Beat the Heat: NYC’s Best Summer Escapes for Water Fun! 💦🌿

1️⃣ Peekamoose Blue Hole 📍 Peekamoose Rd, Sundown, NY Permit required (book online!). Crystal-clear turquoise waters—perfect for swimming! ❄️ 2️⃣ Hacklebarney State Park 📍 119 Hacklebarney Rd, NJ Shady hiking trails along a creek. Pet-friendly 🐕 + picnic spots 🧺 + fishing 🎣. Pro tip: Bring a hammock! 3️⃣ North South Lake Campground 📍 874 N Lake Rd, NY Forest camping 🌲 + waterfalls 💦 + boating 🚤. Ultimate city escape! 4️⃣ Watkins Glen State Park 📍 1009 N Franklin St, NY Gorge Trail = Rainbow Falls 🌈 (like a "water curtain cave"!). Campsites available ⛺. 5️⃣ Wharton State Forest 📍 31 Batsto Rd, NJ Kayaking/canoeing 🚣 (rentals available!). Wildlife spotting + lakeside camping. #NYC #SummerVibes #WaterAdventures #Hiking #Camping #EscapeTheCity #StayCool 🌊✨