Sports and the Outdoors

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Experience the Hudson River from aboard the Clearwater, a replica of a 19th-century Dutch sailing sloop that was commissioned by folk singer and activist Peter Seeger to help save the river from pollution. You'll be treated to gorgeous vistas and landmarks such as Storm King Mountain and Bannerman's Island. The three-hour sails dock at various places along the Hudson from April through mid-November. It's best to book ahead. 724 Wolcott Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601. 845/265–8080; www.clearwater.org. $50. Apr.–Nov., weekends; call for departure times.

James Baird State Park. The 660 acres include hiking and cross-country-skiing trails; basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts; picnic areas; a playground; and a softball field. There's also a great golf course, with a full-service restaurant overlooking it. The park is off the Taconic Parkway 1 mile north of Poughkeepsie. 280 Club House Rd., Pleasant Valley, New York, 12569. 845/452–1489; parks.ny.gov. Free. Daily dawn–dusk.