Themission of the Hudson River Resource Center is to locate, identify and describe existing print and electronic resources on the Hudson River Estuary to enable public access. By providing a clear path to information on the past, present and future of the Hudson and its communities, this web directory will serve to enhance understanding of and support for the estuary region.
The Hudson River Resource Center welcomes suggestions for topics, collections or links to add to this site. Contact the webmaster at: hudson@rcls.org
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The Hudson River Resource Center is made possible, in part, with funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program through the Environmental Protection Fund Administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Colonial
Albany Social History Project - http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/albany/
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Biographical sketches of each of the people who founded
and built the City of Albany. From a project begun in 1981 and continuing.
Early
History of Newspaper Publishing in New York - http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/history.htm
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The introduction to old NY papers from the state's Newspaper
Project at the NY State Library. Page includes directory of repositories
for old newspaper issues.
Half Moon Press - http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/index.htm
- Online version of this
newspaper includes a wonderful archive of articles back to 1996, many on
historical subjects.
Hudson River Conservation
Society History -
http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu:8000/findbrow.cgi?Submit=Submit+Query&collection=Hudson+River+Conservation+Society
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An excellent historical
introduction to the formation of the Hudson River Conservation Society in
1936 as well as its mission and activities precedes a collection description
of papers in the FDR Library Archives relating to this organization.
The Hudson River Chronicles - http://www.timesunion.com/news/special/hudsonriver/index.asp
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Feature series from the Albany Times Union follows 3
staff members on an 18 day trip down the river in the fall of 1998.
Their site includes their essays, interviews with residents along the way,
photos of the river and shoreline and an excellent map of the river from
its source to New York harbor.
John Burroughs
Study Center at the Esopus Public Library - http://esopuslibrary.org/jburr2.htm
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Famous naturalist John Burroughs who resided in West
Park, NY, inspired a natural history society named in his honor. This
public library in his home area continues to develop a collection of book
and multi-media materials on Burroughs life, literature and science with
an additional focus on Hudson River history, culture and environment.
New York Lighthouses
- http://www.nylighthousephotos.com
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Author and regional lighthouse historian Jim Crowley's
web site offers many excellent
photos of NY lighthouses including those along the Hudson and NY harbor.
Extensive links for lighthouse lovers in his "Internet Index of Lighthouse
Links" posted at this site.
Newburgh
area history - http://geocities.com/athens/bridge/3962/
- Excerpts and transcriptions of significant records from the archives
in the city.
"Nifty
Articles about River Communities & History" - http://www.nycswim.org/wquality_year.cgi?type=1
Selected articles chosen by the Manhattan Island Foundation illustrating
the past 5 years worth of good news about the Hudson River and NY Harbor.
Sullivan County
History - http://www.sullivanchamber.org/chamber/index.html
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One page history of the county from the native Lenape
tribe to the rise and fall of the vacation industry. Open the "History"
link on the Chamber web site.
Ulster
County History - http://www.hopefarm.com/ulster.htm
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Hope Farm Press has made several chapter excerpts available
online from the "Concise History of Ulster County" published in 1946.
Westchester
County Archives - http://www.co.westchester.ny.us/wcarchives/
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Official county archives site. Description of collections'
indexes.
Westchester
County History - http://www.westchester.org/recfrm.htm
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Chronological pages with some illustrations under the
link title "Historic Westchester"
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Albany Institute of History and Art -- Hudson River School Collection -
http://www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/hudson_river.htm
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Seven artists are highlighted
on this site from the institute's collection of over 60 Hudson River School
paintings. Image and brief description of each painting and painter
is included.
Butterfield
Public Library - Hudson River Paintings - http://www.butterfieldlibrary.org/Art%20Collection.htm
- This public library in Cold Spring owns
two paintings but Hudson River School artist T.P. Rossiter: "Picnic
on the Hudson" and "View of the Hudson River" Color images of these paintings
are available on their web site.
Desmond-Fish Library - http://hhr.highlands.com/ -
"A web site for students, educators and those interested
in the history, culture and conservation of the Hudson River Valley.”
This public library has shared online the rare 1840’s hand-colored
map of the Hudson Valley by master engraver William Wade as well as the
text of his diary describing a voyage from New York to Albany in 1848.
The library also provides the images of many Hudson River School paintings
with biography links on the artists and a growing page of information on
regional literature
Hermus
Fine Arts Museum - Summary of Hudson River School of Art - http://www.hermus.com/hudson.htm
- One page summary
of the movement and its significance
Hudson
River Almanac - http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/alm.html
- Since 1994, the observations of over
1700 people have been compiled in annual volumes of essays which share impressions
of the river valley, especially its natural wonders. The Almanac
is sold as a paper volume and highlights are shared at this NYS Dept. of
Environmental Conservation website.
Hudson
River School Artists from AskArt.com - http://www.askart.com/Interest/TopHudson.asp
- Information on over 70 Hudson River School
artists written by gallery and museum directors as well as an introduction
to the genre. Helpful features include (for each artist) a bibliography
of books and articles published about him over the years, a listing of museums
containing his paintings, any current exhibits of his work and dealers who
specialize in acquiring his work.
John
Burroughs Study Center at the Esopus Public Library- http://esopuslibrary.org/jburr2.htm
- Famous naturalist
John Burroughs who resided in West Park, NY, inspired a natural history
society named in his honor. This public library in his home area continues
to develop a collection of book and multi-media materials on Burroughs life,
literature and science with an additional focus on Hudson River history,
culture and environment.
Selection
of Verses for Poet's Walk Romantic Landscape Park - http://www.scenichudson.org/tour/p_poets.htm
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A selection of poetry on the beauty of the valley by 5 poets who spent time
along the Hudson's shores with references to the works of other poets.
William
G. Muller, Marine Artist - Lithographs of Hudson River Steamboats -
http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/stories/muller.htm
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Mr. Muller,
Founding Director and Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists and
a founder of the Hudson River Maritime Center shared these scanned images
of some of his
representative works for online viewing only through the Poughkeepsie Journal's
web site.
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Economic
Profile of Dutchess County - http://www.dutchessny.gov/edc-covr.html
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Posted by the county Economic Development Office, this
site offers business resources including demographics, communications, finance,
labor, and markets.
Hudson
Valley International Trade Association - http://www.hvita.org/
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A membership organization founded in 1989, HVITA
offers programs and seminars, import/export information, state-wide e-mail
discussion group on international business issues, a job board and consulting
help with international business decision-making.
Hudson Valley World Trade Center at Stewart International Airport - http://www/hvwtc.org - Part of a world-wide network, this organization offers regional market research, office and exhibit space and support, programs and educational trade courses and group trade missions to other countries as some of its member benefits.
Info
River Valley - http://www.inforivervalley.org/
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"A community
of information technology businesses and media talent" - News on technology
business initiatives in the Hudson Valley. Calendar of Programs; postings
of job opportunities.
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Audio-Visual
Resources from Mid-Hudson Library System - http://avcat.sebridge.org/cgi-bin/search_form_MYDB.pl?DB=MHLS
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This public library system on the east side of the Hudson houses
an extensive quality collection of film and video resources which are shared
with their member libraries. Their a-v catalog, which includes films
of regional interest, is searchable and titles found may be borrowed through
interlibrary loan. Ask your local public library for how to access
this collection.
Colville River Watershed Project - High school environmental science class and community members learn ways to preserve water quality and apply best management practices in a river watershed. Problem-solving format with public forums after data is collected. Contact person: Dr. Al Kowitz/ Kettle Falls School District #212/ Kettle Falls, WA 99141/ (509) 738-6625
Columbia River Estuary Study Task Force Arc-View Educational Pilot Project - To provide GIS end-user training to grade 9-12 teachers and assist them in developing GIS curriculum using the GIS database of the Columbia River. Contact Person: Mr. John Graves/ C.R.E.S.T./ 750 Commercial St./ Room 214/ Astoria, OR 97103/ (503) 325-0435
Delaware Estuary - 4th
Grade Unit - http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow7/dec98/index.html
- In partnership with The
Franklin Institute and Unisys this class studies what an estuary is and
what functions it serves. History, illustrations, games and puzzles are
included.
Directory
of Libraries in New York State - http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/edocs/education/library/dir/directry.htm
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A directory from the state Division for Library Development
arranged by region and type of library: Public, School and College and Special
(under "Council" headings).
"Environmental Education in the School Culture: A Systematic Approach" - Grant-funded curriculum development and in-service teacher training to ensure interdisciplinary instruction in the sciences, social studies and humanities on conservation and environmental issues. Partnership project among state agencies, school districts, universities and businesses. Contact Person: Ms. Cheryl Lemke/ Washington State Office Of Public Instruction/ Old Capitol Bldg./ Olympia, WA 98504/ (360) 753-2574
GIS Web Links by Professor Joanne Halls, UNC at Wilmington, NC - http://www.uncwil.edu/people/hallsj/gislinks/links_main.htm - Extensive list of links for the many topics related to global information systems by a professor who has used them for field projects with students (2000)
The Hudson River: An
American Treasure - http://www.marist.edu/summerscholars/99/
- An example of good curriculum
integration, this site was created by Dutchess County high school students
working in a summer enrichment program at Marist College. Many images
accompany text the students wrote on culture, economy, environment, politics
and transportation.
Hudson
River National Water Quality Assessment Team Earth Science Curriculum -
http://water.usgs.gov/nawqa/overview.docs/hudson.html
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Through the National Geological Service's national water
quality program, a partnership has been built with the Adirondack Teacher's
Center, the Adirondack Park Interpretive Center and the River Watch Network.
Local high school students measure chemical, physical and biological characteristics
of streams in their area and interact with professionals in evaluating the
data they collect.
Hudson Valley Museum Educators Roundtable
An emerging association of the regional museum and historic site staff who
specialize in public outreach work with families and schools. The group
seeks to collaborate on curriculum and programming ideas and techniques.
Temporary convener is Julia Warger, Site Manager, Stony Point Battlefield
State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY 845-786-2521. Julia.Warger2@oprhp.state.ny.us
Magnolia Elementary School Project in River Ecology - California - http://pns.ucsd.edu/trout/ - 6th grade curriculum for study of the San Luis Rey River, particularly trout fish populations and wetland habitats.
Mississippi River Web Consortium - http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/RiverWeb/Proposals/consortium_nsf_prop.html - A collabration among 5 museums and science agencies to build a set of learning tools for K-12 curriculum on the Mississippi River.
"Nisqually River Basin:
Ecology Plus Mathematics" - Washington State - Curriculum
developed for math-science high school class that will use the streams of
the Nisqually River Basin as its field laboratory in the study of geology,
hydrology, habitats, natural and cultural history and economy of the basin.
(1993) Contact person: Ms. Mary Zodrow/ Yelm School District/ P.O. Box 476/
Yelm, WA 98597/ (206) 458-6119
Pier 26 - NY City - Field Trips for River Study- http://www.enviroweb.org/riverproject/trips.html - Educational site in lower Manhattan for class trips studying estuarian science.
RPI's
"One Mile of the Hudson River" - http://www.rpi.edu/dept/environ/Hudson/hri-index.html#4
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A 1995 course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on
the Hudson River ecosystem which, while no longer maintained, offers a good
course description and outline, images of the Hudson near Troy and a link
to a booklist of materials on the river in the RPI library.
River
ABC's for Kids and Teachers - http://www.amrivers.org/kids/default.htm
- Well outlined
and illustrated information and links to school and community river education
projects for kids.
Slavery
in the Colonial Hudson River Valley - Tarrytown, NY - 7th
grade activities related to a unit on local slavery history. Contact
Person: Mary Raab Henzi, Librarian and Seamus Clune, Social Studies Teacher/
Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School/ Tarrytown, NY 10591/ (914) 332-6220
Southern
Illinois University at Edwardsville - Rivers Project - http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river
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With the goal
from the National Science Foundation of increasing scientific literacy through
river study, annual summer training is conducted for teachers and environmental
professionals in six interdisciplinary curricula: biology, earth science,
chemistry, geography, language arts and mathematics. Sessions are
sometimes co-sponsored by other organizations and are held in different
regions.
Watershed
Education Resources on the Internet - http://www.igc.apc.org/green/resources.html
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Published by the Global Rivers Environmental Education
Network, this site links to many water education links as well as sites
for watershed agencies and citizens organizations.
Westchester County Archives School Activity Project
- http://www.co.westchester.ny.us/wcarchives/ken/intro.htm
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Educational website developed to present issues in Westchester
history to children.
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Fish
Habitat Map of the Hudson River - http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/hydro2/hmap.gif
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From Troy to NYC, a depiction of varying river habitat's
for sturgeon and other fish
The
Hudson Valley - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/maps/map.htm
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Maps of each county as well as specialty maps of roads,
historic sites, scenic routes, ski areas and wineries.
New York State Bridge Authority -
http://www.nysba.state.ny.us/index.htm
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History, photos, maps and a virtual camera walking tour
across Hudson River bridges.
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Mid-Hudson
News - http://www.midhudsonnews.com/
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Daily headlines and brief feature articles with an archive
of the previous 7 days' stories about people, organizations, sports and
weather. "Our Communities" link to local news and events. Other
links on this page promote regional businesses.
Home
Town News - http://www.hometownnews.com/ny.htm
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Links to each of the state's local newspapers with
a website
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American Rivers - http://www.amrivers.org/ - Under the Revitalize Riverfronts project, American Rivers will link riverside communities with national experts on trail development, parks and greenways and will work with local leaders to implement riverfront revitalization projects.
Catskill Watershed Corporation - http://www.cwconline.org/ - This non-profit corporation which oversees the 1600 square mile area west of the Hudson River from which water drains into 6 NY City reservoirs shares useful information on its service area: history, objectives, management, economic development, programs (including public education) and useful maps.
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation - http://www.dcedc.com - A private, non-profit local development corporation with a mission to create jobs and a better county tax base through diverse employment opportunities. The web page offers a county fact book, a list of area businesses, and economic demographic data on Dutchess.
Harbor Loop Proposal - http://www.waterwire.net/FerryMap/ - A proposed ferry loop service around New York Harbor connecting several areas in NY and NJ. Site lists the many development projects underway or being planned along the shorelines.
Hudson River Park Trust - http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/welcome.h2o - Plans and initial construction information for a 5-mile public park along the Hudson in lower Manhattan. Active links include a fine history of the NYC shoreline and description of features & recreational opportunities along this river corridor
Mid-Hudson Pattern For Progress - http://www.pattern-for-progress.org - A nine-county regional planning, research and policy organization devoted to balanced growth in the Hudson Valley. More than 100 major research studies have been completed by the organization since its inception in 1965 and its web site is a valuable first step in understanding Hudson Valley growth issues and in networking with other agencies.
N Y State Association of Counties - http://www.state.ny.us/nysac/ - News, pending legislation, county directories, discussion forums, programs and continuing education. Links to related sites.
N Y State Association of Towns - http://www.nytowns.org/ - Representing 97% of NYS towns, this organization provides networking, support, programming and helpful publications for town administrators.
Access
to County Government - http://www.state.ny.us/mcounty.html
- Web links to the pages of each NY county, each of which have Economic
Development Departments.
Capitol
District Regional Planning Commission - http://www.cdrpc.org/
- Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties - demographic
information, community
fact sheets, employment figures, trade zones, and useful links for other
partner agencies.
Capitol Impact's Economic Profile of Albany County - http://www.capitolimpact.com/gw/nycty/ny36001.html - Population, business education, and agriculture demographics as well as directory of legislative contacts.
Catskill
Watershed Corporation - http://www.cwconline.org/
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This non-profit corporation which oversees the 1600 square
mile area west of the Hudson River from which water drains into 6 NY City
reservoirs shares useful information on its service area: history, objectives,
management, economic development, programs (including public education)
area attractions and useful maps.
Dutchess
County Planning Department Newsletter "Plan On It" - http://www.dutchessny.gov/planonit900.pdf
Empire
State Development Corporation - Regional Links - http://www.empire.state.ny.us/statemap.htm
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With a mission to provide assistance to business and
to encourage investment in NYS, this agency outlines NY's business strengths,
provides census demographics, has a "site finder" service to locate a business
in NY, and links to its regional offices. For more information call
1-800-state-ny
Hudson
River Valley Greenway - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/index.htm
- State
program to foster voluntary regional strategies for land use in the Hudson
Valley. In
13 Hudson River counties funding is offered for positive land use studies
and projects.
Hudson
Valley At A Glance - Basic Facts - http://www.pattern-for-progress.org/overview.htm
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A good introduction to the scope of issues and demographics
involved in Hudson Valley planning from the Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress.
NY
State Dept. of Housing and Community Renewal - http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/ocd/ocd.htm
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State agency which channels funding for affordable housing
and community renewal. A "Neighborhood
and Rural Preservation Program" helps preserve and use useful building stock
for residents and small businesses.
New
York State Office of Science Technology and Academic Research - http://www.nystar.state.ny.us/home.htm
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Formed to promote NY as a leader in high technology through
new and upgraded state-of-the-art research centers, this agency seeks to
strengthen university-business partnerships
with advice and funding to stimulate good jobs.
Open
Space Institute - http://www.capitalresearch.org/GreenWatch/New%20York/OSI.htm
- Founded to provide public access to natural resources
and to protect important landscapes in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills
and the Shawangunk Mountains, this agency provides technical assistance
to citizen environmental projects. Their web site from offices in
Ossining, NY lists recent projects and sources of foundation funding.
Orange
County Planning Department - http://www.co.orange.ny.us/planning.htm
- Population maps and charts
Putnam
Economic Development Corporation - http://www.putnamedc.org
Regional
Plan Association - http://www.rpa.org/
- Since its first comprehensive plan in 1929, the RPA has worked
to develop planning which improves the quality of life in the metropolitan
NY-NJ-CT area. An Executive Summary of Its latest plan, A
Region At Risk, is available at this website as well as recent issues of
the association's quarterly newsletter, each of which explore crucial planning
issues. Under the "Blueprint" link on this page, are reports including the
summer 2000 one on preserving the NY-NJ Highlands.
Rockland
County Economic Development Corporation - http://www.redc.org
Rockland
County Relocation Guide - http://www.rockland.org/relocation_web.html
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Lists the variety of community organizations and institutions
as well as real estate guides to Rockland County.
Ulster
County Development Corporation - http://www.ulsterny.com/
or http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucdc
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Business and employment connections; chart of agencies
and organizations, which provide economic assistance and direction; news
of recent business developments in Ulster County. For more information
please call 845-338-8840
Westchester
County Association - http://www.westchester.org/
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Organized to serve as a non-political forum for securing
and enhancing economic vitality, members include businesses, not-for-profits,
hospitals and higher education institutions.
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Audubon
New York - http://www.audubon.org/chapter/ny/ny/index.html
- Web site of the
headquarters of the state chapter describes Audubon mission, programs, sanctuaries,
regional chapters. Interesting features for adults and children like
a watchlist of threatened birds, birdathons for interested bird watchers
during migrations and seasonal count days for families or classrooms.
Catskill
Watershed Points of Interest - http://www.cwconline.org/attract.htm
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Good directory of tourist information on the Catskill
Mountains including museums, historic sites, ski and mountain bike trails,
and places for hiking, camping and swimming.
Dutchess
County Great Outdoors Page - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/greatout.htm#hu
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Riverboat tours, hiking, camping, golf, public parks,
Hudson River access areas, game preserves and shooting clubs, horseback
riding, game parks.
Hudson
River Aquarium - Dutchess County, NY - http://usa.internations.net/biz/hra/
- Information about a planned aquarium for Dutchess County which
has been provisionally chartered as an educational non-profit by the NYS
Regents. From its fundraising HQ in Hyde
Park, NY, this site previews plans for the aquarium.
Hudson
River Tide Charts - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/tideframe.htm#23
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From the federal government's National Oceanographic
and Atmospheric Association, this chart changes daily.
Mohonk
Preserve, Inc. - http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
- The state's largest
privately funded nature preserve, its 6400 acres offer scenic vistas of
the Hudson Valley and Catskill mountains. Day access is available
for hiking, biking, climbing and other recreational activities for a fee.
Recent issues of the preserve's newsletter, Ridgelines, is accessible online.
Interesting 100 year local weather summary.
New
York State Canal System - http://www.canals.state.ny.us/
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Includes a good overview of canal history and a guide
to canalways, including some along the Hudson corridor now used for recreation.
Also a good boating section for use of the canals by watercraft
New
York State Dept. of Health 2000-2001 Health Advisories: Chemicals in Sportfish
and Game - http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/environ/fish.htm
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Thorough overview of chemical contaminants and general
and specific advice and warnings by region and by species. Link to
full (512Kb) Health Dept. report.
Orange
Pathways - Non-profit
citizens group affiliated with the Orange Co. Citizens Foundation to promote
use of railbed trails from Middletown to Harriman. 182
Greenwich Ave., Goshen, NY 10924 (845)294-8886
Peak Performance
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Kayak rentals include transportation to nearby Wallkill River.
184 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-8200
Rhinebeck Kayaks
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Rentals and tours of Hudson River historic and environmental sites.
845-876-0246
NYS
Dept. of Health 2000-2001 Health Advisories: Chemicals in Sportfish and
Game - http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/environ/fish.htm
Thorough overview of chemical contaminants and general and specific advice
and warnings by region and by species. Link to full (512Kb) Health
Dept. report.
RECREATION - BOAT TOURS
Hudson Highlands Cruises - http://www.commanderboat.com - The M/V Commander offers cruises on the Hudson from Peekskill, West Point and West Haverstraw from May through October (845) 534-7245
Hudson River Recreation - http://www.kayakhudson.com - Guided kayak trips on the Hudson River in the Tappan Zee region including Nyack Bays, the Piermont Marsh, the Pocontico River. Also trips out along Long Island Sound from New Rochelle. (888) 321-HUDSON
Klondike Yacht Charters - 110-foot yacht, the Klondike Princess, sails from New Rochelle but can pick up passengers from other Hudson River ports. (914) 738-1058
New York Sailing School - http://www.nyss.com - Sailing instruction, sailboat rentals, sunset and overnight cruises from New Rochelle. (914) 235-6052
New York Waterway - http://www.nywaterway.com - Tours by boat up the Hudson from NY City to visit historic sites in the "Sleepy Hollow Country" of Westchester. (800) 533-3779
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Absolutely
Albany - http://www.albany.org/
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County-wide guide from the convention and visitor's bureau
includes events calendars, attractions, tours, exhibits etc.
Albany
County Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.albany.org/win.shtml
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Maps, history, press releases, events calendar, attractions,
accommodations, capitol region trivia and a form to submit for specific
information.
Columbia
County - http://www.bearsystems.com/columbia/columbia.html
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Helpful town-by-town links to tourist information as
well as a "people" directory of noted artists, writers, etc.
Columbia
County Office of Tourism - http://www.columbiacountyny.org/index2.htm
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Among the usual features of attractions, maps etc, are
three options for scenic tours of the county, describing good routes to
take depending on the time allowed.
Dutchess
County Tourism - http://www.dutchessny.gov/things.html
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Online version of the quarterly tourism guidebook published
by the county through the I
Love NY program. Events calendar and special attractions.
Dutchess
County Tourism Bureau - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/
Greene
County Promotion Department - http://www.greene-ny.com/
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Driving tours, attractions, events, directions, sports
and recreation. Use the pull-down menu "click here to go to"
to open the various pages available at this site.
Half
Moon Press - http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/welcome.html
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Print and online newspaper "serving the historic towns
of Westchester," includes calendar of events, links to regional attractions
and a wonderful archive of articles back to 1996.
Hudson
River Tours - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/cgi-bin/search2.pl
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Directory shared and maintained by the Poughkeepsie Journal
of river tours, mostly warm-weather boat tours, along all the counties of
the valley.
Hudson
Valley Children's Museum - http://www.hvcm.org
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Hands-on interactive
museum devoted to the ecology of the Hudson. New exhibit entitled
"The Hudson River Dive" takes children on a virtual trip below the river
surface. Site also includes
links to other outstanding children's museums. Nyack,
NY 845-358-2314
Hudson Valley Gateway - http://hvgateway.com/
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A tourism site from The Phillipstown Journal in Putnam
County which links to information on things to do in the Hudson Highlands
Hudson
Valley Greenway - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/index.htm
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A community partnership among government, business and
non-profit organizations, the NY State Greenway program works to facilitate
the preservation of scenic, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and
economic benefits of the river valley from Waterford to Manhattan.
Hudson Valley Museums and Historic
Sites - http://www.hudsonriver.com/museums.htm
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Descriptions, hours, directions and phone numbers included
by Hudson River.com
Hudson
Valley Tourism Development Council - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/tourism/Tourism.htm
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Under the auspices of the Hudson River Valley Greenway
Commission.
I Love
New York - http://www.iloveny.state.ny.us/
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State site which offers comprehensive tourism directory
linked by geographic region.
Metro-North Railroad
Tours by Train - http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us
- Day-trips by train (from Grand
Central Station in NYC) up along the Hudson to visit historic sites. (800)
638-7646
New York State Bridge Authority -
http://www.nysba.state.ny.us/index.htm
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History, photos, maps and a virtual camera walking tour
across Hudson River bridges.
Orange
County Tourism - http://www.orangetourism.org
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Directions, events calendar, weather, restaurants and
locations of tourist information centers as well as a comprehensive list
of attractions under the "index" feature.
Putnam
County Visitor's Bureau - http://www.visitputnam.org
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History and
travel information in an indexed site from antiques to special events.
Profile of each town in the county and phone and mail contacts for further
information.
Rensselaer
County Information page - http://www.co.rensselaer.ny.us/cntyony.htm
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Maps and history, but no information yet on attractions
or events.
Restaurants
of the Hudson Valley - http://www.hudsonvalleymenu.com/
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Restaurant listing for the valley
Rockland
County Office of Tourism - http://www.rockland.org/rockland_web.html
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Use both the sidebar menu choices as well as the bottom
menu bar to take advantage Of
all the information this site provides on tourism.
Sullivan
County Tourism - http://www.sc.va.net
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Good, comprehensive tourism site with several photographs
of the scenic Catskills. Includes
area attractions, accommodations, suggested driving or biking tours, maps,
water sports and recreation, and posts a seasonal guide to special events.
Ulster
County Tourism - http://www.co.ulster.ny.us
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Highlights regional businesses and attractions, accommodations,
suggested trails and tour routes, performing arts and antique centers
Westchester
Visitor Center - http://www.westchesterny.com/
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Thorough guide to the county including a virtual tour,
several directories, weather, maps and attractions
Click here to return to the top of the page.
Adirondack
Trailways Bus Service - http://www.trailways.com/adirondack.html
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Addresses, phone numbers, schedules, routes and fares.
Call 1-800-858-8555
Albany
International Airport - http://www.albanyairport.com/-
Flight information,
maps, ground transportation, airlines and services.
Amtrak Railroad Service - http://northeast.amtrak.com/index.html
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The “Adirondack” is the name of the train
line which runs from Manhattan through New York State to the Canadian border;
the “Ethan Allen Express” runs along New York’s border
and into Vermont.
Commuters Register - http://www.CommutersRegister.com
A service of MetroPool, this site is a service to connect folks to carpools.
Dutchess
County Airport - http://www.dutchessny.gov/airport.html
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Directions, layout, contact names and numbers. No flight
or airline information posted. Call 845-463-6000
Dutchess County Transportation and Travel Page - http://www.dutchessny.gov/travel.html - Includes information on regional bus services, commuter car and vanpools, rental vehicles, clear directions to the county from several points
Greyhound
Bus Lines -
http://www.greyhound.com/
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Travel planning information as well as shipping services,
tours and charters. Call 1-800-231-2222
Metro North Railroad Hudson Line -
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/html/planning/schedules/schedule.htm
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Timetables for rail service form New York City and up
the east shore of the Hudson
Metropolitan
Transit Authority - http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/
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Mass transit services in New York City and the lower
Hudson Valley.
Metropool
- http://metropool.com/about/index.cfm
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Private, non-profit
company providing free commuter services (like vanpools, carpools and ride-matching)
and commuter information in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Ulster
counties. Call 1-800-FindRide
Park
and Ride Parking Lots in the Mid-Hudson Valley - Call
(800) 631-8405
Short
Line Bus Service - http://www.shortlinebus.com/database/check/route_selector.htm
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Ticket locations and route selector for nine regions
in New York and New Jersey. Call 1-800-631-8405
Stewart
International Airport - http://www.stewartintlairport.com/home.html
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Flight information, links to airlines, airport maps,
recent press releases and a section on the interesting history of Stewart
Airport. Call 845-564-2100
Westchester
County Airport - http://www.squid-ink.com/hpn/
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Directions, flight schedules, maps, airlines and current
flight status. Call 914-285-4860
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