I come here when I need a peaceful walk to enjoy nature. The trails are lovely and clean, however,…read morethe entrance can be found with trash all over sometimes. Its dog friendly so long as you keep them on a leash and they have a poop bag dispenser when entering the trail. Highly recommend

Great park located towards the center of town. This place is a pain in the butt to drive through,…read morebut man is it pretty. Lots of spots for kayaking, including a place you can rent from when the weather is nice. Path through the woods along the water is great for walkers, runners and bikers. Could also do the other path that heads closer to town/houses. Not too uncommon to see wildlife either (ie: deer, geese, turtles). They also have ice skating in winter when the lakes freeze over. Parking is pretty easy and in a few spots. As other notes, no bathroom here which is the biggest issue. Otherwise with how accessible this is, it's a gem.

This is a great place to spend the day. The plaza park has a ton of green space. You can lay out a…read moreblanket for a picnic or play games. Lots of yoga and fitness classes also meet here. There's a large playground with sections for older and younger kids. They have swings that can hold two people so kids can swing together or an adult can swing with a little one. You can walk around the base of the dam or take the trip up to the top to see the water and view from above. There are steps you can climb on either side and one side also has a paved inclined path that's stroller friendly. Either option is definitely a workout, especially the steps, but it's worth it for the views at the top. You can walk across the entire dam and capture some nice photos. There are convenient public restrooms in the park. You can also connect to the Bronx River Parkway walking/biking trail, which is fully paved. They have a ton of festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Parking is free. Lovely Westchester gem.

I visited the Kenisco Dam for the first time today and had such a nice time! The dam itself is very…read morebeautiful. I love that there's lots of green space to sit and relax and also a small playground for children. Taking the stairs up was more intense than I expected, but it's definitely worth the hike! The views from the top are beautiful! They also had a few pop up vendors which was nice too. Parking was easy and free, so you can't beat that.

What can I say, Im an outdoorsy person and the vibe is different in different seasons. Snow…read moresledding during snowy winters are fun for the chicldren. My favorite part is that it has a good walking trail to get a good exercise while enjoying the view. Can bring children or dogs for walks.

Two parking areas available if the one near the trailhead is full. The trail in itself is not the…read moremost exciting, but you get multiple views of the Hudson R. with the Tappan Zee Bridge as a reward. Just under three miles. Currently the lookout point is under construction.

I've been cycling the loop of Bronx River Parkway every Sunday, rain or shine, during the Bicycle…read moreSundays season. And recently this year, I started exploring the NCT and SCT after a quick loop on the BRP. A portion of the trailway in Ardsley look like under construction (gravel) and I believe is part of the SCT. This is where I first started exploring this trailway and just rode 4 miles north for I am not yet familiar and not sure what to expect. On my next rides I gained some confidence and started exploring further north and was able to reach Yorktown Heights border. I should have started this back in mid-summer but was so focus on the BRP loop which help me improved my laps time but I am not in that pro category... yet. I recommend this trail for cyclist/cylcing-lovers and who loves nature's beauty in Westchester. I am impressed on the improvements that were made in the NCT yet be still on the lookout when you cross the roads specially by Briarcliff Manor area. Alway make yourself visible (use lights) and be corteous to the joggers and fellow cyclist.

North County Trailway is a flat, blacktopped, abandoned railway bed that extends for miles in…read morenorthern Westchester and Putnam. Different parking lots at different points. Clean and well taken care of. Very serene.

Magnificent experience at Rockefeller Preserve. Love Halloween and took the opportunity to attend…read moreHulda's Night. Truly a Broadway production played out in 4 vignettes in a forest full of fact and fantasy. Watch out because you may see the headless horseman along the lantern lit paths.

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!

Easy to book, fun and safe. Highly recommend for experienced and novice kayakers. Great day on the…read moreHudson

Hudson River Expeditions is incredible. The owners, the…read morestaff, the beauty of the Hudson River against the majestic mountains (Bear Mountain included), and the little train that chugs along under the mountain. I have been going there from NYC (only an hour away on Metro North) for over 20 years and I find peace. It is the perfect getaway from the stress and noise of the city. Just amazing. And, outstanding in every way! Diane Handal

It's very nice walking/cycling trail to enjoy alone or with your family. Keep in mind that in some…read moreparts you will need to cross highways to continue with the pathway side by side it's the highway and some noise from the cars since you ride along the pathway. You will have a peaceful time. Today I got lucky that during my ride I encountered the goddess of wealth. I guess the universe is speaking to me

Despite traffic being the main issue, this is a great parkway to travel on. The scenery on this…read moreroad is the main attraction for sure, with a mix of the country to explore in certain parts of the parkway. Easy to say, it's not hard to miss it all. It's a great idea if you're not familiar with the area to have a map handy because most of the exits will be a short distance from one another. With that and the parkway, it is narrow containing tight turns which do indeed require caution, to avoid any accidents. I personally don't have any issues traveling on the road, except, I don't travel down here as much. Also, in the summertime, take advantage of their bike, and walk, which is run on Sundays from 10am - 2pm on the parkway. This definitely adds more flavor to the experience.

The most amazing hidden gem in Bergen County, NJ. Family…read morefriendly, easy trails and so beautiful. One of our most favorite places .

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.