Is Bear Mountain Zoo free?

Visiting Bear Mountain State Park: Open year-round, the most popular time for visitors is during warmer months, especially on the weekends. Although the state park is free to explore, there is a parking fee charged (see below)

How many people have died on Bear Mountain?

Three hikers have died after an avalanche in the Bear Mountain area of Alaska, state troopers have confirmed. The bodies of Thomas Devine, aged 54, from nearby Chugiak, Matthew Nyman, a 43-year-old from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Edward Watson, a 50-year-old from Miami, were recovered on Wednesday.

Where is Bear Mountain State Park in NY?

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The historic Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian Lake and provides fine food and overnight accommodations.

Is there a zoo at Bear Mountain State Park?

The Trailside Museums and Zoo are located at Bear Mountain State Park . The Herpetology House is home to a variety of native turtles, snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders and skinks as well as many species of fish. The Nature Study Museum houses specimens originally collected by the Museum…

Where to see the Hudson River from Bear Mountain?

Located at the top of Bear Mountain, this tower has viewing benches, telescopes, and a spectacular 360-degree view of the Hudson River, Harriman State Park, and the Palisades. Photo source GSI. We offer hourly paddle and row boat rentals from 11am to 5pm during weekdays and 11am to 6pm on weekends (weather permitting).

How is the scenery at Bear Mountain NY?

Scenery ok. It is just that the parking spaces could be difficult to find. I stayed at Camp Homeward Bound in Bear Mountain, Upstate New York. What a beautiful place. Full of wildlife including deer & chipmunks. Tall lush green trees, many vast lakes and generally a gorgeous natural area to have lived temporarily.