HISTORY AND A BIT OF A SCARE! Van Cortlandt Park

Welcome back to our channel where we share with you our adventures and discoveries. In this video, we’ll take you to Van Cortlandt Park, one of the city’s largest and most diverse parks.
Van Cortlandt Park is located in the northwest Bronx, covering more than 1,100 acres of land. The park has a lot of history, nature, and fun to offer. You’ll see the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the oldest building in the Bronx, which was used by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. You’ll also see old-growth forests, wetlands, meadows, and outcrops of some of the oldest rocks in the city. You’ll also see Tibbetts Brook and Van Cortlandt Lake, the largest lake in the Bronx. The park is a wildlife sanctuary, with more than 200 species of birds and dozens of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
If you’re looking for some fun and recreation, Van Cortlandt Park has plenty to offer. The park has the country’s first public golf course, which opened in 1895 and is still popular today. You can also enjoy horseback riding at the Riverdale Stables, which offer lessons and trails for riders of all levels. For sports enthusiasts, there are fields and courts for various sports. You can also join the Van Cortlandt Track Club, which organizes races and training sessions on the park’s famous cross-country course.
If you prefer a more relaxing and scenic experience, you can explore the park’s five hiking trails: Cass Gallagher Nature Trail, John Kieran Trail, John Muir Trail, Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, and Putnam Trail. These trails will take you through different habitats and historical sites, such as Vault Hill, where the Van Cortlandt family is buried; Indian Field, where a battle between British and Native American forces took place; and Croton Dam Plaza, where you can see remnants of the old aqueduct that supplied water to New York City.
Van Cortlandt Park is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year. Whether you’re looking for history, nature, or adventure, you’ll find something to suit your taste and interest. We hope you enjoy this video and discover the beauty and charm of Van Cortlandt Park.

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