By Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael B. Specht Seven Lakes Drive starts in the Village of Sloatsburg and extends 18 miles through Harriman State Park to Bear Mountain State Park. Countless hikers and cyclists enjoy traveling this beautiful scenic route. Currently, it is impossible to safely and legally travel the entire length by bike or […]
To the Editor, The Village of Sloatsburg is situated in the Ramapo Pass. This Pass serves as a natural gateway through the Ramapo Mountains to all destinations north. Orange Turnpike [Route 17] was a single lane state road in either direction. Route 17 was so heavily traveled, and known for traffic backing up that the […]
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Harriman State Park Group Summer Camps program. In celebration of this important centennial, the Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) is delighted to announce that it will host an exhibition of the Harriman Camp Experience. The exhibition is being curated by Sue Scher. The […]
Here are some ideas… BY ERIN MAHER Rockland’s location in New York lends itself as a perfect spot to travel to some great destinations. You can go glamorous with a train ride into the city, or enjoy the outdoors as you head north. But why leave this beautiful county? Here are five Rockland staycation ideas […]