A View from the Bear Mountain Bridge

The weather this past weekend was really nice so we wanted to get the boys out in the fresh air.  We took a hike across the Bear Mountain bridge, which also counted as a hike on the Appalachian Trail.  The bridge is about 20 minutes north of our home.  What an amazing view!  The journey continued with a quick stop at the Bear Mountain Zoo.

 A view of the Hudson River looking south from atop the bridge.  It was early in the morning and still a little hazy but a beautiful view of the Hudson Valley.

Liam was pretty quiet on the hike.  Maybe he has a fear of heights or maybe riding in the backpack carrier was putting him to sleep.  

Dylan was pretty quiet as well.  He couldn't see much 1) because he was in the baby carrier and 2) because he was wearing his winter hat.   But, he'll get his chance to see the view.  I'm looking forward to taking the kids across again this summer in the double stroller!  It's such a great hike and there's more to see on the other side.

 Daddy and his little buddy.

All of the animals at the Bear Mountain zoo are either permanently injured or orphaned and would not be able to survive in the wild.  The Bald Eagle wouldn't look at us...

The Bear Mountain Zoo actually has bears...

It's rare that all four of us actually make it into a photo.  We set the timer...

Dylan finally decided that since he couldn't see much, he might as well take a nap!  You can see the Bear Mountain Bridge in the background.  It's really high!