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2019 Hudson River Valley Ramble Booklet

2019 Hudson River Valley Ramble Booklet

Valley

20th Annual

WALK • HIKE • PADDLE • BIKE • TOUR Ramble Throughout September

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HudsonRiverValleyRamble.com #HudsonRamble A Celebration of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program, and New York State Parks and Historic Sites Hudson River Valley DOWNLOAD 20th Annual RamblePRESENTED BY & DISCOVER In Partnership with

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Barnabas McHenry, Co-Chair, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area; Chairman, Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council Kevin Burke, Co-Chair, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area; Chairman, Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc. Scott Keller, Executive Director, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Hudson River Valley Greenway Basil Seggos, Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with Fran Dunwell, Special Assistant and Hudson River Estuary Coordinator, NYSDEC Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Howard Zemsky, President, CEO & Commissioner, Development

The free FOR MORE INFORMATION: Hudson River Valley Ramble (518) 473-3835 hudsonrivervalleyramble.com Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area; Hudson River Hudson River Valley Greenway (518) 473-3835 HudsonRiverValley.com; HudsonGreenway.NY.gov; HudsonRiverGreenwayWaterTrail.org Train Tour app NYSDEC Estuary Program (845) 256-3016 dec.ny.gov/lands/4920.html NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation nysparks.com New York State Division of Tourism (800) CALL-NYS iloveny.com Tourism (800) 232-4782 travelhudsonvalley.org Saratoga County Tourism (855) 424-6073 discoversaratoga.org Washington County Tourism (888) 203-8622 washingtonnycounty.com

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On the cover, from top, left to right: Canoe Trip, Walking Tour of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve, Produced by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in partnership with Innisfree Garden Wildflower Walk, Dibble's Quarry, Elka Park the , with funding from I Love NY. ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. All photos by Suzy Allman except where noted.

FEDERAL DISCLAIMER: The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the US Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the US Government.

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Discover an American Legacy The 20th Annual

raveling down the Hudson River, named by Native Americans as Hudson River Valley Ramble Mahicanituck, "the river that flows both ways," you discover people, places, Tand events that made American history. The cultural, historic, and scenic or 20 years, the Hudson River Valley Ramble has celebrated the history, culture, and natural resources of resources of the Hudson Valley are so numerous, so varied, and so compelling that the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well it’s no wonder Congress recognized the Hudson River Valley as a National Heritage F as the amazing landscapes, communities, and trails across the Area in 1996. The National Park Service called the region the “landscape that region. Throughout the month of September, the Ramble defined America.” Its political importance was demonstrated early in our history features guided outdoor adventures from Saratoga to New when the river played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. York City. As we celebrate this 20th-anniversary milestone, The many streams and waterfalls of the tributaries of the Hudson River powered our partners have provided a wonderful roster of events. early sawmills and gristmills. The river and its landscapes inspired the Hudson Whether you are interested in a fun or challenging hike, bike River School painters. Sublime and picturesque paintings by , Frederic ride, or paddle; an inspiring walk through the grounds and Church, and Asher Durand depicted this unique American landscape for the world homes of some of the Valley’s most notable artists, authors, and great Americans; a trip back in time to experience the to witness. Industrialists and commercial leaders such as William and John D. Rockefeller, Frederick Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, and Ogden Mills built their great significant role the region played in the Revolutionary War; a family-fun festival; or river exploration event, there is a huge estates along the Hudson River. variety of events to enjoy! Extending from Waterford, just north of Albany, to the northern border of , the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area encompasses more than On the web: hudsonrivervalleyramble.com Little Stony Point, from the first Hudson River Valley Ramble in 2000 four million acres. The region is home to seven National Historic Sites, 68 National Historic Landmarks, 133 historic districts, and more than FESTIVALS AT BETHEL WOODS 1,000 sites listed on the National Register of New Windsor Cantonment, Orange County Historic Places. The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area is managed by the Hudson River GOVERNOR Andrew M. Cuomo Valley Greenway with technical and financial support from the National Park Service.

Visit hudsonrivervalley.com to plan your The Hudson River is one trip, order our Heritage Site Guidebook, of New York or download our Train Tour App: State’s most treasured hudsonrivervalley.com/app natural resources, and the valley that surrounds it is home to Time spent together is some of the most significant historic and cultural sites in the country. The Hudson River Valley Ramble attracts thousands Explore the Hudson River by Kayak Sundays, Sep 1-29 Harvest Festival - Free time well spent of residents and visitors alike to connect Oct 5 Wine Festival heritage and recreation, helping to drive The Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Map Oct 12 Craft: Beer, Spirits & Food Festival our tourism economy and promote a deeper and Guides provide detailed information on the To learn more and purchase tickets visit . appreciation for New York’s environment. more than 100 water trail access points from the BethelWoodsCenter.org The many organizations that contribute Park to New York City. The companion to the Ramble’s success provide amazing mobile website features a trip planner and allows experiences year after year that will be users to find river access points and outfitters on remembered for a lifetime.” the go. HudsonRiverGreenwayWaterTrail.org Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cultural organization that inspires, educates, and empowers individuals through the arts and humanities.

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HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY-THEMED SERIES In celebration of National Estuaries Week, the HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY-THEMED SERIES Hudson River Valley Ramble highlights the , wildlife, and water resources that make the Hudson a world-famous estuary. The New York State Department of Environmental The Hudson River Estuary Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and partners present a series of land and water explorations that will open your eyes to the wonders of “the river that flows both ways.” Adventure peaks Estuary events are marked with the sturgeon in Westchester icon: Look for the many ways you can explore the Hudson River estuary during the Ramble. Experience the Hudson River estuary up close through boating and paddling events, learning about life along the shore and in the marshes, and exploring the far reaches of the Hudson River estuary watershed. With picturesque and unspoiled vistas, scenic trails, delightful shops NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEK and farm-to-table dining, Westchester County beckons with the best of SEPTEMBER 14-21, 2019 Each year in late September, people across the the Hudson Valley in autumn. Easily accessible by car, rail or bus, let the country celebrate these magical places where beauty of Westchester transport you to a picture-perfect getaway this fall. fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean. Estuaries connect rivers and Norrie Point. Photo by Chris Bowser. oceans and are used as spawning grounds Meet and explore Westchester County at VisitWestchesterNY.com and nurseries by at least two-thirds of the or nearly half its 315-mile length, the Hudson River is an estuary, an arm nation’s commercial fish and shellfish. Tidal of the sea where fresh water from the river’s Adirondack headwaters and wetlands associated with estuaries protect Fnumerous tributaries meets and mixes with salty ocean water. From the uplands from coastal flooding and provide ® NYSDED dam at Troy, the Hudson River estuary ebbs and flows for 153 miles to New York habitats for migratory birds. Estuaries also offer Harbor, creating a rich ecosystem pulsing with life. Its waters and tidal marshes recreational opportunities such as swimming, boating, and bird watching. To learn more, go provide habitat for more than 200 species of fish, and nursery areas for key to estuaries.org. 95327_WCTF_ResizeRamblePublication_PA.indd 1 7/12/19 10:19 AM commercial and recreational species including striped bass, American shad, SCIENCE ON THE RIVER bluefish, and blue crab. Bald eagles, osprey, herons, and waterfowl feed on the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Hudson’s bounty while nesting and migrating. Protected by surrounding forest Our bi-annual open house "Science on the lands, the streams of the estuary’s watershed supply drinking water to millions. River" will be held on Saturday, September 14 The Ramble features estuary-themed events sponsored by the NYS Department from 1-4pm, at the Norrie Point Environmental of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and partners, Center in Staatsburg, Dutchess County. This Beacon free, family-friendly event will include fishing which are denoted by the Atlantic sturgeon symbol. clinics, canoe programs, children's activities, and demonstrations on Hudson River ecology STATE DEPARTMENT The Estuary Program leads a regional by scientists and researchers. For more info, OF ENVIRONMENTAL effort to ensure clean water, protect CONSERVATION (DEC) contact Maija Liisa Niemisto COMMISSIONER and restore fish, wildlife, and their Hudson Valley Free Day (845) 889 4745 x 107 Basil Seggos habitats; provide education and river [email protected]. DEC is proud to access; adapt to climate change; A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HUDSON RIVER partner again this and conserve world-famous scenic ESTUARY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 Last Sunday of the month, year for the 20th views. The program is guided by the A Day in the Life of the Hudson River Estuary anniversary celebration Estuary Action Agenda, a forward- brings schools to the river to celebrate the of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. Each year Hudson and educate participants about our looking plan developed with input this event provides great opportunities for unique estuary. Part of National Estuaries for Hudson Valley residents New Yorkers and visitors to get outside and from communities up and down the Day, the event is coordinated by the Hudson experience some of the state’s most spectacular river. The Action Agenda’s success River Estuary Program in partnership with Chelsea natural resources, recreational opportunities, comes from partnerships with several ’s Lamont-Doherty and wildlife habitats. The Ramble is an annual agencies, local governments, and Earth Observatory. Each fall, environmental event that builds on Governor Cuomo’s educators team with school classes to collect Dia:Beacon regional organizations. For information initiatives to introduce visitors to the wonders of data that will an ecological snapshot of 3 Beekman Street Beacon New York the Hudson Valley region and bring back return on the Hudson River estuary, the the estuary from the Federal Dam in Troy to visitors who will continue to strengthen the Estuary Program, and how to partner New York Harbor. This year’s event will take www.diaart.org region's economy for years to come.” in this conservation effort, visit: place at approximately 80+ sites throughout the estuary. For more information, visit dec.ny.gov/lands/4920.html. dec.ny.gov/lands/47285.html. 4 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 Sites HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 5

Affiliates Explore State Parks and Historic Sites

he system is one of New York’s greatest treasures, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, encompassing more than 250 diverse state parks, historic sites, Kerhonkson, Ulster County Trecreational trails, golf courses, and boat launches, with 350,000 acres of protected land and water. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has recognized the importance of our park system with his NY Parks 2020 plan to invest $900 million in public and private funds in the state park system by 2020. This fall we are proud to once again participate in the 2019 Hudson River Valley Ramble, showcasing some of our flagship properties and hidden gems. Our Ramble lineup features a wide variety of engaging events and programs, from historic house tours to battle reenactments, guided hikes, walks, nature education, and adventures. New York's state parks and sites are always chock-full of opportunities to explore and make one’s visit memorable. For information on New York State parks and historic sites, visit us at parks.ny.gov and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/nystateparks.

Tower of Victory-Washington Headquarters State Historic Site, Orange County NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER Erik Kulleseid

The Hudson River Valley offers amazing opportunities to discover our state’s beautiful natural, historic and cultural resources. As we celebrate the heritage and recreation of this region, I encourage all visitors to engage in a variety of events—from a challenging hike or paddle to a historic tour of a home or site—and continue to explore the area throughout the year.” Ulster Welcome Center at , Ulster County

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TRAIL TIPS 87 Chatham 1. Look for “Ramble” signs directing you to each trailhead. SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART 2. Wear sturdy shoes: for hikes, an over-the-ankle boot. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ No flimsy flats, flip-flops, sandals, or bare feet. Hudson 3. Long pants are recommended for walks/hikes in rural terrain. Catskill 4. Carry a water bottle. WWW.NEWPALTZ.EDU/MUSEUM 5. Bring snacks/lunch for hikes lasting several hours. Germantown 6. Bring a rain jacket.

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U O METRO-NORTH RAILROAD New Paltz Poughkeepsie WASSAIC R and wine, and the amazing culinary Metro-North has more than 120 stations throughout the region with America’s oldest FARM MID COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND! talents of Thyme & Co. service to/from Grand Central Terminal in Midtown and the continually Hudson Valley. HUDSON NEW HAMBURG FAT APPLE FARM - PINE PLAINS, NY | HARVEST CELEBRATION WEEKEND - OCT 12TH–13TH | SAT 12PM–SUN 12PM Get travel information at mta.info/mnr or call 511; outside New York State call VALLEY operating Inn Additional activities will include a farm tour, fall-themed plant design workshop, (877) 690-5114. butchering demo, live music, camping, fireside desserts, and more! Newburgh BEACON Easy to go, easy to save with discount rail packages for the 84 top tours, attractions, and events at Middletown Cold Spring mta.info/mnr/getaways. COLD SPRING MIDDLETOWN SOUTHEAST (800) USA-RAIL 684 amtrak.com Peekskill LOWER Coach USA Warwick HUDSON coachusa.com SLOATSBURG PHILIPSE MANORVALLEY

Trailways (800) 776-7548 CROTON-ON- trailwaysny.com HUDSON 287 While many events are accessible by public transportation, others require a Tarrytown Route 9 Rhinebeck, NY ARDSLEY-ON-HUDSON car. The region is served by several rental car companies. Check Metro North's DOBBS FERRY 845 8767077 website for current information on discounted car rental and station availability. HARTSDALE FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION, VISIT: WWW.FATAPPLE.FARM/EVENTS NEW ROCHELLE BEEKMANDELAMATERINN.COM Advanced tickets are necessary. $150 (children 12 and under are free). Includes all activities, food, beverages and camping. YONKERS

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KEY TO RAMBLE EVENTS to Washington Irving’s final resting place. walking on hilly grounds for about two hours Hudson River Estuary Learn more about the talented Mr. Irving, outside and is not recommended for visitors his influence on popular culture today and with disabilities or difficulty walking. Greenway Trail reflect on why “The Legend” has never been Registration: Check Ramble website or call Additional equipment: We suggest sturdy 5. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House 6. Hudson River Birding Ramble Great Estates out of print for almost 200 years! You’ll also Fee: $20 shoes. Strollers are not advised for the tours. 9|7 8:00AM go inside the Receiving Vault (which is over Difficulty: Moderate 9|6 9|13 9|20 9|27 10:00AM Hudson River Artists Trail Metro North station: Greystone State Historic Site 119 years old), stop at the Revolutionary War Length: 2 miles 9|7 9|8 9|14 9|15 9|21 9|22 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point 10980 Revolutionary War Trail monument, as well as admire this historic Duration: 2 hours 9|28 9|29 9:30AM (845) 786-2521 cemetery’s lovely art and architecture during Not suitable for children under: 12 The Armour-Stiner Octagon House [email protected] Family Friendly a one-hour walking tour. 4. Jacob Blauvelt House Guided Tours 45 West Clinton Avenue, Irvington 10533 Enjoy a walk led by the Rockland Walk/Hike Fee: $10 9|1 9|8 9|15 9|22 9|29 1:00PM Society in search of neo-tropical birds on (917) 783-6174 Additional equipment: Sturdy walking shoes 3. History Tour of Untermyer Gardens Jacob Blauvelt House/Historical Society of their migration. First-time birders welcome! Bicycle are recommended. 9|1 9|15 11:00AM Rockland County [email protected] Experienced birders will enjoy exploring Paddle Metro North station: Philipse Manor Untermyer Park and Gardens 20 Zukor Road, New City 10956 Visit the only known residence built in the diverse habitats including brackish river and 945 North Broadway, Yonkers 10701 (845) 634-9629 form of a domed, ancient classical temple. marsh, fresh water pond, meadows, lawn and Wheelchair Accessible (for details, (914) 613-4502 [email protected] woodland areas. Enjoy exploring this excellent contact the trip leader) 2. Lyndhurst Landscape Ramble Created as a whimsical summer retreat in [email protected] The architectural style, furnishings, and deco- location and wonderfully accessible birders' 9|1 9|8 9|22 9|29 10:00AM 1872 by tea-importer Joseph Stiner, this paradise. Bring binoculars, or borrow an extra Public Transportation This tour highlights the history of the estate rative elements of the Jacob Blauvelt House Lyndhurst National Historic Landmark’s shape was pair from the group. from its origin in 1862, through each of its 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 reflect those of a typical family of Rockland Duration: 2 hours three owners, emphasizing its world famous based on the theories of Orson Squire Fowler, Note: We make every effort to ensure accuracy of (914) 631-4481 County and the Hudson Valley region in the Not suitable for children under: 12 heyday in the Untermyer years, its dramatic a phrenologist, who believed octagonal event listings. However, due to weather and other [email protected] first half of the 19th century. Members of the Portion wheelchair accessible: Some of the walk factors, information may change between the decline after 1940, and the remarkable res- Blauvelt family lived in the house from its houses enclosed more space, allowed the will be on paved surfaces. time of publication and the time of each event. We To celebrate the Hudson River Ramble, we will be offering a tour of the historic grounds at toration efforts that have been ongoing from construction in 1832 until 1970, when it was sun in at all times, and permitted more views Additional equipment: Please bring binoculars. encourage all participants to verify dates and times 2010 to the present day. There will be an with the listed Ramble leader for each event. Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival masterpiece over- given to the Historical Society. During their into the landscape. This lyrical home retains emphasis on Samuel Untermyer and his wife looking the Hudson River. The site reflects more than 100 years living in the house, the its magnificent ornamentation and furnish- nearly 175 years of life on the Hudson River and their place in early 20th-century history 7. Ossining Farmers Market Blauvelts made many changes to it; when the ings and the only remaining Egyptian Revival 9|7 9|14 9|21 9|28 8:30AM 1. The Original Knickerbocker— contained in 67 park-like acres that include 16 as well as discussion of the remarkable archi- HSRC gained ownership, it was restored to Room in America with its original decoration Ossining Farmers Market Washington Irving & The Legend of structures, such as a Lord & Burnham steel- tecture of the gardens. There will be some Sleepy Hollow limited discussion of the horticulture but the its original period and furnished with Blauvelt and furniture. 11 Spring Street, Ossining 10562 framed greenhouse complex and the oldest family pieces, as well as Rockland County (914) 923-4837 8|31 9|1 9|7 9|8 9|14 9|15 9|21 9|22 9|28 magnificent plantings will mostly speak for Registration: armourstiner.com regulation bowling alley in the . [email protected] 9|29 11:00AM themselves as the tour goes down the steps and Lower Hudson Valley pieces from the Lyndhurst’s magnificent grounds contain an Fee: $24 Local farms and food makers gather in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - South Gate award-winning rose garden, a fern garden, a of the Vista and then back up a woodland Society’s collection. 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591 Not suitable for children under: 12 heart of Ossining Village on Saturdays. Stop rock garden, specimen trees, the now-aged path to the Temple of Love. Fee: $5 (914) 631-0081 Additional equipment: Comfortable shoes are by for lunch or a snack while you browse Fee: $10 Portion wheelchair accessible: Our kitchen [email protected] lindens for which the property was named, the village or before you hit the Croton Duration: 1.5 hours is accessible. Interior rooms have one to recommended. Celebrate the Bicentennial of the publication and spectacular views of the Hudson River. Aqueduct trail. Metro North station: Ardsley-on-Hudson of ”The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as we walk Notes: Lyndhurst welcomes all visitors, but Portion wheelchair accessible: The Walled two stairs. Metro North station: Ossining please note that this tour requires extensive Garden portion of the tour is accessible.

10 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 11 “Hikes were great and well organized. The leaders were very informative and it was well planned.” 11. Free Sails with Ferry Sloops from from Piermont’s pier to Lake Erie. View two down the steps of the Vista and then back up benefit for Lyndhurst and the National Trust CONGRESSWOMAN —­ Lisa Z. Croton-on-Hudson award-winning historical documentaries on a woodland path to the Temple of Love. for Historic Preservation. Friday and Sunday 9|7 11:00AM Piermont in the audio room on the museum’s Fee: $25 the event lasts till 5pm. On Saturday the Croton Yacht Club second floor. Hikers can access the station via Duration: 1.5 hours event lasts till 6pm. 6 Eliott Way, Croton-on-Hudson 10520 the scenic Erie Path overlooking the majestic 8. Senator David Carlucci’s Hike with Portion wheelchair accessible: The Walled Fee: $12 weekend pass, $11 senior, $4 child (914) 841-3107 Hudson River. Year after Your Senator Garden portion of the tour is accessible. 6-16. Free for children under 6. Discount [email protected] Additional equipment: We suggest sturdy admission coupons available at year, the 9|7 9:00AM The sails aboard Whimbrel, our sloop-rigged shoes. Strollers are not advised for the tours. artrider.com. Hudson Perkins Memorial Tower Catboat, will depart at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 14. Haverstraw Riverwide Arts & , and 3pm. Each sail will be approximately 45 Music Festival Metro North station: Greystone Portion wheelchair accessible: The event is out- River Valley Ramble has united the Bear Mountain 10911 minutes long. The free sails are on a “first 9|14 11:00AM doors on grass. Weather permitting, wheel- community around a celebration (845) 623-3627 come, first served” basis. No reservations will Emeline Park chairs are able to be pushed on the grounds. of the culture, history, and natural [email protected] 16 Front Street, Haverstraw 10927 17. Highlands Bluegrass Festival at Additional activities: Great food, exciting be accepted prior to the sail day. Guests can resources of the Hudson River. We will be meeting in the parking lot at the sign up at the Ferry Sloops table in the tent (845) 372-6552 Harmony Hall children’s activities, hands-on demonstra- top of the mountain by Perkins Memorial beginning at 10:00am for any of the day’s [email protected] 9|8 1:00PM tions, mansion tours (tours are additional fee Thanks to the Hudson River Valley Tower. The trail is one of the few handicapped scheduled sail times. Limit of four passen- The 6th annual Haverstraw Riverwide Arts Harmony Hall—Jacob Sloat House at mansion). Heritage Area, the 20th Annual accessible trails in the area and provides gers per sail. The boat’s captain reserves the & Music Festival kicks off in the Village of 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg 10974 Ramble will showcase the best beautiful 360-degree views. After the hike, right to cancel any or all of the day’s sails, if Haverstraw’s scenic Hudson Riverfront (845) 712-5220 of our region’s natural resources, feel free to climb the four-story tower and weather conditions make it unsafe for sailing. park. The day’s festivities include four live [email protected] 20. Brinton Brook Audubon Hike check out the observation area at the top. There is no rain date. Free parking is available bands, DJ, and Live Art event. Set sail with Wonderful musicality will once again sound 9|14 9:00AM art, business, recreation, and the Schooner Pioneer and artist and crafts Registration: Phone or email by 9/6 on the street and in the Croton Landing park- from our outdoor stage for the 10th Annual Brinton Brook Audubon Sanctuary charm. It's great to have a strong vendors. Admission is free. Difficulty: Moderate ing lot. Do not park in the Croton Yacht Club. Highlands Bluegrass Festival! Blue Plate 1339 , Croton-on- partner like the Hudson River Not suitable for children under: Passenger age Portion wheelchair accessible: Some paths Length: 3 miles Special and Moonshine Falls will be two of Hudson 10520 requirement: must be at least 12 years old, have gravel, but there are curb cuts to get to Valley National Heritage Area in Duration: 2 hours the talented bands and musicians entertain- (914) 666-6503 under 18 years old must be accompanied by the paths. the fight to preserve and protect parent or adult guardian (no exceptions). Additional equipment: There is limited wheel- ing us at the 2019 festival, s in the beautiful [email protected] Valley on the Great Lawn of Explore the 156-acres of Brinton Brook our local natural treasures for 9. Heritage Tour Additional equipment: For safety and boating chair parking. We will provide a shuttle bus service with wheelchair access in the parking Jacob Sloat’s 1848 mansion, Harmony Hall. Audubon Sanctuary overlooking the Hudson the benefit of our children and 9|7 10:00AM etiquette, we ask that guests aboard our boat lot of 40 New Main Street (Haverstraw This National Register of Historic Places River in Croton-on-Hudson with the Saw Mill Philipse Manor Hall and Downtown Yonkers wear boat shoes (docksiders or non-marking grandchildren. Happy 20th Village Hall). Wheelchair accessible port-o- River Audubon. Two-hour leisurely nature 29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers 10701 sandals) or light-colored soled sneakers only. Site in Sloatsburg, New York is close to Anniversary, ramble on!” potties are available. walk with optional 1.5-hour extension to (914) 965-4027 x102 Since it’s always cooler on the water, bring a Harriman and Sterling Forest State Parks in light jacket or windbreaker, and a hat. Also, [email protected] the surrounding ancient and scenic Ramapo the highest point in Croton on the Village’s don’t forget sunscreen. Philipse Manor Hall and downtown Yonkers Mountains. Highland Trail. Please note: no restrooms 15. Historic Piermont Walking Tour: Fee: $10 suggested donation on property. have both shaped and been shaped by the 12."Natural Progressions" From Pangaea to Paper—Featuring the Saw Mill River. This walking tour follows the Additional equipment: Bring a lawn chair Notes: Moderate slopes, some uneven Difficulty: Moderate Sculpture Exhibit NY & Erie RR or blanket. rocky surfaces. Length: 7 miles Saw Mill, or Nepperhan, River from its mouth 9|7 9|20 9|8 10:00AM 12:30PM 2:00PM Metro North station: Sloatsburg Registration: Phone or email by 9/13, 4pm Duration: 5 hours at the Hudson. Patrons will learn about the Rockland Center for the Arts Meet in parking lot behind Confetti restau- Difficulty: Moderate Not suitable for children under: 7 growth and development of Yonkers from 27 South Greenbush Road, West rant at 200 Ash Street, Piermont 10968 Portion wheelchair accessible: The Pier is 1682 to present and discuss how these Nyack 10994 (917) 509-5429 Length: 3 miles changes in Yonkers are connected to larger (845) 358-0877 [email protected] 18. Piermont Civic Association’s Annual Duration: 2 hours wheelchair accessible but the hiking trails in trends in New York and United States history. [email protected] Join Richard Esnard of the Piermont Historical Fundraiser Lobster Festival Not suitable for children under: 6 the park are not. Notes: Walking tour along city street with A Tour of The Catherine Konner Sculpture Society for a walk through early 19th-century 9|8 2:00PM Additional equipment: Sturdy shoes, water, and Additional equipment: Lunch, water, snack, and gradual hills. The tour begins at Philipse Park including the new “Natural Progressions” Bogertown and then onto Piermont’s pier. Goswick Pavilion, Ferry Road, binoculars. good walking boots/shoes or sneakers. Manor Hall State Historic Site and ends in and “RoCA Nest” exhibits at Rockland Center Enjoy exceptional river views while learning Piermont 10968 Additional activities: There will be ongoing nearby Van der Donck Park, across the street for the Arts. The new exhibits include large about this scenic village, its geological history, (917) 692-8053 narration on the hike for the many histori- from the Manor Hall. on-site installations addressing environmen- the Revolution, WWII, and how the railroad [email protected] 21. Historic Tallman Mountain cal sites. Fee: $5 adult, $3 senior or student. Free for tal ideas of organics and sustainability. Some impacted the village and the nation. Return to Come to the Piermont Civic Association’s State Park Hike members of the Friends of Philipse Manor of the installations were constructed from the parking area via Flywheel Park. Annual Fundraiser Lobster Festival for a fun 9|14 11:15AM Hall and children under 12 years of age materials found on the property. These sculp- Notes: The walk is flat. afternoon of live music, dancing, lobster, and Tallman Mountain State Park 22. Hike the Ward Pound Ridge Difficulty: Moderate tures help visitors reconnect to nature and Difficulty: Moderate more! Music by Flying Fingers Jug Band. 450 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 10968 Reservation with Lewisboro Land Trust relieve the "nature deficit" so prevalent today. Length: 2.5 miles Length: 1 mile Fee: $30 adult, $12 child (845) 519-4247 9|14 12:00PM Portion wheelchair accessible: The park is bar- Duration: 2.5 hours Duration: 1.5 hours [email protected] Route 121, 10518 rier free but part of the park is grassy and the Not suitable for children under: 7 Not suitable for children under: 5 (914) 232-4947 nature trails are wood chips. Additional equipment: Water, good walking We will hike through the historical Tallman Metro North station: Yonkers 19. Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst Mountain State Park and learn its interesting [email protected] Additional activities: There is an indoor exhibi- shoes, and walking stick tion opening that same day at 2pm. The 9|13 9|14 9|15 10:00AM history as a former oil tank farm. Then it’s out We will hike a loop through the largest pro- Lyndhurst Estate the Piermont Pier to follow in the footsteps tected forest block in Westchester County, 10. Wild Mushroom Walk Sculpture Park is open seven days a week. There are two guided tours, 9/7 and 9/20, 16. President’s Tour of 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 of the 40,000 US troops per month who taking note of natural and cultural history at 9|7 10:00AM (845) 331-7900 marched to the waiting ships to transport key points of interest with Jenny Tkacz, park but the public can come in for a self-guided Untermyer Gardens tour any day of the week. Free and open to 9|8 11:00AM [email protected] them to the Atlantic Theatre during WWII. resident and professional animal wrangler. 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining 10562 the public from dawn to dusk. Untermyer Park and Gardens Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet at the (914) 762-2912 Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst showcases more Finally, we will learn of the historic trans- 945 North Broadway, Yonkers 10701 [email protected] than 275 modern American makers, artists, formation of Piermont from a blue-collar Michigan Road parking area. (914) 613-4502 designers, and craftspeople from across factory town to its present day status. We are Notes: There is some rocky terrain. Join Leon Shernoff, respected mycologist and 13. Piermont’s Station Museum [email protected] the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild the country and is a celebration of all things meeting on the corner of Tate and Piermont Fee: $10 parking fee 9|8 9|22 1:00PM Stephen F. Byrns, who is an architect and handmade. These exceptional indie artists Avenues in Piermont, NY in front of 450 Difficulty: Moderate Mushrooming, as he shares his expertise on Piermont Station the founder and President of the Untermyer infuse each of their pieces with a distinc- Piermont Avenue. Drivers should park across Length: 4+ miles the role fungi play in our ecosystem on a walk 50 Ash Street, Piermont 10968 Gardens Conservancy, leads this monthly tour. tive creative vision. There will be a full day Duration: 2 hours to locate and identify wild mushrooms. (917) 509-5429 He is a fount of in-depth knowledge on the the street down Gair Avenue in municipal Lot Registration: Phone by 9/6 [email protected] history of the property, on Samuel Untermyer art and shopping experiences for the entire D on the right. Please note that we are not Not suitable for children under: 10 Fee: $5 members, $10 non-members Visit this 1883 landmark railroad station and and his historical milieu, on the architecture, family. Meet talented emerging and seasoned meeting at Tallman Mountain State Park itself. Additional equipment: Bring water and Difficulty: Easy learn about Piermont’s unique and diverse especially the Indo-Persian Walled Garden, makers who will be selling their exciting Notes: There are limited facilities on the hike. sturdy shoes. Duration: 2 hours history: Piermont’s role in the American and on his vision for the future of this land- contemporary creations at Westchester There is one steep descent on the way but it Additional activities: There is a $10-per-car fee Not suitable for children under: 12 Revolution and WWII as well as the lon- mark restoration. Please join us near the 945 County’s most beloved arts event and favorite can be avoided if necessary. There are also to enter the reservation. gest railroad in the world, which in 1851 left North Broadway Parking lot. The tour goes out-of-the-box shopping experience. A some rough paths and short elevation gains.

12 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 13 “Very fun. Went with 13-year-old daughter. Very informative. We both had a good time and learned a lot. ” Village Park or open space. Sue Radparvar of ride on the Yorktown Trails! We will have a be available for purchase. ­— Kim L. Studio95 Zumba in Ossining will host classes short safety talk before departing. These are Notes: Foot trails, woods roads, some bush- open to all ages. intermediate-level trails with plenty of rocks, whacking possible. Registration: Phone or email roots, and logs. We will regroup primarily at Registration: Call or email Additional activities: More events may be the end of each trail. Meet at the Crompond Fee: $10 Difficulty: Moderate 23. Family Farm Festival at Stuart’s added, please visit townofossining.com for Elementary School parking lot. From there we more information. will ride to the Strang Boulevard trailhead and Length: 8 miles Fruit Farm Duration: 5 hours | Metro North station: Ossining head into the woods! Plan to ride for about 9 14 4:00PM Additional equipment: A magnet on a string 60-90 minutes over about 2-2.5 hours. Stuart’s Fruit Farm and lunch. 62 Granite Springs Road, Somers 10507 Notes: These are intermediate-level trails (914) 234-6992 x15 25. Iona Island Educational Canoe Trip that include rocks, roots, and logs. Must have 9|15 10:00AM [email protected] some level of comfort with trail obstacles and 29. Free Sails with Ferry Sloops We invite you to join us for live music, games, Iona Island, Bear Mountain 10911 know the limits of your abilities. Walking sec- from Ossining face painting, raffles, and so much more! (845) 889-4745 x109 tions beyond your ability is okay! 9|21 10:00AM TheThe PERFECTPERFECT PLACEPLACE toto Food and beer will be available for purchase. [email protected] Difficulty: Moderate Shattemuc Yacht Club This event is in celebration of the preserva- Paddle through this marshy maze with Length: <10 miles 46 Westerly Road, Ossining 10562 stay,stay, workwork andand playplay inin tion of Stuart’s Fruit Farm, the oldest working Reserve naturalists. Nestled in the Hudson Duration: 2 hours (914) 841-3107 the Hudson Valley. farm in Westchester County, dating back Highlands adjacent to Bear Mountain State Not suitable for children under: 14 [email protected] the Hudson Valley. to 1828. Admission is free! In April of 2018, park, this features flowering marsh Additional equipment: Mountain bike (please, The sails aboard Whimbrel, our sloop-rigged Westchester Land Trust (WLT) completed a plants, sunning snapping turtles, and soar- NO HYBRIDS) in good working order, helmet, Catboat, will depart at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, Our beautiful property is centrally located for conservation easement that extinguished the ing vultures. water, snack(s), spare tube, and tools. 2pm, and 3pm. Each sail will be approximately business and leisure travelers to experience the rich development rights on the farm’s 172 acres Registration: 45 minutes long. The free sails are on a “first beauty of the Hudson Valley. The city of Peekskill come, first served” basis. No reservations will thereby ensuring the land remains available husoncanoeprogram2019.eventbrite.com offers visitors eclectic dining, entertainment, and Difficulty: Moderate be accepted prior to the sail day. Guests can for agricultural use forever. WLT’s partners 27. Supervisor’s Walk—Lake DeForest many outdoor excursions. We aim to provide included New York State, Westchester Length: 2 miles 9|21 9:00AM sign up at the yellow Ferry Sloops tent begin- County, the Town of Somers, Scenic Hudson Duration: 2.5 hours New City Little League Strawtown ning at 9:30am for any of the day’s scheduled superior service every day to our guests. sail times (limit of four passengers per sail). Land Trust, and Somers Land Trust. Not suitable for children under: 6 Road Fields The boat’s captain reserves the right to cancel Additional activities: In addition, there will be a Additional equipment: Please wear footwear East Side of Strawtown Road, New that can get wet. Boats provided. any or all of the day’s sails, if weather condi- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Peekskill corn maze and hay rides. City 10956 tions make it unsafe for sailing. Free parking 2 John Walsh Blvd (845) 639-2070 is available on the street (Westerly Road) and [email protected] in Shattemuc Yacht Club parking lot. Do not Peekskill, NY 10566 26. Mountain Biking the 24. Mind, Body, Spirit—Ossining Join Clarkstown Supervisor George park in the Boathouse Restaurant parking lot Phone: 914-743-5700 9|14 9|28 4:00PM Yorktown Trails Hoehmann and Bill Madden of Suez Water or in spaces that have signs designating the www.hiexpress.com/peekskillny Louis Engel Waterfront Park 9|15 10:00AM NY for a leisurely hike along the shores of Boathouse Restaurant parking. 1 Westerly Road, Ossining 10562 Yorktown Trails Lake DeForest Reservoir. Participants can Not suitable for children under: Passenger age (914)762-6001 2901 Manor Street, Yorktown choose between two guided hikes: one that requirement: must be at least 12 years old, [email protected] Heights 10598 heads north of the Freedom Causeway with under 18 years old must be accompanied by For the fourth year in a row, the Town of (303) 521-2633 beautiful views of Davies Apple Orchard and parent or adult guardian (no exceptions). Ossining is partnering with Open Door [email protected] majestic Hook Mountain, or one that leads Additional equipment: For safety and boating Family Medical Center and local fitness and Join Yorktown Trailtown, Westchester south of the Freedom Causeway through etiquette, we ask that guests aboard our boat wellness businesses to offer free classes to Cycle Club, and Westchester Mountain quiet woods along the picturesque shoreline. wear boat shoes (docksiders or non-marking the public on summer weekends at a Town or Bike Association for a lively mountain bike Participants will learn about the history and sandals) or light-colored soled sneakers only. Since it’s always cooler on the water, bring a A TIMELESS ESTATE HOTEL significance of this privately owned reservoir, light jacket or windbreaker, and a hat. Also, a primary source of Rockland and north New don’t forget sunscreen. 49 E. SUNNYSIDE LANE Jersey’s drinking water. Take advantage of this Additional activities: Additional sailboats rare opportunity to explore Suez’s property TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 might be available. Please check our website 914-591-8200 around beautiful Lake DeForest. at ferrysloops.org the morning of the event. Notes: Both walks are on woodland trails over Metro North station: Ossining flat terrain. Registration: Phone or email by 9/13 Difficulty: Easy 30. ’s Not-So-Big City: A Walk WWW.TARRYTOWNHOUSEESTATE.COM Length: 2.5 miles Through the History of Old New York Duration: 2 hours 9|21 10:00AM Bowling Green Not suitable for children under: 6 Not suitable for children under: 12 create a related work of art to take home! If Broadway & Morris Street, New York 10004 Additional equipment: Water it’s raining, the art portion of the program will (914) 232-5651 x107 [email protected] be held indoors. 28. Doodletown Registration: strawtownstudio.org/event/ 9|21 10:00AM Founding Father John Jay was a native son of New York City, but the city he knew was 31. Nature Art—Off the Hook! ramble-2019 by 9/18 The hiker’s parking area is about 1.4 miles 9|21 11:00AM Fee: $25 adult, $15 child south of the traffic not the metropolis we know today. This tour takes us along many of the same streets John Marydell Center Duration: 2 hours circle on Route 9W, just north of the road Jay walked as we visit locations where he 640 North Midland Avenue, Nyack 10960 Not suitable for children under: 4 into Iona Island. lived, worked, played, and prayed. (845) 512-8279 Portion wheelchair accessible: Outdoor field (914) 274-0449 Notes: Some uneven paved surfaces. [email protected] exploration is accessible, but art studio [email protected] Registration: johnjayhomestead.org/events Join Strawtown artists and naturalists for a has steps. Join David Steinberg, author of Hiking the by 9/15 creative outdoor experience at the base of Additional equipment: Please wear clothing Road to Ruins, for an exploration of the Fee: $20 adult, $15 members Hook Mountain on the Hudson River! Come and footwear appropriate for outdoor explo- abandoned hamlet of Doodletown. We’ll visit Difficulty: Easy learn about the special features of this wide ration and studio art (that can get wet, dirty, cemeteries, mines, and look for vestiges of Length: 2.25 miles bays area of the river and the diverse wildlife and stained). Bring a water bottle and snack. Iona Island Canoe Trip the old town. Signed copies of the book will Duration: 3 hours it supports. We will explore outdoors, then

14 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 15 35. Garden Tour of Untermyer Gardens oral history, family history, and local lore in a 41. Family Garden Day at CONGRESSMAN 9|22 2:00PM search for discovery about participation from Sugar Hill Farm Eliot Engel Untermyer Park and Gardens regional colonialists, Native Americans, and 9|28 10:00AM 945 North Broadway, Yonkers 10701 enslaved peoples. Sugar Hill Farm (914) 613-4502 Additional activities: There will be a reception 403 Harris Road, Bedford Hills 10507 [email protected] at the Old Red Schoolhouse, next door, fol- For 20 years, (914) 234-6992 x15 This tour covers some history, but includes lowing the presentation and discussion. the Hudson [email protected] discussion of the architecture, elements of River Valley garden design in general and of this garden in Come help a garden grow! Bring your whole particular, and identification and discussion 38. Photography Walk family to Sugar Hill Farm to help Farmer Ramble has brought of numerous plants and plant combinations. 9|27 2:00PM Allison and WLT staff care for the quarter- the best of the Hudson River Valley Please join us near the 945 North Broadway Fitzgerald Falls acre garden space. Discover what the veggies parking lot. The the tour goes down the steps , Southfields 10975 you love look like when they are growing and to folks from all over our region. of the Vista and then back up a woodland (201) 512-9348 learn simple organic gardening techniques. At We are so fortunate to live in this path to the Temple of Love. [email protected] 11:30am, we’ll take a break for a quick (kid- beautiful area, with so much to see Fee: $10 Grab your smartphone, point and shoot, or friendly) cooking lesson with vegetables right Duration: 1.5 hours SLR camera and let’s hit the trails. Learn out of the garden. and do. I encourage everyone to Portion wheelchair accessible: The Walled photo tips and tricks as we go on a photo Garden portion of the tour is accessible. scavenger hunt! Registration: Phone or email by 9/25 enjoy this year’s wonderful Hudson Additional equipment: We suggest sturdy Registration: By email Additional equipment: Sturdy shoes are River Valley Ramble celebration.” shoes. Strollers are not advised for the tours. Difficulty: Easy recommended. Participants may wish to Metro North station: Greystone Length: 2 miles bring water, snack, camera, insect repellent, Duration: 2 hours sunscreen, etc. Not suitable for children under: 13 36. Mohansic Trailway Additional activities: Afterward, join us for a 9|22 2:00PM post-hike wind down, sponsored by Merrell, 42. Tappantown Historical Society’s Fee: $40 till Sept 1, $50 after that, and $60 on 2802 Deer Street, Yorktown Heights 10598 at the Craft Beer Cellar in Warwick where we Annual Colonial Day day of event Mountian Biking the Yorktown Trails Difficulty: Moderate (914) 555-1212 will hold a friendly competition on images 9|28 12:00PM Length: 12, 25 or 50 miles [email protected] taken on our adventure! Good hike, great The DeWint House/Washington’s A rail spur was built to connect Yorktown food, and delicious craft beer—what could Duration: 1, 2 or 4 hours Headquarters 32. Shore to Shore in Sloatsburg: The drawbridge, Haddock’s Hall—the location Heights to a mental institution in what is now be better? Not suitable for children under: 18 Hudson River as the Springboard for the of the 1916 silent movie The Hungry Heart). FDR State Park. Abandoned in 1917, this route 20 Livingston Street, Tappan 10983 Additional equipment: Bike in working order Yorktown Campaign in the American Learn about the dramatic impact of geology connects Yorktown Heights to the interior of (845) 359-1923 and bike helmet is required. Revolution! and the NY and Erie RR on the village and FDR State Park. Since 2016, the NY-NJ Trail 39. Hike to Conklin Homestead at [email protected] Metro North station: Yonkers 9|21 3:00PM the nation. Conference has helped Friends of FDR State Pine Meadow Step back in time and visit colonial America. Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House Notes: Meet in parking lot behind Confetti Park and the Yorktown Trail Town Committee 9|28 9:00AM, Rain Date 9|29 9:00AM Tour the Carriage House Museum and the 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg 10974 restaurant. The walk is flat. to provide access along that route traversing 1152 Haverstraw Road, Suffern 10901 DeWint House with costumed guides. See 44. Ramble in the Woods (845) 323-7962 Difficulty: Moderate in or along wetlands. The connection involved [email protected] Colonial Army reenactors, encampment sol- 9|29 10:00AM [email protected] Length: 2.5 miles building five bridges and more than 800 feet The Conklin Farm at Pine Meadow was first diers, live farm animals, and preparations for 259 Upper Shad Road (Westchester Dr. Robert A. Selig, official National Park Duration: 2.5 hours of boardwalks built by volunteers including settled in the 1730s and remained until the winter in the DeWint House kitchen. Watch Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve Service historian for the Congressionally- four Eagle Scout projects. Not suitable for children under: 7 1930s when the Park evicted its final resident, spinners, lacemakers, quilters, embroiderers, entrance, Pound Ridge 10536 designated Washington-Rochambeau Notes: Meet at parking lot at Burger King at Additional equipment: Water, good walking Ramsay. The buildings were torn down and woodcarvers, a sheepshearer, blacksmith, and (914) 234-6992 x15 National Historic Trail, will present findings shoes, and walking stick. Route 118 and Downing Drive. Portions of the the site flooded under Pine Meadow Lake that colonial singers and dancers. For the children, [email protected] on the dramatic crossing of the Hudson River trail can be muddy or have uneven surfaces. the park built, however the family’s tomb- there is apple pressing, stenciling, candle Join Westchester Land Trust staff and preserve by 7,000 French troops under General Comte No open-toed shoes. stones are still visible on a small island. visionary, Paul Zofnass, for a hike through dipping, writing with quill pens, making tussie de Rochambeau and Colonial troops under 34. Jay Day! Fall Family Festival Difficulty: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate the winding nature trails of the Westchester mussies, juggling, and making a mob cap. General on their march 9|22 11:00AM Length: 3.2 miles Length: 5 miles Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve to The Battle of Yorktown, , where the at the Duration: 2.5 hours Duration: 5 hours Refreshments available. Event ends at 5pm. in Pound Ridge. Discover beautiful wetland British surrendered. There will be a presenta- Not suitable for children under: 7 210 , Rye 10580 Not suitable for children under: 12 systems, majestic woodlands (with rare tion of known facts—and a discussion among Additional equipment: Bring a camera. (914) 698-9275 Additional equipment: Walking stick and lunch. wildlife), incredible plant diversity, and dramatic local residents and historians to identify local [email protected] 43. Tour de Yonkers rock formations—there is something to inspire oral history, family history, and local lore in a The Jay Heritage Center will host Jay Day! 9|29 8:30AM search for discovery about participation from every hiker. Hikers will split into smaller groups celebrating American culture and traditions. 37. Shore to Shore Van Courtlandville: 40. Cranberry Lake Preserve Hike Center for the Urban River, Beczak regional colonialists, Native Americans, and depending on their preference of distance. Admission includes live music, book signings, The Hudson River as the Springboard 9|28 10:00AM Environmental Center enslaved peoples. Please park on the north side of Upper hands-on art, and planting activities with for the Yorktown Campaign in the Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center Registration: Email by 9/20 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers 10701 Shad Road. pony rides, historical house tours, balloon ! 1609 Old Orchard Street, White Additional activities: There will be a reception | (914) 457-7995 Notes: Mostly easy and flat through a wetland twisting, face painting, and geocaching with 9 22 3:00PM Plains 10604 following the presentation and discussion. Old St. Peter’s Church (914) 274-0449 [email protected] trail that includes a few stepping stones. The prizes. Purchase items from a choice selec- Metro North station: Sloatsburg Corner of Oregon Road and Locust Avenue, [email protected] The tour route follows the Hudson River longer hike requires travel up some moderate tion of craft vendors, including old-fashioned Van Courtlandville Join David Steinberg, author of Hiking the north for several miles, passes some of the ascents and over rock outcrops. silhouette portraits and vintage maps. Don’t (845) 323-7962 Road to Ruins, for a comprehensive explora- city’s historic old carpet mills and parts of Registration: Phone or email by 9/28 33. Historic Piermont Walking miss the tastes of autumn in New York’s [email protected] tion of all the historic sites within the pre- the newly re-developed downtown areas, Difficulty: Moderate Hudson Valley thanks to our farmers market! Tour Featuring the Birthplace of Dr. Robert A. Selig, official National Park serve: dynamite shed site, mysterious stone including the recently day-lighted Nepperhan Length: 3.5 miles Help us continue the transformation of the Piermont & More Service historian for the Congressionally- chamber, quarry, railroad bed, and much River. The longer routes wind through east Duration: 2.5 hours historic Jay Estate into a 23-acre educational Not suitable for children under: 5 9|22 10:00AM designated Washington-Rochambeau more. Uncover the secrets and mysteries hid- and northeast Yonkers, along River park full of fun and exciting outdoor and Additional equipment: Sturdy walking shoes 200 Ash Street, Piermont 10968 National Historic Trail, will present findings den in plain sight. Parkway, passing Sarah Lawrence College, (917) 509-5429 indoor experiences! on the dramatic crossing of the Hudson River are recommended for both the long and short Notes: Woods roads, some bushwhacking, other parks, and includes sections of the [email protected] Fee: $40 per family, $15 individual by 7,000 French troops under General Comte climb up to top of quarry, steep drop-offs, hike. Participants may wish to bring water, Old Putnam rail line that connected NYC Join Richard Esnard of the Piermont Historical Portion wheelchair accessible: Mansion is not de Rochambeau and Colonial troops under opportunity to quit early if so desired. snack, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, Society—Walk to Piermont’s historic district, yet wheelchair accessible General George Washington on their march Difficulty: Moderate with Northern Westchester, now a Rail-Trail etc. There are NO restroom facilities. then to early 19th-century Bogertown and Additional activities: Food for purchase includ- to The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, where the Length: 3 miles bike path. There will be three rides: 12, 25, Additional activities: Meals before or after the ending at Flywheel Park. Enjoy the scenic ing treats from Jimmy's Soft Serve. Kite flying, British surrendered. There will be a presenta- Duration: 4 hours and 50 miles. hike are available in nearby Pound Ridge or stopping at several sites on horseshoe toss, and archaeology table. tion of known facts—and a discussion among Additional equipment: Bring lunch. Notes: 12 and 25 mile routes have moderate Bedford Village. the National Register of Historic Places. (The local residents and historians to identify local hills. 50 mile route is hilly and challenging

16 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 17 engaging guided tour of Historic Huguenot views, fresh air, and scenic Hudson Valley 51. Collaborative Concepts at MIDDLE HUDSON VALLEY EVENTS Street. You will learn about the regions indig- vistas. Learn detailed history about the bridge Saunders Farm 2019 enous peoples, archaeological discoveries and and surrounding area, and view interpretive 8|31 2:00PM, Rain Date 9|1 2:00PM material culture, the early European settlers signage and historic images. Tours are led 9|21 2:00PM , Rain Date 9|22 2:00PM and the founding of New Paltz, the institu- by trained Walkway Ambassadors who are 853 , Garrison 10524 tion of slavery in New York, womens' history, knowledgeable about the Walkway’s con- (845) 528-1797 and so much more. This year’s tour path will struction, history, and reconstruction, as well [email protected] take you inside of the replica Esopus Munsee as the Hudson River and surrounding areas. The show, on a working cattle farm, presents wigwam, the original community burying Notes: It is a flat pedestrian bridge that is temporary sited, outdoor sculpture that must ground and reconstructed 1717 French Church, wheelchair accessible, dogs are permitted, as be cow proof and cow friendly. For the two and the and the early-18th century Abraham well as bikes. opening events, a taxi service will be avail- Hasbrouck House. Difficulty: Easy able for touring part of the show between Fee: $12 adult, $10 senior, student, and mem- Length: 1.28 miles the Welcome Tent and Reception Tent, for bers, free for SUNY New Paltz students, children Duration: 1 hour those who have limited walking capability. 12 and under, veterans, and active military fami- Metro North station: Poughkeepsie On non-event days, maps will be provided lies as part of the Blue Star Museums program. at the entrance gate to the parking area. All gates to each field must be left as you find 49. Fall Family Day at the Catskills them, either open or closed. The entrance is 47. West Point Museum Visitor Center immediately south of the 853 mail box. Event All Ramble Weekends 10:30AM 8|31 10:00AM ends at 6pm. West Point Museum Catskills Visitor Center Duration: 1 hour 2110 New South Post Road, USMA, West 5096 State Route 28, 12457 Not suitable for children under: 5 Point 10996 (845) 688-3369 Additional equipment: Visitors should wear (845) 938-3590 [email protected] walking shoes, bring sunscreen and hats. [email protected] Bring the whole family for this full day of kid- Bring water on warm non-event days. All visitors to the United States Military centered fun at the Catskills Visitor Center Additional activities: August 31, we will also Academy are encouraged to tour the Museum in the beautiful . Enjoy live present performance art at various locations, to view the oldest and largest diversified music and interactive theater, hands-on art, plus music performances on the stage in Field public collection of miltaria in the Western and science activities, outdoor adventures on VI. On September 21, we will present classical Hemisphere. The museum supports cadet the trail, and lots more! Event ends at 3pm. and popular music performances on the stage academic, military, and cultural instruction. Its in Field VI. collections include nearly all aspects of military history and encompass the history of West 50. Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Point and the United States Military Academy, Crafts Fair 52. Build Your Next Adventure with the the evolution of warfare, and the development 8|31 9|1 9|2 10:00AM Trail Conference Conservation Corps in of the American Armed Forces. Based upon Ulster County Fairgrounds Sterling Forest captured British materials brought to West 249 Libertyville Road 9|1 9|2 9|5 9|6 9|7 9|8 9|9 9|12 9|13 Point after the British defeat at Saratoga in New Paltz 12561 9|14 9|15 9|16 9|19 9|20 9|21 9|22 9|23 9|26 200+ Years of Landscape History at Hyde Park 1777, the museum collections actually predate [email protected] 9|27 9|28 8:30AM the founding of the United States Military 845-516-4342 Sterling Forest State Park, Academy. When the Academy opened in 1802, This end-of-summer fest, set underneath the Tuxedo Park 07430 KEY TO RAMBLE EVENTS 45. Walk the Woodland Trail of Discovery precautions. The trail itself is a loop, but there many Revolutionary War trophies remained to breathtaking in the lively (201) 512-9348 is an optional, steep stair descent down to town of New Paltz, offers visitors one-on-one [email protected] Hudson River Estuary All Ramble Weekends 9:30AM be used for cadet instruction. By the 1820s, a . teaching collection of artifacts existed at the interactions with many of the country's finest Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t Greenway Trail House and Gardens Fee: $12 adult, $10 senior, $6 child (5-18), Military Academy, and after the Mexican War artists and craftspeople. Shop from more than afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 10524 free under age 5, $35 family of four. Free for Great Estates (1846–1848) West Point was designated by 200 juried exhibitors and engage in ongoing at how great trails get their start is for you! (845) 265-3638 members and season pass holders. Executive Order as the permanent depository craft demonstrations, from wood-turning to Fridays and Saturdays through October 6, Hudson River Artists Trail [email protected] Difficulty: Moderate Length: 1.1 mile of war trophies. alpaca fiber-spinning to brush painting to come hang out with one of our trail crews and Revolutionary War Trail From mid-April through December, Boscobel Duration: 1 hour Additional equipment: Photo ID required for metal-smithing to soap-making and much, we’ll show you how awesome new trail experi- Family Friendly offers guests admission to 68 acres of our Not suitable for children under: 5 tour on-post at West Point. On-post tour has much more! A Hudson Valley favorite for ences are created. Put in a few hours of sweat gardens and grounds, including the Frances S. Additional equipment: Please bring your own fee involved. nearly four , the Fair also features live equity and help build your next trail adven- Walk/Hike Reese Woodland Trail of discovery, a tranquil water and food. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out. entertainment by regionally-based musicians, ture! You’ll connect with nature, meet great Bicycle mile through the forest. Boscobel’s Great Additional activities: Insider tours of the the Valley's best wines, craft beer and spirits, people, and make a difference. Thursdays Historic House Museum, a Neoclassical 48. Walkway Over the Hudson and small-batch handcrafted specialty foods through Mondays, build your adventure in Paddle Lawn overlooks its iconic view of the Hudson mansion with a renowned collection of 19th- River, Constitution Marsh, and the US Military Guided Tours and healthcare products. End your summer in Sterling Forest State Park, Tuxedo. Wheelchair Accessible (for details, century decorative arts. contact the trip leader) Academy at West Point. The apple orchard, All Ramble Weekends 1:00PM, 3:00PM style by supporting handmade! Registration: nynjtc.org/events Walkway Over the Hudson Fee: Adults $10; Seniors $9; Early Bird three- Not suitable for children under: 14 formal garden, and herb garden feature fruit Public Transportation 46. Guided Tours of Historic 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie 12601 day weekend pass $13 (online only; children Additional equipment: Please dress for a trees and plants prized by New Yorkers then Huguenot Street 87 Haviland Road, Highland 12528 under 12 FREE (Discount tickets and coupons day of trail work—clothes/footwear, long Note: We make every effort to ensure accuracy of event and now. And the Artists All Ramble Weekends 10:00AM (845) 454-9649 at quailhollow.com) sleeves and pants, closed-toe footwear, hat, listings. However, due to weather and other factors, Historic Huguenot Street Garden, with sculptures by Greg Wyatt, [email protected] Additional Activities: Complimentary and sunglasses, sunblock, bug spray, lunch and information may change between the time of publication and 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz 12561 the time of each event. We encourage all participants to verify honors 19th-century painters who celebrated Enjoy a guided group tour of this historic supervised drop-off children’s tent dedicated snacks, reusable water bottle, and a day pack. dates and times with the listed Ramble leader for each event. (845) 255-1660 this region. [email protected] railroad bridge featuring stories about the to inspiring our youngest makers—who will Volunteers will be required to wear personal Notes: The Woodland Trail of Discovery Explore local history in pre-colonial and past, present, and future of the Walkway. also enjoy face-painting, interactive musical protective equipment, provided by the Trail requires sturdy shoes and proper tick colonial America by taking an informative and Appreciate breathtaking river and mountain performances, wildlife shows, and more. Conference.

18 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 19 57. Norrie Point Kayak Tour 9|1 9|7 9|14 9|15 12:00PM Norrie Point Paddlesport Center 1 Norrie Way, Staatsburg 12580 (845) 246-2187 [email protected] A tour of the Hudson River from Norrie Point and visiting nearby spots like Esopus Island, Bard Rock, and Black Creek Preserve. Perfect for beginners, this trip includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Experienced guides will help participants improve their paddling skills. Wildlife, scenic vistas, and historic sites along the paddle route will be featured. Notes: Waters are usually calm, but wind, waves, and boat wakes are possible. Registration: Two days prior at atlantickayaktours.com Fee: $60 Difficulty: Moderate Length: 4 miles Duration: 3 hours Esopus Meadows Walk and Wade Not suitable for children under: 12 Additional equipment: Bring water, sunscreen 53. Build Your Next Adventure with the and 10 years as a Hudson River Valley Ramble the Bannerman Castle Trust, these tours and a hat. It’s best to wear non-cotton cloth- Trail Conference Conservation Corps in cornmaze challenge! You’ll love the Wild help contribute to their preservation efforts ing like poly or nylon. Boats provided. Apple Obstacle Course using recycled and the of the site. 9|1 9|2 9|5 9|6 9|7 9|8 9|9 9|12 9|13 repurposed farm equipment, tires, pallets, Registration: | | | | | | | | | barrels, and even a farm truck. Come with stormkingadventuretours.com 9 14 9 15 9 16 9 19 9 20 9 21 9 22 9 23 9 26 58. Bannerman’s Island Kayak Tour 9|27 9|28 8:30AM friends and family to wander the new 2019 Fee: $120 | | Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, Cold apple-themed maze. Pick up the maze map Difficulty: Moderate 9 1 9 8 2:30PM Spring 10516 to help locate the checkpoint stations, or just Length: 2.5 miles 9|2 9|15 9|22 9|29 10:00AM (201) 512-9348 walk and you’ll discover photo ops where you Duration: 4 hours 9|7 9|28 1:30PM [email protected] can be creative and create your own memo- Not suitable for children under: 12 9|14 2:00PM Ever wonder how trails are built? If you aren’t ries! Build spirit, relationships, and strength Additional equipment: Paddlers should wear as your group meanders along the pathways. Storm King Adventure Tours afraid to get a little dirty, this hands-on look comfortable,quick-drying (non-cotton) 4 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall-on- at how great trails get their start is for you! Maze has a mini loop for kids to follow their clothes and shoes that can get wet. Bring Hudson 12520 Fridays and Saturdays through October 6, ABCs and discover Pride of New York foods sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, a light lunch, come hang out with one of our trail crews grown by farm families for their dinner table! and plenty of drinking water. (845) 534-7800 Healthy lunch cafe, fresh cider, apple cider and we’ll show you how awesome new trail [email protected] donuts. Apples and pumpkins to harvest. experiences are created. Put in a few hours Step foot onto to visit the Notes: Clear pathways wide enough for of sweat equity and help build your next 56. Denning’s Point Kayak Tour wheelchairs and people walking side by side famous Bannerman’s Castle! Begin your trail adventure! You’ll connect with nature, 9|1 9|22 9|29 10:30AM adventure by taking a leisurely paddle across through 10-feet-tall cornfield! However, you Long Dock Park meet great people, and make a difference. the Hudson River, then circle the island by must wander through varied terrain and along 23 Long Dock Road, Beacon 12508 Thursdays through Mondays, build your boardwalks to get to location. (845) 831-1997 kayak before stepping ashore. A historian adventure in the Hudson Highlands State Park Fee: Call for info [email protected] will lead a walking tour to share a narrated Preserve in Cold Spring. Difficulty: Easy This is a guided kayak paddle from Long history of the arsenal. Guests are advised Registration: nynjtc.org/events Length: 1 mile Dock Park heading south to Denning’s Not suitable for children under: 14 Duration: 1.5 hours to bring a light lunch or snack that they can Additional equipment: Please dress for a Point. Participants will be able to get out at enjoy while taking in the stunning views of the Denning’s Point to enjoy the beach and eat day of trail work—clothes/footwear, long Hudson River from the Bannerman residence. sleeves and pants, closed-toe footwear, hat, or may continue around the point into the 55. Bannerman’s Island Walking Tour As part of our ongoing collaboration with sunglasses, sunblock, bug spray, lunch and . 9|1 9|8 9|21 10:00AM the Bannerman Castle Trust, these tours snacks, reusable water bottle, and a day pack. 9|2 9|29 2:00PM Notes: There will be an opportunity to get out Volunteers will be required to wear personal Storm King Adventure Tours of the water so please wear footwear that can help contribute to their preservation efforts TAATSBURGH protective equipment, provided by the Trail 4 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall-on- be worn in the water. Plan on getting a little of the site. SSTATE HISTORIC SITE Conference. Hudson 12520 wet. No jeans! Dress like you are going to Registration: stormkingadventuretours.com (845) 534-7800 the beach! Fee: $70 Registration: At least four days prior to event [email protected] Difficulty: Moderate 54. Hurds Family Farm Cornmaze Step foot onto Pollepel Island to visit the Fee: $50 Length: 4.5 miles 9|1 9|7 9|8 9|14 9|15 9|21 9|22 famous Bannerman’s Castle! Begin your Difficulty: Moderate 9|28 9|29 9:00AM adventure by taking a leisurely paddle across Length: 2.5 miles Duration: 3 hours Hurds Family Farm: Meet at Historic the Hudson River, then circle the island by Duration: 2 hours Not suitable for children under: 12 Dutch Barn kayak before stepping ashore. A historian Not suitable for children under: 12 Additional equipment: Paddlers should wear 2187 State Route 32, Modena 12548 will lead a walking tour to share a narrated Additional equipment: Dry bags are limited. comfortable, quick-drying (non-cotton) (845) 883-7825 Please put items such as phones in zip history of the arsenal. Guests are advised clothes and shoes that can get wet. Bring sun- [email protected] to bring a light lunch or snack that they can lock bags for extra protection. Bring lunch. Welcome to Hurds! Join us for a cornmaze enjoy while taking in the stunning views of the Boats provided. glasses, sunscreen, and camera, and plenty of adventure to celebrate 125 years as a family Hudson River from the Bannerman residence. Metro North station: Beacon drinking water. Boats provided. American Splendor in the Downton Abbey Era farm, 25 years as an agritourism destination, As part of our ongoing collaboration with 845.889.8851 Staatsburg, NY Facebook.com/StaatsburghSHS

20 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 21 63. Heart of the Hudson nest near the marshlands! US SENATOR Valley Farm Tour Registration: stormkingadventuretours.com Charles E. Schumer 9|7 9|14 9|21 9|28 10:00AM Fee: $70 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton 12547 Difficulty: Moderate (845) 616-7824 Length: 4.5 miles [email protected] Duration: 3 hours As summer Come “Meet Me in Marlborough” to taste, Not suitable for children under: 12 comes to a sip, discover, and experience the bounty Additional equipment: Paddlers should wear close and along the Marlborough Farm Trail that has comfortable, quick-drying (non-cotton) we begin to revel been voted #1 in the Hudson Valley. Follow the Meet Me in Marlborough Farm Trail signs clothes and shoes that can get wet. Bring sun- in the majestic located along Route 9W and the country glasses, sunscreen and camera, and plenty of autumn colors as they blanket the roadsides to enjoy a fun-filled day at the pick drinking water. Boats provided. Hudson Valley, foliage and overall your owns, farmer’s markets, wineries, dis- majesty that amplify the beauty of this tilleries, historical sites, spas, eclectic shops, great region, we are also reminded restaurants, cafes, deli’s, and find entertain- 66. Discover Phillies Bridge Farm Project of the history and heritage that have ment, festivals, special events. Extend your 9|7 11:00AM brought us here today. We are so lucky visit with overnight accommodations at a Phillies Bridge Farm Project to have an unparalleled amount of relaxing B&Bs. View the incredible working 45 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz 12561 natural beauty and cultural significance landscapes that thrive on the banks of the (845) 256-9108 surrounding us here in the Hudson Hudson River, throughout our valley and along [email protected] River Valley, and it must be celebrated. the majestic mountainsides. Visit the MMiM The farm stand is open from 9am-12pm, website to download a brochure and map Over the years, I have worked to where you can purchase farm-fresh produce. develop new opportunities along the and/or use the online trip route to help guide At 11am, sample the bounty of Phillies Bridge you along the way. Hudson River for residents and tourists Farm with a tasting session. You will be able alike. Whether it be the Walkway Over to try an array of naturally preserved pickles, the Hudson, a throughout 64. Make Your Own Mushroom Log dried fruits, jams, jellies, and more. Plus, learn Dutchess and Ulster Counties, a bike 9|7 10:00AM about food preserving from Phillies Bridge path from Cold Spring to Beacon, or Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State Farm’s expert, Susan Loxley-Friedle. At noon, sustainable waterfront development, Park Preserve enjoy a beautiful kid-friendly 1.5-mile nature the time is now to harness the 400 Sam’s Point Road, Sam’s Point Area walk led by one of the Phillies Bridge Board unending beauty and power of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, members. No dogs please. Hudson River. The Hudson River Valley Wilderstein House Tour Cragsmoor 12420 Registration: Phone or email (845) 647-7989 Ramble is yet another opportunity Portion wheelchair accessible: The tasting is to bring tourists to the region, offer [email protected] accessible, but not the trail. 59. Sunset Kayak Tour Park Preserve Registration: prideofthehudson.com exciting events for our neighbors, and Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn 9|1 9|6 9|7 9|8 9|20 9|22 5:00PM 400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor 12420 or by phone how to grow your own edible mushrooms! showcase everything the river and 9|27 9|28 9|29 4:30PM (845) 647-7989 Fee: $24 adult, $22 senior, $18 child (4-11), region have to offer. I will continue to During the program we will discuss how 67. Stockade National Historic District Storm King Adventure Tours [email protected] Free 3 and under native fungi function in the ecosystem. Then, work on preserving and promoting this Walking Tour 4 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall-on- On our way to , we will stop Additional activities: During sightseeing we will learn about the processes of both | event and the Hudson River. Thank you Hudson 12520 at the Sam’s Point Overlook where on a clear cruises, we provide a narration aboard giving indoor and outdoor mushroom cultivation 9 7 1:00PM Corner of Wall and Main Streets to everyone at the Hudson River Valley (845) 534-7800 day there is a great view of the Wallkill Valley, information and history of sites being passed. through a hands-on workshop. We will be Greenway who worked so hard to put [email protected] the Catskills, and much more. Children must Snack bar/bar/souvenirs available for pur- inoculating logs for outdoor cultivation, as 63 Main Street, Kingston 12401 (845) 339-0720 this together and to all of those who There are few better ways to end the day be accompanied by a parent or guardian chase aboard. well as inoculating containers to be grown attended the events.” than out on the river enjoying a spectacu- over the age of 18. Meet at the Sam’s Point inside your home. Once completed, the logs [email protected] lar Hudson Valley sunset. Your destination Visitor Center. and containers are yours to bring home where Following the street plan designed by Peter is determined by the tides, so expect the Registration: By phone 62. Walking Tour of Public Art in you can watch them flourish! Children must Stuyvesant in 1658, the tour walks the heart be accompanied by a parent or guardian over unexpected! Retreat to the peaceful Moodna Fee: $10 parking fee Poughkeepsie of the largest intact early Dutch settlement in the age of 18. 68. Revolutionary War Difficulty: Moderate 9|7 9:00AM, Rain Date 9|14 9:00AM New York State and the neighborhood where Marsh or venture to the still waters surround- Registration: By phone Headquarters Site ing Bannerman’s Island, then rest your paddle Length: 3 miles 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie 12572 New York State was born in 1777. Walking Duration: 2 hours Fee: $10 vehicle fee tour highlights include viewing the many 18th- 9|7 9|8 9|14 9|15 9|21 9|22 and enjoy front row seats as the sky starts (845) 516-4758 9|28 9|29 1:00PM Duration: 3 hours century limestone houses still standing in the to change color and the sun sets below the [email protected] Van Wyck Homestead Museum horizon. Make your way back in the stillness This is a guided walking tour led by noted Stockade District, and visiting the site of the 61. Pride of the Hudson Narrated 504 Route 9, Fishkill 12524 artist and muralist, Franc Palaia of public art drafting of the New York State Constitution of the waning light. Sightseeing Cruise 65. Moodna Marsh Kayak Tour (845) 896-9560 Registration: in Poughkeepsie. The leisurely tour includes 9|7 9|14 9|28 9|29 10:00AM 9|15 2:00PM in 1777 and the gravesite of New York’s first [email protected] 9|4 9|6 9|7 9|8 9|11 9|12 9|13 9|14 9|15 stormkingadventuretours.com over 35 indoor and outdoor murals, sculp- 9|21 2:30PM 9|22 1:30PM elected governor, George Clinton, in the Old The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, 9|20 9|21 9|22 9|25 9|27 9|28 9|29 1:00PM Fee: tures, historical monuments, architecture in a Storm King Adventure Tours Dutch Church Burying Ground. and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is $70 9|5 9|18 9|26 2:30PM three-block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. 4 Duncan Avenue, Cornwall-on- Fee: $10 adult, $5 child under 16 one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. Difficulty: Easy 9|18 10:00AM Hudson 12520 Difficulty: Easy During the American Revolution the home Length: 3.5 miles Blu Pointe Landing Dock The tour highlights several New Deal-era Duration: 3 hours murals commissioned by FDR, large-scale (845) 534-7800 Length: 1 mile was used as an Officers’ Headquarters for the Front Street, Newburgh 12550 [email protected] Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers’ encampment Not suitable for children under: 12 (845) 220-2120 contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam Duration: 1.5 hours Additional equipment: Paddlers should wear monuments, one sculpture park, and several This remote tour is ideal for bird watchers Not suitable for children under: 12 (October 1776-October 1783). Dozens of [email protected] and those who enjoy close observation of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the comfortable, quick-drying (non-cotton) very new graffiti style street art wall works. Portion wheelchair accessible: Most sidewalks Join us aboard the Pride of the Hudson local flora and fauna. Begin this tour on the Homestead, including George Washington, clothes and shoes that can get wet. Bring sun- Registration: Phone or email by 9/1 are accessible, but there are some uneven for a cruise through the majestic Hudson beautiful Hudson River as we make our way , John Jay, and Marquis de surfaces. First floor only of the house tour is glasses, sunscreen and camera, and plenty of Highlands! Bask in the open air on the spa- Fee: $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student, groups north along the shoreline, then duck under Lafayette to name a few. Last tour starts at 3pm. accessible. drinking water. Boats provided. cious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our over 10 people $15 each a railroad trestle and enter the mouth of the Fee: Donations are appreciated. climate-controlled main salon featuring huge Not suitable for children under: 14 Moodna. Your guides will lead you through Additional equipment: Walking shoes. Additional activities: Guided tours (about one- wrap-around windows. Our friendly and Portion wheelchair accessible: The only portion the marsh, meandering in and out of chan- Additional activities: Included is a tour of the hour long) will be given from 1-4pm Saturday 60. Holiday Hike—oop Around the Lake professional crew will respond to all of your not wheelchair accessible is the US Post nels. With ever-changing water levels, tides, interior of the c. 1812 Johnston House, the for- and Sunday. Last tour is at 3pm. Revolutionary for Families at Sam’s Point needs. Your adventure will begin at Blu Pointe Office building. and rainfall, each tour to Moodna Marsh is mer home and showroom of nationally noted War era documents and artifacts are 9|2 10:00AM, 1:00PM Landing in Newburgh. Your Captain will pres- Metro North station: Poughkeepsie different, but always enchanting. You may antiques dealer Fred J. Johnston. on display. Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State ent a narration of the sights along the way. even spot one of the local bald eagles that

22 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 23 US SENATOR Length: 3 miles 74. Flashlights & Full Moon: A Night 76. Fall Into Rowing with Mid Hudson Kirsten Gillibrand Duration: 2 hours Time Nature Walk Rowing Association Not suitable for children under: 12 9|13 6:30PM 9|14 9|15 9:00AM Additional equipment: Participant should wear shoes that they don’t mind getting wet. Winnakee Nature Preserve Hudson River at Poughkeepsie I am proud Boats provided. Terwilliger Road Entrance, Hyde Park 12572 270-272 North Water Street, to call the (845) 876-4213 x4 Poughkeepsie 12601 Hudson River [email protected] [email protected] 71. 10th Annual Prostate Walk Across Valley my home. This What better way to explore the Winnakee Experience first-hand the joys of recreational the Hudson River Nature Preserve than under a full moon! region is one of our country’s great 9|8 9:00AM rowing on our magnificent Hudson River. This Night hikes are an adventure: the darkness treasures, where families from across Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic two-session learn-to-row class is perfect for hides familiar landmarks, depth perception New York, all 50 states, and around the Park, Highland the beginning rower. The first session is an (845) 481-0535 becomes a guessing game, and a whole new world can come explore, relax, and enjoy indoor tank session where you will learn the [email protected] set of animals comes out to play. basics of rowing from our certified coaches. In the endless recreation the area has to Join hundreds of people as we come together Notes: Dirt-surfaced wooded trails with offer. The Hudson River Valley Ramble to fight prostate cancer and support those rolling hills. the second session, weather permitting, you is a wonderful tradition that honors this who have been affected by it. Together, we Registration: winnakee.org by 2pm, 9/13 will row on the river with support from our beautiful part of our state and our shared will walk the width of the majestic Hudson club members and coaches. Experience the explore • experience • enjoy River and return to the Highland side for a Difficulty: Moderate Hudson, row it with MHRA. Event will be held heritage as New Yorkers. The Hudson small celebration. This is an exhilarating and Length: 1.3 miles explore • experience • enjoy River Valley fuels our state’s economy with beautiful Hudson Valley tradition. Join us and Duration: 1 hour rain or shine. Ends at 11am. good-paying jobs and year-round tourism, soak up the views of the Hudson Valley, the Additional equipment: Please wear sturdy hik- Notes: 1st session is an on-land tank session. River, and the magnificent landscape! and I will always work to preserve the ing boots or above-ankle walking shoes. Bring 2nd session is on the river—unless weather Notes: The Walkway Over the Hudson is high a flashlight or headlamp, and bring layers, as conditions are too rough. Not suitable for beauty and tradition of our home.” above the water, but safe and beautiful. it could get chilly. Registration: premiercaresfoundation.org or non-swimmers. at the door Registration: Email by 9/7 Fee: $25 Fee: $60 for both days 75. Difficulty: Easy Migrating Birds at John Difficulty: Moderate Length: 2 miles Burroughs’ Slabsides Length: variable miles 69. Fisher Center at Montgomery Place Duration: 1 hour 9|14 8:00AM Duration: 2-2.5 hours each day hours 9|7 9|21 2:00PM 9|13 9|20 6:00PM John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary Montgomery Place, Bard College Not suitable for children under: 14. Children at Slabsides 26 Gardener Way, Red Hook 12571 72. What You See and What between 14 and 18 must be accompanied by a Burroughs Drive off Floyd Ackert, West (845) 758-7900 You Don’t See participating adult. [email protected] 9|8 9|22 1:00PM Park 12493 Additional equipment: Bring water bottle, An autumn series of free, outdoor program- Staatsburgh State Historic Site (845) 384-6556 ming for all ages! The Fisher Center at Bard (Mills Mansion) [email protected] sunscreen, and hat. Wear comfortable non- presents a second season of free, outdoor Old Post Road, Staatsburg 12580 Birds were the first love of naturalist John cotton clothing that will keep you warm if wet. events on the grounds of Montgomery Place, (845) 889-8851 x 338 Burroughs when he was writing at the turn Avoid loose-fitting clothing that could inter- a National Historic Landmark overlooking the [email protected] fere with rowing equipment. Boats provided. Hudson River: a puppet circus extravaganza, In 1895, Staatsburgh’s landscape architect of the 20th century. Then, as now, the land music from the border and beyond, and two designed glorious grounds that showcased the surrounding his cabin Slabsides was abundant Metro North station: Poughkeepsie film screenings under the stars set against the good life in the Gilded Age. But the landscape with bird life and at this time of year migrat- backdrop of the river bank. September 7 there was also designed to hide from view the turn- ing songbirds en route to wintering grounds will be a performance. September 13 and 20 of-the-century technology and labor that made in South America are stopping off. Discover 77. Fall Foliage Paddle there will be film showings, and September 21 the estate run. Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll the richness of tree-top bird life through sight 9|14 9:30AM there will be live music. through the historic grounds as we explore and song with Mark DeDea, president of Kingston Point Beach Registration: Phone or email what you see...and what you don’t see. Additional equipment: Some seating provided, Not suitable for children under: 8 our sister organization, the John Burroughs 50 Avenue, Kingston 12401 blankets and lawn chairs permitted. Natural History Society. Beginning bird- (845) 481-7336 Additional activities: Food and drink available ers through advanced are welcome. Follow [email protected] for purchase from local vendors. Additional 73. Ice Age History of Hyde Park Path Through History signs from Route 9W Paddle the Hudson River during one of the New Paltz, NY | huguenotstreet.org activities to be announced. 9|8 2:00PM in West Park. Meet on Burroughs Drive at Wallace Center most scenic times of the year. This paddle Slabsides entrance. 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park 12538 launches from Kingston Point Beach. The trip 70. Hudson Valley Sunset Kayak Tour (518) 821-9997 Notes: Generally even terrain on well- includes instruction, equipment, and guide. developed trails, many with stone pathways 9|7 9|14 9|21 9|28 5:00PM [email protected] Notes: Launch from a sheltered cove off ALL -INCLUSIVE 61 South Partition Street, Saugerties 12477 and steps. All of the Roosevelt Museum property was beach, paddle is mainly along shoreline in (845) 532-7797 built upon an Ice Age delta where Crum Difficulty: Easy RANCH EXPERIENCE & GETAWAY shallow calm waters. [email protected] Elbow Creek flowed into an Ice Age lake Length: 1 mile We start with a quick lesson before launch- called Glacial . We will wander Registration: Register by 9/13 at Duration: 3 hours ing into the calm waters of the . the grounds and see the geological record of kingstonparksandrec.org or by phone We’ll talk about some of the rich history this lake and the river that flowed across it. Not suitable for children under: 10 adventure Fee: $40 per person, $30 Kingston residents, as we paddle down to take a quick peek at Notes: Level lawn Additional equipment: Wear sturdy shoes and children, and those who provide their own the Cantine Falls before heading out by the Registration: Email by 9/7 dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, if you Saugerties Lighthouse and into the Hudson Difficulty: Easy kayak equipment. awaits have them, and water. River where we’ll enjoy a snack as the sun Length: 1 mile Additional activities: Tour John Burroughs’ Difficulty: Easy HORSEBACK RIDING sets behind the Catskill Mountains! We’ll Duration: 2 hours 1895 rustic cabin “Slabsides,” a National Length: 2.5 miles enjoy the birds, beaver, and all of nature as we Not suitable for children under: 8 INDOOR & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Historic Landmark and Hudson River Valley Duration: 2 hours return by twilight. Additional activities: There are tours of 3 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEALS A DAY Registration: Phone or email Springwood, the Roosevelt family mansion, National Heritage Site of Special Interest. Not suitable for children under: 5 Fee: $45 and Roosevelt Museum. Cabin open until 4pm. Additional equipment: Boats provided. pineridgeduderanch.com | Reservations: 1-866-600-0859 Difficulty: Easy

24 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 25 78. Great Race 79. Guided Public Canoe Trip at dirty—the results will be worth it! 82. Science on the River 9|14 10:00AM, Rain Date 9|15 10:00AM Constitution Marsh Audubon Center Registration: Email by 9/10 9|14 1:00PM Sojourner Truth Park and Sanctuary Not suitable for children under: 12 Norrie Point Environmental Center 55 Plains Road, New Paltz 12561 9|14 10:30AM Additional equipment: Each participant is 256 Norrie Point Way, Staatsburg 12580 (845) 256-9316 Constitution Marsh Audubon Center asked to bring a new clean plastic pail, new (845) 889-4745 x106 [email protected] and Sanctuary nylon or plastic bristle scrub brush (be sure it [email protected] A fun race to get people out on the Wallkill 127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison 10524 fits in your hand in the pail), one pair of new Enjoy a live birds of prey program. Help unused wooden chopsticks, drinking water, River, to enjoy the scenic beauty and serenity (845) 265-2601 fish the waters around Norrie Point to find insect repellent, and bag lunch or snack. Pail of being on a flat-water, slow-moving river. out who lives there. See how the types of [email protected] and brush can be purchased from dollar store. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Join us at Constitution Marsh Audubon organisms living in a stream indicate its health. Learn what “SAV” means and why it’s There will be different race categories, such Center to explore the natural beauty and 81. Landscape and Landmarks Tour as recreational kayak, canoe, racing kayak, or diversity of this unique area. important to the river. Canoe a tidal marsh of 9|14 11:30AM the Hudson (weather- and space-permitting). other craft. Racers will launch from Sojourner Registration: Phone or email by 9/13 Boscobel House and Gardens Truth Park in New Paltz. The race will begin at Fee: $45 adult, $40 senior, student, and Also, many games and activities are planned 1601 Route 9D, Garrison 10524 especially for our youngest visitors. the Route 299 bridge, head downstream 0.5 Audubon member, $30 child (age 7-15) (845) 265-3638 Duration: 3 hours mile to the River to Ridge site, and return to Difficulty: Moderate [email protected] Portion wheelchair accessible: Canoe trips will finish at the same starting point. Length: 1 mile Landscape and Landmarks Tours celebrate be offered. Notes: Half mile with the current, then turn Duration: 2 hours Boscobel’s iconic Hudson River site and the around and half mile against the current. Not suitable for children under: 7 preservation efforts that helped save it. Each Registration: Email by 9/9 Additional equipment: Please bring water and outdoor walking tour shares stories about 83. Cary Institute Forest Ecology Walk Fee: $25 plus kayak rental sun protection. Boats provided. Boscobel’s extraordinary location overlooking the Hudson River, Constitution Marsh, and 9|15 10:00AM Difficulty: Easy Cary East (Gifford House) Parking Area Length: 1 mile the US Military Academy at West Point. Rain or shine. Funded in Part by the Hudson River 2917 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook 12545 Duration: 1 hour 80. Gravestone Cleaning Workshop at (845) 677-7600 x121 Not suitable for children under: 5 Fostertown Cemetery Valley National Heritage Area. Fee: Donation suggested. [email protected] Additional equipment: Boats and PFDs 9|14 11:00AM, Rain Date 9|15 11:00AM Join Cary Institute forest ecologist Dr. Charles (required) are provided for an extra fee. Fostertown Cemetery Duration: 30 minutes Not suitable for children under: 5 Canham for an interpretive walk along the Racers can bring their own kayak, canoe, or 24 North Fostertown Road, Additional activities: Insider tours of the Creek Trail. While exploring our other craft. Bring lunch. Boats provided. Newburgh 12550 Historic House Museum, a Neoclassical man- forests, fields, and wetlands, Dr. Canham Additional activities: There will be a mini (845) 360-6978 sion with a renowned collection of early 19th- will discuss how land use has transformed festival at the end with prizes, live music, [email protected] century decorative arts. Access to 68 acres of Hudson Valley landscapes. Discover how cur- picnicking, some food available for purchase, Expert Marianne Greenfield, proprietor of gardens and grounds, including the Frances rent forest composition is a reflection of past and environmentally-oriented educational Gravestone Cleaning Service, will instruct S. Reeses Woodland Trail of discovery, a farming practices, and how the future forest booths and activities for children. There will 16 participants on the proper techniques of tranquil mile through the forest. The Hudson will be influenced by climate change, pests be different heats, starting at staggered times. caring for gravestones. She will begin with River School Artists Garden, with sculptures and pathogens, and air pollution. Depending on how many people register, the a quick talk about the only recommended by Greg Wyatt, honors 19th-century painters Notes: Hiking trails with some uneven event will end between 1-3pm. method of cleaning and then the hands-on who celebrated this region. rocky surface. portion of the workshop begins. Expect to get Registration: caryinstitute.org/events Difficulty: Moderate Length: 2 miles Bannerman Island Tours and Events Duration: 2 hours Additional equipment: Participants should Tours on the Estuary Steward bring drinking water and wear hiking AND shoes or boots. Third Sunday Self Guided Music Tours Adults $35, Kids 11 & Under $30 84. The Stone Chambers of Mead Farm 9|15 10:00AM Weekly Charters Available Meet at 1090 Route 52, Carmel (Dunkin Donuts) (914) 274-0449 [email protected] www.bannermancastle.org Colonial constructions, ancient sacred sites, or UFO bases? We will seek out three mys- terious stone chambers of unknown origin or date of construction, located on New York City watershed lands. We’ll also visit a bal- 85. Saugerties Hudson River Paddle Duration: 4 to 5 hours anced rock and the enigmatic Hawk Rock gla- 9|15 10:00AM Not suitable for children under: 6 cial erratic. Led by David A. Steinberg, author Glasco Mini Park Portion wheelchair accessible: Launch site is of Hiking the Road to Ruins. Signed copies of Albany Street, Glasco 12432 accessible. Landing areas are not. the book will be available for purchase. (315) 527-8478 Additional equipment: Bring snack, lunch, Notes: Foot trails and eroded abandoned [email protected] water, hat, sunscreen, footwear for walk- roads, some bushwhacking, no major eleva- Paddle the Hudson River near Saugerties and ing, PFD required. This “Big Water” requires tion changes. visit Scenic Hudson’s Falling Waters Preserve minimum boat length 13.5 ft and dual bulk- Difficulty: Moderate and the Saugerties Lighthouse. Arrive 15 heads or flotation devices in bow and stern. Length: 4 miles minutes early. Canoes do not come under these big water Duration: 4 hours Notes: Areas where we plan to get out of kay- requirements. Additional equipment: Must have a free DEP aks/canoes are flat but may have some rocks. Additional activities: Walk to small but permit, available here: Nothing unusual for paddlers with some beautiful waterfall and eat lunch on dock a826-web01.nyc.gov/recpermitapp. experience. Launch site is a boat ramp. at Saugerties Lighthouse in middle of Bring bug spray and lunch. Difficulty: Hudson River. Innisfree Garden Wildflower Walk Moderate Length: 4 miles

26 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 27 “Learned a lot in a beautiful setting! Great, knowledgeable guide and friendly group.” ­— James R. hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at 89. Hudson River Seining & Aquatic Life the Sleight Plass Road trail entrance and meet 9|21 10:00AM your guides by the sign “ Kowawese Unique Area 86. Taste of New Paltz Greenway Trail.” 90 Plum Point Lane, New Windsor 12553 9|15 11:00AM Notes: Mostly flat grassy footpath, some (845) 297-8935 Ulster County Fairgrounds roots, possibly some muddy spots if it rained [email protected] 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz 12561 in the days prior to the event. In the shadow of Storm King Mountain, we (845) 255-0243 Registration: Phone or email by 9/14 will sample the inshore shallows at Kowawese [email protected] Difficulty: Easy with a beach seine to see “who” (fish and Join us to celebrate local shops, producers, Length: 2.75 miles shellfish) is home today. We may see a bald and restaurants. A selection of craft bever- Duration: 2 hours eagle from time to time, Osprey, and perhaps ages will also be served. It’s a full flavor of Not suitable for children under: 6 the start of the autumn Monarch butterfly everything that is New Paltz—from restau- Additional equipment: Bring water and insect migration. Bring swimwear to participate. rants to food trucks to craft vendors. It's a repellent. Wear long sleeve shirt, pants, and Portion wheelchair accessible: There is a ramp great way for the local community and for sturdy footwear. to the beach to within 100 feet of the event.

the people from outside of New Paltz to get to see what the town is up to in all realms of 88. Guided Tour of the D&H Canal business. This is our second year to feature 90. Sterling Forest Fire Tower Ramble Five Lock Walk a “Best of the Taste” competition in three 9|21 11:00AM 9|15 9|29 2:00PM categories: Best Food Truck, Best Restaurant, Sterling Forest State Park 23 Mohonk Road, High Falls 12440 and Best Winery/Distillery. In addition to a 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo 10987 (845) 687-2000 bunch of free kids activities, like face-painting [email protected] (845) 351-5907 and arts and crafts, there will also be health Come to the D&H Canal Museum in High [email protected] and wellness practitioners, live music, and Falls, and take a free guided tour of the The Fire Tower Ramble is a moderate hike demonstrations throughout the day. national historic landmark Five Lock Walk. loop highlighted by scenic views of Sterling See five restored locks from the final 1852 Forest. Hikers are able to observe the sur- enlargement of the D&H Canal, the first rounding Hudson Highlands from a 60-foot 87. LaGrange Wappinger Creek million-dollar private enterprise in US history. fire tower built in 1922. Walking Tour of the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve Greenway Trail Walk The Canal ran for 108 miles from Honesdale, Notes: Trails can be steep and rocky, so please 9|15 2:00PM wear sturdy hiking shoes. to Rondout, New York to bring 91. Biodiversity Celebration ends at 5pm. a murder mystery while dining and drinking 87 Sleight Plass Road, Poughkeepsie 12603 coal from Carbondale, Pennsylvania to New Registration: Call by 9/20 9|21 11:00AM Notes: City streets in the historic Grand Parlor at the former (845) 554-9166 York City, running from 1828 through 1898. Difficulty: Moderate Difficulty: Easy Home for Aged Men built in 1881. The dinner [email protected] The canal fueled the industrial revolution Length: 4 miles Trailside Museums & Zoo helps raise funds for the continuing mission of Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on in America and helped make New York the Duration: 4 hours Bear Mountain State Park, Bear maintaining and preserving the two landmark a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a world’s largest city. It informed the 19th-cen- Not suitable for children under: 10 Mountain 10911 93. Citizen Science Phenology Hike buildings which comprise the Arts Center. mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek tury history of all the towns along its route. Additional equipment: Bring water and a snack. (845) 786-2701 x293 9|21 1:00PM Registration: Call by 9/20 or visit under a canopy of sycamore, , , [email protected] Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State cunneen-hackett.org Come to Trailside Museums & Zoo and Park Preserve Fee: $90 learn about biodiversity and local habitats! 400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor 12420 Not suitable for children under: 10 Visit our pond, river, forest, woodland pool, (845) 647-7989 Additional equipment: Dress in period costume grassland, and rocky summit habitat stations [email protected] for a chance to win prizes. to complete your Habitat Passport. When When do the flowers bloom? When do Metro North station: Poughkeepsie you complete the activity at each station, you the leaves fall? We are very curious to find will get a stamp. Collect all stamps and win out! In this program, you will learn all about a prize, while discovering ways you can help phenology, the study of how plants and 95. Bear Mountain Loop via Major protect and provide habitat for wildlife. animals change throughout the seasons, Welch Trail and Appalachian Trail 9|22 Fee: $10 parking fee while working as a citizen-scientist to collect 10:00AM information about the plants in our park. Bear Mountain State Park Along this carriage road, you will encounter Appalachian Trail and Suffern-Bear a variety of flowers, ferns, shrubs, and trees Mountain Trail Junction near Hessian Lake, 92. Art Walk Kingston which change as you move up in elevation. Bear Mountain 10911 9|21 9|22 12:00PM Meet at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Pre- (845) 786-2701 x293 Kingston 12401 registration is required by calling Sam’s Point [email protected] (845) 454-3222 at (845) 647-7989. We’ll meet at the junction of the Appalachian [email protected] Registration: By phone Trail and the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail near Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts Fee: $10 parking fee the southern end of Hessian Lake. On this and the local community. Over the course Difficulty: Moderate journey, we’ll enjoy the panoramic views of of two days, visitors and local residents are the Hudson River. There will be an opportuni- invited to explore three distinct areas of the ty for you to explore Perkins Memorial Tower city of Kingston and immerse themselves in 94. Roaring 20s Murder Mystery and much more. a range of art and events. Paintings, photo- Dinner Party with Music Notes: Steep ascents and descents, uneven graphs, and sculptures are just some of the 9|21 6:00PM rocky surfaces, rock scrambling. Registration: By phone mediums that will be on display at home Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie 12601 Fee: $10 parking fee studios and galleries. During the 2018 studio (845) 486-4571 Difficulty: Difficult tour over 130 artists were on display at more [email protected] Length: 4 miles than 60 locations throughout the city, making This is the third Murder Mystery fundraiser Duration: 3.5 hours this event the largest open studio tour in the dinner for the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Not suitable for children under: 12 Hudson River Valley. Whether you have a few a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedi- Additional equipment: Bring plenty of drinking hours, or a full day, the event weekend will cated to meeting the cultural needs of the water and lunch. What You See and What You Don't See, Staatsburgh State Historic Site offer a broad range of art and activities. Event community. Guests will be asked to help solve

28 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 29 “Great way to spend an afternoon. Guides were excellent—very informative and knowledgeable. ” Richard Historical Trail, The Drumlin Trail, times through the lives represented here by the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and —­ M.S. The Phenology Trail, or the Beaver Trail, their final memorials. the Kingston Trolley Car museum are all depending on weather and trail conditions. Notes: Uneven terrain for walking. Event is located in the district. Children under 12 must 96. 2019 Wilderstein Outdoor Learn about research and land management held rain or shine. be accompanied by an adult. A self-guided Sculpture Biennial Exhibition currently happening on the preserve, includ- Fee: $5 adult, Free for children 12 and under brochure and guide/map is available that REUNITE! 9|22 1:00PM ing controlling invasives and the effects of Difficulty: Easy will point out the various historical sites and Wildersetin Historic Site white-tailed deer on our forests. Length: .5 miles natural scenic points along the way. Register SHOW YOUR FAMILY THE 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck 12572 Notes: We will be walking on trails on the Duration: 1.5 hours 9-11am and finish by 2pm. (845) 876-4818 preserve. There are a few steep ascents and Additional equipment: Wear appropriate Difficulty: Moderate MAGIC OF THE CATSKILLS! [email protected] some rocky terrain, some trails might be footwear and dress for weather. Event is Length: 3 or 6 miles This is a curator-led guided walking tour, muddy. Rain or shine. rain or shine. Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours FROST VALLEY YMCA which includes 25 contemporary sculptural Registration: Call or email by 9/20 Additional activities: The Hurley Heritage Not suitable for children under: 6 works selected from a variety of established Difficulty: Moderate Society 2019 exhibit: "Winslow Homer’s Portion wheelchair accessible: Mostly on JOIN US SEPTEMBER TO JUNE and nationally known artists from five north- Length: 2 miles Hurley: An Artist’s View." Explore how Hurley city streets. AT TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! earstern states. The sculptures are displayed Duration: 2 hours inspired one of the great American artists throughout the Calvert Vaux landscaped Not suitable for children under: 6 of the 19th century. Admission to the exhibit grounds of the historic Wilderstein estate Additional equipment: Bring sunscreen, hats, is free Museum open 1-4pm. Tour of Burial 100. John Burroughs Slabsides Who says camp is just for with breathtaking views of the Hudson River. sunglasses, bug spray, and water if needed. Grounds begins from the Museum Grounds. Geology Ramble the kids? For generations, Registration: Call or visit wilderstein.org. 9|28 9:00AM countless families return to John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary 98. Ramble Through Hurley’s Historic 99. Historic Kingston Rondout at Slabsides Frost Valley for their annual 97. Walking Tour of the Vassar Farm Burial Grounds Volkswalk for Everyone! Burroughs Drive, off Floyd Ackert Road, reunions. Choose from two and Ecological Preserve 9|22 2:00PM 9|28 9:00AM West Park 12493 9|22 1:00PM Hurley Burial Ground Kingston Rondout Waterfront (845) 384-6556 great locations to meet The Environmental Cooperative at 52 Main Street, Hurley 12443 Broadway and West Strand Street, Rondout [email protected] every family’s needs - total the Vassar Barns; Vassar Farm and (845) 336-5267 District, Kingston 12401 The rocks were one of naturalist John Ecological Preserve [email protected] (845) 462-7539 Burroughs's favorite aspects of the Slabsides privacy at our East Valley 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie 12604 Tour historic Hurley’s old burial ground, [email protected] location, but even he did not realize that the Ranch or excitement (845) 437-7422 located in this National Historic Landmark The paved trails go through the historic rocks represented sediments eroded from a and adventure at [email protected] village founded in 1662. Hear the tales of Rondout section of Kingston with stately Himalayan-scale mountain range nearly 400 Please join the Environmental Cooperative Hurley’s earliest residents who lived and died homes. The Rondout was the largest ship- million years ago. Since they were deposited Main Camp! and the Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve many years ago, and some say, never really ping facility on the Hudson River between in a shallow sea, the sediments were repeat- for a walking tour along trails on the preserve. left. Hear the legends of haunted happenings, New York City and Albany in the late 1800s. edly caught in continental collisions which 845-985-2291 [email protected] frostvalley.org This tour will feature The Ellen Swallows and become acquainted with those bygone Today, shops, a major Hudson River marina, bent them and stood them literally on end. As TEL EMAIL WEB if that wasn’t enough, they were most recently scraped clean by a mile-thick sheet of glacial ice which melted a mere 14,000 years ago. Join Vassar College geology professor Jeff Walker for hike to read the many stories Steve “The Dirtmeister” Tomecek, interac- Montgomery using the words of the soldiers in the rocks of the John Burroughs Nature tive demos, hands-on activities, and outdoor who were there and what they left behind. Sanctuary. The newly developed trails are exploration. Something for all ages! Program will visit rarely visited spots of the part of the Hudson River Valley Greenway battlefield and conclude with a musket firing Trail System. demonstration. Notes: Tallus piles and some moderately 102. Hike at Fuller Mountain Preserve rough terrain on new, well-developed trails, 9|28 10:00AM Notes: Part of walk will be off trail. Small hill many with stone pathways and steps. Fuller Mountain Preserve climb and rolling terrain. Registration: Email by 9/26 70 Bowen Road, Warwick 10990 Registration: Call or email by 9/27 Difficulty: Moderate (845) 534-3690 x18 Difficulty: Moderate [email protected] Length: 1.5 miles Length: 1 mile Duration: 2 hours Join the Orange County Land Trust for a guided hike at Fuller Mountain Preserve. Enjoy Duration: 2 hours Not suitable for children under: 10 spectacular views of the Warwick Valley, Not suitable for children under: 12 Additional equipment: Wear hiking boots or Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Shawangunk sturdy shoes, and bring water. Additional equipment: Welcome to bring lunch. Ridge at the scenic overlook. Additional activities: Tour John Burroughs’s Notes: Some uneven rocky terrain. rustic cabin retreat “Slabsides,” a National Registration: Email by 9/27 Historic Landmark and a Hudson River Valley 104. Revolutionary War Difficulty: Moderate National Heritage Site of Special Interest, Length: 1.7 miles Encampment Weekend where he wrote about nature. Cabin will be Duration: 1.5 hours 9|28 10:00AM 9|29 12:00PM open until 4pm. Not suitable for children under: 10 Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 N. Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction 12533 101. Discovery Day at the Catskills 103. In Their Own Words—The Battle (845) 227-4136 Visitor Center for Fort Montgomery! 9|28 10:00AM 9|28 10:00AM [email protected] Catskills Visitor Center Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Living history demonstrations will show what 5096 State Route 28, Mount Tremper 12457 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922 life was like for soldiers, camp followers, and (845) 688-3369 (845) 446-2134 civilians during the American Revolution. [email protected] [email protected] Musket drills, cooking, baking, and Blacksmith Join us for a brand new event at the Catskill Come for a unique, extended tour of one of demonstrations. Interpretive Center celebrating the nature, the Hudson Valley’s most dramatic battle history, and culture of the Catskills through sites! Drawing mainly on first hand accounts Fee: $5 suggested donation kid-friendly educational programs, live and archaeological data, this ramble will bring Additional equipment: Bring a lawn chair. Hurds Family Farm Cornmaze performances including a featured show by to life the Revolutionary War attack on Fort

30 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 31 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 107. National Alpaca Days at district mushroomed from farmland into Sean Patrick Maloney Lilymoore Farm a prosperous maritime village and major 9|28 9|29 12:00PM Hudson River port during the heydays of the UPPER HUDSON VALLEY EVENTS Delaware and Hudson Canal (1828-1898). Welcome Lilymoore Alpaca Farm 21 Moore Road, Pleasant Valley 12569 View the legacy of residential, commercial, to the 20th (845) 605-7002 and ecclesiastical architecture built by the annual [email protected] “melting pot” of nationalities that emigrated Hudson River Valley Our big event that you wait all year for. Come to Rondout in the 19th century. Ramble! I invite everyone joining in to Lilymoore Farm, meet the alpacas, hear the Notes: Sidewalks with one gravel surface path. on the festivities to explore the rich live band, shop our vendor village, and have Some uphill walking. cultural history, stunning natural a ton of fun. Do the Chicken Dance with a Fee: $10 adult, $5 for children under 16 Difficulty: Moderate scenery, and warm hospitality in New chicken, watch the animals as they participate in our tutu parade. Wear a tutu and you can Length: 1 mile York’s premier National Heritage Area. participate, too. Ends at 4pm. Duration: 1.5 hours I say it all the time: This really is the Duration: 4 hours Not suitable for children under: 12 best place in the world. So if you’re a Portion wheelchair accessible: There are some Portion wheelchair accessible: Gravel uphill path life-long resident or just visiting, I hope back fields which may be hard to access is not wheelchair accessible. you’ll enjoy all the Hudson Valley has by wheelchair. Most of the farm is easily accessible. to offer.” 111. Kites Over The Hudson

9|28 2:00PM 108. Apple Cider Ramble Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site 105. National Public Lands Day 9|28 1:00PM, Rain Date 9|29 1:00PM Volunteer Event Peach Hill Park 84 Liberty Street, Newburgh 12550 9|28 10:00AM 32 Edgewood Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603 (845) 562-1195 [email protected] Sam’s Point Area of Minnewaska State (845) 485-3628 All are invited to come and enjoy the outdoor Park Preserve [email protected] fun at this annual event when color fills the sky 400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor 12420 Participants will take a walking tour of our overlooking the Hudson River. Free kites are (845) 647-7989 orchard park. Pick apples and help press them given to the first 150 children 15 years of age [email protected] into apple cider at the end of the trip. We and under. Free refreshments. Event, museum, We will be working on pulling invasive plants will also have a horse-drawn wagon ride, live Dibble's Quarry, Elka Park and tours are free on this day compliments from along the sides of our trails. Removal music, sheep petting, and food available. Event of Central Hudson and Friends of the State of these species is a very important step in ends at 4pm. Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. KEY TO RAMBLE EVENTS 114. Behind-the-Scenes Restoration trails. Learn about invasive and exotic species, protecting the globally rare ecosystem found Notes: Your walk could include steep ascents/ native, rare flora and fauna, and what makes Portion wheelchair accessible: Park with various Hudson River Estuary Tour of Historic Cherry Hill here. All necessary training and tools will be descent and muddy trails. Schodack Island unique to the area. levels of accessible paths. Museum first floor All Ramble Saturdays 1:00PM provided. After the work day is over, please Fee: $5 per person, $10 per family Greenway Trail Notes: Schodack Island State Park trails accessible. Hasbrouck House accessible. No Historic Cherry Hill are well groomed with only a 5-10 foot feel free to continue to celebrate National Difficulty: Moderate accessible restrooms. Great Estates Length: 1 mile 523 1/2 S. Pearl Street, Albany 12202 slow incline. Public Lands Day by hiking our wonderful Additional activities: Washington’s Fee: $6 vehicle fee Duration: 1 hour Hudson River Artists Trail trails! All National Public Lands Day volun- Headquarters will be open from 11am until (518) 434-4791 Difficulty: Easy teers will receive a free day pass to partici- 5pm. Take a tour of the historic Hasbrouck Revolutionary War Trail [email protected] Length: 1-3 miles pating federal public lands, including most House, and explore the museum, including Duration: 1-2 hours 109. Family Friendly Tour the five-generation home of the Van National Parks. Ends at 3pm. Mandeville House Tour the multi-award winning exhibit, “Unpacked Additional equipment: Dress for the weather. 9|28 9|29 1:00PM Rensselaer family. Learn about Cherry Hill’s Registration: By phone & Rediscovered: Selections from the Walk/Hike Trail can be muddy so wear appropri- Mandeville House Length: 3 miles Washington’s Headquarters’ Collection.” architecture and layers of history—see for ate footwear. 122 Lower Station Road, Garrison 10524 Bicycle Additional equipment: Bring enough water yourself why such a major restoration was (845) 424-3626 to last the day (at least two liters), snacks, Paddle needed and what is being done to address [email protected] 112. Garden Open House & Paint Out 116. Hudson River Estuary Sunset Paddle and a lunch. Wheelchair Accessible (for details, structural issues, preserve the house, and 8|31 5:30PM Built in 1737, the oldest house in Garrison was 9|29 12:00PM contact the trip leader) Hudson Waterfront Park Kayak Launch constructed by Jacob Mandeville, a young Blithewood Garden, Levy Economics restore the mansion to its historic charm. man of Dutch origin. The house was a strate- Public Transportation 20-22 Water Street, Hudson 12534 106. Newburgh Open Studios Institute, Bard College Tours are held at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. (518) 392-5252 gic point during the American Revolution and 9|28 9|29 12:00PM 75 Blithewood Avenue, Red Hook 12571 Fee: $5 adult, $4 student and senior, $2 child [email protected] was headquarters for General Putnam and Note: We make every effort to ensure accuracy of event 5 Grand Street, Newburgh 12550 (845) 758-7179 listings. However, due to weather and other factors, Portion wheelchair accessible: Only the orienta- We will leave the Hudson Kayak Launch other notable commanders. Many revolu- (845) 561-5552 [email protected] information may change between the time of publication and and paddle up to the North Bay, get- tionary war heroes were quartered at the tion gallery and historic south kitchen are [email protected] Come paint and draw with us. Watch a the time of each event. We encourage all participants to verify ting a riverfront view of the Greenport house—most notable being General George plein-air painter(s) in action. Garden tours at dates and times with the listed Ramble leader for each event. accessible. Conservation Area. The Ninth Annual Newburgh Open Studios Washington. Be sure to see the old revolution- 2pm and 4pm. Learn more about the current Notes: Depending on the weather, the water tour offers a unique opportunity to see the 113. USS Slater Open for Tours ary era road in front of the house. Tours are garden rehabilitation project and Friends of could be a bit rough. Some experience pad- work and meet many of the artists in the City All Ramble Weekends 10:00AM given until 4pm. Blithewood Garden. Meet the resident goats dling on the Hudson River is recommended. of Newburgh’s burgeoning arts community. Broadway & Quay Street, Albany 12202 115. Guided Nature Walk and enjoy light seasonal refreshments. The Registration: Register by 8/28 at (518) 431-1943 8|31 10:00AM The studios are located in some amazing his- open house ends at 5pm. clctrust.org/events [email protected] Difficulty: Moderate toric buildings, most of which are rarely open 110. Rondout National Historic District Fee: $10 adult. Free for children under 12. Schodack Island State Park Tour the last World War II Destroyer Escort Length: 4 miles to the public. This is a self-guided tour, much Walking Tour Portion wheelchair accessible: 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Walled garden is afloat in America. USS Slater is open for tours Duration: 2 hours of it walkable from Newburgh Art Supply. 9|28 1:00PM not ADA, but garden viewing location is ADA. Wednesday through Sunday. Landing 12156 Not suitable for children under: 6 Maps will be available on both days starting at Ulster County Heritage Area Visitors Center Additional equipment: If you are coming to Fee: $9 adult, $8 senior, $7 child ages 6-14 (518) 732-0187 Additional equipment: Participants must have a 10am at Newburgh Art Supply. 20 Broadway, Kingston 12401 paint, painters should bring their own sup- Not suitable for children under: 4 [email protected] PFD, we have some to lend if needed. We also Portion wheelchair accessible: Some locations (845) 339-0720 plies. Coloring book and crayons available Additional equipment: Comfortable walking have some boats to lend, please be in touch if are up stairs. [email protected] for children. shoes and rain gear, as needed. Meet at the Main Comfort Station. Join a Park you’d like to borrow one. Hear how Kingston’s historic waterfront Naturalist for a leisurely walk on the parks

32 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 33 117. Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour 120. Fall Flower Walk at Art Omi 123. Taste of Troy Food Tours’ Central 9|6 9|13 9|20 12:45PM 9|7 10:00AM Troy Historic District Food Tour Quackenbush Square Art Omi 9|7 9|14 9|21 10:00AM 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany 12207 1405 County Route 22, Ghent 12075 275 River Street, Troy 12180 (518) 495-2277 (518) 392-4747 (518) 495-2277 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Taste Albany’s rapidly evolving culinary scene Join ecologists Claudia and Conrad Vispo Put on your walking shoes for an entertaining by exploring the food-print of this historic from the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape and delicious way to learn about Troy and the city on the west bank of the Hudson River! Ecology Program for a leisurely walk through role food is playing in bringing this archi- Put on your walking shoes for an entertain- tectural gem back. Taste of Troy Food Tours Art Omi Sculpture & Architecture Park. You ing and delicious way to experience New provides a unique opportunity to explore this will get to see a variety of early fall wildflow- York’s Capital City for 320+ years. Discover beautiful downtown riverfront, while sampling stunning architecture and cultural tidbits that ers and their insect visitors, and learn their foods and beverages from establishments will help you develop a fresh perspective on names and lore. that are helping to revitalize this historic city. the capital. Six sips and tastes for a complete Notes: Terrain includes mowed and forest Our walking tour allows you to experience the meal. Get an insider’s introduction to one of paths, gentle slopes, and possibly patches of vibrant culinary scene that surrounds Troy’s the oldest churches in New York and discover mud. No rocky surfaces or climbing required. amazing year-round farmers market and where some of the famous congregants sat. Registration: Call or email ends in time for you to shop the market and Registration: Call or visit Difficulty: Easy meet the local farmers and vendors. Discover tasteoftroyfoodtours.com by Thursday at Length: 1.5 miles stunning architecture and cultural tidbits noon, the day before the tour Duration: 2 hours that will help you develop a fresh perspec- Fee: $65 adult, $45 child 3-12 Additional equipment: Sturdy, comfortable tive on the easternmost city in New York’s Not suitable for children under: 8 footwear is recommended. Capital District. Portion wheelchair accessible: One of the stop’s Registration: Call or visit restrooms is on the second floor without tasteoftroyfoodtours.com by Thursday before an elevator. 121. Discover the Hilltowns: Farms, each event Additional equipment: Be prepared for Artisans and More Tour Fee: $55 adult, $35 child 3-12 rain or shine. Not suitable for children under: 8 9|7 9|8 10:00AM Portion wheelchair accessible: One of the stops Berne, Knox, Rensselaerville and Westerlo works for regular wheelchairs, but not for 118. Open Mic Night (518) 368-8055 electric wheelchairs. 9|6 9|13 9|20 5:00PM [email protected] Additional equipment: This is a rain or shine Schodack Island State Park Experience the scenic Hilltowns of Albany event, so come prepared for all weather with 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack County on this self-guided driving tour of comfortable walking shoes. Landing 12156 farms, artisan studios, markets, histori- Additional activities: After exploring Troy’s (518) 732-0187 cal museums, and other places of interest. downtown, there is time to shop in the year- [email protected] Choose from dozens of destinations. Maps round farmers market that brings local food Come down to the park for live music and with details, schedules, wheelchair accessibil- to Troy’s restaurants and you. fun! Enjoy the music, or get on stage to join ity, and locations for gas and food are avail- historic tails of Albany’s long-time love of take and store photos of their visits. moment to slow down and tune into the natu- in with the host band. Schodack Landing Fire able free at all venues or can be downloaded furry friends, including Owney the Railway ral world. Join artist Alexis Elton for a series Company will be here with their famous cook- from our website hilltowns.org. The 2019 map 124. Discover the Pine Bush Mail Dog and our beloved Nipper! of aromatic plants experienced during a out. Don’t miss the good times! This event 9|7 127. Copake Iron Works National will be finalized in September. 10:30AM Notes: Urban sidewalks participatory scent-walk specific to the land- may be canceled for bad weather. Preserve Discovery Center Heritage Area Site Tour Portion wheelchair accessible: Tour is by Fee: $3 adults, Free for child scape and history of Olana’s artist-designed Additional activities: There will be children’s car. Each site’s accessibility will vary; see 195 New Karner Road, Suite 1, Albany 12205 9|7 9|8 9|14 9|15 9|21 9|22 2:00PM Difficulty: Easy carriage roads. crafts and activities held from 5-8pm! printed guide or contact Helderberg Hilltowns (518) 456-0655 Copake Iron Works National Heritage Area [email protected] Length: 1 mile Fee: $15 adult, $10 member, $10 child Additional equipment: Comfortable shoes, Site in An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Duration: 1 hour boots recommended for farm tours. Dress for 35 Valley View Road, Copake Falls 12517 Difficulty: Easy 119. 9th Annual Kayaking 4 Meso Bush—a globally rare, nationally significant, the weather. (518) 966-2730 Length: 1 mile 9|7 9:00AM and locally distinct inland . Our Additional activities: Family friendly tours, pas- [email protected] Halfmoon Lighthouse Park experts will guide you along this hike over roll- 126. Albany History Race: Alexander ture walks, and demonstrations are available Join Friends of Taconic State Park for tours 589 Hudson River Road, Waterford 12188 ing sand where you will discover Pine Hamilton Edition! of the historic Copake Iron Works National (518) 495-6099 and some venues offer sales of their produce Bush natural history and seasonal surprises 129. Guided Public Canoe 9|7 2:00PM Heritage Area Site featuring a visitor center, [email protected] and wares. There is no charge for tours. and transformations. Trip at RamsHorn-Livingston Albany Public Library, Washington museum, and extensively interpreted Iron This is a paddle to raise awareness and Notes: The trail passes over sand dunes with Audubon Sanctuary Avenue Branch Works Heritage Trail. Established in 1845 donations for Mesothelioma research. All occasional tree roots. along Bash Bish Brook at the base of the 9|7 9:30AM 122. Hawk Migration Watch at 161 Washington Avenue, Albany 12208 proceeds are donated to the Mesothelioma Registration: Call or visit Taconic Ridge, the Copake Iron Works RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Sanctuary Applied Research Foundation. Check in Thacher Park albanypinebush.org/events (518) 427-4376 National Heritage Area Site and 18 acres sur- 84 Dubois Road, Catskill 12414 starts at 7am. | Difficulty: Moderate 9 7 10:00AM [email protected] rounding the site are listed on the State and Notes: We paddle together in a group and are Length: 0.9 mile (845) 265-2601 Thacher State Park Overlook Can’t afford tickets to "Hamilton"? Join us for National Register of Historic Sites. In addition escorted by the NYS Police. Duration: 1.5 hours [email protected] (518) 872-0800 an Amazing Race-style afternoon scavenger to guided tours of the museum and visitor Registration: Register by 8/17 at [email protected] hunt to discover Albany’s connections to Join us at RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon kayaking4meso.org or email center, the self-guided walking tour includes Thacher Park Overlook is a great place to Alexander Hamilton, the Schuyler Family, stops at up to 25 points of interest on the Sanctuary to explore the natural beauty and Fee: $35 before August 17th and $50 after. watch for hawks flying south during their fall 125. Wild Tails diversity of this unique area. Difficulty: Moderate 9|7 11:00AM Lafayette, and Aaron Burr! The event is free Copake Iron Works Heritage Trail. Tours are migration. Hawk Watch leader Will Aubrey Registration: Call or email Length: 8 miles Discover Albany Visitors Center and no prior knowledge is needed. This year, given rain or shine. Event ends at 4pm. will be on hand to answer questions, provide Duration: 4 -5 hours 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany 12207 Albany Public Library has partnered with Fee: $25 adult, $20 senior, student, or background material, compile statistics, and Not suitable for children under: 10 (518) 434-0405 Albany Institute of History and Art, which will Audubon members, $15 child (age 7-13) assist with hawk identification. Come see live 128. Aromatic Olana: Fragrant Additional equipment: Participants will need a [email protected] serve as the finish line for this event. Finishing Difficulty: Moderate raptors and learn about wildlife rehabilita- Landscape Tour kayak, paddle, and PFD. Kayak rentals avail- The City of Albany is wild! Wild Tails of teams will receive pizza and Hamilton- Length: 1 mile able through Upstate Kayak Rentals. tion. Refreshments will be available at the Albany Animals is a first-of-its-kind guided 9|7 3:00PM themed prizes will be awarded. Duration: 2 hours Additional activities: Festivities from 1:30-4pm Overlook concession stand. walking tour that leads your family on a safari Olana State Historic Site Not suitable for children under: 7 at the Halfmoon Lighthouse Park. Food and Additional activities: On Sunday, September 8, through downtown Albany. Together with Registration: tinyurl.com/y52cogdy by 9/6 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 refreshments will be available. Shuttle buses raptor viewing and counting continues with your guide, you will uncover many creatures Not suitable for children under: 9 (518) 828-1872 Additional equipment: Please bring water and available in the morning. Will Aubrey. in the form of carvings and statues hidden Additional equipment: Each team must have [email protected] sun protection. Boats provided. in plain sight. Your guide will regale you with a car and either a phone or digital camera to Let your sense of smell be your guide. Take a

34 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 35 Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area at 7:30am the centuries and provides a peaceful spot to hidden faces at the SUNY Administration transportation and power canals led to the on Saturday and take shuttle buses to our appreciate history and enjoy beautiful natural Building, and the drama surrounding the growth of the Harmony Mills and other indus- starting point just below the plateau escarp- surroundings. construction of the State Capitol. tries in Cohoes. ment and will spend the day hiking back to Portion wheelchair accessible: The grounds are Notes: Urban sidewalks Difficulty: Easy Pineridge. Participants are welcome to pitch accessible but the house requires walking Fee: $3 Duration: 2 hours a tent and spend the night. We will have a up a step. Difficulty: Easy potluck dinner after the Saturday hike. We Length: 1.5 miles will leave Pineridge by 8am on Sunday to hike Duration: 2 hours 143. Guided Hike to the Dickinson Hill to the other half of the Plateau. Shuttle buses 136. Capital Region Apple and Not suitable for children under: 8 Fire Tower will bring participants back to Pineridge at the Wine Festival 9|14 1:00PM end of the day. The route this year will include 9|14 9|15 10:00AM the Grafton Fire Tower. Altamont Fairgrounds 140. Crailo Harvest Faire 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Notes: A mix of trail conditions (flat, rocky, 9|14 11:00AM, Rain date 9|15 11:00AM Grafton 12082 etc.), logging roads, and bushwhacking. 129 Grand Street, Altamont 12009 (518) 861-6515 Crailo State Historic Site (518) 279-1155 x2 Bushwhacking will be easy to moderate [email protected] [email protected] 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer 12144 difficulty with a few short difficult areas. Enjoy a hike to the historic Dickinson Hill fire Our 27th annual festival includes a craft fair, (518) 463-8738 Trails may be muddy or wet depending upon tower with an environmental educator. On local foods, apple, ciders, baked goods, New [email protected] weather conditions prior to the event. a clear day you can observe the Adirondack An old fashioned agricultural festival devoted Registration: Call or email by 9/12 York State wineries, family entertainment, Mountains, the Green Mountains, and the to all aspects of harvest time in the colonial- Fee: $10 suggested donation and music. Saturday’s festivities end at 6pm Taconic Range from the top of the tower. era Hudson Valley. Harvest Faire offers Difficulty: Difficult and Sunday’s end at 5pm. Program meets at the welcome center before Length: 32 miles Fee: $9 adult, children under 15 free. 17th- and 18th-century music, Colonial Dutch driving to the trailhead. Duration: 9 hours Additional activities: Haunted house, bounce re-en-actors, vendors, Native American Notes: This is a moderate hike with some Hudson River Skywalk Arts Festival, Catskill Additional equipment: Day pack, water bottles, houses, and pony rides from 12-4pm. and colonial demonstrations, games, and rocks and roots in the trail. There are several sturdy footwear, and lunch. activities. steep stories of stairs to climb if you wish to Additional activities: We will pass views and Fee: Museum fee only go to the top of the fire tower. 130. Picturing Nature: A Practical Guide Partnership. Rain or shine. Free t-shirt to the historic sites. We will eat dinner together 137. Cornell Hill Fire Tower Tours Portion wheelchair accessible: Our grounds Registration: Call by 9/13 to Nature Photography first 75 people who register. Saturday evening for those who are inter- 9|14 9|15 9|28 9|29 10:00AM are largely accessible as is the first floor of Fee: $6 vehicle fee ested. We ask participants to bring some- 9|8 1:00PM Fee: $20 adult, $15 member. Children are free. Camp Saratoga the museum. Difficulty: Moderate thing to share. Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center Difficulty: Moderate 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort 12831 Length: 3 miles

195 New Karner Road, Suite 1, Albany 12205 Length: 3.8 miles (518) 450-0321 Duration: 2 hours (518) 456-0655 [email protected] 141. Monarch Butterfly Walk Not suitable for children under: 8 134. Troy’s Walk With A Doc [email protected] Climb an authentic fire tower and view a 9|14 9|28 11:00AM Additional equipment: Water bottle, snacks, 132. Art Trail Guided Paddle 9|14 8:00AM There is incredible beauty in nature, from replica fire observer’s cabin without having Camp Saratoga and close-toed shoes are recommended. 9|8 9:30AM Troy Waterfront Farmers Market/ magnificent birds, flowers, and landscapes to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Gansevoort 12831 to the tiniest insects. Suitable for all levels of Catskill Middle School Parking Area Riverfront Park Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The schedule (518) 450-0321 photographers with a variety of equipment, 345 W Main Street, Catskill 12414 River and Fulton Streets, Troy 12180 [email protected] 144. The Marshall House Open House - this program covers the basic elements of (518) 943-7465 (518) 833-6479 is subject to weather conditions and avail- nature photography including light, composi- [email protected] [email protected] ability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. Join us for a nature walk to learn about the Visit the House and Cellar of Baroness tion, and focus. We will discuss how these Visit the view that Thomas Cole painted The Walk With A Doc program is geared Children under 18 must be accompanied amazing lifecycle of the Monarch butterflies. Riedesel’s Ordeal elements apply to close-ups, landscapes, more than any other. There are at least 12 toward helping people improve their health by an adult. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling 9|14 4:00PM and wildlife photography. Also included will known paintings of Catskill Creek by Thomas by getting active. Proceed at your own pace Not suitable for children under: 5 terrain. We will be looking for the butterflies Marshall House be a discussion of simple editing and where Cole made throughout his artistic career. while walking with local doctors from Capital during their peak season just before they 136 Route 4 North, Schuylerville 12871 to photograph nature upstate. There will be Today they hang in museums and private Cardiology Associates and St. Peter’s Health start to migrate to Mexico for the winter. The (518) 695-3765 a two-hour workshop session followed by a collections around the world including at the Partners Troy in a fun, free walking program. 138. Hawk Migration Hike Monarch butterflies love the preserve and [email protected] one-hour hike around the Pine Bush so that Metropolitan Museum of Art. After a brief Together, physicians and walkers enjoy a 9|14 10:00AM park for its many nectar species and its open As the wife of a general fighting alongside we can practice our skills. If you have a cam- canoing safety lesson and practice paddle, we wonderful walk through beautiful historic Greenport Conservation Area pine/oak savannah. The walk will not take the British during the Revolutionary War, era, from a cellphone camera to a digital SLR, will head up the Catskill Creek to Art Trail Site downtown Troy. Upon conclusion of the walk, 319 Joslen Blvd, Hudson 12534 place if there is rain. Baroness Riedesel was a member of the ene- #3 near Atelier Restaurant.Bar. We will float we encourage you to bring it! nurses will be on hand to take blood pressure (518) 392-5252 Difficulty: Moderate my camp. But her chronicle of the ordeal she Notes: The trail passes over sand dunes with and sketch in this area and enjoy the water. and physicians will be available for questions. [email protected] Length: 1 mile endured at The Marshall House during the occasional tree roots. Notes: Difficulty: A straight-forward paddle— Notes: The route loops around Riverfront Park Join us as we look for hawks migrating south Duration: 1 hour terrible fighting that culminated in the loyalist Registration: Call or visit no experience necessary. which has slight elevations. army’s surrender at Saratoga has fascinated Registration: Visit thomascole.org/events for the fall. We will have a spotting scope albanypinebush.org/events Registration: Starts at 7:30am historians for generations. Now The Marshall Fee: $10 Fee: $25 available to get a better view. Difficulty: Easy House, a private residence, will open its doors Difficulty: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate Registration: Register at clctrust.org/events 142. Exploring the Canals of Cohoes Duration: 1.5 hours to the public. The cellar that provided refuge Length: 0.9 miles Not suitable for children under: 10 Difficulty: Easy 9|14 1:00PM Additional activities: This month’s walk is for the Baroness and her children, other Duration: 3 hours Additional equipment: All gear provided Length: 2 miles Cohoes Visitor Center offered as part of the Collar City Ramble. women and children, and wounded British Not suitable for children under: 10 by Catskill Mountain Wild. Bring lunch. Duration: 2 hours 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes 12047 soldiers remains intact. Even bloodstains sur- Additional equipment: If you have a camera, Boats provided. (518) 237-5618 Additional equipment: Binoculars vive from that horrific week of October 1777. from a cellphone camera to a digital SLR, we Additional activities: Included in the price is [email protected] encourage you to bring it! free admission to the Thomas Cole Site, a 135. Five Porch Farm: Where History ’s newly opened Museum of the & A River Run Through It Cohoes began its rise to industrial American Revolution devotes a special exhibit Hudson River School Art Trail Guide book, 139. Albany Architecture prominence as a canal town. The Erie and and other goodies! Paddlers will have the 9|14 9:00AM to the Baroness, labeling her a “heroine” of 883 W River Road, Gansevoort 12831 9|14 11:00AM Champlain Canals traversed Cohoes, and this the war. The Marshall House is depicted as 131. Barry Hopkins Run chance to swim if they desire. Discover Albany Visitors Center network of waterways, along with abundant 9|8 8:30AM (518) 893-1059 the scene of her heroic attempts to save lives 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany 12207 waterpower, made Cohoes a leader in the Olana State Historic Site [email protected] and relieve suffering amid hellish conditions 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 133. Traverse Five Porch Farm is located directly on the (518) 434-0405 Industrial Revolution. On this tour, you will of cannon fire, cold, thirst, and hunger. (518) 828-1872 9|14 9|15 8:00AM Hudson River in Northumberland, about half- [email protected] travel old canal towpaths where mules pulling Registration: Call or email [email protected] Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area way between Fort Edward and Schuylerville. The Architecture in Downtown Albany is like barges once trod, see 170-year-old limestone Fee: $10 suggested donation Spend the morning traversing the historic 1463 Plank Road, Petersburgh 12138 It was the farm of a captain in the Colonial none other in the United States. This tour locks built by hand, and learn the history of Portion wheelchair accessible: Cellar is not carriage roads at Frederic Church’s Olana. (518) 712-9211 forces before the Battle of Saratoga and was will reveal the rich history of the city through this 19th-century technological achievement. wheelchair accessible. This event is a collaboration with the Onteora [email protected] occupied by Burgoyne’s forces who used the the creative works of the architects who built You will find out the different routes the canal Additional activities: Debbie Bailey will give her Running Club and supports arts education in Join us for one or both days of our two-day river-accessible, flat acres as a hospital and it. Learn what the Olde English Pub has to took through Cohoes over time, hear stories acclaimed performance of Baroness Riedesel. the Catskill School District and at The Olana Plateau Traverse Hike. We will meet at commissary. The farm has been restored over say about early Dutch America, uncover the of life in a lively canal town, and learn how

36 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 37 Difficulty: Moderate 152. Brilliant and Bristly Buckmoths for 155. Harvesting History Family CONGRESSMAN Length: 50 miles Ages 6 & Over Workshop: Just Like My Nan Made: Antonio Delgado Duration: 4 hours 9|21 11:00AM Apple Mint Jelly Workshop 9|21 Not suitable for children under: 6 Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center 1:00PM 195 New Karner Road, Albany 12205 Clermont State Historic Site— Additional equipment: All bicyclists must Clermont Cottage (518) 456-0655 Whether wear a helmet. 87 Clermont Avenue, Germantown 12526 Additional activities: Join us for our after-ride [email protected] (518) 537-6622 you’re visit- party with free music entertainment, and food Join us for a hike to discover the amazing [email protected] ing for the and drink for purchase beginning at 12:30pm. world of buckmoths. The inland barrens buck- An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so first time or a fellow moth is a large beautiful moth with bold black come by Clermont Cottage to learn how to Participants are also welcome to bring a pic- Hudson Valley resident—welcome! nic lunch, paddle ball, frisbee, etc., and spend and white wings that flies for only a brief make jelly using the natural pectin found in the afternoon post-ride in the park with your window of time during daylight in the early apples! We will flavor our jelly with fresh I’m glad to join in congratulating the mint from the garden for a delicious dye-free fellow Ramblers! fall. A species of special concern in New York Hudson River Valley Ramble on 20 State, our local buckmoths depend on scrub mint jelly. Each participant will go home with a jar of jelly. Children must be accompanied successful years of highlighting the that thrive in this sandy, fire-dependent by an adult. beauty, history, culture, and economic 149. Tiffany Windows, Waterfalls and a ecosystem. Children under 18 must be accom- Registration: Call or email by 9/20 opportunity in the Hudson Valley. 100 Mile View panied by an adult. Fee: $10 adult, free for children 12 and under 9|21 9:00AM Notes: The trail passes over sand dunes with Not suitable for children under: 8 From beautiful hiking trails in Ferncliff Oakwood Cemetery occasional tree roots. Forest to visiting the home and muse- 186 Oakwood Avenue, Troy 12182 Registration: Call or visit um of President Franklin D. Roosevelt albanypinebush.org/events 156. Audible Topography: (518) 272-7520 and touring the Olana Historic Site in Difficulty: Moderate Olana As Music [email protected] | Length: 0.9 miles 9 21 3:00PM Hudson, there are endless landmarks Join Ned Pratt and Michael Barrett as they Olana State Historic Site Duration: 1.5 hours and activities for families to explore in introduce you to the amazing beauty and 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 history of Oakwood Cemetery. See the Earl Not suitable for children under: 6 (518) 828-1872 the Hudson Valley. I look forward to

Kayaking 4 Meso, Waterford Chapel’s Tiffany windows, Uncle Sam’s grave, [email protected] joining you all at this year’s Ramble and a 100-mile view, as well as ponds, water- Composer Bob Lukomski explores the sounds 153. Equinox Hike and Yoga to celebrate the natural beauty of the falls, striking gravesite markers, and more. of Olana and its surrounding environment 9|21 11:00AM using technology to create a musical con- Hudson River and surrounding areas.” 145. Architects on Olana: Jane 147. Troy Park(ing) Days Meet at the Earl Chapel. Greenport Conservation Area versation in response to Frederic Church’s Stageberg and Tim Bade 9|20 9|21 6:00AM Registration: By phone 519 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson 12534 historic landscape. 9|14 5:30PM Collar City Ramble Table at the Troy Fee: $15 Olana State Historic Site Waterfront Farmers Market (518) 392-5252 Fee: $15 adult, $10 member, $10 child 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 Second Street at Broadway, Troy 12180 [email protected] (518) 828-1872 (518) 274-3050 Join us for a hike around the Greenport 150. Mingled Flower Garden Tour 157. StoryHarvest Notes: The trail passes over sand dunes with [email protected] [email protected] Conservation Area culminating in a session 9|21 10:00AM 9|21 3:00PM occasional tree roots. Experience Olana’s Main House through the Visit Troy’s many PARK(ing) DAY parks, of yoga with SuperSoul Yoga, suitable for designed and installed by artists and Olana State Historic Site Freedom Square Registration: Call or visit eyes of an architect. The Olana Partnership all levels. introduces a new series which invites sponsors throughout Troy’s historic down- 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 35 Fifth Avenue at 101 Street, Troy 12180 albanypinebush.org/events Registration: Register at clctrust.org/events/ (518) 272-2390 contemporary architects to interpret Olana. town. The parks are temporary, created by (518) 828-1872 Difficulty: Moderate Fee: $10-$15 suggested donation [email protected] Susan Wides, Director and Curator of Steven repurposing parking spaces for public enjoy- [email protected] Length: 2.6 miles Duration: 1 hour StoryHarvest is a celebration of art and food Holl’s ‘T’ Space, Rhinebeck has curated the ment. Transport Troy is Partnering with the Join Olana’s Master Gardener, Mary Hughes, Not suitable for children under: 10 series to include some of the world’s leading City of Troy, The Arts Center of the Capital Not suitable for children under: 6 from seed to table! Join us at the final event to walk through The Mingled Flower Garden. Additional equipment: Bring your binoculars or voices. For more information and tickets, visit Region, and the Troy Downtown Business Additional equipment: Yoga mat of our Spirit of the Suffragettes Summer olana.org. Improvement District to offer parking spots She will offer tips and tricks of caring for your Series and Community Resource Fair, for the borrow a pair of ours! Fee: $20 adult, $15 member, $15 child for temporary installations. own garden and reference historical infor- ninth annual StoryHarvest celebration! The Sanctuary for Independent Media’s annual Difficulty: Easy mation about Olana’s Mingled Garden. She 154. Five Rivers Fall Festival Length: outdoor fall festival cultivates community 1 mile will share information regarding the species, 9|21 12:00PM 159. Yoga of the Earth 146. Walking the Moral High Ground of Duration: 1.5 hours through art, free food, stories, and music. issues of light, climate, and soil. Five Rivers Environmental Education Center 9|22 9:00AM Musical performances by Toko Telo, from Nineteenth Century Albany Fee: $15 adult, $10 member, $10 child Olana State Historic Site 9|15 12:00PM, Rain Date 9|22 12:00PM 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar 12054 Madagascar and KATANI, from Albany Washington Park, Albany 12210 148. Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour (518) 475-0295 are featured. 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 (518) 210-2792 9|21 8:00AM [email protected] Duration: 3 hours (518) 828-1872 [email protected] 305 Mountain View Road, Copake 12516 151. Museum Storytelling: Family This free, family festival is held at the Center’s Additional equipment: Participants may bring [email protected] blankets and lawn chairs. Washington Park in Albany was born at (347) 952-5764 Tours at Olana 450-acre nature center and wildlife preserve, Join Stephanie Fischer for our monthly gentle [email protected] 9|21 the intersection of aesthetics and intense 10:00AM with free on-site parking. A cooperative effort morning yoga practice, in the beauty of social control, as elites in the 1860s and '70s This popular annual cycling event is a must Olana State Historic Site of the Friends of Five Rivers and the NYS 158. Fall Bird Hike Frederic Church’s expansive Hudson River confronted their anxieties about public health, for both casual and experienced cyclists. A 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 Department of Environmental Conservation. 9|22 7:30AM views. Yoga of the Earth’s practice is inspired immigration, spreading tenements, and urban non-competitive ride through the picturesque (518) 828-1872 disorder. The park changed in the making, country hills of the Roe Jan area towns of The festival is known for its kid appeal. Return Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center by the nature surrounding us and focuses [email protected] favorites include eco-crafts, live animals (with expressing a wealth of landscape ideas and Copake, Hillsdale, and Ancram, along the 195 New Karner Rd, Suite 1, Albany 12205 on creating an atmosphere that encourages Master storyteller Tom Lee tells a stunning experienced animal rehabilitators), juggling, (518) 456-0655 changing norms of public behavior, all framed bordering . awareness and connection with the natural by an extraordinary wealth of 19th-century Choose from five routes of 8, 10, 25, 35, and Syrian folktale in the landscape and inside the astronomy, games, and fly casting, “The [email protected] world. Open to all levels, including beginners. architecture. In this excursion around the 50 miles (from easy to challenging) on lightly Main House at Olana. Lee uses art, objects, Incredible Journey” of a water droplet, and They may not be singing anymore, but fall park, John Pipkin will focus its early decades. traveled country roads and portions of the history, and interactivity to help young people the “Insect Safari” with trained naturalists. is a busy time of year for birds as our local We will be practicing on blankets to enhance feathered residents are moving out and some Meet at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument . (and grown-ups!) fall in love with the Church’s There are also naturalist-led family hikes at our connection to the earth. non-local birds are stopping through the Pine near the intersection of Henry Johnson Notes: The Roe Jan Ramble Bike Tour consists adventures. This is a program designed to Additional equipment: Some blankets may be regular intervals, featuring geology, botany, Bush on their southward migrations. Join us Boulevard and Washington Park Road. of your choice of five scenic routes through provided, but please feel free to bring your Registration: Register at bit.ly/ the beautiful foothills of the Taconic and introduce youth to the magic of a historic and wildlife. Live music adds to the festival this morning for a birding walk through the moralhighground Berkshire mountains. house museum. atmosphere. Hot dogs, cider, popcorn, and preserve. We will take our time hiking through own blanket and/or props if you wish. We do Fee: $5 Registration: Email or visit Fee: $10 adult, $5 member, $5 child bake sale goodies available. various habitats to search for birds of all not recommend mats for this class. roejanramble.org shapes and sizes.

38 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 39 historian, who blogs as Spellen of Troy. The to how to engage in geocaching. The details CONGRESSMAN exterior, interior, and history of the building of the Collar City Ramble’s guided tours are Paul Tonko will be the focal points of the building tour. listed separately. Designed to be both a library and art gallery, Portion wheelchair accessible: Access to the the American Renaissance style building was booth is wheelchair accessible. Access of completed in 1897. View behind the scene tours varies. areas that are not open to the public. Learn Additional equipment: Required equipment In its 20th about the recently located documentation of depends on the activity. year, the the purchase of the priceless Aldus stained Hudson glass window from Tiffany. The beautiful River Valley Ramble setting provided by the building enhances the 167. Parks & Trails: Pedal to Peebles on experience of library users. the remains one of my favorite ways | 9 28 10:00AM to celebrate the truly special places, Corning Preserve Boat Launch people, and stories found all across 164. Sundays Along the River: The Colonie/Water Streets, Albany 12207 Whittler and the Weaver (518) 434-1583 our historic Hudson Valley. The [email protected] 9|22 2:00PM powerful sense of place and local Join Parks & Trails New York for a bike ride, Bronck Museum three-quarters of which will be on a paved history this event offers speaks to its 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie 12051 bike path, from Albany along the banks of cultural importance, while it lifts our (518) 731-6490 the Hudson River up to Peebles Island State [email protected] Park in Cohoes. At the park, we will be led local businesses and economies in Remarks and demonstration by local Greene on a short hike by members of the Friends the process. I look forward to sharing County whittler Dick Brooks plus a rare of Peebles Island State Park and will be led in the festivities with so many of my opportunity to visit the 1685 loft with its on a tour of the park which is rich in history. collection of early spinning and weaving Following lunch (not provided), we will return fellow New Yorkers for the Ramble’s equipment. by bike to Albany. 20th year!” Fee: $8 adult, $4 member or child Notes: Flat bike path, natural walking trail at Peebles Island Registration: Visit Ramble website for URL or 165. Biking Around Troy Birds Take Flight, Albany Pine Bush Preserve call by 9/25 9|28 9:00AM Difficulty: Moderate Collar City Ramble Table at the Troy Length: 21 mile history (and in all likelihood the model for the 160. The Underground Railroad participants bring extra water and snack, 162. Hudson River Skywalk Arts Festival Waterfront Farmers Market Duration: 5 hours world’s first Ferris wheel in 1893), and the first Bicycle Tour a patch kit, and air pump in case of a flat 9|22 12:00PM Second Street at Broadway, Troy 12180 Not suitable for children under: 8 truly all-woman labor union. (518) 274-3050 Additional equipment: All participants will 9|22 9:30AM tire. Bring suitable clothing for riding in Additional activities: At 12:15pm there will be 99 NY-23, Catskill 12414 [email protected] need to bring their own bicycle and will need 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany 12210 all weather. (518) 943-2360 Take a guided bike ride through historic to wear a helmet. Participants will need to a talk on industrial history of the Wynantskill. (518) 225-4209 Additional activities: An optional house tour [email protected] downtown Troy and other neighborhoods bring their own lunch. In case of rain, please The tours are offered as part of the Collar [email protected] at the Stephen and Harriet Meyers Residence will be offered after the ride. Celebrate the art of the Hudson Valley and while exploring bike lanes and paths. The ride wear appropriate rain gear. City Ramble. We begin and end at the Stephen and Harriet the Hudson River Skywalk, a new pedestrian pace will be 10 to 12 mph. Additional activities: Miles completed on the path which connects the historic homes Meyers Residence in Albany, an outstand- Notes: Expect some hills. ride will count for completing your miles on and studios of master artists Thomas Cole ing artifact from the anti-slavery period and 161. Spots of Time: Writing and Difficulty: Moderate the Canalway Challenge! Sign up and track 169. Explore Troy’s Gateway to the ride north along the Hudson River to Troy and Frederic Church. Come to the park next your miles at canalwaychallenge.org. Thinking Walk to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge’s toll plaza in Length: 12 miles Hudson River Water Trail where the true story of Charles Nalle and 9|22 10:00AM Catskill to view and buy artwork, participate Duration: 1.5 hours 9|28 10:00AM how Harriet Tubman helped him escape Olana State Historic Site in hands-on art lessons, and hear live music Additional equipment: Participants can either 168. Museum Tour Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch the evil bounty hunters hot on his trail, will 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 by songwriter James Hearne, all in a beauti- bring their own bike or rent a bike through the 9|28 10:00AM Ingalls Avenue and Presidents Street, be explored. Paul Stewart, co-founder of (518) 828-1872 ful setting overlooking the Hudson. Consider bike share program. The Burden Iron Works Museum the URHP, will accompany us on the tour [email protected] adding more art to your day by visiting the Additional activities: The tour is offered as part Troy 12180 1 East Industrial Parkway, Troy 12180 and deliver commentary at selected sites Frederic Church designed carriage roads to Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Olana of the Collar City Ramble. (518) 274-3050 State Historic Site. Motorists have to pass (518) 274-5267 along the way. Our return to Albany will be maximize views of the Hudson River and [email protected] through Toll Lane 1 (full service lane) in order [email protected] on the lovely and scenic Mohawk-Hudson Catskill Mountains. The organizing aes- Located in the former office of one of the This intermediate Water Trail Paddle is in to enter the Bridge Authority parking lot. 166. Collar City Ramble Bike Path where refreshments are available thetic for these vistas was a romantic ideal Learn more about the Hudson River Skywalk most important firms in the history of iron conjunction with the Adirondack Mountain 9|28 9:00AM after the ride. of the sublime and the “language of nature.” by visiting hudsonriverskywalk.org. Event and steel, the Burden Iron Works Museum Club. The paddle will proceed downstream to Collar City Ramble Table at the Troy Notes: The terrain is mostly flat. There is a Contemplation of these views was meant goes from 12–4pm. educates visitors not only about the history around the Congress Street Bridge along the to provide inspiration and comfort—in poet Waterfront Farmers Market short steep climb at the end of the ride. Portion wheelchair accessible: Overall, the of iron working in South Troy, but also about Troy waterfront and return. This is recom- William Wordsworth’s words, “spots of Second Street and Broadway, Troy 12180 Registration: Call or email by 9/18 event is wheelchair accessible. Doors to the transformation of the region around the time...[where] our minds/ Are nourished the restrooms are heavy and need to be (518) 274-3050 mended for paddlers who have had experi- Fee: $25 confluence of the Hudson and the Mohawk and invisibly repaired.” This tour, led by poet pushed open. [email protected] ence on the river. Difficulty: Moderate Rivers into the Silicon Valley of the 19th Celia Bland and art historian Susan Merriam, Explore Troy’s urban trails by foot, bicycle, century. The museum documents the many Notes: Weather and tide dependent. Length: 20 miles faculty at Bard College, will put the gorgeous water, or whatever in this alternate transpor- contributions of the area to the world such as: Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 4 hours 163. Troy Public Library: panoramas glimpsed from Olana’s carriage tation festival. Discover places you have never the hull armor for the Monitor, the modern An Italian Palazzo Length: 3 miles Not suitable for children under: 18 roads in dialogue with some of the unex- seen! The Collar City Ramble covers Troy in horseshoe (made at the rate of nearly a mil- 9|22 12:00PM Duration: 2 hours Additional equipment: Participants should be in pected perspectives of contemporary and ways that anyone can find to enjoy. Celebrate Troy Public Library lion a week), the hook-headed railroad spike Additional equipment: Kayaks will be available good physical condition, able to ride a bicycle Romantic poetry. the historical, the undeveloped, the water- (now used worldwide), the lion’s share of 100 Second Street, Troy 12180 for rental or participants may bring their own. safely in moderate traffic, and be prepared Registration: Call or email (518) 274-7071 ways, and the recently uncovered located the bells cast in the New World, more than Additional activities: The tour is offered as part to handle adverse road conditions. A bicycle Fee: $15 adult, $10 member or child [email protected] in our urban areas, with a tour group or a million detachable collars and cuffs a day, helmet is required and must be worn while Difficulty: Easy The Troy Public Library tour will be led by independently with materials from the booth. the largest textile mill building in 19th-century of the Collar City Ramble. on the ride. It is strongly recommended that Suzanne Spellen, a renowned architectural Find information from how to share the roads America, the most powerful water wheel in

40 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 HUDSON RIVER VALLEY RAMBLE 2019 41 “It was absolutely amazing! We had a great time and learned a lot.” ­— Marissa B. 174. Industrial History Along the Troy’s 177. Casual Nature Hike Around its needs more and we can then become bet- Wynantskill Shaver Pond ter caretakers of our environment. Following 9|28 12:15PM 9|28 2:00PM, Rain Date 9|29 2:00PM the soundwalk is a Q&A session. 170. Dearborn’s Light Infantry, 1777 The Burden Iron Works Museum Grafton Lakes State Park Notes: Portions of the trail may be muddy 9|28 9|29 10:00AM 1 East Industrial Parkway, Troy 12180 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, depending on weather; closed toed, water- Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga (518) 274-3165 Grafton 12082 tight shoes are recommended along with Battlefield) [email protected] (518) 279-1155 bringing water to drink. 648 Route 32, Stillwater 12170 Fee: $6 vehicle fee Come learn about the local history and the [email protected] (518) 670-2985 changing landscape of South Troy shaped by Difficulty: Easy Enjoy a casual hike through Grafton Lakes [email protected] the Wynantskill from colonial time mills to Length: >1 mile A living history event showcasing the soldiers the Industrial Era Burden Iron Works. Michael State Park, with a hiking leader from the Duration: 1 hour who served in the American Continental Barrett of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park. Meet at Additional activities: You are also welcome to Army’s elite Corps of Light Infantry com- Gateway describes what led to the historical the Grafton Lakes State Park Welcome Center. join the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park manded by Major Henry Dearborn during the industrial development along this waterway. Notes: Has some rocks and roots in the trail, members’ potluck to follow, 4-7pm on 9/28. 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Additional activities: This talk may be attended as well as some small hills. as background for the following hike, Hiking Fee: $6 vehicle fee Through History Along Troy’s Wynantskill, or Difficulty: Moderate 180. Hiking Frear Park Trails 171. A Mile on the Hudson separately. The talk is offered as part of the Length: 2 miles 9|28 4:00PM 9|28 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM Collar City Ramble. Duration: 2 hours Frear Park Tennis Courts Parking Lot Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch Not suitable for children under: 6 Frear Park Road, Troy 12180 (518) 274-3050 Ingalls Avenue and Presidents Street, Additional equipment: Portions may be muddy Troy 12180 175. Hiking Through History Along [email protected] depending on weather. Closed toed, water- Discover Frear Park’s hiking trails, enjoy (518) 274-3050 Troy’s Wynantskill tight shoes are recommended. [email protected] 9|28 1:00PM natural scenery, and learn some history on Additional activities: Join the Friends of this guided hike. We will hike along the old For beginners, A Mile on the Hudson is Burden Pond Environmental Park: Grafton Lakes State Park members’ potluck to offered with Upstate Kayaks. Three shorter Troy water reservoirs, pass by a beaver dam Wynantskill Trail follow, 4-7pm. guided outings on the Hudson are scheduled Corner Route 4/Mill Street and Campbell and pond, and the waterfalls in the Piscawen

for those who want to try out kayaking with a Avenue, Troy 12180 Creek. Enjoy the view over the Hudson Valley on a clear day where you can clearly see volunteer guide. This route circumnavigates (518) 274-3050 Hawk Migration Watch, Thacher Park Adams Island, just north of Collar City Bridge [email protected] 178. Exploring Eternity downtown Albany and the Catskills from the | top of the trails. Interesting native wildflowers and below Ingalls Avenue Launch. Come learn about the local history and the 9 28 2:00PM can be found along the trails, and a stop will Notes: Weather and tide dependent. changing landscape of south Troy shaped by Albany Rural Cemetery and Hudson River shoreline their home. 184. Canines Crossing at the Park be made to enjoy the educational wildflower Difficulty: Easy the Wynantskill from Colonial time mills to Cemetery Avenue, Albany 12204 Cottonwood trees, buckthorn shrub, and 9|29 11:00AM and butterfly gardens near the Frear Park Length: 1 mile the Industrial Era Burden Iron Works. Hike (518) 210-2792 bittersweet vine reflect the history of the land Hudson Crossing Park pagoda and fountain. Duration: .75 hours through an urban nature preserve with a deep [email protected] farmed by the Mohican Indians for thousands County Road 42, Schuylerville 12871 Notes: Easy to moderate as the trails Additional equipment: Kayaks will be available gorge, a water fall, and remnants of dams and Public demonstration of the Albany Rural of years. The preserve also boasts a variety (518) 350-7275 are off road. for rental or participants may bring their own. infrastructure that supplied water power. We Cemetery Explorer, a cell-phone-based tech- of habitats, including marsh, river bank, and [email protected] Difficulty: Moderate will stand in an area that had once been a mill nology, using Geographic Information Science floodplain. This riparian setting is a pristine Join Hudson Crossing Park in celebrating the Length: 2 miles example of nature reinventing itself. Over 30 working dog and all things canine at Canines pond. We will finish at a historic church and (GIS). The program enables visitors to walk Duration: 2 hours 172. Fall Festival vantage point to see where the Burden Iron acres of the preserve are still farmed today, Crossing at the Park! A fun day out in the sun from grave to grave, linking sites to por- Additional activities: The tour is offered as part giving the land the distinction of being under 9|28 11:00AM Works once stood and imagine what it all with local canine search and rescue groups, traits, biographies, and burial records of the of the Collar City Ramble. active agriculture (corn) longer than any Schodack Island State Park looked like in the past. Guiding Eye service dogs, the Saratoga deceased, and currently covers 90 individu- other lands in the US. 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Notes: Some short hill climbs and dirt paths. County K-9 unit, agility dogs, therapy dogs, als, family plots, and monuments. The app Notes: Trails are relatively flat with some Landing 12156 Difficulty: Moderate animal story telling, and much more! has been developed by faculty and students 181. Architects on Olana: Daniel Sachs uneven surface and slight ascents/descents, (518) 732-0187 Length: 2.5 miles of the University at Albany’s Geography and and Kevin Lindores exposed tree roots and limbs. [email protected] Duration: 2 hours 9|28 5:30PM Planning Department, with financial support Registration: Call by 9/27 185. Brilliant and Bristly Buckmoths for Join us for a day of celebrating our commu- Additional activities: Start at the former Olana State Historic Site from the Bender Family Foundation. Difficulty: Moderate Ages 10 & Over nity and the beginning of the autumn season. Burden Iron Works offices at 12:15pm to hear 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson 12534 Length: 1 mile Fall Fest will feature vendors, exhibitors, arts from local historians and examine pictures Registration: bit.ly/ExpEternity 9|29 1:00PM Not suitable for children under: 1 (518) 828-1872 Duration: 1 hour and crafts, food, and refreshments, and so and maps of the changing landscape, setting [email protected] Albany Pine Bush Preserve Additional equipment: Smartphone much more! the stage for the hike. The tour is offered as Experience Olana’s Main House through the Discovery Center

Fee: $6 vehicle fee part of the Collar City Ramble. eyes of an architect. The Olana Partnership 183. Hike/Explore Jiggs Highway at 195 New Karner Road, Albany 12205 introduces a new series which invites contem- and CDWMA (518) 456-0655 179. Soundwalk at Grafton Lakes [email protected] porary architects to interpret Olana. Susan 9|29 10:00AM 173. Geocaching Introduction and Tour 176. Historic Architecture in the State Park Wides, Director and Curator of Steven Holl’s Cherry Plain State Park Join us for a hike to discover the amazing 9|28 12:00PM 21st-Century 9|28 3:00PM, Rain Date 9|29 3:00PM ‘T’ Space, Rhinebeck has curated the series to 570 Miller Road, Petersburg 12138 world of buckmoths. The inland barrens buck- Collar City Ramble table on Second Street at 9|28 1:15PM Grafton Lakes State Park, Welcome Center include some of the world’s leading voices. (518) 674-2747 moth is a large beautiful moth with bold black Broadway at the Troy Farmers Market Collar City Ramble Table at the Troy 254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Registration: Call or email [email protected] and white wings that flies for only a brief Second Street at Broadway, Troy 12180 Waterfront Farmers Market Grafton 12082 Fee: $20 adult, $15 member, $15 child Hike/explore Jiggs Highway and immedi- window of time during daylight in the early (518) 274-3050 Second Street at Broadway, Troy 12180 (518) 279-1155 ate surroundings. Hike will be led by Lloyd fall. A species of special concern in New York [email protected] (518) 274-3050 [email protected] Barnhart, a local woodsman who has spent State, our local buckmoths depend on scrub oaks that thrive in this sandy, fire-dependent Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting [email protected] Come join sound artist Andrea Williams on a 182. Papscanee Island Nature many years hiking this area with his grand- ecosystem. Reservations required for all game in which the goal is to navigate to a set This tour will highlight how architecture soundwalk: a meditative walk that will focus Preserve Walk children. He always has lots of unique places of GPS coordinates and seek out the geocache designed for the 19th-century can be reconfig- attendees (regardless of age). Children under on listening rather than just looking. When 9|29 9:00AM to show us and stories of the history of this container hidden there. The Capital District ured to accommodate 21st-century needs. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve 18 must be accompanied by an adult. we start to prioritize listening over seeing, area. Hikers will meet at the parking area at is fortunate to have an active geocaching Come hear the explanation by a Trojan histo- Staats Island Road, Castleton 12033 the north end of Jiggs Highway. Notes: The trail passes over rolling sand dunes instead of rushing from point A to point B, we community and Troy is no exception! There rian of how this has been accomplished for a (518) 270-2888 Notes: Most walking on woods road, some with occasional tree roots. will be an introduction to geocaching followed couple intriguing examples in downtown Troy. begin to sense more of what is directly around [email protected] trail walking Registration: By phone or at by a hunt led by an experienced geocacher for Portion wheelchair accessible: Upper stories are us. We even feel our other senses, such as Led by David Chinery from the Cornell Registration: Call by 9/26 albanypinebush.org/events some nearby downtown Troy caches. not accessible. touch and smell, engage more intensely, and it Cooperative Extension, enjoy a walk though Difficulty: Easy Difficulty: Moderate Additional equipment: A GPS unit or GPS- Additional activities: The tour is offered as part becomes easier to embody another being or a the Papscanee Island Nature Preserve and Length: 2 miles Length: 0.9 mile enabled device, including most cellphones. of the Collar City Ramble. certain area. When we embody a certain area discover the various species of plants and Duration: 2 hours Not suitable for children under: 10 of the environment, we begin to understand animals that make the 156-acre preserve

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