Don’t let the winter weather keep you inside when there are still places to explore. You can combine a little New York history with your exercise by exploring the more than 20 miles of trails that ...

FEATURES: This mostly level hike follows the route of the historic Old Croton Aqueduct from Tarrytown to Ossining, N.Y., with return via Metro-North train. MAP: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct map ...

It's quite possible to live a lifetime in Westchester and not know about one of the county's most remarkable outdoor attractions: a skinny park that runs 26.2 miles from Croton to the New York City ...

A walk through the Old Croton Aqueduct offers visitors a close‑up look at the system that once supplied drinking water to New York City. Built more than 180 years ago, the aqueduct stretches more than ...

YONKERS—From graffiti and invasive plants to crumbling walls and litter, volunteers and park rangers are working painstakingly to maintain the century-old Old Croton Aqueduct trail. Compounding those ...

New Amsterdam in the 1660s consisted of a fort and a couple of hand-dug canals surrounded by salty rivers. In the 1660s, the site of New York City was a Dutch fort perched on a few hand-dug canals.

Lace-up your walking shoes and take advantage of the crisp temperatures with a brisk hike through one of the many scenic wonders to be found in New York. The fall colors are past peak throughout most ...

HOW TO GET THERE: Take the New York State Thruway across the Tappan Zee Bridge and get off at Exit 9 (Tarrytown). At the top of the ramp, turn right onto South Broadway (US 9) and proceed north for ...