmosphere. The members are friendly, blue collar, and usually spend their weekends out BBQing at the marina pavilion. If I lived a little bit closer, I would definitely keep my boat at this marina.

We didn't take the tour but we visited the actual cold Springs area for the first time in the place…read moreis stunning - it's fancy and neat, with little shops and antique stores beautifully presented with a touch of humor, very-very beautiful picturesque scenery, the general vibe feels very nice very comfortable. I really wouldn't mind to move here if i had a job in the area or worked from home! PS. The main street also looks liberal with an enormous rainbow flag and an anti-anti-trump sticker in one of the windows , which makes the vibe even more appealing.

I'll be honest...I know diddly squat about Cold Spring's history and who the settlers were. But-…read morewith a charming Main St., what I do know- is how damn cute the Village is. It's like a Norman Rockwell painting! Cold Spring may be known for many things I don't even know about- but from what hubs and I noticed the short time we hung around, were the many Antique shops and some Art Galleries. And without forgetting their other eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and the most gorgeous looking B&Bs and Inns. There's also a wonderful view of the Hudson and mountains if you go further down to Dockside Park. Homes or businesses here- are located down narrow roads or a little alleyway, that is too picturesque for words. And no, there's no McDonalds! Truth to be told- I loved our Cold Spring detour before heading up to Woodstock, NY- and so glad we did and experience their genuine slice of cuteness.

Canopus Lake is splendid!…read more It has all the appurtenances of an outdoor oasis. Part of Clarence Fahnestock State Park, it stretches long and windy (shore line of nearly 4 miles around) up Route 301 and is about 100 acres of wetland and forest to explore, with picnic sites, boat ramp, a dock and trails. There are copious amounts of fish (bass, bullhead) in these backed-up reservoirs and unlike the mighty Hudson River; there are no nuisances like ships, dinghys, haulers, traulers.. Canopus Lake is a quiet and calm lake close to both Garrison and the neoned restaurants/bars in the river town of Cold Spring, NY. This area is not as forlorn and uninhabited as say western Massachusetts: it's got some fantastic, taste-bud dazzling dining, gas stations that double as markets, infamous West Point - as well as nifty outdoor exploration venues; like Canopus Lake! Rebel review: 5