Hudson River

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Hudson River
The Hudson River is a 315 mile river that runs from the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York down to New York Harbor where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Discovered in 1609 by the Europeans, the Hudson River quickly became a popular waterway and mode of commerce and transportation for in early American history. Today the region that runs along the Hudson River contains many historical landmarks and recreational activities. The scenery along the Hudson River is popular in all seasons and is a land full of beautiful landscape. Attractions in the Hudson River Valley, NY by Leigh Goessl New York State is full of diversified beauty and one of the most beautiful locations in the state is the Hudson River Valley. This valley is a large area located in central and southern New York State. The Hudson River stretches 315 miles, beginning... More> History of the North West Company by D. Vogt Between 1779 and 1821, the Hudson's Bay Company - usually seen as synonymous with the fur trade in Canada - was actually threatened by the serious competition of an upstart rival, the North West Company. Unlike the Hudson's Bay, the Northwest Compan... More>
	Book reviews: The Hudson, by Tom Lewis by Jules Wrenne Tom Lewis opens his history of the Hudson River with a description of Francis Bannerman’s decision in 1900 to buy Pollepel Island as a place to store munitions he had bought as surplus after the Civil War. The ruin of “Bannerman’s ... More> A visitor's guide to Millbrook Winery, Millbrook, NY by Isabelle Esteves Before visiting the Hudson River Valley I was really not aware that this is a very productive wine growing area. According to the New York Times, Millbrook Winery is the Hudson River Valley’s ‘Flagship Winery’. We arrived a little ... More>
Hikes in the Catskill Forest Preserve in New York by Lynette Alice For hiking enthusiasts of all skill levels the Catskill Forest Preserve in New York has something to offer. What is so spectacular is that the Catskill Forest Preserve doesn't offer just five or six t...More> Write A guide to visiting Bear Mountain State Park, NY by Leigh Goessl Bear Mountain State Park is a beautiful recreational area. The park is located next to the Bear Mountain Bridge which crosses the lovely Hudson River. For decades Bear Mountain State Park has been a l...More> Write Additional Resources and Places of Interest Hudson Valley River Towns Historic Hudson River Towns is a consortium of communities along New York’s majestic Hudson River! We hope our site enriches your experience of the Hudson, through information you find here or by links to other organizations’ sites. Hudson Valley Travel Offers scenic photos, links to restaurants, tourist attractions, lodging, real estate, wineries, antiques, specialty shops, and community resources. Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Welcome to the official website of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Epinions Review Good resource with many links leading to the various things to see and places to go in the Hudson River Valley. Hudson River Map Historic Hudson Valley Great resource full of things to see and do in the Hudson River Valley West Point Military Academy History, admissions, visitor information and more! Hudson River Maps
Comments (1 to 1 of 1) Kat Apf Feb 08, 10 at 12:02 AM Nice one, Leigh! I used the Hudson in a poem and I ended up with a link to your topic page! It looks great. Our old stomping ground, right? :) Enter your comment below: If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content

Quick Facts

*Henry Hudson was the first person to explore the Hudson in 1609

*The Hudson River stretches 315 miles from upstate New York and flows south into the Atlantic Ocean in New York Bay

*West Point Military Academy resides along the west coast in the Lower Hudson River Valley

*In 1778 the Americans constructed the Great Chain which stretched between West Point and Constitution Island as an attempt to keep British ships from sailing north from New York City

*Crayola Crayon Factory originated in Peekskill, NY not far from the shore of the Hudson River

*Many grand estates, such as the Roosevelt, Vanderbilt and Rockefeller mansions are located in the Hudson River Valley

*Bear Mountain State Park is a popular year-round recreational park located alongside the Hudson River