Bear Mountain State Park makes for a great day trip for families any time of year, but in warmer months it bursts with kid-friendly activities. The Rockland County park, which is nestled against the ...

Recent cold temps have allowed snowmaking at the ski resorts in Big Bear, though Snow Valley will only be open for sledding ...

Bear Mountain State Park encompasses 5,205-acres managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. During the American Revolution, the area that was to become the park saw several significant ...

A river, a mountain, history and playing fields: Bear Mountain has legions of fans because there are so many different experiences to enjoy here. (It’s sometimes too popular; the state occasionally ...

BEAR MOUNTAIN — The Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain State Park officially reopened last weekend, 10 months after it closed amid severe flooding last summer, the state Office of Parks, Recreation, ...

BEAR MOUNTAIN — The barriers at the state park's Route 9W entrance at the Bear Mountain Bridge Circle were removed Wednesday morning, but the entire park isn't quite ready to reopen after a July 9 ...

Big Bear Mountain Resort's Snow Valley Bike Park will open April 19th, over a month earlier than expected. This marks the first time skiing/riding and lift-accessed mountain biking will be offered on ...

In this week’s Nature column, Peter Marteka visits Bear Mountain in Salisbury, the highest peak in Connecticut. The Bottom Line: Although not the highest point in Connecticut, Bear Mountain is the ...

BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. -- Bear Mountain State Park partially reopened Saturday after weeks of cleanup and repairs from a devastating July storm. Early risers had coolers and grills in tow as they arrived ...