Stamford, Connecticut

No one expected that we’d be under lockdown orders in response to a global pandemic by the time Earth Day’s 50th anniversary rolled around, but here we are. We in the adventure travel industry often find ourselves split between two environmental worlds—in between our coveted outdoor destinations,...

New York City, usually known for all its hustle and bustle and noise and lights, is a little quieter these days. Getting a little stuffy in that apartment? If you’re a New Yorker and in need of a change of scenery, a trip to Bear Mountain, only about an hour from Midtown, is a great nearby escape...

When the Bear Mountain Inn opened in 1915, The American Architect named it one of the "finest examples of rustic Adirondack architecture in America." Today, it's historic beauty remains, as its an ideal location for a rustic, adventurous getaway less than an hour from the bustle of New York City....

Spring is in the air, which means that summer is just around the corner. Dreaming of an adventurous getaway from New York City? Look no further than Bear Mountain, a wild escape from the city that is a mere 45 miles from Manhattan. Bear Mountain State Park and the nearby towns along the Hudson Ri...

Rockaway Beach was quite something in the early 1900’s. As the primary summer destination for city folk, Rockaway in 1900 looked more like a small New England surf town today complete with densely stacked bungalows. But this all changed in the 1930’s when New York City’s Parks Commissioner, Rober...