Scenic Hudson Announces Bold
Land-Saving Campaign Upon Being Honored with International Roosevelt Award

On Sunday, Oct. 14, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan announced a plan to save 65,000 acres of "the land that matters most" from Westchester County to the Capital Region, while accepting the Val-Kill Medal. The honor was presented to Scenic Hudson by Rob Dyson at the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill in Hyde Park. More ...

Ned Sullivan with intrepid kayaker Kathryn Wasserman Davis of Tarrytown, who turned 100 earlier this year.

ON THE RIVER: Mrs. Davis Takes Her Annual Paddle

On Thursday, Sept. 27, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan and centenarian/philanthropist Kathryn Wasserman Davis launched their kayaks from Peekskill to investigate some of the latest riverfront development projects. More...

CONTEST: Win a Free, Autographed Copy of Reed Sparling's Latest Book

Visit this page to see if you can identify which Scenic Hudson Park Reed Sparling is visiting this month.

Join Scenic Hudson writer Reed Sparling each month as he introduces you to little-known facts about Scenic Hudson's fabulous parks and preserves. Using the photo and clue at this web page, guess where he is. The first person to respond correctly will win an autographed copy of his new book, Hudson Valley Voyage: Through the Seasons, Through the Years. When the winner is announced next month, you'll get a chance to enjoy Reed's entertaining report about this park—and get a fresh clue that will have you searching more of Scenic Hudson's trails for another chance to win!

Events...

Meteor Madness
Date: Sunday, Nov. 18, 9 p.m.
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve (Ulster)
While watching the spectacular Leonid meteor shower, learn why these astronomical fireworks occur and get some basic pointers about stargazing.
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Orienteering Adventure
Date: Saturday, Dec 1, 1 p.m.
Location: Hudson Highlands Gateway Park (Westchester)
The exciting sport of orienteering is often described as a "romp through the woods" in which competitors use a map and compass to find various checkpoints in unfamiliar territory. More ...

"Winter World" Hike
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.
Location: Black Creek Preserve (Ulster)
Hike the trails of this 130-acre nature preserve and learn how plants and animals -- including humans -- can adapt to survive in the colder weather. More ...