Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that it’s time to hibernate indoors for the winter! Rockland County sports a number of sites for outdoor winter fun, including sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Think about how good curling up with a cup of cocoa and a good book will feel after an hour or so of frosty-yet-warming exercise (and of course, the kids will love it)! Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Bear Mountain Cross-country skiing 845-942-2560 Bear Mountain State Park Bear Mountain Sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing 845-786-2701 Eugene Levy Memorial Park Pomona Sledding, Ice...

Spring is half-way over…how have you been spending the beautiful weather? If your answer is “Indoors, shunning the sun, alternately working like crazy and vegging out in front of the TV,” well…what are you waiting for? Two experiences you’re missing out on are the beautiful gardens at Matterhorn and the farmers’ markets of the Rockland Farm Alliance. Matterhorn is a garden center located in Spring Valley. Currently up for sale, the gardens are still open to visitors who want to experience its natural beauty during the height of the season. Matterhorn hosts four luxurious gardens: the Formal Garden, the Fern Garden, the Hosta...

West Nyack has become the winter home to a migratory group of bald eagles. It seems a flock of these majestic fishermen have settled in behind the Shop Rite on Rt. 59. It would appear they have been attracted by the open water of the Hackensack Creek. The velocity of the water, caused by the dam at the southern end of Lake Deforest, helps to keep this section of water ice free in all but the coldest of winter weather. There is also a large population of fish, especially carp, swimming in the creek. Eagles will scavenge most any food, but they are magnificent catchers of fish, their preferred meal. A bald eagle swoops down and can pluck fish...

Enjoy the upcoming beautiful weekend at Nyack’s Beach and State Park! August 14-17th should be the best days of the summer so far. Where else would you rather enjoy the day with little to no chance of rain and sunny weather all weekend long! Temperatures will range from 80-90 degrees, the weather will be perfect for picicking, hiking, bicycling, boating or fishing!! There are so many things to choose from, it will be easy to relax and enjoy the beauty this weekend will bring. With 61 acres of waterfront, there will be plenty of room for everyone to come and enjoy the tranquil setting of the park! According to hvnet.com: “Pack...