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    Rockefeller Lookout

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    Rundown From NJ Looking @ NY
    Mercedes C.

    There's no denying that this panoramic spot in Englewood, NJ is a looker. Hudson River is in front of you- but look to your left, you'll see the River spanning way up north heading to Yonkers+ Westchester suburbs and way down south to NYC- when you look to your right. I'm not sure if there's a walking trail, but hubs and I are continuing our 'Naturalscapes' as we've been searching for walking paths or nature areas such as this one located on the Palisades Interstate Pkwy. There's enough parking, seating and a few of those outdoor viewer binoculars to see the landscape. Not sure if those binoculars are coin-operated- but it's COVID and if you're a sane person, why would you use these public binoculars??? In any case, with the exception of these boulders, leaf hedges and I think there might've been a chain link fence dividing the edge of the cliff to the walkway- hubs and I were literally standing above the world. Yes, it's a cliché, but the sight of the Hudson River from the top of Rockefeller in NJ really is great.

    Nehal A.

    One of prettiest lookouts along the Palisade Parkway, the view encompassing NYC skyline and GWB. On sunny days, it's worth stopping by here for a delightful scenery.

    Palisades parkway park!
    Ken C.

    You know, it seems hardly anyone ever takes the time to stop off at these lookouts/parks along the Palisades Parkway - and you really should, because on a fine clement spring day, the views of the Hudson and Manhattan skyline are marvelous and beautiful. It's a great place to stop off and stretch your legs, have a picnic lunch, and stroll along the pathways taking in the views and the sunshine. A true park way! And well worth the time. (So what if you're late for your meeting? Just chalk it up to the traffic and no-one will blink an eye ... )

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    Flat Rock Brook Nature Association - Check out those talons. Miss Jones is one of the Raptors in the rehabilitation program.

    Flat Rock Brook Nature Association

    4.7(29 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Many people don't know this but New Jersey has alot of parks. Some are real good finds. Flat Rock…read moreBrook is a hidden gem. It is tucked away in a residential neighborhood. We went on Friday afternoon and we were lucky to get a parking space. The parking lot is small with only about 15 spots. Hiking was very easy even though it was not marked. It was nice to be able to enjoy the great outdoors without having to drive a long distance. The highlight of the visit was the aviary. The aviary housed 1 falcon and 2 owls. It was really cool to see these birds close up!

    Flat Rock is more rustic than I expected given the location and relative lack of hype. It offers…read moremore varied terrain than some other suburban spots like Emerson Woods Preserve. The sign mentioning NYC being 4.3 miles away is a clever comment on the unexpected location, unclear if that's a "crow files" metric or an actual journey involving walking over the GWB. (click here for my "Fear of Heights" podcast on Audacy). At least one of the wooden bridges across the water wasn't in good shape. If it fails you won't drown but you might get muddy. And in one major advantage over other quirky NJ nature spots is the existence of a bathroom (depending on the hours of the nature center building, which are shorter than those of the overall preserve). Geography notes: you won't want to walk all the way to/from downtown Englewood as I did, the 166 bus gets relatively close but is a relatively slow ride.

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    Lake Hopatcong Adventure - "The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever."

    Lake Hopatcong Adventure

    4.5(6 reviews)
    35.9 mi

    Did you know that Lake Hopatcong is NJ's largest freshwater lake?…read more And did you also know that there's a great little place on the lake that lets you rent all sorts of strange inventions like a 'pedalboard' and a 'hydrobike' (along with the classics like kayaks and paddleboards) - so you can cruise along the lake, get a bit of exercise, fill those lungs with fresh air and more importantly... work up an appetite (so you can hit The Windlass right after)? I tell you it's true. All true. There were six of us (celebrating a birthday) - 5 on hydrobikes, 1 on a pedalboard. The lake is drop dead gorgeous and we went when it was still early and a bit overcast so it wasn't too crowded with boats and jet-skis and the like. (Waves/wakes from other boats can really dampen your own fun... so that stuff matters a bit.) But I gotta be honest: it was a lot of work. Unlike a kayak where you might get a nice 'bite' with your oar and can coast a bit... the bike is akin to being pneumatic (you stop pedaling and you almost immediately come to a halt as well). And those seats? They are not comfortable at all. Sore dupas all around (the following day as well, actually). But we all had a great time. The crew (Patty and Joe, I believe) were really cool, total professionals, and we always felt like we were safe as well having a great time exploring some of the lake and adjoining islands and whatnot. (We would definitely return in the future but would lean towards a kayak and not do the bikes again.) Wear sunblock, bring water, not sure if it was just me but my right foot was pretty soaked by the end whereas my left was dry (so you'd be better off wearing an old ratty pair of sneakers, regardless). Post-pedal was The Windlass (excellent) as well as some mini-golf (also excellent). Lots to do in this lovely part of Jersey. (But it'll cost ya!)

    A cousin of mine tried the hydrobikes and lived it, so I thought I would give it a try. I asked a…read morefriend to come with me and he said it looked like a pain in the ass. I made a reservation online. Patty was so friendly and made it a great time! She let me use some sun block and fill up my reusable cup at their water fountain. She told me that I would probably like the standup paddle board better because it had better maneuverability. I took her advice. It was a lot of excise and fun as we rode around and she told me about the history and pointed out different areas around the lake. We even picked up some trash from inside the lake and it made me happy to know that there are good people out there who are also passionate about the environment. It was hot and I "accidentally" fell in and got to enjoy the water a little bit. Patty also gave me restaurant and hiking recommendations around the area and even took a picture of me. You may be able to call and make a same day appointment, but online will only allow the following day. I don't think it's with bringing or risking losing your camera or phone out on the lake, there isn't anything really photo worthy.

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    Fort Tryon Park

    Fort Tryon Park

    4.8(303 reviews)
    1.6 miWashington Heights

    Our friends took us to this park, which was not too far from their place in Riverdale....what a…read morefind !!! This is a beautiful park with lots of flowers, trees, benches and vistas. Free parking. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. began acquiring private parcels in 1917 as part of his vision of developing a beautiful park with majestic views of the Hudson River and Palisades for the public. Rockefeller gifted the land to the City of New York in 1931, and construction began soon after. The park is about 70 acres in area. Decades after its creation, park goers can run or walk on the park's 8 miles of pathways, play on the lawns, and enjoy the city's largest garden with unrestricted public access, the Heather Garden. We saw tons of nice flower beds and blooming plants. Fort Tryon Park is home to the Cloisters (separate Yelp review), a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that houses nearly 5,000 medieval works in a building comprised of several structures from Europe. Fort Tryon Park is home to Manhattan's largest dog run, complete with a gazebo for dog owners to sit and socialize, as well as two playgrounds, volleyball courts, and built-in ping pong tables. The pristine views of the Hudson River make the park the perfect setting for exploring, meandering strolls, and picnics. The George Washington bridge can be seen from one of the vintage points. If you are in the area, check it out...it's located on the northern part of Manhattan close to the border with the Bronx on the NW corner of the island.

    A wonderful community park serving the neighborhood. Lots of places of sit and I see people…read moreassembling to play games and have food. The children's playground with water feature is especially impressive. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Sourced Adventures - Stop 2 my favorite stop

    Sourced Adventures

    4.3(282 reviews)
    11.4 miLower East Side

    Had a great time apple picking on 10/4 with my friends, staff was so nice and friendly. Collin,…read moreSylvia & John kept us all Very informed. We arrived around 1040am and left around 3pm. Plenty of time to roam the grounds. It was empty and then got crowded later in the afternoon so i recommend getting as much as possible done early as it is popular. I would def recommend and do this experience again

    Booked their tubing at Campgaw Mountain and beer event and had such an amazing time!…read more Food: Dinner was included and we had like buffet style dinner served to us at Pennings Farm Cidery. The food was warm and simple (pasta, meatballs, veggies and salad) along with some delicious apple crumble for dessert! The Cidery was also amazing because we were able to also shop around within the market to bring home - bought some local honey which I love! Cost: Great deal for a roundtrip bus + 2 hour tubing + dinner + a beer/cider! Everything is taken cared of and so it makes the experience much more enjoyable. Environment: Specifically Campgaw Mountain, although it was fun, the tubing here can be very busy. At certain times the waiting time was pretty long just to down down once. However, towards the end the line does get shorter/moves quicker. Service: Overall great package deal with everything included! Uniqueness: Sometimes its great to get out of the city and enjoy things like tubing - Sourced Adventures gives you that opportunity!

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