KINGSTON – Ulster County announced the return of its nature bus service beginning Saturday, June 6th, and running every Saturday through the end of September.
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said as a tourist attraction the free trips are very enjoyable.
“We get millions of visitors from around the world who come to Minnewaska State Park and all of these beautiful places like the Walkway over the Hudson, she said. “We wanted to provide the community with a way to enjoy these incredible places in the summer by providing them free transportation. And, if you take the bus into these parks, admission is free as well.”
She says that since its inception three years ago, people have loved it.
“It’s a great way to just enjoy a day with your family, take time away from the stressors of life, and just reconnect with nature.”
The 2026 bus schedule is as follows:
Ridge Route: From New Paltz, the Nature Bus picks up riders at the NYS Thruway Park and Ride, New Paltz Gardens, and New Paltz Trailways; from Ellenville, the Nature Bus departs from Liberty Square. Destinations include the Mohonk Preserve Testimonial Gate Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve Visitors Center, and Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
River Route: The Nature Bus departs from Kingston Plaza, with a stop at Garraghan Drive. Destinations include Sojourner Truth State Park, Kingston Point Beach, Black Creek Preserve, and Walkway Over the Hudson State Park.
Both routes will run for the kick-off on Saturday, June 6. For route start times, dates, and locations, please visit . After the launch, the River and Ridge Routes will run on an alternating basis on Saturdays through late September.
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