


Overmountain Conservation Area
Ancram (Columbia County) Why we love it Want to experience the Taconic Mountains — along the Hudson Valley’s eastern boundary — without scaling them? Hike this Columbia Land Conservancy gem. Its ridge-top trails afford super views of these peaks (especially...
Fuller Mountain Preserve
Warwick (Orange County) Why we love it The Orange County Land Trust, which protected and maintains this 255-acre preserve, calls it “one of Orange County’s best kept secrets.” Actually, it belongs on any short list of the Hudson Valley’s “hidden”...
Ashokan Rail Trail
Ulster County Why we love it The Hudson Valley’s newest rail trail has history on its side: It traces the route of the old Ulster & Delaware Railroad along the Ashokan Reservoir. It features a packed gravel surface, generous width...
North-South Lake Campground
Take a dip on a beach within walking distance of magnificent Catskills views.
Lake Awosting — Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Take a trek to one of the Shawangunks' most pristine "sky lakes."
Sojourner Truth/Ulster Landing Park
After lazing on a sandy Hudson River beach, enjoy games and trails.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Your kids will never forget sledding down this long, steep hill.
Skyrider Tour — Hunter Mountain
The longest, fastest and highest zipline in North America is right here in the Hudson Valley.