BEAR MOUNTAIN - Hiking in the woods! Close to NY!

Hello oVo!!

Lois sent to us a great suggestion for people who love hiking in the woods and enjoy the nature! 
And YES, Bear Mountain is close to New York, you can go by car or public transportation!!


 (picture from: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/13/hours-of-operation.aspx)


"Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, a zoo and nature, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park an 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more. For information about the Merry-Go-Round or to book a party please call (845) 786-2731" (text from: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/13/details.aspx)

 (picture from: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/13/details.aspx)

Getting There: Map
 Contact Information Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Phone: (845) 786-2701
Thank you so much for sharing it Lois!!! 
:))

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