Perkins Memorial Tower on the summit of Bear Mountain in New York.

The Perkins Memorial Tower on the summit of Bear Mountain in Bear Mountain-Harriman State Park of New York.

The Perkins Memorial Tower and Drive were built with funds provided by his descendants, to honor George Walbridge Perkins, first PIPC president and widely regarded as its founder.

With its 360-degree panorama, the Perkins Memorial Tower offers spectacular views of the Hudson River, the Bear Mountain Bridge, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), as well as the New York City skyline. The observation floor has interpretive displays that describe the distant views, which include several mountain ranges: the Taconics, Ramapos, Shawangunks, and even the Catskills. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower truly are a highlight of any visit to Bear Mountain.