Lake Minnewaska, NY

@rsa101 (42336)
Philippines
November 11, 2026 1:09am CST
During my stay in Haverstraw, NY, I had the joy of exploring the heart of upstate New York. The park boasts a sprawling lake reservoir, shimmering under the soft sunlight, and wandering around it felt like stepping into a postcard. We strolled along the entire shoreline, soaking in breathtaking views that reveal just how vast and stunning NY can be. The early autumn colors were starting to peek through, painting the landscape with hints of gold, amber, and crimson—even though this picture barely does them justice.
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nawala
@nawala123 (25935)
• Indonesia
12 Nov
i am afraid when see such water, there is big animal beneath
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
12 Nov
Among all the lakes I’ve visited, this one is of moderate size and can be fully explored in just half a day on foot. None of the creatures you might worry about have made an appearance.
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nawala
@nawala123 (25935)
• Indonesia
12 Nov
@rsa101 in our country, such river, lake or dam is place for snakes to live
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
12 Nov
@nawala123 I haven’t seen any there myself. The area is so peaceful that you wouldn’t feel threatened by wild animals. While there are occasional reports of bears visiting, such encounters are very rare.
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Dr Souvik Chatterji
@sathviksouvik (23836)
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12 Nov
The view of the water body is amazing
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
12 Nov
This part of the lake sits on a gentle incline, and the trailway rises and falls as it follows the shoreline.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (391608)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov
That does sound like a reallly lovely place to visit. Your description gives us a good idea of the beauty of the place.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
11 Nov
Exploring new places in the autumn was absolutely wonderful, offering a uniquely memorable experience amid the seasonal beauty.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109691)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Nov
It looks like a grand lake.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
11 Nov
It was oneof thelargest l saw in New York so far.
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Neil
@Neil43 (4696)
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11 Nov
Wow! Amazing view. Can you go swimming there?
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
11 Nov
Swimming would be difficult to do in the autumn season because it is already very cold. However, I saw a place where swimming is permitted, but it is not currently open.
Michael
@Wrexxo (11302)
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11 Nov
early autumn colors peeking through the lake sounds so peaceful... the gold and amber part is making me want a weekend drive fr. that shoreline walk sounds like a total vibe, i'd take it over my couch any day.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (42336)
• Philippines
11 Nov
Yeah that is true. I was fortunatetohave seen it with my own eyes.
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