Bear Mountain State Park will get a new accessible playground, expanded picnic areas, public restrooms, and infrastructure upgrades as part of a $25 million state-funded renovation. Gov. Kathy ...

BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK − The state's investing $25 million to spruce up the 115-year-old state park that straddles Rockland and Orange counties and is home to the historic Bear Mountain Inn and ...

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 ...

Bear Mountain is a great place for outdoor and indoor fun in the winter. The ice rink was bustling with activity in early January, with first-time skaters staying close to the sides while those with ...

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, ...