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Hudson River Resource Center

The mission of the Hudson River Resource Center is to locate, identify and describe existing print and electronic resources on the Hudson River Estuary to enable public access. By providing a clear path to information on the past, present and future of the Hudson and its communities, this web directory will serve to enhance understanding of and support for the estuary region.

The Hudson River Resource Center welcomes suggestions for topics, collections or links to add to this site. Contact the webmaster at: hudson@rcls.org

ART AND LITERATURE COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
DIRECTORIES
GOVERNMENT/LIBRARIES/MUSEUMS/
PRIVATE AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS		 EDUCATION/CURRICULUM
ENVIRONMENT HISTORY
MAPS AND VIEWS MEDIA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT RECREATION
TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
UPCOMING EVENTS

    The Hudson River Resource Center is made possible, in part, with funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program through the Environmental Protection Fund Administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 

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HISTORY
  • Canal History - http://www.canals.state.ny.us/history/index.html - 
        Sponsored by the state Thruway Authority, this site traces the history of the canal system, particularly the Erie Canal which connects the Hudson to the Great Lakes. 

  • Colonial Albany Social History Project - http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/albany/ - 
        Biographical sketches of each of the people who founded and built the City of Albany.  From a project begun in 1981 and continuing.
  • Desmond-Fish Library - http://hhr.highlands.com/ - 
         “A web site for students, educators and those interested in the history, culture and conservation of the Hudson River Valley.”  This public library has shared online the rare 1840’s hand-colored map of the Hudson Valley by master engraver William Wade as well as the text of his diary describing a voyage from New York to Albany in 1848.  The library also provides the images of many Hudson River School paintings with biography links on the artists and a growing page of information on regional literature.
     
  • Early History of Newspaper Publishing in New York - http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/history.htm - 
        The introduction to old NY papers from the state's Newspaper Project at the NY State Library.  Page includes directory of repositories for old newspaper issues.

  • Explore the Hudson Valley’s Rich History - http://www.hudsonriver.com/history.htm - 
        Good overview of Hudson Valley history by Rebecca Haynes; includes bibliography to read more about it. 
      
  • Great Estates of the Hudson Valley - http://www.hvnet.com/houses/index.htm - 
        Map and description of 18 historic homes in the valley, recognized as architectural and historic landmarks contributing to the valley’s designation as a National Heritage Area. 

  • Half Moon Press - http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/stories/index.htm  - Online version of this newspaper includes a wonderful archive of articles back to 1996, many on historical subjects.

  • Historic Restorations, Libraries and Museums - http://hhr.highlands.com/hrlinks.html -      Links to their websites provided by Hudson Valley Net 

  • The Hudson River: An American Treasure - http://www.marist.edu/summerscholars/99/ - 
        An example of good curriculum integration, this site was created by Dutchess County high school students working in a summer enrichment program at Marist College.  Many images accompany text on culture, economy, environment, politics and transportation. 
  • The Hudson River Chronicles - http://www.timesunion.com/news/special/hudsonriver/index.asp - 
        Feature series from the Albany Times Union follows 3 staff members on an 18 day trip down the river in the fall of 1998.  Their site includes their essays, interviews with residents along the way, photos of the river and shoreline and an excellent map of the river from its source to New York harbor.   
  • Hudson River Maritime Museum - http://www.ulster.net/~hrmm/ - 
        Extensive web site from this Kingston museum dedicated to the preservation of maritime history of the Hudson River.  Many links to history, exhibits, research, boating, tourism and political action.

  • Hudson Valley Museums and Historic Sites - http://www.hudsonriver.com/museums.htm - 
        Descriptions, hours, directions and phone numbers included by Hudson River.com  

  • John Burroughs Study Center at the Esopus Public Library - http://esopuslibrary.org/jburr2.htm - 
        Famous naturalist John Burroughs who resided in West Park, NY, inspired a natural history society named in his honor.  This public library in his home area continues to develop a collection of book and multi-media materials on Burroughs life, literature and science with an additional focus on Hudson River history, culture and environment.
  • Landscape, Landuse and the Iconography of Space in the Hudson River Valley: the 19th and Early 20th Century. - http://members.aol.com/cragscons/acsci.html - A research paper presented by Wendy Harris & Arnold Pickman at the New York Academy of Science, 1996.   An interesting, thorough and scholarly study of how the Hudson River landscape has changed over two centuries and why. 
     
  • The Lenni-Lenape - http://www.web-savvy.com/river/Schuylkill/lenape.html -  Developing web site on this tribe (part of the Iroquois Nation and The Algonquin language group) by the Franklin Institute’s SHED Project. 
     
  • Native American Tribes of the Hudson River - http://www.hhr.highlands.com/native.htm - 
        Good overview of the first peoples of the valley by the Desmond-Fish Library
      
  • New York Lighthouses - http://www.nylighthousephotos.com - 
        Author and regional lighthouse historian Jim Crowley's web site offers many excellent photos of NY lighthouses including those along the Hudson and NY harbor.  Extensive links for lighthouse lovers in his "Internet Index of Lighthouse Links" posted at this site.
  • New York State Archeological Association - http://home.eznet.net/~spoon/nysaa.html - 
        Contact information for statewide and regional chapters of this organization
     
  • Newburgh area history - http://geocities.com/athens/bridge/3962/ - Excerpts and transcriptions of significant records from the archives in the city.
      
  • "Nifty Articles about River Communities & History" - http://www.nycswim.org/wquality_year.cgi?type=1
    Selected articles chosen by the Manhattan Island Foundation illustrating the past 5 years worth of good news about the Hudson River and NY Harbor.

  • Southeastern NY Historical Records Repositories - http://www.senylrc.org/dhp/director.htm - 
        Links by county provide detailed information on repositories and libraries which house special history archives. Collection information with description of finding aids available as well as location, hours, contact person(s), usage policies, phone numbers and e-mail addresses where available.  

  • Sullivan County History - http://www.sullivanchamber.org/chamber/index.html - 
        One page history of the county from the native Lenape tribe to the rise and fall of the vacation industry.  Open the "History" link on the Chamber web site.
  • Ulster County History - http://www.hopefarm.com/ulster.htm - 
        Hope Farm Press has made several chapter excerpts available online from the "Concise History of Ulster County" published in 1946.
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ART AND LITERATURE
  • Albany Institute of  History and Art -- Hudson River School Collection -  http://www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/hudson_river.htm - Seven artists are highlighted on this site from the institute's collection of over 60 Hudson River School paintings.  Image and brief description of each painting and painter is included. 
     
  • Butterfield Public Library - Hudson River Paintings -  http://www.butterfieldlibrary.org/Art%20Collection.htm - This public library in Cold Spring owns two paintings but Hudson River School artist T.P. Rossiter:  "Picnic on the Hudson" and "View of the Hudson River" Color images of these paintings are available on their web site.
  • Desmond-Fish Library - http://hhr.highlands.com/ -
         "A web site for students, educators and those interested in the history, culture and conservation of the Hudson River Valley.”  This public library has shared online the rare 1840’s hand-colored map of the Hudson Valley by master engraver William Wade as well as the text of his diary describing a voyage from New York to Albany in 1848.  The library also provides the images of many Hudson River School paintings with biography links on the artists and a growing page of information on regional literature 
      
  • Hermus Fine Arts Museum - Summary of Hudson River School of Art - http://www.hermus.com/hudson.htm - One page summary of the movement and its significance
  • Hudson River Almanac - http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/alm.html - Since 1994, the observations of over 1700 people have been compiled in annual volumes of essays which share impressions of the river valley, especially its natural wonders.  The Almanac is sold as a paper volume and highlights are shared at this NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation website.
  • Hudson River School Artists from Artlex - http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/h/hudsonriverschool.html -
    An online gallery of the works of several representative Hudson River School artists.

  • Hudson River School Artists from AskArt.com - http://www.askart.com/Interest/TopHudson.asp - Information on over 70 Hudson River School artists written by gallery and museum directors as well as an introduction to the genre.  Helpful features include (for each artist) a bibliography of books and articles published about him over the years, a listing of museums containing his paintings, any current exhibits of his work and dealers who specialize in acquiring his work.
  • Hudson River School of Painting – Exhibit at Hudson River Museum, Yonkers - http://www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m674.htm - 
        Site which outlines history of the Hudson River School and provides brief biographical information and images of the works of  12 painters of the Hudson River School.
     
  • Hudson River School of Painting – Gonzaga University course outline - http://www.gonzaga.edu/faculty/campbell/enl310/amart3.htm - 
        Describes components which define the Hudson River School with examples.
     
  • The Hudson River: An American Treasure - http://www.marist.edu/summerscholars/99/ - 
        An example of good curriculum integration, this site was created by Dutchess County high school students working in a summer enrichment program at Marist College.  Many images accompany text on culture, economy, environment, politics and transportation  

  • Hudson Valley Writer's Center - http://www.writerscenter.org -
    Since 1988, this organization has nurtured writers with classes, workshops, readings, book parties & signings.
    Now housed in the historic Philipse Manor train station overlooking the Hudson at Sleepy Hollow, the Center provides mentoring and performance space in a beautiful new setting. (914) 332-5953 . 300 Riverside Dr., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.

  • Index of Hudson River School Painters - http://www.dfl.highlands.com/DFL_Painters/Index.html -
    Published online by the Desmond Fish Library in Garrison NY, a public library known for its own collection of and research in Hudson River School artists.

  • John Burroughs Study Center at the Esopus Public Library-  http://esopuslibrary.org/jburr2.htm - Famous naturalist John Burroughs who resided in West Park, NY, inspired a natural history society named in his honor.  This public library in his home area continues to develop a collection of book and multi-media materials on Burroughs life, literature and science with an additional focus on Hudson River history, culture and environment.
  • Selection of Verses for Poet's Walk Romantic Landscape Park - http://www.scenichudson.org/tour/p_poets.htm -
    A selection of poetry on the beauty of the valley by 5 poets who spent time along the Hudson's shores with references to the works of other poets.

  • William G. Muller, Marine Artist - Lithographs of Hudson River Steamboats - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/stories/muller.htm -
    Mr. Muller, Founding Director and Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists and a founder of the Hudson River Maritime Center shared these scanned images of some of his representative works for online viewing only through the Poughkeepsie Journal's web site. 

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COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
  • Economic Profile of Dutchess County - http://www.dutchessny.gov/edc-covr.html -
        Posted by the county Economic Development Office, this site offers business resources including demographics, communications, finance, labor, and markets.
  • Hudson Valley International Trade Association - http://www.hvita.org/  - 
        A membership organization founded in 1989, HVITA offers programs and seminars, import/export information, state-wide e-mail discussion group on international business issues, a job board and consulting help with international business decision-making.

  • Hudson Valley World Trade Center at Stewart International Airport - http://www/hvwtc.org - Part of a world-wide network, this organization offers regional market research, office and exhibit space and support, programs and educational trade courses and group trade missions to other countries as some of its member benefits.
  • Info River Valley - http://www.inforivervalley.org/  -  
        "A community of information technology businesses and media talent" - News on technology business initiatives in the Hudson Valley. Calendar of Programs; postings of job opportunities.
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EDUCATION/CURRICULUM
  • Audio-Visual Resources from Mid-Hudson Library System - http://avcat.sebridge.org/cgi-bin/search_form_MYDB.pl?DB=MHLS -
       This public library system on the east side of the Hudson houses an extensive quality collection of film and video resources which are shared with their member libraries.  Their a-v catalog, which includes films of regional interest, is searchable and titles found may be borrowed through interlibrary loan.  Ask your local public library for how to access this collection. 
  • Colville River Watershed Project - High school environmental science class and community members learn ways to preserve water quality and apply best management practices in a river watershed.  Problem-solving format with public forums after data is collected. Contact person: Dr. Al Kowitz/ Kettle Falls School District #212/ Kettle Falls, WA 99141/ (509) 738-6625
  • Columbia River Estuary Study Task Force Arc-View Educational Pilot Project - To provide GIS end-user training to grade 9-12 teachers and assist them in developing GIS curriculum using the GIS database of the Columbia River. Contact Person: Mr. John Graves/ C.R.E.S.T./ 750 Commercial St./ Room 214/ Astoria, OR 97103/ (503) 325-0435
  • Delaware Estuary - 4th Grade Unit - http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow7/dec98/index.html - In partnership with The Franklin Institute and Unisys this class studies what an estuary is and what functions it serves. History, illustrations, games and puzzles are included.  
  • Directory of Libraries in New York State - http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/edocs/education/library/dir/directry.htm -
        A directory from the state Division for Library Development arranged by region and type of library: Public, School and College and Special (under "Council" headings).

  • "Environmental Education in the School Culture: A Systematic Approach" - Grant-funded curriculum development and in-service teacher training to ensure interdisciplinary instruction in the sciences, social studies and humanities on conservation and environmental issues.  Partnership project among state agencies, school districts, universities and businesses. Contact Person: Ms. Cheryl Lemke/ Washington State Office Of Public Instruction/ Old Capitol Bldg./ Olympia, WA 98504/ (360) 753-2574
  • Estuaries Live - http://www.estuarylive.org/ - An educational site from the North Carolina Estuarian Research Reserve connects to other estuary regions, research and activities around the country.
  • Estuaries: Where Rivers Meet the Sea - http://www.estuaries.gov/about/aboutestuaries.html - From the federal National Ocean Service, a site for teachers and students to learn more about the science of estuaries and how they can be preserved.
  • Exploring Estuaries - http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/kids/ - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed this site to introduce kids to the ecology of estuaries.
  • Estuary Net - http://www.inlet.geol.sc.edu/estnet.html - A curriculum about monitoring water quality which allows students to understand the various components of water quality measurement and assessment.
  • GIS Web Links by Professor Joanne Halls, UNC at Wilmington, NC -  http://www.uncwil.edu/people/hallsj/gislinks/links_main.htm -    Extensive list of links for the many topics related to global information systems by a professor who has used them for field projects with students (2000)
  • The Hudson River: An American Treasure - http://www.marist.edu/summerscholars/99/ - An example of good curriculum integration, this site was created by Dutchess County high school students working in a summer enrichment program at Marist College.  Many images accompany text the students wrote on culture, economy, environment, politics and transportation.

  • Hudson River National Water Quality Assessment Team Earth Science Curriculum - http://water.usgs.gov/nawqa/overview.docs/hudson.html -  Through the National Geological Service's national water quality program, a partnership has been built with the Adirondack Teacher's Center, the Adirondack Park Interpretive Center and the River Watch Network. Local high school students measure chemical, physical and biological characteristics of streams in their area and interact with professionals in evaluating the data they collect.

  • Hudson Valley Museum Educators Roundtable
    An emerging association of the regional museum and historic site staff who specialize in public outreach work with families and schools. The group seeks to collaborate on curriculum and programming ideas and techniques. Temporary convener is Julia Warger, Site Manager, Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY 845-786-2521. Julia.Warger2@oprhp.state.ny.us

  • Magnolia Elementary School Project in River Ecology - California -  http://pns.ucsd.edu/trout/ - 6th grade curriculum for study of the San Luis Rey River, particularly trout fish populations and wetland habitats.
  • Mississippi River Web Consortium -  http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/RiverWeb/Proposals/consortium_nsf_prop.html - A collabration among 5 museums and science agencies to build a set of learning tools for K-12 curriculum on the Mississippi River.

  • "Nisqually River Basin: Ecology Plus Mathematics" - Washington State -  Curriculum developed for math-science high school class that will use the streams of the Nisqually River Basin as its field laboratory in the study of geology, hydrology, habitats, natural and cultural history and economy of the basin.  (1993) Contact person: Ms. Mary Zodrow/ Yelm School District/ P.O. Box 476/ Yelm, WA 98597/ (206) 458-6119
  • National Marine Educators Association - http://www.marine-ed.org/
    An organization developed to bring together the missions and share the activities of those interested in the study of the world of water.

  • National Marine Educators Association - http://www.marine-ed.org/
    An organization developed to bring together the missions and share the activities of those interested in the study of the world of water.
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Education Page - http://www.education.noah.gov - Designed to help students and teachers access the many activities and publications NOAH has created for its educational outreach programs.

  • Pier 26 - NY City - Field Trips for River Study- http://www.enviroweb.org/riverproject/trips.html  - Educational site in lower Manhattan for class trips studying estuarian science. 
  • RPI's "One Mile of the Hudson River" - http://www.rpi.edu/dept/environ/Hudson/hri-index.html#4 - 
        A 1995 course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Hudson River ecosystem which, while no longer maintained, offers a good course description and outline, images of the Hudson near Troy and a link to a booklist of materials on the river in the RPI library.  

  • River ABC's for Kids and Teachers - http://www.amrivers.org/kids/default.htm - Well outlined and illustrated information and links to school and community river education projects for kids.

  • Slavery in the Colonial Hudson River Valley - Tarrytown, NY -  7th grade activities related to a unit on local slavery history. Contact Person: Mary Raab Henzi, Librarian and Seamus Clune, Social Studies Teacher/ Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School/ Tarrytown, NY 10591/ (914) 332-6220

  • Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville - Rivers Project - http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river - 
        With the goal from the National Science Foundation of increasing scientific literacy through river study, annual summer training is conducted for teachers and environmental professionals in six interdisciplinary curricula: biology, earth science, chemistry, geography, language arts and mathematics.  Sessions are sometimes co-sponsored by other organizations and are held in different regions.  

  • Watershed Education Resources on the Internet - http://www.igc.apc.org/green/resources.html - 
        Published by the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network, this site links to many water education links as well as sites for watershed agencies and citizens organizations.

  • Westchester County Archives School Activity Project - http://www.co.westchester.ny.us/wcarchives/ken/intro.htm - 
        Educational website developed to present issues in Westchester history to children.  
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MAPS AND VIEWS 
  • Fish Habitat Map of the Hudson River - http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/hydro2/hmap.gif - 
        From Troy to NYC, a depiction of varying river habitat's for sturgeon and other fish

  • Hudson River Online - http://www.hudsonriver.com - 
        Searchable online almanac of Hudson Valley events, places, arts and tourism, transportation and weather.  Includes many photos of historic places and scenic vistas.
     
  • The Hudson Valley - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/maps/map.htm - 
        Maps of each county as well as specialty maps of roads, historic sites, scenic routes, ski areas and wineries.  
  • New York State Bridge Authority - http://www.nysba.state.ny.us/index.htm - 
        History, photos, maps and a virtual camera walking tour across Hudson River bridges. 

  • Poughkeepsie Journal “Enjoy the Hudson” Page - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/index.htm - 
        A tourist’s guide to the valley including entertainment, recreation, shopping, accommodations, and good maps. 

  • Scenic Hudson - http://www.scenichudson.org/ - 
        Founded in 1963 during the environmental battle to save Storm King Mountain on the Hudson, this organization works toward responsible development of the Hudson Valley to protect the environment.  Its site offers a newsletter, a photo gallery , and a virtual tour of protected lands in the valley as well as links to other river environmental sites.
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MEDIA
  • Mid-Hudson News - http://www.midhudsonnews.com/ - 
        Daily headlines and brief feature articles with an archive of the previous 7 days' stories about people, organizations, sports and weather.  "Our Communities" link to local news and events.  Other links on this page promote regional businesses.

  • Home Town News - http://www.hometownnews.com/ny.htm - 
        Links to each of the state's  local newspapers with a website
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • American Rivers - http://www.amrivers.org/ - Under the Revitalize Riverfronts project, American Rivers will link riverside communities with national experts on trail development, parks and greenways and will work with local leaders to implement riverfront revitalization projects.

  • Catskill Watershed Corporation - http://www.cwconline.org/ - This non-profit corporation which oversees the 1600 square mile area west of the Hudson River from which water drains into 6 NY City reservoirs shares useful information on its service area: history, objectives, management, economic development, programs (including public education) and useful maps.

  • Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation - http://www.dcedc.com - A private, non-profit local development corporation with a mission to create jobs and a better county tax base through diverse employment opportunities. The web page offers a county fact book, a list of area businesses, and economic demographic data on Dutchess.
  • Harbor Loop Proposal - http://www.waterwire.net/FerryMap/ - A proposed ferry loop service around New York Harbor connecting several areas in NY and NJ.  Site lists the many development projects underway or being planned along the shorelines.
  • Hudson River Park Trust - http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/welcome.h2o - Plans and initial construction information for a 5-mile public park along the Hudson in lower Manhattan.  Active links include a fine history of the NYC shoreline and description of features & recreational opportunities along this river corridor
  • Mid-Hudson Pattern For Progress - http://www.pattern-for-progress.org - A nine-county regional planning, research and policy organization devoted to balanced growth in the Hudson Valley.  More than 100 major research studies have been completed by the organization since its inception in 1965 and its web site is a valuable first step in understanding Hudson Valley growth issues and in networking with other agencies.

  • NY State Association of Counties - http://www.state.ny.us/nysac/ - News, pending legislation, county directories, discussion forums, programs and continuing education.  Links to related sites.  


  • NY State Association of Towns - http://www.nytowns.org/ - Representing 97% of NYS towns, this organization provides networking, support, programming and helpful publications for town administrators.
     
  • Access to County Government - http://www.state.ny.us/mcounty.html - Web links to the pages of each NY county, each of which have Economic Development Departments.

  • Capitol District Regional Planning Commission - http://www.cdrpc.org/ - Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties - demographic information, community fact sheets, employment figures, trade zones, and useful links for other partner agencies. 

  • Capitol Impact's Economic Profile of Albany County - http://www.capitolimpact.com/gw/nycty/ny36001.html - Population, business education, and agriculture demographics as well as directory of legislative contacts.
  • Catskill Watershed Corporation - http://www.cwconline.org/ - 
        This non-profit corporation which oversees the 1600 square mile area west of the Hudson River from which water drains into 6 NY City reservoirs shares useful information on its service area: history, objectives, management, economic development, programs (including public education) area attractions and useful maps.

  • Dutchess County Planning Department Newsletter "Plan On It"  - http://www.dutchessny.gov/planonit900.pdf 

  • Empire State Development Corporation - Regional Links - http://www.empire.state.ny.us/statemap.htm - 
        With a mission to provide assistance to business and to encourage investment in NYS, this agency outlines NY's business strengths, provides census demographics, has a "site finder" service to locate a business in NY, and links to its regional offices.  For more information call 1-800-state-ny
     
  • Hudson River Valley Greenway - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/index.htm  - State program to foster voluntary regional strategies for land use in the Hudson Valley. In 13 Hudson River counties funding is offered for positive land use studies and projects.

  • Hudson Valley At A Glance - Basic Facts - http://www.pattern-for-progress.org/overview.htm - 
        A good introduction to the scope of issues and demographics involved in Hudson Valley planning from the Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress.

  • NY State Dept. of Housing and Community Renewal - http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/ocd/ocd.htm - 
        State agency which channels funding for affordable housing and community renewal.  A "Neighborhood and Rural Preservation Program" helps preserve and use useful building stock for residents and small businesses.

  • New York State Office of Science Technology and Academic Research - http://www.nystar.state.ny.us/home.htm - 
        Formed to promote NY as a leader in high technology through new and upgraded state-of-the-art research centers, this agency seeks to strengthen university-business  partnerships with advice and funding to stimulate good jobs.

  • Open Space Institute - http://www.capitalresearch.org/GreenWatch/New%20York/OSI.htm -     Founded to provide public access to natural resources and to protect important landscapes in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and the Shawangunk Mountains, this agency provides technical assistance to citizen environmental projects.  Their web site from offices in Ossining, NY lists recent projects and sources of foundation funding.

  • Orange County Planning Department - http://www.co.orange.ny.us/planning.htm - Population maps and charts  

  • Putnam Economic Development Corporation - http://www.putnamedc.org

  • Regional Plan Association - http://www.rpa.org/ -  Since its first comprehensive plan in 1929, the RPA has worked to develop planning which improves the quality of life in the metropolitan NY-NJ-CT area.  An Executive Summary of Its latest plan, A Region At Risk, is available at this website as well as recent issues of the association's quarterly newsletter, each of which explore crucial planning issues. Under the "Blueprint" link on this page, are reports including the summer 2000 one on preserving the NY-NJ Highlands.

  • Rockland County Economic Development Corporation - http://www.redc.org  

  • Rockland County Relocation Guide - http://www.rockland.org/relocation_web.html - 
        Lists the variety of community organizations and institutions as well as real estate guides to Rockland County.

  • Ulster County Development Corporation - http://www.ulsterny.com/  or http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucdc  - 
        Business and employment connections; chart of agencies and organizations, which provide economic assistance and direction; news of recent business developments in Ulster County.  For more information please call 845-338-8840 

  • Ulster County Economic Development Office - http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/ecodev.html - 
        County agency, which connects business interests. Includes a page for Workforce Development Service, which links employers and employees with training opportunities.  For more information please call 845-338-4696

  • Westchester County Association - http://www.westchester.org/ - 
        Organized to serve as a non-political forum for securing and enhancing economic vitality, members include businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals and higher education institutions.  
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RECREATION
  • Appalachian Mountain Club of NY and North NJ - http://www.amc.ny.org/guide.shtml - 
        Information on membership, activities, newsletters and other publications  

  • Atlantic Kayak Tours - http://www.atlantickayaktours.com
    Tours and lessons in kayaking on the Hudson departing from Saugerties.

  • Audubon New York - http://www.audubon.org/chapter/ny/ny/index.html - Web site of the headquarters of the state chapter describes Audubon mission, programs, sanctuaries, regional chapters.  Interesting features for adults and children like a watchlist of threatened birds, birdathons for interested bird watchers during migrations and seasonal count days for families or classrooms.  

  • Boating On The Hudson Magazine Online - http://boatingonthehudson.com/ - 
        From Beacon Publishing in Tarrytown, this magazine has contributors from boat clubs, environmental groups, Coast Guard Auxiliary,  and commercial boat dealers.  Full text of current and back issues and a great source for current tide charts of the Hudson.

  • Canalway Trail System - http://www.canals.state.ny.us/trail/index.html - 
        Describes with maps the 220 miles of hiking/biking trails along the routes of New York’s old canal network including the Erie and Champlain canals adjacent to the Hudson.
     
  • Catskill Watershed Points of Interest - http://www.cwconline.org/attract.htm - 
        Good directory of tourist information on the Catskill Mountains including museums, historic sites, ski and mountain bike trails, and places for hiking, camping and swimming.

  • Dutchess County Great Outdoors Page - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/greatout.htm#hu - 
        Riverboat tours, hiking, camping, golf, public parks, Hudson River access areas, game preserves and shooting clubs, horseback riding, game parks.
  • Hiking East Of  The Hudson - http://www.torreybotanical.com/lgtofc/lgtofc.html - 
        Dr. Patrick Cooney of the Torrey Botanical Society has described the location, history, geology, trails and plants lists for hundreds of hiking sites throughout the Hudson Valley
      
  • Hudson River Aquarium - Dutchess County, NY - http://usa.internations.net/biz/hra/ - Information about a planned aquarium for Dutchess County which has been provisionally chartered as an educational non-profit by the NYS Regents. From its fundraising HQ in Hyde Park, NY, this site previews plans for the aquarium.  

  • Hudson River Fishermen’s Association of New Jersey - http://www.hrfanj.org/ - 
        Good information on river conditions and weather, fishing reports and trips. Includes an excellent chart of boat launch locations with exact directions. 

  • Hudson River Online - http://www.hudsonriver.com - 
        Searchable online almanac of Hudson Valley events, places, arts and tourism, transportation and weather.  Includes many photos of historic places and scenic vistas

  • Hudson River Rowing Association - http://www.hrrowing.org
    A community rowing association that provides rowing programs on the Hudson River in Dutchess County for people of all ages and abilities. 845-485-4358.
      
  • Hudson River Tide Charts - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/tideframe.htm#23 - 
        From the federal government's National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association, this chart changes daily. 

  • Hudson River Watertrail Association - http://www.hrwa.org/ - 
        A coalition of small boaters, the HRWA offers links to their newsletter, guides, and information on geography of the river. An (“somewhat”) interactive GIS map allows detailed views of sections of the Hudson Valley.  Includes links to tide and weather information for the valley. 
     
  • Hudson Valley Pack and Paddle -
    Kayak rentals and tours, including trips to Bannerman's Island. 361 Route 52, Hopewell Junction. 845-896-3829.

  • Kayak Design - http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/Design/index.html
    Sponsored by a kayak manufacturer, this page gives thorough, illustrated descriptions of the principles of kayaking such as stability, efficiency, paddling techniques, etc.

  • Loric Sports Canoe and Kayak Rentals -
    Boats are dropped off for launch at Mills-Norrie State Park in Staatsburg
    April through October. 912 Rt. 9, Staatsburg 845-889-4320.
     
  • Mid-Hudson Rowing Association - http://members.aol.com/midhudrow/homepg.htm - 
        Poughkeepsie community rowing club formed to foster interest in non-motorized water craft use of the river, supports recreational rowing, regattas and high school rowing programs.

  • Mohonk Preserve, Inc. - http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/ - The state's largest privately funded nature preserve, its 6400 acres offer scenic vistas of the Hudson Valley and Catskill mountains.  Day access is available for hiking, biking, climbing and other recreational activities for a fee.  Recent issues of the preserve's newsletter, Ridgelines, is accessible online.  Interesting 100 year local weather summary.  

  • New York – New Jersey Trail Conference - http://www.nynjtc.org/ - 
        Information on hiking clubs, trails, maps and organizations which encourage use of the Hudson Highlands. 

  • New York City Swim - http://www.nycswim.org/sevents.cgi
    A swim club sponsored by the Manhattan Island Foundation, their web site lists swimming events around NY City.

  • New York State Canal System - http://www.canals.state.ny.us/ - 
        Includes a good overview of canal history and a guide to canalways, including some along the Hudson corridor now used for recreation. Also a good boating section for use of the canals by watercraft

  • New York State Dept. of Health 2000-2001 Health Advisories: Chemicals in Sportfish and Game -  http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/environ/fish.htm - 
        Thorough overview of chemical contaminants and general and specific advice and warnings by region and by species.  Link to full (512Kb) Health Dept. report.

  • Orange Pathways - Non-profit citizens group affiliated with the Orange Co. Citizens Foundation to promote use of railbed trails from Middletown to Harriman. 182 Greenwich Ave., Goshen, NY 10924  (845)294-8886

  • Peak Performance -
    Kayak rentals include transportation to nearby Wallkill River.
    184 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-8200

  • Rhinebeck Kayaks -
    Rentals and tours of Hudson River historic and environmental sites.
    845-876-0246

  • Striper Nation - http://www.stripernation.com - 
        For fans of striped bass fishing this site includes current fishing reports, tips, regulations and, for beginners, good facts and photos.

  • NYS Dept. of Health 2000-2001 Health Advisories: Chemicals in Sportfish and Game - http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/environ/fish.htm
    Thorough overview of chemical contaminants and general and specific advice and warnings by region and by species.  Link to full (512Kb) Health Dept. report.  

    RECREATION - BOAT TOURS

  • Hudson Highlands Cruises - http://www.commanderboat.com - The M/V Commander offers cruises on the Hudson from Peekskill, West Point and West Haverstraw from May through October (845) 534-7245

  • Hudson River Recreation - http://www.kayakhudson.com - Guided kayak trips on the Hudson River in the Tappan Zee region including Nyack Bays, the Piermont Marsh, the Pocontico River.  Also trips out along Long Island Sound from New Rochelle. (888) 321-HUDSON

  • Klondike Yacht Charters - 110-foot yacht, the Klondike Princess, sails from New Rochelle but can pick up passengers from other Hudson River ports. (914) 738-1058

  • New York Sailing School - http://www.nyss.com - Sailing instruction, sailboat rentals, sunset and overnight cruises from New Rochelle. (914) 235-6052

  • New York Waterway - http://www.nywaterway.com - Tours by boat up the Hudson from NY City to visit historic sites in the "Sleepy Hollow Country" of Westchester. (800) 533-3779
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TOURISM
  • Absolutely Albany - http://www.albany.org/ - 
        County-wide guide from the convention and visitor's bureau includes events calendars, attractions, tours, exhibits etc.

  • Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.albany.org/win.shtml - 
        Maps, history, press releases, events calendar, attractions, accommodations, capitol region trivia and a form to submit for specific information.

  • Columbia County - http://www.bearsystems.com/columbia/columbia.html - 
        Helpful town-by-town links to tourist information as well as a "people" directory of noted artists, writers, etc.

  • Columbia County Office of Tourism - http://www.columbiacountyny.org/index2.htm - 
        Among the usual features of attractions, maps etc, are three options for scenic tours of the county, describing good routes to take depending on the time allowed.

  • Dutchess County Tourism - http://www.dutchessny.gov/things.html - 
        Online version of the quarterly tourism guidebook published by the county through the I Love NY program.  Events calendar and special attractions.

  • Dutchess County Tourism Bureau - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/

  • Getaway to the Catskills - http://www.getawaythecatskills.com/ - 
        Weekend getaways, family travel, shopping, and many links to local attractions 

  • Great Estates of the Hudson Valley - http://www.hvnet.com/houses/index.htm - 
        Map and description of 18 historic homes in the valley, recognized as architectural and historic landmarks contributing to the valley’s designation as a National Heritage Area.

  • Greene County Promotion Department - http://www.greene-ny.com/ - 
        Driving tours, attractions, events, directions, sports and recreation.   Use the pull-down menu "click here to go to" to open the various pages available at this site.

  • Half Moon Press - http://www.hudsonriver.com/halfmoonpress/welcome.html - 
        Print and online newspaper "serving the historic towns of Westchester," includes calendar of events, links to regional attractions and a wonderful archive of articles back to 1996.

  • Historic Sites  Tourism Page - http://www.hvnet.com/TOUR/we/hist/museum.htm - 
        Addresses and phone numbers of historic homes and museums in the valley

  • Hudson River Online - http://www.hudsonriver.com - 
        Searchable online almanac of Hudson Valley events, places, arts and tourism, transportation and weather.  Includes many photos of historic places and scenic vistas.

  • Hudson River Tours - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/cgi-bin/search2.pl - 
        Directory shared and maintained by the Poughkeepsie Journal of river tours, mostly warm-weather boat tours, along all the counties of the valley.

  • Hudson Valley Children's Museum - http://www.hvcm.org - 
        Hands-on interactive museum devoted to the ecology of the Hudson.  New exhibit entitled "The Hudson River Dive" takes children on a virtual trip below the river surface.  Site also includes links to other outstanding children's museums. Nyack, NY 845-358-2314

  • Hudson Valley Gateway - http://hvgateway.com/ - 
        A tourism site from The Phillipstown Journal in Putnam County which links to information on things to do in the Hudson Highlands
  • Hudson Valley Greenway - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/index.htm - 
        A community partnership among government, business and non-profit organizations, the NY State Greenway program works to facilitate the preservation of scenic, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and economic benefits of the river valley from Waterford to Manhattan.

  • Hudson Valley Museums and Historic Sites - http://www.hudsonriver.com/museums.htm - 
        Descriptions, hours, directions and phone numbers included by Hudson River.com 

  • Hudson Valley Network - http://www.hvnet.com/ - 
        Maps, articles and links to interesting and historic places, panoramic images of the valley and a bibliography of Hudson Valley guidebooks and magazines.
      
  • Hudson Valley Tourism Development Council - http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/tourism/Tourism.htm - 
        Under the auspices of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Commission.

  • I Love New York - http://www.iloveny.state.ny.us/ - 
        State site which offers comprehensive tourism directory linked by geographic region.

  • Metro-North Railroad Tours by Train - http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us - Day-trips by train (from Grand Central Station in NYC) up along the Hudson to visit historic sites. (800) 638-7646  
  • New York State Bridge Authority - http://www.nysba.state.ny.us/index.htm - 
        History, photos, maps and a virtual camera walking tour across Hudson River bridges. 
     
  • Orange County Tourism - http://www.orangetourism.org - 
        Directions, events calendar, weather, restaurants and locations of tourist information centers as well as a comprehensive list of attractions under the "index" feature.

  • Poughkeepsie Journal “Enjoy the Hudson” Page - http://www.pojonews.com/enjoy/index.htm - 
        A tourist’s guide to the valley including entertainment, recreation, shopping, accommodations, and good maps.

  • Putnam County Visitor's Bureau - http://www.visitputnam.org - 
        History and travel information in an indexed site from antiques to special events.  Profile of each town in the county and phone and mail contacts for further information.

  • Rensselaer County Information page - http://www.co.rensselaer.ny.us/cntyony.htm - 
        Maps and history, but no information yet on attractions or events.

  • Restaurants of the Hudson Valley - http://www.hudsonvalleymenu.com/ - 
        Restaurant listing for the valley 

  • Rockland County Office of Tourism - http://www.rockland.org/rockland_web.html - 
        Use both the sidebar menu choices as well as the bottom menu bar to take advantage Of all the information this site provides on tourism.  
  • Smithsonian Institution Hudson Valley Fall Tours - http://smithsonianstudytours.com/sst/uscan/cruises/101301foliage.htm - 
        Information on booking passage on seasonal river excursions

  • Sullivan County Tourism - http://www.sc.va.net - 
        Good, comprehensive tourism site with several photographs of the scenic Catskills. Includes area attractions, accommodations, suggested driving or biking tours, maps, water sports and recreation, and posts a seasonal guide to special events.

  • Ulster County Tourism - http://www.co.ulster.ny.us - 
        Highlights regional businesses and attractions, accommodations, suggested trails and tour routes, performing arts and antique centers

  • Westchester Visitor Center - http://www.westchesterny.com/ - 
        Thorough guide to the county including a virtual tour, several directories, weather, maps and attractions
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TRANSPORTATION