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Birding & Nature Trails in Hudson Valley
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> Kensico Reservoir
Valhalla, NY 10595
Built in 1885, this historic reservoir offers a trout-stocked lake for fishing as well as boating along with an historic dam featuring a park with a playground and nature trails.
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> Locust Grove Estate
2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Majestically seated on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this National Historic Landmark estate features 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails and an historic Italianate mansion.
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> Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground
Old Town Road, Beacon, NY 12508
Just 80 min from NYC via Metro North to the Beacon Train Station, this hike-in/hike-out campground offers both platform and primitive sites for limited-gear or the novice camper.
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> Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NY 12525
The Mohonk Preserve spans more than 8,000 acres of land, mountains, fields, and streams providing great opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, skiing and snowshoeing.
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> Montgomery Place Historic Estate
26 Gardener Way, River Road, Red Hook, NY 12571
Overlooking the Hudson River, this 380-acre 1840s estate is a designated National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens with the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop.
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> Putnam County - A Treasure Trove of Beauty and Fun!
40 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, New York 10512
Seated on the eastern banks of the Hudson River - Putnam County is a jewel among the Empire State's counties.
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> River to Ridge Trail
41 Springtown Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Connecting the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Ridge, the aptly named trail runs from the village of New Paltz to the beautiful 8,000-acre Mohonk Preserve.
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> Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Traversing through woodlands, meadows & fields, Rockefeller State Park Preserve features 45 miles of historic and scenic carriage roads that are wide and easy to walk.
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> Rockland County – Step into the Gateway
50 Sanatorium Road, Building A - 8th Floor, Pomona, New York 10970
Renowned as the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is set along the majestic Hudson River featuring quaint villages, spectacular river views, and outdoor recreation – all just 30 miles north of New York City!
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> Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
953 NY-299, Gardiner, NY 12525
This high-quality, minimalist campground features 50 acres with 24 drive-in spots (one vehicle per site) and 26 walk-in spots.
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> Saxon Woods Park
1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
Offering 700-acres of green space, Saxon Woods Park provides a variety of recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course,the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground and more...
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> Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown
250 W. Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591
The RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown features a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants. Activities include walking, biking, fishing and picnicking.
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> Sebago Cabin Camp
Seven Lakes Drive, Harriman State Park, NY 10901
Set on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park, the camp offers rustic cabins and full-service cottages.
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> Explore the Greenburgh Nature Center and See the Replica of a Native American Village
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
The Greenburgh Nature Center has nature trails, live animals, and replica of a 6,000 year old Native American village.
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> Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, Minnewaska State Park Preserve rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain.
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> Stonecrop Gardens
81 Stone Crop Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516
This public garden offers 15 acres of diverse settings including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden.
