There are three Vacation Rental Cottages that have the amenities of home. The units are outfitted with a bathroom with toilet and shower, a kitchen with hot and cold running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, cooking and eating utensils, enclosed/screened-in back porch facing the water, a picnic table and fire ring. Press blue button for photos, and more about Lake Taghkanic State Park.

Things To Do
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch sites
Boat Rentals
Cabins & Campsites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Hunting
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Playground & Playing Field(s)
Showers
Sledding, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing
Tent/Trailer Sites
Vacation Rentals

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating

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Apple Picking
Blueberry Picking
Raspberry Picking
Strawberry Picking

"The berries grown, as well as the beautiful Sunflowers, Zinnias, herbs, winter squash and pumpkins, fresh greens and herbs; are available all winter long with the addition of our passive geo-thermal, passive solar greenhouse." Bring the kids and enjoy pick-your-own berries.

With the greenhouse in full production mode, we offer a large selection of greens, turnips, beet greens, kale, scallions, herbs, braising mix, radishes, and more, all grown pesticide free in our greenhouse. We also handle beef, poultry, lamb, pork and fish. Press blue button for more about Berry Farm offering organic produce and pick-your-own berries.

Attractions
Fresh greens and Herbs
Sunflowers
Winter Squash
Zinnias

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Berry Picking
Pumpkin Picking

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Apple Picking
Berry Picking
Pear Picking
Plums Picking
Gooseberry Picking
Raspberry Picking

Attractions
60 exhibitor booths
Food and refreshments
Silent Auction

Children's Activities
Baked Goods
Pictures with Santa

Robert R. Livingston, Jr. was Clermont's most notable resident. His accomplishments include: drafting the Declaration of Independence, serving as first U.S. Minister of Foreign Affairs, administering the oath of office to George Washington, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase, and developing steamboat technology with Robert Fulton. Today, Clermont appears much as it did in the early 20th century . . . Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is an anchor in the 1990 Hudson River National Landmark District.

American Revolution / War of Independence
Because of the Livingston family's prominent role in support of independence, Clermont was burned by British troops under the command of General John Vaughan during a foray up the Hudson River in the autumn of 1777. Margaret Beekman Livingston, who managed the estate during most of the war years, rebuilt the family home between 1779 and 1782.

Press blue button for attractions and events at Clermont State Historic Site.

Candlelight tours of museum and grounds
Child's Christmas (stories and treats)
Croquet Tournament
Farm, Food & Music Festival

The Farm Market offers a large assortment of delicious fruits and vegetables, gift items, homemade and home cooked foods, and "made from scratch" pies, cider donuts, breads and cookies from the bakery.

Attractions
Bakery
Gazebo Flower Garden
Ice Cream Parlor
Pavilion Cafe (open-air)
Petting Zoo
Tree-Village Playground

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Apple Picking
Apricot Picking
Berry Picking (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Gooseberries)
Cherry Picking
Nectarine Picking
Peaches, Plums & Pear Picking

Catamount Adventure Park is an aerial forest rope course consisting of platforms that have been installed in the trees with ropes and cables connecting them to form "bridges" or "canopy tours". The objective is to move from tree platform to tree platform walking over the different secured bridges to complete the ropes course. There are some small scale zip lines throughout the eight different courses. Each ropes course will have a different degree of difficulty. There are no motorized rides in the park. Our park is all about active participation. While on the courses you are fully secured by your harness at all times, it is all about thrills, chills, but no spills.

Catamount Adventure Park is closed for the winter season and opens again in May 2010. Press blue button for more information about the park.

Outdoor Activities
Rope courses

The word is Many children and adults love the challenge and plan to return.

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Berry Picking
Herb Picking

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Apple Picking

Green Acres' roadside market is open from July thru November, and only sells local produce from their farm and neighboring farms in Columbia County. Enjoy their heirloom tomatoes, fall squashes, fruits and vegetables including late fall raspberries. Do not miss their farm bakery offering, homemade on the farm products including, homemade breads, pies, cookies, muffins and more.

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Fall Raspberry Picking

This beautiful grassland offers splendid long-distance views of the Catskills and the Hudson River.

These protected acres in Columbia County include breathtaking meadows, wooded bluffs and a hay farm, all near the Stockport Flats Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. With assistance from the state and Columbia Land Conservancy, we are safeguarding these valuable habitats while enabling people to hike the land and learn about wildlife. Park improvements currently underway include creation of a handicapped-accessible hiking trail and construction of an open-sided pavilion for picnicking and community-group activities.

Things To Do
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study
Picnicking
Scenic Views

Directions
From Warren Street, City of Hudson: 4.8 miles north on Rte. 9, left on W. Atlantic Ave. at light, right on Rod & Gun Road. Follow Rod and Gun approximately 1/2 mile to entrance gate.

After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Hudson, New York.

Olana encompasses the house, the farm and the entire 250-acre estate. The picturesque landscape, with panoramic vistas of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, like the house, was designed by Church. Visitors throughout the year enjoy guided and self-guided tours of the Church-inspired landscape.

Press blue button to learn more about this historic house in Hudson, NY

Things To Do
Artists (Children can stop by the Wagon House for pencils and paper.)
Bird Watching
Gardens
Gift Shop
Guided Tours
Hiking Trails / Walking on the carriage roads
Historic Site
Maurice Sharp Gallery
Museum Store
Picnic Area
Scenic Views

"Van Buren was preeminent among the second generation of American politicians. As eighth President, the first born under the U.S. flag, he continued building the Democratic Party he helped organize. His administration faced daunting challenges: The nation suffered a severe and lingering economic depression. Crises with Great Britain, Spain, and the Republic of Texas taxed his diplomatic skills.

"Most troubling throughout his political career was the issue of extending slavery into new states. Van Buren opposed extension while still trying to cultivate a coalition of northern and southern interests. The issue divided the nation and his party and foreshadowed the whirlpool of frustration, anger and violence which was to consume the country in the 1860's."

We are members of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's Farmer's Pledge in place of becoming certified organic."

"We strive to provide our animals with environments that best suit the instinctual needs of the animal. Our lamb is all grass-fed and our pigs are pastured and fed organic grain. Our beef is also 100% grass-fed."

"Roxbury Farm is a community supported farm. We grow vegetables, herbs, and grass-fed pork, lamb, and beef for over 1000 shareholders representing over 1200 families in four communities: Columbia County, the Capital Region, Westchester County and Manhattan . . .

Products
Grass-fed pork, lamb, beef
Herbs
Vegetables

Samascott Orchards offers a large selection of fruits and vegetables for you to pick. Press blue button for picking dates for fruits and vegetables.

Question: Is pick-your-own less expensive than pre-picked?
Absolutely! Not only will you save money picking your own fruits and vegetables, you will get a healthy dose of fresh air, sun and exercise.

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Apple Picking
Berry Picking (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries)Grape Picking
Peach Picking
Plum Picking
Pumpkin Picking Vegetable Picking (rhubarb, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, winter squash)

Press blue button for dates and time for pick-your-own fruit availability of peaches, cherries, and apples. Early varieties include: Honey Crisp, MacIntosh, Acey Macs, Jonagold, Cortland, Empire. Soon after varieties will include: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Macoun, Fortune. Later varieties will include: Fuji, Mutsu and Cameo. Also available will be Pears (Bartlett & Bosc), Pumpkins & Gourds, Honey, Apple Cider and Spiced Mulled Cider Mix.

Attractions
Beautiful orchards and ponds

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Apple Picking
Black Sour Cherries & Red Sour Cherry Picking
Sweet Cherry Picking
Peaches Picking
Pumpkin Picking

The season begins in mid June with cherries, followed by raspberries, peaches and nectarines and apples such as Gala, Acey Mac, Honey Crisp, Fuji, Royal Cortland, Lady Apple, and Macoun. Press blue button for picking schedules.

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Apple Picking
Berry Picking
Cherry Picking
Nectarine Picking
Peach Picking
Raspberry Picking

"Even in the lean months of January and February, our store always has complimentary hot mulled cider and fresh baked goods."

Attractions
Tractor Rides

Open All Year Round
Bakery Year Round
Farm Fresh Honey
Farm Market
Local Cheeses
Local Range Eggs
Local Vegetables
Organic Kosher Maple Syrup and Candy
Organic Mixes and Nuts
Seasonal Fruits

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Apple Picking
Pumpkin Picking
Vegetable Picking