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All Beacon Listings
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Hudson Highlands State Park | 845-225-7207 | |
Hudson Highlands State Park, 6,000-acres in size, is located on Route 9D Beacon NY 10512, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. A mostly undeveloped preserve, Hudson Highlands State Park consists of a series of separate parcels of land stretching from Annsville Creek in Peekskill, north to Dennings Point in Beacon. The spacious park is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding. The Hudson Highlands and Hudson River provide spectacular backdrops for the many activities that can be enjoyed here. website and more . . . | ||
Long Dock Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | 845 473 4440 | |
Long Dock Park / Beacon Point Park
Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "A critical 19th-century transportation link between New England and points west, Long Dock once contained a rail ferry terminal, warehouses and other buildings. More recently, it was home to an oil terminal, salt-storage facility and junkyard. All traces of its commercial and industrial past have been removed to create an exciting riverfront destination boasting a kayak pavilion and beach for launching boats, rehabilitated wetlands and meadows that attract wildlife, and the restored, historic Red Barn, now Scenic Hudson's River Center for arts and environmental-education activities. website and more . . . | ||
Madam Brett Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Madam Brett Park
Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "Madam Brett Park hugs Fishkill Creek, which played a prominent role in Beacon's development. Along it stood a gristmill owned by the park's namesake — Catheryna Rombout Brett (1687-1764), the first European settler in the present-day city. The mill was an important gathering place for farmers and Native Americans inhabiting both shores of the Hudson River hereabouts. In the 1800s, the creek powered a profusion of hat factories (including the Tioronda Hat Works, located in the brick building adjacent to the park), which earned Beacon the nickname "New York's Hat-Making Capital. website and more . . . | ||
Mount Beacon "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Mount Beacon Park
Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively. Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands. website and more . . . |
All Dutchess County Listings
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Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Dutchess County | 845-225-7207 | |
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park offers an excellent range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086-acre park boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campgrounds, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, birding and many more activities for kids of all ages.
Click to enlarge picture of "Fishing and Boating at Fahnestock State Park". website and more . . . | ||
Hudson Highlands | 845-225-7207 | |
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The sign reads: "For much of its 315-mile course, the Hudson River flows straight and broad. But at the Highlands, the Appalachian mountain chain intersects the river to create a fifteen mile stretch of rugged, mountainous landscape. This area contains the river's narrowest and deepest points, as well as its fastest currents. The Hudson River is an estuary, a mixture of salt and freshwater, and the saltwater line extends just north of Beacon. The River is tidal all the way up to the Troy Dam above Albany." website and more . . . |
All Fishkill Listings
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Fishkill Ridge "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Fishkill Ridge
Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State At the northern gateway to the fabled Hudson Highlands, this rugged 1900-acre park is home to eagles, falcons and numerous rare species. Magnificent views of the Hudson Highlands — and even Manhattan's skyline — provide ample compensation for the rigors of hiking through this rugged terrain. website and more . . . |
All Town of Red Hook Listings
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Poets' Walk Park "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Poets' Walk
Red Hook, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State From Scenic Hudson: "The rolling fields and quiet woodlands have inspired generations of writers and artists. This 120-acre park is nestled in the region's famous National Historic Landmark District and offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and Catskill Mountains. A visit to this property by Washington Irving is said to have inspired his classic story "Rip Van Winkle". website and more . . . |
All Rhinebeck Listings
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Burger Hill "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
Burger Hill Park
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State Burger Hill's seventy-six-acres of open meadows and rural, scenic beauty are perfect for bird-watching. The park is protected by a Scenic Hudson conservation easement and is owned by Winnakee Land Trust. website and more . . . |
All Stanfordville Listings
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Wilcox Memorial Park | 845-758-6100 | |
Wilcox Memorial Park, a 615-acre park, is located at 1639 Route 199, Milan NY 12581 in northern Dutchess County. Wilcox was formerly the estate and farm of Mrs. Frederick P. Wilcox, its 18th century complex of farm buildings still stand today.
Wilcox Memorial Park has a 5 acre swimming lake that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is also a fishing lake, 27 site campgrounds, 2 new playgrounds, and a basketball court. There is an extensive hiking trail system throughout the 615 acre park. This park has 4 pavilions that can be reserved through the online reservation system. Pavilion C is currently the largest pavilion in Wilcox Park, complete with kitchen facilities and restrooms and a great view of the lake from its location at the top of the hill. Admission is charged to the public when the swimming lake is open. website and more . . . |
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Columbia County [1 listing over 1 location]
Greene County [8 listings over 5 locations]
Orange County [23 listings over 11 locations]
Putnam County [19 listings over 5 locations]
Rensselaer County [3 listings over 3 locations]
Rockland County [22 listings over 9 locations]
Saratoga County [2 listings over 2 locations]
Schenectady County [1 listing over 1 location]
Ulster County [13 listings over 6 locations]
Westchester County [39 listings over 28 locations]
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