Posted in Canoeing, Hudson River, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged camp, camping, Great Champlain Hudson Sojourn, lake champlain, new york, ny, soujourn on July 20, 2008 | No Comments »
2009 will be a watershed year, marking the 400th anniversary of Hudson and Champlain’s voyages along the river and lake that bear their names — and the 200th anniversary of Fulton’s successful steamboat voyage and establishment of steam commerce on the Hudson River. From the Canadian border to New York harbor, a wealth of exciting [...]
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At the eastern edge of the Catskills, the Forsyth Nature Center is sponsoring numerous Kayaking programs this summer on the Hudson River. These programs are great for beginners and experts alike.
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Posted in Hudson River, Rail-trail, Trail Building, tagged Dutchess County, Lloyd, new york, ny, Poughkeepsie, railroad trestle, Ulster County, Walkway Over the Hudson on June 12, 2008 | No Comments »
In the fall of 2009 you’ll be able to walk across the Hudson River from the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County to the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County over the 150 year-old Poughkeepsie Highland Railroad bridge. Work has begun to convert this old railroad bridge into a multi-use pathway and pedestrian park - [...]
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Posted in Albany, Canoeing, Hudson River, Kayaking, New York City, Paddling, tagged new york, ny, Hudson River Estuary, Troy, Yonkers on June 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A CD is now available that provides interactive maps of the Hudson River Estuary, with over 90 sites along the river from Troy to Yonkers. If has information for boating, fishing and other aquatic recreation. For each access site you get directions, hours, available facilities, wheelchair accessibility and contact information. It also describes the estuary’s [...]
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Environmental Educator Laurel Dodge invites you to bring the family along for exercise and exploration. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon walk in the woods. Share your appreciation for the beauty of the woodlands as spring evolves into summer. Backpacks are recommended for non-walkers. Dress for the weather. Registration is required.
Call 845.534.5506 x204
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Posted in Adirondacks, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, History, Hudson River, Kayaking, Paddling, Trail, tagged bike, Biking, canoe, feeder canal, fort edwards, glenn falls, hike, Hiking, Hudson River, kayak, lake champlain, new york, ny, outdoors, paddle, queensbury, race, towpath, Trail, warren county on January 10, 2008 | No Comments »
A Feeder Canal is a man-made waterway that was dug to supply water from a natural river or creek into a canal. The Glens Falls Feeder Canal provided water from the Hudson River into the Champlain Canal. This Feeder Canal also operated as a shipping route after its completion in 1829, carrying lumber, marble and [...]
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Posted in Biking, Erie Canalway Trail, Hudson River, tagged bicycling, bike, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Trail, Hudson River, hudson valley, new york, ny, parks & trails new york, pedal, tour on January 4, 2008 | No Comments »
Registration for Parks & Trails New York ’s Cycling the Erie Canal Tour and Great Hudson Valley Pedal are now open!
Cycling the Erie Canal is an eight-day, 400-mile bicycle tour from Buffalo to Albany along the historic and scenic Erie Canal. This year marks the tenth anniversary for the Cycling the Erie Canal Tour. It [...]
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Yes, moose do swim - this one across the Husdon River. Click here for the story and be sure to watch the newscast on the right of the article.
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