Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is a unique 161-acre preserve located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties along a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River. The preserve borders Barclay Heights, a large housing development built in the 1950s. Known to locals as part of the old Schroeder Farm, Esopus Bend has not been used for agriculture in forty years and has reverted to a natural ecosystem rife with an array of flora and fauna. Turkeys nest in the meadow in June. Baby fawn prints dot the sands along the forest flood plain. Toads grow up here, and the air flits with dragonflies and birds. Eagles stand on the river birches, watching for prey. Red foxes patrol the forest, and coyotes feed in the preserve in winter.
https://www.esopuscreekconservancy.org/around_the_bend
Falling Waters Preserve
GLASCO, Ulster County (149 acres) — If you crave nature in all its guises, head to Falling Waters Preserve. Its scenic treasures include a meadow with outstanding views of the Catskills, a couple of picturesque waterfalls and rock ledges that slant precipitously into the river. The preserve also contains the remains of the Mulford ice house, a windowless building that held 10,000 tons of ice “harvested” annually from the river and destined for shipment to New York City during warmer months in pre-refrigerator days.
http://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/falling-waters-preserve
Ruth Reynolds Glunt Nature Preserve
Located along the Hudson River at the confluence of the Espous Creek, the land surrounding the trail to the Lighthouse consists of 17 acres of wooded grounds and tidal wetland flats. The area is supported by a sandbar comprised of dredged sediments from the channelization projects of 1888 and 1889, at which point the Esopus Creek was deepened to make way for ship access to the Saugerties Harbor.
https://www.saugertieslighthouse.com/visiting/nature
Kaaterskill Falls Trailhead
The 7,620-acre Kaaterskill Wild Forest, located in the Catskill Forest Preserve is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, due to the abundance of hiking and other recreational trails available, as well as the iconic Kaaterskill Falls. The terrain within Kaaterskill Wild Forest varies significantly in topography with sprawling mountains, dramatic cliffs, scenic waterfalls, and deep valleys. The area is occupied by deciduous and boreal forest species as well as an abundance of other plants and wildlife.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/50755.html
Overlook Mountain Trailhead
Steep hike with amazing views at the top. The Overlook Mountain Wild Forest offers a unique combination: a historic fire tower, mountain house ruins, and impressive views of the Hudson River Valley and the central Catskills all within an under five-mile hike. The view of Overlook Mountain from the Hudson River appealed to many writers and artists making the area famous and laying the foundation for a wilderness concept and ethic in the United States. The summit of Overlook Mountain is one of the top three most visited locations in the Catskill Forest Preserve (after Slide Mountain and North-South Lake).
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/73982.html
Ashokan Rail Trail
The Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, walking dogs on leash, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.
I Paddle
Kayak and Paddleboat rentals available. Paddle the calm, safe waters of the Esopus Creek all along the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve where you'll enjoy scenic beauty, nature and abundant wildlife. You'll launch from the Saugerties Beach and paddle down about 2 miles out and then back. No real current to speak of in either direction. Safe for smaller kids.
https://ipaddlenewyork.com
Reel Memories Fishing Charters
Reel Memories is a Bayliner Trophy 25 footer hard top walk around boat. There is nothing more exciting than spending the day landing some of the biggest sport fish in the Hudson River, Montauk, or Lake Ontario. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, let Captain Mike Krom take you on a fishing adventure!
https://reelmemoriesfishingcharters.com
Tivoli Sailing Company
Hudson Sailing
Wiltwyck Golf Club
Wiltwyck is the premier family-oriented semi-private club in the mid-Hudson Valley. The golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, is widely recognized as the best example of modern championship golf architecture within 60 miles of its home in Kingston, New York.
Total Tennis
Northeast's only year-round tennis camp, you can book by the day, join a summer camp or rent a court. Total Tennis offers lessons for all skill levels.
Kiwanis Ice Arena
Kiwanis Ice Arena offers full ice hockey, figure skating, public, and private ice sessions.
https://www.kiwanisicearena.com
Plattekill Mountain
A true family mountain offering skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing fun in the Northwestern Catskill Mountains. Rental shop, food service and lounge onsite as well as full ski school (offering lesson packages and children's programs). The mountain offers 38 trails, 1100' vertical and 75% snowmaking. Apres music every Saturday 3-6 and holidays.
Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center
35 kilometers of quiet nature trails on hundreds of forested acres that are groomed, track-set, and marked to their degree of difficulty. All of the trails are patrolled by the National Ski Patrol and PSIA instructors offer ski lessons for all skill levels. All the necessities and equipment for skiing and snowshoeing are offered.
Hunter Mountain
Upstate NY premier four-season resort featuring skiing & riding terrain for all abilities and snow tubing during winter. There are also events & activities throughout the year, such as the Oktoberfest, Zipline adventures and the Scenic Skyride in fall. Check their events calendar.
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