Hudson River Expeditions

(22 reviews)

14.8 mi

We (two adults and two young kids) rented a canoe and a double kayak on the Croton River on a…read morebeautiful fall day. It was a wonderful slice of nature, which looked and felt a lot more remote than It was (there was a bit of highway noise on the lower half of the river). The equipment was in great shape, and the staff helpful and friendly. We went close to high tide, and were able to make it about a mile and a half before the river became too shallow. The staff member said one could do that in about 45 minutes, but with kids, an hour was more reasonable. The two and a half hour rental was a perfect amount of time, as that allowed us to proceed leisurely, explore some of the little nooks on the edge of the river, and take time for the all important snack break. All in all this was a wonderful experience, and we all can't wait to do it again.

Great Company and I enjoy Padding and working for the company. The summer is my favorite time to…read moreuse this company.

Awesome experience! Will never stop ranting and raving about this company!

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JK KAYAK & SUP

4.9

(51 reviews)

45.9 mi

I went kayaking for my first time and before we even got in the kayak Joe had me totally ready and…read moreconfident. We lucked out and had beautiful weather and low winds. We went through Cold Spring Harbor and Joe knew all the geography and history of the area. A highlight of the trip was getting to see a bald eagle which I know is a rare sight. I highly recommend JK Kayak & SUP, as I will definitely be going again!

My 13-year old nephew and I had a great time on our 2-hour tour with Joe. My nephew was I…read morefirst-time kayaker, and Joe patiently taught him the ins and outs of getting around. Joe was also very knowledgeable about the geography, wildlife, and history of the area. Our next trip is already booked!

Refreshing dip off SUP board in Cold Spring Harbor

Southampton

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Cold Spring Harbor SUP

A Day Away Kayak Rentals

4.9

(67 reviews)

33.5 mi

Just an excellent place to get in a kayak for a leisurely paddling on Roundout Creek…read more The people were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get started, with plenty of room to row a little upstream to the small dam or down to the islands in the small river.

The driveway comes up quick off the road. There's a sign for the business. There's a house at the…read moreend of the lot but the business operates out of trailers on your left side as you pull in. We didn't reserve any stand up paddle boards but we were greeted by a friendly college student who got us out on the water quickly. We boated under the bridge and saw a man made dam before heading over to the sand bar where our kids splashed around and played in the mud. We had kids as young as 6. If you're just paddling, I think 1 hour is enough but if you want to stop and play on the sandbar then 2 hours. Great time with a great business.

Trestle bridge

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Flatwater Paddle Co.

4.5

(53 reviews)

26.6 mi

Reasonably priced, readily stocked and friendly staff. They offer kayaks both signed and double,…read morepaddle boards, peddle boats and row boats. Easy to access, staff assists you into the water and out. Life vest are provided. They also operate on beautiful lakes.

Poor Equipments. Staff are terrible. We went there as two couples. we rented a paddle boat. as soon…read moreas we started we called them advised that the equipment is not working, it's just not paddling as it's supposed to be. they said we will be right with you, after waiting for more than 30 minutes not moving in the water, the staff came and he started pushing us back toward the dock. And he goes like nothing wrong with the equipment it's moving. I requested to call the manager to look at the camera to actually see that the equipment was not even working, then Zack replied and I requested to replace the equipment only he's like oh ok just send us an email and we will see what we can do. This is the worst paddling I have ever been to.

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Shore Thing Rentals

(26 reviews)

42.1 mi

We are cruising the Sound and stopped at Safe Harbor for the evening. Discovered this great…read morelittle rental shop with the best folks right by the marina. Picked a super fun bike with a basket for a run into town. They had paddle boards as well as a nice selection of bikes. Unbelievably fun and friendly staff owners? I couldn't recommend them more.

Great service, loved paddle boarding here, not the best water but the owner was lovely and for that…read moreI support her small business. Equipment was solid and parking was easy/free.

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Hudson River Expeditions

4.0

(4 reviews)

8.3 mi

This is a very safe environment with beautiful surroundings for Kayaking. The staff is very…read morefriendly helpful and responsive. I was constantly sending emails as I was concerned because I was taking the train from the city And coming with my dog and they patiently respond it's all my questions. I highly recommend this outfit.

The Hudson valley area is full of fun recreational activities to do during the day. Maybe none more…read morefun than kayaking. This place has tours groups you can go on an expedition with, or if you want just rent the kayaks and make your own adventure. I went renting the kayaks. I would say wear something comfortable, but good for the conditions as you will be out on the river for an hour or two. And don't forget your sunscreen! And if you want, bring a refreshment for the ride. Rentals are very inexpensive and totally worth it. If you like Kayaking, paddle yourself this way.

Our rental fleet and paddles in the Peekskill boathouse.

The Peekskill boathouse and HRE van.

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Looking out from our boathouse to the lagoon.

NeverLost Adventures

(2 reviews)

38.1 mi

My son visited NeverLost Adventures last night with a few classmates and was treated to an…read moreincredible hands-on training session on bicycle repair and safety from Dejay and Rob. Needless to say, he was talking about bicycles all night when he got home. Shops like this bring real value to the community. The level of attention, service, and passion they showed is rare. We're lucky to have them right in our backyard and with this kind of quality, they're not just a local shop, they're a true destination. If you enjoy biking or the outdoors, definitely pay them a visit!

What a crew! Super sweet guys who were ready to help my seven year old make the best decision on a…read morebike. They didn't try to sell us the most expensive bike or a ton of accessories like other shops do; instead, they focused on my son's needs. He felt like the most important person in the room, and he loved it!

The WaterShed Trails are near and dear to our hearts. We help build and maintain the trails.

Pack rafting can be a very personnel experience. You can anywhere you want with these boats. We go every Tuesday in Season. Come with us!

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We often host adventures out of town. Where would you like to go?

I Paddle New York

(36 reviews)

45.3 mi

my daughter and I were visiting from California and searched for a calm, beautiful kayak ride,…read morefinally discovering I Paddle New York. We enjoyed a gorgeous two hour ride in a tandem kayak together on a still Monday morning, the only ones on the river for a couple hours! We stopped for a stroll on the nature preserve and some rope swinging. Our adventure was was lovely, still, and nourishing. thanks for a wonderful day!

Great time and Gaile was super nice to work with. I would definitely do this again!!!read more

Sunset

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Lakeview Outdoor Adventures

(2 reviews)

37.2 mi

I had been seeking a company that would make house calls to perform bicycle maintenance. Lakeview…read moreresponded to my request. They came out to my house, replaced my rear tire, both front and rear brake pads, and finally performed a general tune-up, in the course of which they fixed my front shock absorbers that they discovered were broken. They performed all this work in a relatively short amount of time while I worked from home inside my house. The final price was very, very reasonable. I highly recommend their services!

A great day kayaking on Lake Zoar, made possible by Peter and his fine company "Lakeview Outdoor…read moreAdventures." If you prefer a different lake to explore Peter will transport kayaks there and back. It's a good company, and Peter is a fine manager.

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Sand Beach

My husband and I enjoy coming here. Friendly atmosphere, good music, great service. Good bar food.read more

I like your Beats cuz it has lots of sand and it is Frontier Celina and it has a jumping thingread more

Beach at the bar open for swimming

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Canopus Beach Complex

4.3

(7 reviews)

8.0 mi

I was pleasantly surprised when i pulled up to this facility. It is located in a state park so the…read moreentrance fee was $10 but it was well worth it. The parking lot was huge and it was a short walk to the entrance of the facility. I noticed there was a cafe called " Acorns" which had food and snacks and then saw bathroom facilities and showers ! It was just what i was looking for to post up and hang for a while. I will say, the showers are not the best kept, so have low expectations but there was hot water so it was exactly what i was looking for. There was a beautiful tree covered walkway down to the beach, which made it feel magical and it opened up to the lake. It wasn't the largest beach but it was perfect. The beach was really clean and lifeguards on duty. I' m so happy this place was recommended to me by a local Park Ranger when i asked for places to swim in the area. I was visiting Cold Spring for the day.

Small, local beach, inexpensive. Gave it a 4 stars review…read morebecause it can use an extra hand in the clean up. Yes, people are responsible for their actions but nature (wind, animals) sometimes takes control of things which cause the garbage to be removed from the bin.

Canupus lake

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Tashua Knolls Golf Course

4.6

(10 reviews)

37.9 mi

Super well maintained course at a great price. The 9 is a great route through the woods and the 18…read moreis very scenic.

Excellent course. One of my favorite courses in the area. Can always get on and staff is…read morefriendly. Course is beautiful scenery. The par 5 14 might be one of the most scenic holes around. Can usually play in 4.25 hours. Greens and fairways are well maintained and green even through the drought.

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