A wealth of outdoor activities makes Dutchess County a vacation destination for nature lovers, with eleven parks, six multiple use areas, and beautiful gardens, nature sites and trails. The great natural beauty is a picture-perfect backdrop for our hiking and biking trails, parks, campsites and championship golf courses. Sportsmen and anglers will find bountiful fishing and hunting opportunities. From rural farm landscapes to Hudson River views, enjoy Dutchess County’s recreational choices in surroundings of outstanding natural beauty. Start your adventure here!