If you never went strawberry picking, you don’t know what you’re missing! The difference in taste and texture between the ones you buy at a supermarket and those you pick at a farm, is literally day and night. But if you’re gonna to do it, you gotta do it right and go organic. There is a beautiful little farm in Ancram, NY which is perfect if you are planning a one-day summer trip for your family: thompsonfinch.com
Nearby is beautiful Lake Taghkanic State park where you can spend hours on a beach or boating.
There are tons of picturesque picnic areas all around the lake, but if you want to go out, just stop by West Taghkanic Diner or a pizza/ice-cream place across the street which has little baby goats outside for your kids to pet and feed.
