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Franny Reese State Park "Scenic Hudson Valley"


Highland

Ulster County


Things to Do at Franny Reese State Park, Biking Trails, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Scenic Hudson Valley, Walking trails, Winter Activities, Cross county skiing, snoeshoeing, Walkway Over The Hudson, Franny Reese Park, restaurants in Ulster County Franny Reese State Park "Scenic Hudson Valley"

 
 
Franny Reese State Park
Macks Lane
Highland, NY 12528
Ulster County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

From Scenic Hudson: "Scenic Hudson initially protected (and continues to manage) this stunning landscape, now owned by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and named in memory of Frances "Franny" Reese (1917-2003), Scenic Hudson's guiding spirit. Its 2.5 miles of trails follow in part an historic carriage road that passes the ruins of a 19th-century estate, while an overlook affords superb views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and the City of Poughkeepsie."

A Bit of History
"The newest PIPC park is named after the the mother of the modern environmental movement Frances Stevens Reese, a longtime Hudson Valley resident. Franny was renowned for leading the battle against Consolidated Edison's 1963 plan to build a hydroelectric facility at Storm King Mountain. She joined forces with others in the valley and helped to form the influential environmental organization Scenic Hudson. The 1980 "Scenic Hudson Decision" became a model law that protects the environment and gives citizens the right to challenge any construction that threatens the environment or scenery and demand alternatives. The Storm King controversy was the springboard for the Environmental Protection Act."
Source: Palisades Park Conservancy

Things To Do at Franny Reese State Park
Biking Trails | Bike Paths
Bird Watching and Nature Study
Hiking / Walking trails
Picnicking
Scenic views of the Hudson Valley

    Winter Activities
    Cross Country Skiing
    Snoeshoeing
Additional Information
Food nearby
Woodland Trails (2.5 miles)
Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park
Note that entrances to Walkway Over the Hudson are located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County and Highland in Ulster County.

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After a day out at Franny Reese Park, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Ulster County.


Location: Highland

Birding | Highland Birding | Ulster Bird Watching | Hudson Valley
Biking Trails | Highland Bike Paths | Ulster Biking Trails | Hudson Valley
Cross-Country Skiing | Highland Snowshoeing | Ulster Cross-Country Skiing | Hudson Valley
Hiking Trails | Highland Places To Hike | Ulster Hiking Trails | Hudson Valley
Hudson River Towns | Highland Hudson River Towns | Ulster Hudson River Towns | Hudson Valley
Kids Fun Things To Do | Highland Family Outings | Ulster Kids Fun Things To Do | Hudson Valley
Parks | Highland Local and State | Ulster Parks | Hudson Valley
Picnicking | Highland Picnic | Ulster Picnicking | Hudson Valley
Scenic Hudson Valley | Highland Scenic Hudson Valley | Ulster Scenic Hudson Valley | Hudson Valley
Winter Activities | Highland Snowshoeing | Ulster Winter Activities | Hudson Valley

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