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The waterfall in Croton Gorge Park in Westchester County New York

How to Get to the Waterfall and Dam in Croton Gorge Park in Westchester County, NY

March 27, 2023 by Jim Cheney

I’ve seen many incredible waterfalls in New York, but few have been as impressive as the waterfall on the Croton Gorge Dam. And, when you combine the beauty here with …

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Displays inside the West Point Museum in New York

Exploring Military History at the West Point Museum

February 28, 2023 by Jim Cheney

It’s likely you know West Point as the home of the United States Military Academy. However, this spot in Orange County, New York has a fascinating military history dating back …

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Indian Motorcycles at Motorcylepedia in Newburgh, New York

The Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, NY: Heaven for Bikers and History Lovers

January 30, 2023 by Jim Cheney

Located in Newburgh, just a few miles west of the Hudson River, you’ll find one of the best destinations in New York for those that love motorcycles: the Motorcyclepedia Museum. …

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The Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow New York at sunset

Exploring the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in the Hudson Valley

March 28, 2023October 30, 2022 by Jim Cheney

There might be no better-known Halloween story than the “Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman was …

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A canon looking over the Hudson River at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site in New York

Touring the Stony Point Battlefield in Rockland County, NY

February 28, 2023October 25, 2022 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to many fascinating Revolutionary War battlefields, and one of the most unique, in my opinion, is the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site along the Hudson …

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Dancing pumpkin characters at the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in the Hudson Valley of New York

Is It Worth Attending the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in the Hudson Valley?

March 28, 2023October 19, 2022 by Jim Cheney

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, but unlike the Christmas season, there aren’t often many family-friendly activities that coincide with the holiday. So, when I …

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Tri-Staes Monument in Port Jervis New York

Visiting the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis on the Line between NY, PA, and NJ

May 15, 2022 by Jim Cheney

I always love finding quirky sites when I’m traveling, so on a recent visit to Orange County, I made a point of stopping at the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis. …

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Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie New York

Checking Out the Amazing Views from the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie

April 22, 2022 by Jim Cheney

I love when communities find new uses for spots that have been long abandoned by industry, and the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie is just that. The Walkway Over …

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The exterior of Olana, the home of Frederic Church in the Hudson Valley

Touring Olana State Historic Site: The Home of Artist Frederic Church

November 22, 2022October 30, 2021 by Jim Cheney

While his popularity has waned somewhat in the 21st century, there were few 19th-century American painters that were more well known than Frederic Church. And, wanting to learn more about …

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The ruins of Bannerman's Castle from the Hudson River in New York

Exploring the Abandoned Bannerman Castle on an Island in the Hudson River

February 28, 2023October 24, 2021 by Jim Cheney

If you’ve ever stood along the Hudson River near Newburgh, Beacon, or Cornwall-on-Hudson and looked out over the river, it’s likely that you couldn’t help but notice the abandoned castle …

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