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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 29 during this 2-hour boat ride. This boat has an upper and lower deck where you can catch the views in every direction. There is also a snack bar for a light snack during the trip. 90 Front St., Newburgh. 845-220-2120. PrideOfTheHudson.com Learn about horse racing at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame. Fans of horse racing or horses in general will love this muse- um. This is the perfect place to learn interesting facts about this sport and how it came to be. Take a stroll to the historic track, view the displays and engage in the interactive exhib- its. Make sure you try the fun virtual ride and say hello to the horses! 240 Main St., Goshen. 845-294-6330. HarnessMuseum.com Be a firefighter for the day at the Volunteer Fireman's Hall and Museum of Kingston. Your family will be able to see a great collection of fire trucks including ones that were horse-drawn! This hands-on museum will engage your family as they are able to experience and touch the numerous artifacts. Your kids will love wearing their own firefighter helmets and climbing aboard a real fire truck! 266 Fair St., Kingston. 845-331-0866. KingstonVolunteer- FiremensMuseum.weebly.com Enjoy the outdoors at Bear Mountain State Park. There are plenty of trails here for your family to go on a hike or stroll around in the park area. Your family will appreciate the beauty of the Hudson Valley area with views of the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge from the peak. Your kids will love the zoo, museum, merry-go-round, playground, and a small pond to go paddle-boating in. Pack up lunch and enjoy a nice picnic at the picnic table area after a day spent in the great outdoors! Rte. 9W North, Bear Mountain. 845-786-2701. Parks.ny.gov/parks/13/details.aspx Pet the farm animals at the Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center. Your family can see and interact with sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and chickens in the fields or in the barn. Take a stroll through some of the small trails and be sure to take a look at the gardens along the way. There are also classes and programs offered for kids during the summer. Rte. 9D, Wappingers Falls. 845-831-8780. StonyKill.org Snack on delicious donuts at Glazed Over Donuts. Take your kids out for a treat at this specialty donut shop! Your family can choose from a variety of different donuts to satisfy any sugary craving. Known for their (Continued on Page 30) facebook.com/TobaccoFreeNYS @TobaccoFreeNYS Take action now at SeenEnoughTobacco.org If you think something is wrong with this picture, you should see what's being served up in stores. Tobacco companies spend billions on colorful signs, special discounts and promotions in stores where kids can see them. And the more kids see tobacco, the more likely they are to start smoking. It's time for tobacco marketing to hit the road. Tobacco companies place most of their advertising in stores where OF TEENS 75 % shop at least once per week Download 100Things.HVParent.com for more summer fun

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