The ramblings and writings of a Hudson Valley Sojourner
I keep being drawn to the names of two small Sullivan County, New York hamlets that once stood near the banks of the Neversink River.
In the Hudson Valley of old, a sure fired way to have fun was a day at Woodcliff Pleasure Park in Poughkeepsie.
By 1945 Lindmark's Bookstore was said to have somewhere around 300,000 books that were valued at around $2million.
You remember Henry Hudson, don't you? The guy who was looking for a northern passage to Asia but explored the Hudson River instead.
Everyone knows the story about Robert Fulton and his invention, which first appeared on our own Hudson River—or they think they do.
The Horton House in Middletown, dating back to 1906, has a fairy-tale ending, adding to the charm of this majestic Hudson Valley structure.
Located in a residential area of Poughkeepsie, New York, Maple Grove is part of a collection of farm estates which once lined South Road.
Friends of The Great Swamp is a strong advocate for protecting the Great Swamp in Putnam & Dutchess Counties.
Indian Point, located on the Hudson River, has a fascinating history that reflects the changing dynamics of the times.
The train played a significant role in the development of the Hudson Valley, contributing to the area's commerce and accessibility.
Hudson Valley Train Service Information All In One Place gives you the information to make rail travel less intimidating and more fun.
In 1909 a Fiat auto plant was built in Poughkeepsie NY with plans to sell these cars to wealthy Americans.
Electric Park, built in 1901 on Kinderhook Lake in Columbia County, NY, was billed as the largest amusement park between NYC and Montreal.
Yonkers is a multi-dimensional city with a significant history and a number of notable people who have resided there.
I am merely a casual student of local history and lore who has found the spelling of Poughkeepsie enigma to be fun.
The Hudson Valley Haunting at Blithewood Mansion on the grounds of Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson is truly unusual.
Rockland County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Rockland County by bus with ease & convenience.
Rensselaer County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Rensselaer County by bus with ease & convenience.
Putnam County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Putnam County by bus.
Columbia County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Columbia County by bus.
Orange County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Orange County by bus with ease & convenience.
Greene County Bus Service route maps, schedules and information on traveling around Greene County by bus.
Dutchess County. Bus Service route maps, schedules, and travel information around Dutchess County.
Westchester County Day Camps are a fantastic way for children to meet new friends, acquire new skills, and develop their interests.