Harriman State Park is a spectacular place, and has special meaning for me.
Virtually every weekend, as we went to bed, Mom would be up Friday night making potato and cucumber salads.
First thing in the morning, we’d pack the cooler, load the car, drive across the mighty Tappan Zee Bridge, and go to Bear Mountain or Lake Welch. It was a real adventure, every time!
I recall good times fishing in the Lake and visiting the Inn and skating rink at Bear Mountain, and picnicking, exploring the woods, and swimming at Lake Welch.
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points.
Follow me along the trail of a recent hike: (NY/NJ TC trail info)
Awesome pics Bill…I grew up in Mahwah just a few miles from Harriman and Bear Mountain. Back in the 70’s, after getting off the midnight shift at the Western Union central HQ’s, I’d grab my fishing gear and drive up old Rt 17 into Sloatsburg where my secret fishing hole was…and I’d catch a mess of brookies for breakfast!! Thanks for posting these pics…you’ve made me nostalgic!!
@Eileen A.
Hey Eileen – thanks – don’t you miss all that stuff! I grew up on the other side of the river in Tarrytown. Good hearing from you
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