"Dover Stone Church; a magical rock formation complete with rushing stream, just a stone’s throw from Route 22. The DLC, working with multiple partners, helped to create the Stone Church Preserve."
"The Columbia Land Conservancy, which I support, has wonderful ‘conservation areas’ with hiking trails throughout the County. My favorite ‘High Falls’ happens to be only a couple miles from home. It is a short hike to an amazing waterfall, and of course there are countless other beautiful options."
"Hike up overlook mountain. Climb to the top to find the ruins of an old Catskills hotel, a sky-piercing fire tower, and an awe-inspiring view of the Hudson Valley. Dogs are allowed on a leash."
“Biking, canoeing, rafting in the warmer months, snowshoeing, hiking, and bird watching in the cooler months...and no matter what time of year, eating, drinking, and napping by the wood stove is encouraged!”
"The Huyck Preserve is incredible with over 2000 acres of forest, field, and wetlands, including the Rensselaerville Falls, which cascade over 120 feet. Amazing place to hike and explore right in my village…"
"The Mashomack Polo Club welcomes spectators for their polo matches, so grab a bottle of rose and those snacks you picked up from the market and head up to Pine Plains to tailgate with family and friends on this 2,000-acre preserve."
“What more perfect way to honor visiting “horse country” then watching a Polo match in a beautifully landscaped atmosphere and with so many fun people from all over the world.”
"One of the hidden gems of the area, Innisfree is recognized as one of the “world’s ten best gardens.” Landscape architect Lester Collins created this Japanese “cup” or “bowl” garden with his clients, Walter Beck and Marion Burt Beck. This iconic garden merges Modern and Romantic ideas within the Chinese and Japanese principles in landscape design, creating a “distinctly American stroll garden.”
"A one mile walk around the lake and hundreds of exotic flora and fauna to see and always fun to find a frog or turtle on the side ready to take the plunge."
"From the moment I discovered this magical garden I was smitten. It’s the most peaceful place designed with Chinese and Japanese garden design principles — truly a treasure."
"We love to take our bikes down the rail trail, or I’ll walk the dogs. It is a repurposed 19th century train line that, when active, went down to New York City and cuts through bucolic fields and farmlands."
"The Rail Trail runs from Amenia to Millerton and is a wonderful way to see the topography of the area while working off calories for lunch in the town."
“There are some beautiful trails along this unexpected lake on top of a mountain. This is a great park for all four seasons and a nice place to cross country ski in the winter."
"Walkway Over the Hudson is on my bucket list. I plan to take it on this summer and instinct tells me that early morning would be the best time to enjoy the majestic spectacle of the mighty river."
“Grab some walking sticks from the tackle room at The DeBruce and go on a hike on the groomed trails through the 600 acres of land available exclusively to the hotel's guests.”
