Discover Winter Fun In Orange County: Your Ultimate Guide

Discover Winter Fun In Orange County: Your Ultimate Guide

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“Let winter’s magic reinvigorate you in Orange County, N.Y.!” - Amanda Dana, Director of Orange County Tourism & Film.

Before spring gets here, there's still plenty of time to enjoy all of the outdoor activities the Hudson Valley has to offer. If you like staying active in the winter and enjoy being out in nature, here are just a few suggestions from the fine folks over at Orange County Tourism & Film:

SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, SNOW TUBING

Mount Peter Ski Area, Warwick, N.Y.
Free beginner ski and snowboard lessons, snow-making capabilities, and a snow-tubing area.

Victor Constant Ski Area at West Point
Open to the public and perfect for all levels.

ICE SKATING

Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain. N.Y.
Skating is open on weekends, with skates for rent and private sessions available.

Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery, N.Y.
The park includes an outdoor rink for hockey, plus a pond where the ice skating is free when skating conditions permit.

SNOWMOBILING, SNOWSHOEING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Winding Hills Park, Montgomery, N.Y.
Has ice fishing and snowmobiling plus trails ideal for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Heritage Trail, from Middletown to Harriman:
This 19.5-mile trail links several communities. Is there snow on the ground? Bring snowshoes or cross-country skis. Access points are in Harriman, Monroe, Chester, and Goshen.

HIKING AND STROLLING

Huckleberry Ridge State Forest, Port Jervis, N.Y.
The 1,450-acre forest features hiking trails that offer spectacular views of the Neversink River Valley, including sections of the 71-mile Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the 356-mile Long Path.

25 Non-Profits to Support in the Hudson Valley

While people benefit from them every single day, non-profit organizations remain one of the many overlooked key parts of communities. Within New York State alone, there are 116,834 non-profit organizations created to benefit the local communities, with over thousands of them being located within the Hudson Valley. With many focusing on multiple different needs of various communities, there are non-profits in the Hudson Valley that advocate for community, change, and growth – all for little to no direct profit. 

Non-profits rely on the support of their local communities to be able to spread their messages and widen their audiences, allowing more people to benefit from their organizations. From creative arts and wildlife explorations to support and donation centers, there are multiple non-profits located in the Hudson Valley that cater towards the needs of their respective communities to help aid in their growth. 
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