Lake trails, Nature Center, historic sites
Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains protects migratory birds, turtles, and dragonflies across a landscape of four-acre lake, cliffs, scrubland, hardwood forest, vernal pools, and swamp; the Nature Center runs weekend family programs and the History Trail passes a 19th-century farmhouse and early mining site.
Free · Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · Grades 1-9 (summer camp); all ages welcome for day visits.
Nature Center programs run most weekends during the school year; call ahead to confirm dates and topics.
The Nature Lodge and front gate have limited hours (Tue-Sun, 9am-4pm); arrive during these windows to access facilities.
No dogs allowed on the preserve, even though it's a nature area.
Field trips and school-group programs are available; contact the preserve to arrange.