Sam's Point Preserve Before Winter
Sam's Point Preserve before winter: the Ice Caves Trail, weekend parking reservations through November 15, trail distances and the drive from New Paltz.
A Beacon Day Trip: Dia, Main Street, and the Mountain
Plan a Beacon, NY day trip: Dia Beacon's open days and free days, a walk along the mile of Main Street, the Mount Beacon climb and the drive to Fishkill.
Dutchess Rail Trail: Parking, Access Points, and a Fall Walk
Dutchess Rail Trail parking, access points and rules from Dutchess County, the Empire State Trail link, and a fall walk from the Hopewell Depot.
A Kingston Day Trip: Stockade, Waterfront, and the Drive Home
Plan a Kingston, NY day trip: Senate House and the 1658 Stockade District Uptown, the Rondout waterfront museums, October dates and two routes home.
Waterfalls Near New Paltz: Awosting Falls and Beyond
Waterfalls near New Paltz within about an hour: Awosting Falls, Split Rock, Verkeerder Kill and Kaaterskill Falls, with parking rules and fall hours.
Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruises 2026
Hudson River fall foliage cruise options for 2026: who sails from Kingston and Beacon, dock addresses, cruise lengths and when each season ends.
Shawangunks Leaf-Peeping Road Trip
Shawangunks fall foliage loop from New Paltz: Route 299 to the ridge, Route 44/55 past the Trapps and Minnewaska, then Accord, Stone Ridge and High Falls.
