Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

We went for the Maple Syrup Tour. The tour guide, Carl was excellent. It was informative and entertaining for the children and the adults. We learned about the trees and the history of the area and industry. We saw how the syrup was harvested and how it was processed. The grounds are beautiful.

This place is a gem of a preserve with multiple trails good for all ages and fitness. It offers a great value for an educational experience for aspiring young naturalist and conservationist. Eric, a worker here, literally popped out of a door to great us and tell us in detail how to experience this area in the best way. He's a fantastic asset to these lands, and the lands are fantastic in their own right. The diversity of life here harnesses a desire to preserve it, and I'm glad they do. It's a must stop for anyone who loves long strolls through gorgeous well maintained trails. You won't regret it! (Just check for ticks!)

Grasshopper Grove is amazing! If you’re into Wild+Free, Charlotte Mason, or any sort of nature play, this is heaven! Gorgeous environment for kids of all ages to play freely and explore.
Not pictured are the very cool water play areas. A decent amount of shade for the summer too.

So this place has turned into a preschool area. The museum is actually elsewhere. Nevertheless, there is grasshopper's Grove, a place where children can play, some benches and tables under the trees to relax, and wonderful trails to explore (about 4). They are not lengthy and you will enjoy the scenery which is breathtaking.

Well, I visited this place for hiking. I could see quite a lot wild flowers and other plants where birds and insects fly happily over them.

It looks a good place to bring the kids.

It is a good start for different hiking loops from short to long hikes. It could be a point-to-point hike start within Black Rock Forest.