When you feel the need to escape the hustle of New York City, the answer might be about an hour's drive north to a sprawling park with mountain views, diverse trails, and a historic inn. Bear Mountain ...

Bear Mountain State Park makes for a great day trip for families any time of year, but in warmer months it bursts with kid-friendly activities. The Rockland County park, which is nestled against the ...

Bear Mountain and Harriman state parks offer a variety of winter activities, including hiking, ice fishing and wildlife viewing. Park visitors can explore scenic views and explore the Trailside ...

We asked dozens of our friends and neighbors across the Lower Hudson Valley to complete the sentence: "It's not summer until I..." — and they didn't disappoint. We're calling them “The Summer 100,” ...

Bear exhibit currently empty at Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. The Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear ...

Some hikes are stunning. Others are a great workout. A few are convenient because of their close locations to major cities. And then there are those that have all of these qualities and are therefore ...

The bears were 6-month-old cubs when they were rescued from someone keeping them as pets. Sadie died in February. Pal died in October. Sadie and Pal not only found shelter at Bear Mountain, but a fan ...

Bear Mountain State Park in Rockland and Orange counties will undergo a $25 million renovation starting after Labor Day. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the project will add a new accessible playground, expand ...