Bear Mountain State Park, one of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is about to undergo a $25 million rehabilitation project. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed in an announcement ...

The bears were being kept as pets. When they were rescued at 6 months old, they came to Trailside Museum and Zoo.

Zoo director Kerry Gallagher says the park’s two longtime black bears, Sadie and Pal, died months apart earlier this year.

Some hikes are stunning. Others are a great workout. A few are convenient because of their close locations to major cities. And then there are those that have all of these qualities and are therefore ...

The two bears living at the den, seen Oct. 5, 2025, at the Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park died earlier this year.

Bear Mountain State Park in Rockland and Orange counties will undergo a $25 million renovation starting after Labor Day. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the project will add a new accessible playground, expand ...

Bear Mountain State Park in Rockland and Orange counties will undergo a $25 million renovation starting after Labor Day. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the project will add a new accessible playground, expand ...