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06.10.20, 20:17 PM General Topics
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Can anyone give me some ideas for a day trip out of NYC that is socially distanced? Feeling antsy, want a change of scenery for a bit, but haven't been out and don't know what's been closed or is too crowded to be safe right now. Bonus points if you've gone there lately and can report on conditions. TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.10.20, 08:17 PM Flag

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do you have a car? the beaches are nice. jones bach, robert moses, rockaway.. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:25 PM Flag

We drove to Coney Island and then Rockaway. It was really nice just walk on the beach and see the birds etc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:06 AM Flag

hiking is the obvious choice. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:35 PM Flag

OP: thanks, recs for a particular place that's good for kids? We've not done a whole lot of it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:39 PM Flag

How old are kids? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:54 PM Flag

6 and 9 [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:59 PM Flag

I have a 10 year old and go to Harriman all the time. We actually went on a great, easy, deserted trail last weekend. It was a section of the Long Path between St. John’s church and Big Hill campground. Here's link: https://imgur.com/a/OMHNYHJ. Another alternative is a smaller park like Fahnestock. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:24 PM Flag

Not sure how long 6 year old will last though. 9 year old will love it though. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:25 PM Flag

OR: There are a lot of lovely, closer places in Jerz, but you will get more foot traffic there. Going further out to these larger parks will help with that. Going to other trails at Harriman are going to be tricky. Parking lots are kind of a zoo b/c they've closed so many entrances and lots in order to keep park traffic down. So, the trail I described above it really awesome. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:29 PM Flag

OP: Thank you! Will check that out. A easy deserted trail sounds like just what we need now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:38 PM Flag

Easy trails and close to the city is South Mountain in NJ. Also the Paterson Falls. No idea how busy they are right now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:59 AM Flag

Given the ages of your kids, I'm guessing they aren't sleeping in. As long as you go early, nothing is crowded. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:54 PM Flag

We have been going rockland lake. Can walk the lake and picnic. Also hiking. I suggest arrive am for least crowded. We usually leave city about 10. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:50 PM Flag

Bear Mountain if it's open, or Pallisades Park. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:51 PM Flag