We took a long weekend to spend some quality time with our adult children and their spouses plus…read moregrandparents. This was the perfect place! The measures taken for Covid Compliance were impeccable. All staff practiced social distancing and wore appropriate PPE's which made the guests feel safe, relaxed and confident in the team working hard for our safety and theirs. The restroom facilities were great! They were very clean and the showers had a strong flow of hot water. The trash receptacles were never over full confirming that the staff were monitoring the facilities regularly for cleanliness. As an added bonus, there are numerous water stations throughout the camping area making it quick and easy to refill water jugs to bring back to the campsites. The lake is not very big, but offers kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming in a contained area. The beach had clean sand and multiple trash receptacles. If you plan to swim, we recommend wearing water shoes when you go in as, with any lake, the bottom can be a bit rocky and slimy. LOL Management made rounds at dusk to ensure the guests were all set for the night. His parter, a beautiful Newfoundland (I think) lies in the bed of the pickup and is so well trained and mild mannered you wouldn't even know he was there. The respect and care shown to the guests is impeccable. The only downside was the total number of kayaks available to rent if you have a larger group. Having said that, the number of kayaks and canoes combined is certainly in ratio with the size of the lake. Overall, we found the entire weekend a huge success! The team of workers were respectful, informative, accommodating and so very friendly. Their interactions with each other as well as the guests put everyone at ease and made you feel so at home and welcome. We would highly recommend this as an excellent place to visit without hesitation. We will be back!!

I found this on a website listing all NY State Parks while scrounging for a VERY last-minute…read morecamping escape from the city. We had a car, they had two tent sites, the woman on the phone was exceedingly patient, and we left the next morning. Pros: The nearby town is adorable and had an outdoor craft market on the Summer weekend we visited. There are other hiking trails you can drive to and see waterfalls, etc. It's CHEAP (I guess most state parks are if you're a resident, but we've previously been traveling out to more all-inclusive sites like Kittatinny that are easily 3x this price). It's nice that you can take an on-site kayak or canoe out for a spin in the pond - that was probably the highlight of our stay. It's also nice to be able to reserve online. The fire rings have a hinged grill attached to one side that folds down to cover have the fire, so you don't need to bring a grill top. Cons: the sites are really close together and the quiet hours are no joke. I suppose that's a pro if you want it to be super quiet. This is certainly not the site for anyone whose ideal camping trip includes beer pong. The pond is...pondy? Even at the very small beach, the water does not look clean and inviting though many people were swimming anyway. The closest (no-driving-required) hiking trail that a few from our party embarked upon was dangerously overgrown. They lost the trail more than a handful of times, climbed around at least 10 downed trees, and encountered a fallen power line. Overall, it was satisfying for the short little overnight escape we were seeking. It's not on my list of awesome places to revisit, but the drive was relatively easy from the city, and we had plenty of calm, lazy hours to spend catching up in the sun and in the shade.

It took me three attempts over three days to make it all the way to the waterfall, but it was so…read moreworth it! I took this journey at the start of February, and there was tons of snow on the ground. On the first day, I arrived at the Massachusetts parking lot around 3 PM I figured I had a good two hours before sundown. I turned back after walking a short way down the trail because it was so steep, I thought I was going to tumble into the river. When I got back, I watched a video of someone hiking on the Massachusetts side, and I realized that the trail is normally full of stairs This makes sense because it's very steep and that's why it's so short but because of the snow, the stairs are covered up I would definitely not recommend using the Massachusetts side in the winter On the second day, I got to the New York parking lot around 2 PM. I made it about halfway down the much more gradual and scenic trail before I turned back. I turned back because the sun disappeared behind the mountain, and it was dark and windy On the third day, I got to the New York side at 11 AM. This time I realized that the top of the trail is just always dark and windy because it's in a corridor between two mountain peaks. So I pressed on. It took me about one hour to get to the end of the trail. I walked pretty slowly and stopped to look at nature a lot. If you are not someone who is super confident staying on the path in the forest, these are fairly easy trails because it's just a straight line the whole way there and you are following the river the whole time. I'm so glad I didn't give up because the falls are one of the most beautiful magical things I've ever seen Instead of water flowing down through the ice, it was snow and slush bursting through the sections of the frozen waterfall the water exploding into 1 million tiny snowflakes from the top to the bottom I plan to come back here in the summer with my kids and I think they will really love it.

Bash Bish Falls was just as beautiful as everyone says it is! The hike was worth every step, and…read moreseeing the waterfall in person was amazing. There's just something about being surrounded by nature that fills my cup. I LOVE to hike so this was my happy place. Even better, we got to share the experience with friends we've had for 24 years after meeting on a cruise. Good friends, beautiful scenery, and another memory made together. That's my kind of day. You can go I on the MA side which has lots of stairs but is a shorter walk or do the NY side with a short 3/4 mile hike to the falls.

Love love love love You don't even have to climb anything…read morelol The walk is paved so that's great Lots of old people and people with very new children!! lol It's easy It's beautiful Bring a ball Bring a kite Bring burgers they have tables and grills Bri g blankets Not crowded Bathroom was not open

This place is so beautiful. It's a short hike around the falls but if you take a right can go on…read morefor a long time I'm not sure how long because I have never went that full way. On the way up there are stairs and lookouts over the falls. They were recently redone and looks so nice. I love going here. Right now the bathrooms are locked so if you go have a picnic at the tables below you might have to leave to find a bathroom about 8 mins up the road in a store or restaurant. I think the bathrooms open on memorial day but I'm not sure. There are picnic tables in the grassy area and benches along the right side of the falls.

Located in beautiful Millbrook is the Tribute Gardens. It's one of those places where anyone at the…read moreage will have a great time. Parking - The parking lot on St. Josephs Dr. on the uphill is not big at the entrance with only fitting around 6 - 7 cars. For alternatives, parking on Franklin Ave. (Main St.) which includes parallel parking and/or another lot located behind the gas station is provided with plenty of space. A little bit of walking is required leading to the other entrance which is located just before the tight turn on Franklin Ave. with a series of steps which you'll see the American Flag at the top. Park - A playground is one of the highlights of stopping here, with a lot to choose from offering slides, swings, sand diggers, a toy fire truck to climb into. I remember those days when I was younger. The best part is there is a sidewalk connecting to all of these attractions, instead of walking on the grass. There is also a veteran's memorial to view just behind the playgrounds along with a bathroom. There is a trail that loops around the park which then meets back at the bottom where the main entrance is. For any type of setting, the park provides a variety of activities to do here.

My first time there the views are gorgeous nice trails. And love it will go back again what A…read moreplace to see It's gorgeous

If you're coming to the River Walk through Kent, be prepared to drive for a while to reach the…read moreentrance. Don't worry, you haven't missed it, just keep driving until you see a gate. The parking lot can fit about six, eight cars and is accessible to the water. We walked about forty five minutes down the trail, until the humans decided it had been enough for the little paws accompanying us (even though he would have gone until he collapsed). The trail is gentle, not too many inclines and they're not very steep. It seems mostly shaded by trees on each side, but don't let that stop you from using sunscreen. It's a narrow path so if someone is coming, the polite (and in the case of my hiking companions, the dumb) will walk on the side in the taller, tick inhabited grass. I wish it had points of interest signed, like the foundation we passed about five minutes from the entrance. What was there, and where did it go? Other than great, a great place to bring the dog and walk in peace!

Wonderful hike! Not too tough. Right by the water for most of it…read more Drive to the END of the road. (Ignore your GPS. Ignore small paths on the right of the main road. Drive to the end, a small parking lot with a gate.) It's not a loop, so there's a bit of repetition when you turn around walk back to your car.

My cousin had her wedding here and it's a gorgeous setting. One could easily complain about how…read moretightly packed we all were on the patio, but with it being only 45 degrees f outside, it just warmed us all up! :)

I absolutely love love love it here!! I was surprised how good it was even in o river!! Just…read moresplendid!!

Found this place, thanks to Google. We specifically went to eat takeout and use the playground. It…read morewas pretty clean and well maintained. It is spring time (May 2023) and there was a lot of dandelion fluff flying around in the air, so beware if you have seasonal allergies. Google also routed us to the right location, but Fruitbud Lane it is.

Amazing park with playground, tennis courts, sports field and a pool! Had great fun with my…read moregrandson!

I didn't see all of the Audobon, but went for their Raptors and Rieslings event and got to see…read moretheir birds. They have about five habitats for birds who don't seem ready or ever ready for release to the wild. One is a dopey but regal looking American eagle. You can walk around the area for wild birds, and bathrooms seem to be limited to a portable toilet. The area is peaceful and seems to be a good place for well behaved children. The birds are adorable!

Lovely walks in the woods, plus killer birds and serene ponds. The raptor aviaries are the closest…read moremost people will ever get to owls and a bald eagle. The indoor displays of birds, snakes and other animals are interesting too. The walk out to the pond can take almost 45 minutes round trip through quiet woods, so it's pretty good exercise in addition to being relaxing. Lots of stuff for kids, but also a great place for adults to spend an afternoon.

Music on Sunday's is awesome!! It was a beautiful park with different gardens and water features…read more They pump in water and it recirculates from the CT River.

Stanley Park was nice! Parks are an ideal outing for little ones so we headed over here one late…read moremorning. We walked on the trails and saw a few creatures including fish, frogs, geese, ducks, squirrels, and chipmunks. Great spot to take the family. It was also well-maintained as I saw several workers around. There was a cool map on the ground and as a cartophile, I appreciated that. Seems like there's quite a bit to do here.