The Hawk's Nest Lookout is well known for one big reason: the views towards the Delaware River and…read morebeyond. There are multiple pullovers to park, and it doesn't matter which direction the vehicle is facing. Be careful when pulling out, as the turns are pretty narrow. Also, with trucks going through this section, have patience. I didn't find any hawks or nests on my visit. Now, I have to wait until the autumn season to return.

A scenic spot to see the hawk nest view of the Delaware River below…read more It's pretty. There's so much buzz talking about the autumn's colorful leaves!! I decided to come today to see for myself and so many people of been speaking about this location in particular! ((The Catskills are colorful now... so MAYBE this area will be colorful by next weekend or later. I guess it just depends on the temps!)) But I'll tell you, it is nice to see no matter what! I would enjoy the view any time of year. (No hawks or nests were seen...fyi)

A great slice of Americana in upstate NY I stumbled upon this track and museum while visiting…read moreGoshen and found it to be a fun filled stop in my afternoon. While it's an active track z there was no activity the day of my visit. I was able to explore every bit of the facility and truly feel the history of the site of America's oldest horse track! Very well maintained facility with a museum on site. The track is much larger than I thought it would be. I look forward to a future visit where I'll be able to catch a day of racing.

Absolutely Awesome Experience!!!…read more Young or old this place is simply a fun experience to enjoy if you're in the immediate area. If you're a hardcore horse racing enthusiast then no travel distance will keep you from this track, however if you're the average (or below) race track goer and you live in the immediate area you just have to stop in and enjoy one of these race events. Even if this type of thing doesn't interest you, it's actually really fun to attend/watch. It was my first experience going to a race track, never really considered it my "cup of tea" and only visited because my young daughter absolutely loves horses; even taking horse riding lessons. We ventured off to one of these local races and we both loved it. My daughter naturally loved it because of her love for horses and I absolutely enjoyed it and have no real interest in horses or racing but it was SOOO much fun to watch. Crowds go crazy as the horses round the corner toward the finish line and you can't help but get fired up by the contagious crowd cheering! Epic feeling and rush as everyone cheers as horses cross finish line. For a small entrance fee you get to enjoy the races taking any seat you'd like and pretty much all the seats are great; no bad seats (i.e. nose bleeds). Local vendors were present as well for family fun entertainment. Various vendors setup to sell or donate items. This year the local ice cream vendor, Trail Side Treats, was in attendance donating FREE ice cream to attendees which was so awesome of that local vendor to do. Food, drinks and even beer are available for sale at the concession stands. Even if you don't care for this type of event or never even thought you'd be remotely interested, I DARE you to try it because it's really cool. For the cost of entrance skip your morning Starbucks and try this place out. Fun people won't regret trying it while those lame boring folks will simply dislike it just like everything else that keeps their lives boring. Haha! I double dog dare you to visit and try it!

Located along busy US-209 as you're approaching Milford, this marker points out this historical…read morefigure who is laid to rest near here. The marker reads, "The noted forester, conservationist and Governor of Pennsylvania two terms in 1923-27, 1931-35, had his ancestral home at Gray Towers, Milford. He is buried in this cemetery. Born in Connecticut, 1865. Died on October 4, 1946." The marker was erected in 1947 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Pinchot was born in 1865 into the wealthy Pinchot family. A Yale graduate, he was appointed head of the Division of Forestry by President William McKinley in 1898 and was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service after it was established in 1905. It's worth a read of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchot%E2%80%93Ballinger_controversy. [Review 1714 of 2024 - 667 in Pennsylvania - 22737 overall]

Makes for a nice road trip from the city. Breathtaking views from the carved out areas where you…read morecould pull off with your car. I went on a fall weekday and it was definitely difficult to find a spot to pull over as there were plenty of people doing the same thing and taking photos however it was definitely worth the drive. Take a trip!

Breathtaking Views Use The Several Scenic Overlook Areas To Stop And Take It All In…read more "Hawk's Nest is a scenic location outside Port Jervis, New York. Its name is derived from the birds of prey that nest in the area. The location is also known for its winding roads and scenic overlooks in the Delaware River Valley." "New York State Route 97, which traverses the site, was originally a one lane dirt road beginning in 1859. It was paved between 1931-1933 and subsequently dedicated in 1939, and rededicated on September 21, 2002, as part of the "Upper Delaware Scenic Byway", according to a historical marker placed by the Town of Deerpark, where Hawk's Nest is located. The cautionary speed limit on the Hawk's Nest portion of Route 97 is 25 miles per hour (40 km/h); however, the actual speed limit is 55 mph." Truly Amazing

I first noticed this small building in 2008 as I was driving the area looking at houses. Glen Wild…read moreRoad is a "main thoroughfare" for the area, but still a one lane road, just one you are likely to travel often if you vacation or live in the area. As you past by Prestis Auction house, and a few rundown properties, you will see this structure. Its clearly a Synagogue from the decorations. But very small. It was built by a local family, and according to Wiki never has had its own rabbi. Its Orthodox. Not quite 100 years old, its in great shape and will make it to 100 for sure. Its been a National Historic Building since 1999. It is still maintained by a small congregation.