Bear Mountain State Park – The News of the Highlands

Bear Mountain Park remains closed

August 9, 2023 Editorial Staff

As of last Friday, Bear Mountain State Park was still closed, officials said, due to damage from a heavy rainstorm and flash floods on Sunday, July 9.

Animals settle into new enclosures at Bear Mountain Zoo

May 31, 2023 Editorial Staff

On May 15, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park as three animals were introduced to their new enclosures.

A challenging 100 mile race is in his rear-view mirror

March 30, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The race is billed as a place to find “camaraderie with plenty of other crazy ultra runners”.

Spend an evening at Bear Mountain this summer

July 21, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

The Bear Mountain Car Cruise had just returned after missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Looking back to 100 years ago in the Town of Highlands

December 19, 2019 Editorial Staff

World War I ended November 1918 and the world looked forward to a happy, peaceful and prosperous 1919.

New guide promotes tourism

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Welcome to the Town of Highlands, the gateway to the Hudson Valley. From Bear Mountain to West Point we have spectacular views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Dining and Shopping are always an option, and each season offers its own outdoor activities.

A special art exhibit at the HF Library

March 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Library proudly presents an exhibit by photographer Stan Goldblatt: The Appalachian Trail — Fort Montgomery Project: Portraits of Thru Hikers on the Appalachian Trail. It will open April 4, and run through October 4.