Clearwater to return to Bear Mountain for the first time in 15 years

Aug 11

Written By HVNY

*The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Photo by Tom Staudter.*

This week, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater – the environmental vessel co-founded by beloved folk singer Pete Seeger – will return to Bear Mountain State Park for the first time in 15 years.

“Having the Clearwater return to Bear Mountain after many years is a great cause for celebration,” said Palisades Interstate Park Commission Executive Director Joshua Laird. “Through the collaboration of our organizations, we have a wonderful opportunity to amplify a message about the importance of understanding history and protecting the environment. The Commission is grateful to the Sloop Clearwater for bringing its important work back to Bear Mountain along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Hudson River.”

Bear Mountain State Park spans over 5,000 acres of open space, and is one of the most visited parks in the Northeast with over 3 million visitors each year.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Clearwater back to Bear Mountain State Park,” New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons said. “The Clearwater’s return offers an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through their unparallelled education programs and strong community engagement along the Hudson River. We’re proud to support the historic replica’s mission and welcome it back to our park.”

Clearwater will be hosting public and education sails at Bear Mountain State Park next weekend on Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17 with sails at 1pm and 5:30pm each day. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. Additional sail dates from Bear Mountain will be listed as they are scheduled. To book public sail tickets, visit: clearwater.org/public-sails/. To book a Sailing Classroom educational field trip sail, visit: clearwater.org/education/sailing-classroom/.