Bridging an Iced-Over Hudson
Streets and roads! Who cares for either, while we have the river? We often use the river here, weeks at a time, when the snow has left us. The ice has been remarkably even the whole of this winter….James Fenimore...
#FlightWatch: The Local Eagle-Spotting Outlook
Few things in life draw the sort of deep-sigh feeling of awe as the sight of a majestic eagle soaring overhead. The experience can be inspirational, motivational, even spiritual. Even at a distance, a bald eagle perched on a broad...
Three Reasons This Land Save Is a Plus: Athens Waterfront
With prime riverfront land in limited supply along the Hudson, public access to the storied river is vital. That’s partly why it’s so significant that Scenic Hudson has protected six acres along the waterfront in the Village of Athens (Greene...
MLK’s Haunting Final Words to the Hudson Valley
A 1999 survey of scholars ranked Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as the most important American speech of the 20th century. Delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, King’s stirring words continue...
#WildlifeLove: Why Bobcats Are So Fierce
Extremely shy and secretive, bobcats are one of the hardest mammals to spot in the Hudson Valley. But with bare trees and perhaps a blanket of snow, your chances improve of glimpsing one of these beautiful creatures that resemble a...
Celebrate the Valley’s Dutch Heritage With Heirloom Cookies
Ever wonder why we call sweet baked discs “cookies” rather than “biscuits” like the Brits? Thank the Dutch.In the brief decades between 1609 — when Henry Hudson, sailing on behalf of the Dutch East India Co., explored the river that...
Racing Faster Than a Speeding Car on the Frozen Hudson
It’s rare to see sailboats on the Hudson this time of year. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sail-powered iceboats carrying famous valley residents like FDR regularly sped across the frozen waters of the river and local lakes as...
Top 10 Favorite Viewfinder Stories of 2021
This past year Scenic Hudson’s HV Viewfinder has once again shared what’s making the world greener, with a focus on the beautiful, inclusive Hudson Valley. It dove into the valley’s rich history, current happenings, and emerging solutions. Which stories resonated...