LARRY SPIEGEL

Visiting Bronx River Forest through NYBG was a great experience. Great trip for people of all ages. Accessible via mass transit, Metro North, and car. Free entrance on Wednesday's. There's a vast area to take nice walks and hikes. Nice displays of nature's botanical gardens. There are restaurants and a very nice gift shop. If you're into photography there's a multiple of areas to take awesome pics.

Located in Cold Spring, NY. Beautiful area on the Hudson River. Offers great views for photography. Very nice hiking trails. Has a rich history that is kept in great condition. Easy to travel there via Metro North Hudson Line, or by car. Short distance from center of town. Cold Spring has very nice selection of restaurants, and antique shops.

Very nice walking, hiking, and biking area. Overlooks the Hudson River for very nice views and photography. Bring your own water and food.

Beautiful park that offers a great day for families. There are playing fields; hiking trails; picnic areas; beautiful lakes with ducks and geese. If you're into photography there are excellent nature shots. Parking is available in various places, and it's not a big walk from Metro North Station. Town of Peekskill by the Metro North Station has some very nice restaurants, and the park on the Hudson is very nice.

Fantastic upstate NY park. Nice selection of hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail with excellent views of the Hudson River. Bring your own barbeque and have cookouts around Bear Mountain Lake. Lake rents peddle boats. Excellent parking, and park has very nice hotel with a restaurant which I believe will reopen on 6/26. Double check. Park has swimming pool, and zoo with native animals. In addition to car travel, the Shortline Bus Service is operating again only on weekends, from Port Authority. Bus Service is about 2 hours, and leaves PABT at 8:45am and Bear Mountain at 5:07pm.