Some hikes are stunning. Others are a great workout. A few are convenient because of their close locations to major cities. And then there are those that have all of these qualities and are therefore ...

When you feel the need to escape the hustle of New York City, the answer might be about an hour's drive north to a sprawling park with mountain views, diverse trails, and a historic inn. Bear Mountain ...

For the first time in more than 70 years, the bear exhibit at Bear Mountain State Park’s Trailside Museums and Zoo is empty. Zoo director Kerry Gallagher says the park’s two longtime black bears, ...

For the first time in more than 70 years, the bear exhibit at Bear Mountain State Park’s Trailside Museums and Zoo is empty. Zoo director Kerry Gallagher says the park’s two longtime black bears, ...

The Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain hopes to find new bears after renovation The two bears living at the den, seen Oct. 5, 2025, at the Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park ...