I made my Gunks debut yesterday and was pretty impressed despite the very meh weather situation…read more This is about 90 minutes from my HQ so probably right at the limit of a convenient day hike, and somehow I've never really been in this area before beyond travelling past it going up and down the NY Thruway. Definitely returning when the sun is actually out. I did the 8.7-mile Castle Point hike (my gut says it wasn't QUITE that long, but I don't want to argue with my book) from the Awosting parking lot down the Mossy Glen Trail (yellow blazes), making a left onto and up Blueberry Run (blue) to Castle Point itself, and then went basically straight down the cliff on the Scenic Trail (lavenderish and formerly light blue), down the Rainbow Falls Trail (orange) and finally making a right on the Lower Awosting Carriageway back to the parking lot. Wasn't crazy about the $10 fee to park - nature shouldn't cost anything - but it is what it is. It's really a shame the weather was crappy because I could tell that viewpoint at Castle Point is legit - it's sprawling and you can see for miles in almost every direction. That's a very cool spot and easily the highlight of the hike. There are some interesting viewpoints throughout the rest of the adventure, but I'd say they're primarily of rock formations and water features, which have their selling points but nothing beats a view at the top. I'm in decent hiking shape right now, and this was just not particularly challenging for me. The only part where I was even a little out of breath (and it was humid, so grain of salt in that regard) was on Blueberry Run, which was a pretty steady incline up, but really not hardcore at all from my perspective. The drop down from Castle Point on the Scenic Trail IS a little tricky and you really want to spend some time there figuring out where your foot is going to go next. Compared to other parks in the tristate area, this one definitely has more hazards, cliffs you could potentially fall down, etc. But same token, it has a ton of these completely flat carriageways as well. It rained while I was on the Rainbow Falls trail and I DID slip/fall on some of the rocks at one point, but that's on me since I willingly came over here knowing what the forecast was. Wasn't impressed by the Rainbow Falls themselves, and neither were the other hikers who were there at the time. Maybe it was just not an ideal situation for them, but it's been rainy the last few days so unclear when you should take advantage of the optics there. The trail blazes were EXCELLENT, easily some of the best I've ever encountered. Each official trail had an accompanying sign that not only gave you the name of the trail, but a map of the nearby area, the grade profile so you can see what types of inclines/declines you'll experience on that trail and tons of basic facts. Really well done stuff. The bathroom situation was pretty good as well, with ample restroom options in the parking lot albeit without plumbing. You get what you get, but I'll take a clean bathroom situation in a heartbeat, regardless. Okay wildlife sightings. The rain I'm sure kept some of the good quality shizzle away, but I got a cool shot of a black vulture and saw an edgy newt. Worth the trek and will return for further investigation shortly.

I think this may be my favorite state park within a short driving distance from my home. There are…read moreso many hiking trails of different levels, and carriage road trails too! And the views are amazing, plus there are a bunch of waterfalls! While it does get crowded, especially in the parking lots, I find the hiking trails to be a little less crowded than the parks that are a little closer to NYC. Even though I am not a rock climber I do also enjoy seeing the climbers out there doing their thing.

It's a ripoff ! $ 30 to fish the lake , $30 for the rowboat…read more,$ 30 electric motor. If I'm renting your boat why should I have to pay $30 just fish ? Don't get me wrong I understand times are hard , and what makes it so bad you're not guaranteed to catch any fish . Don't get me wrong very nice people , will I go back there again , I don't think so . If you do go , bring extra cash with you , this lake is all about the money .

This is one of the best lakes you can fish in the catskills. The family who runs the lake is very…read morevery nice, I go there around 2-3 times per year because of how great the fishing is. There is a charge for the lake but there should be as they own the land and want to make a few bucks. I have no issue paying their fees to fish such a great lake!!!

I've always heard the food was good here. The service and food are good. Lots to choose from, plus…read morethe desserts were really good.

Love the setup of this place - each type of activity has its once space so the kids won't be able…read moreto easily wander off. The whole center is clean enough, so worry not. Our favorite activity was ballocity. It was so cool! Lots of plastic balls flying around and cannons for the kids to shoot them out of. They also got a kick out of the forced air that let the balls float. This is a great rainy day activity.

We love swimming fishing and cook outs here! I love that there is a dog park as well!read more

This park is a medium sized park with some nice amenities. They have a 7 acre lake with a dirt…read moretrail and woods surrounding it. It is stocked at times, so be sure to bring a fishing pole for the kids. They have large fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and more. A guarded beach and paddle boats (in poor shape) are available in the summer. Charcoal grill are scattered throughout and pavilions are available for rend through the town.

Crafty cocktails and smooth whisky! We really loved the ambiance of this place! They have nice…read moreindoor and outdoor seating and they also have light food options! We tried various drinks and empanadas and everything was 10/10. They also sell bottles of whiskeys. Absolutely a must visit if you are in the area

Drinks were awesome and tasty! Lots of options from whiskey to craft beers. Loved the inside space…read moreand decor. Nice area to sit outside with lots of seating and a fire pit with a nice view. We also ordered several empanadas, they were brought out to us and piping hot and flavorful! Owner and the bartender were incredibly nice and talkative! Highly recommend! We wish we lived closer to be able to come back again soon!

We had a very busy day on the day that we took this boat tour. Early morning we had a mini-hike and…read morevisited a falls in the area and then we had an exciting adventure at a well known resort, so this is a great way to end our day, a relaxing, calming pontoon boat tour at this lake. We had reservations for this tour and made sure that we took their "sunset tour". Price was fair, they have a big parking lot around their office. We were fortunate enough to have Captain Mike as our tour guide. He was very informative and knowledgeable about the history of this lake, where I found out that this humongous lake is man-made. Taking this tour after a very busy, adventurous and celebratory day was well worth it. If you happen to be in the area, I recommend that you try it.

We booked a tour reservation for Lake Wallenpaupack via online. Happy to know that they are still…read moreoperating on weekends till Columbus week. We arrived early prior our schedule and we were told by the associate to be in the dock 10 minutes prior boarding. It has a porta potty by the huge parking lot and were suggested to use it before going to the lake. Arriving earlier gave us half hour to enjoy the pedestrian walk path by the lake . A beautiful sight to behold. If only we have time, there is a walking trail along. The tour was enjoyable, our guide was amazing. The ride gave us the chance to explore the history behind this man made lake. We solved the relaxation we craved through this boat trip for this weekend. An enjoyable ride.

I love this place so much I have so many memories from here I recommend you go ASAP because there's…read moreseating for adults and kids at the playground and sometimes there's a water spray thing they do

If you park your vehicle here, be advised that it can be struck and damaged by balls. Don't be…read moreupset if glass on your vehicle gets broken and do not expect anyone to claim responsibility and offer any compensation.

This park is really good the county tends to keep it very clean you can go for a quick time! you…read morecan also go fishing, which I've never heard of at any type of park! You can catch really good fish, especially bass. The ice cream truck even comes and there's a really good playground for kids. Definitely recommend if you want to go.

This is a small park in Woodridge, NY. There is a playground for the little kids, ample parking,…read morenice clean (most of the year) grassy area. There are picnic tables and lots of trees for shade. (It can get messy from the geese sometimes.) There are also a baseball diamond and basketball area for the bigger kids. If you drive past the parking lot there is a gravel road that will take you nearer a marshy lake, which is a nice area to see the sun rise on occasion. the park is open only from sunup to sundown, so keep that in mind. Now, there can be alot of geese at some points during the year, so be mindful of them, especially when they are mating, they can be a little vicious. There are also alot of deer in the area, and they often take a stroll though.