Little Stony Point Park

Just north of Cold Spring NY on the east shore of the Hudson this park has beach access to the river and great views:

Cold Spring

Cold Spring, NY is located on the east shore of the Hudson River north of West Point
It can be reached by train from New York City. The main street is lined with antique and art stores and restaurants.
Pig Hill Inn is highly recommended as a bed and breakfast.





The remains of West Point Foundry are nearby:





On Sunday evenings in summer there are outdoor concerts in the gazebo on the town dock:




Panoramic view up and down the river from the town dock:

Boscobel

Located near Cold Spring NY, the grounds have some of the best views of the Hudson River fjords

Millbrook Village NJ

Just passing through while in NJ

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Located just west of San Antonio Texas. Recently opened with fairly rugged hiking and mountain biking trails.

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The Siselman House - about 3 miles hike to get there. Fenced off awaiting restoration

Pedernales Falls State Park

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The falls are fairly dry and slow running this year due to drought...

A few scenes from weekend in Northwestern New Jersey

Andover NJ church, a lime kiln, and Dobbs Ferry bridge

Pine Gully Park

Reflections from the Pine Gully hiking trail

Lake Somerville State Park

Some infrared shots from the hiking trails at the park ....