Events

@ West Point Museum

All visitors to the United States Military Academy are encouraged to tour the Museum to view the oldest and largest diversified public collection of miltaria in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum supports cadet academic, military and cultural instruction. Its collections include nearly all aspects of military history and encompass the history of West Point and the United States Military Academy, the evolution of warfare, and the development of the American Armed Forces. Based upon captured British materials brought to West Point after the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777, the Museum collections actually predate the founding of the United States Military Academy. When the Academy opened in 1802, many Revolutionary War trophies remained to be used for cadet instruction. By the 1820s, a teaching collection of artifacts existed at the Military Academy and after the Mexican War (1846 - 1848) West Point was designated by Executive Order as the permanent depository of war trophies. In 1854 the first public museum was opened and today it represents the culmination of more than two centuries of preserving our military heritage.

@ Hudson Highlands Nature Museum - Wildlife Education Center

The Museum, in partnership with the Cornwall Public Library and The Grail, invites you to Story Walk 2017. Read an illustrated children's story as you stroll along our meadow trail.

@ Blu Pointe Landing Dock, 120 Front Street, Newburgh

Join us aboard the Pride of the Hudson for a Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands! Bask in the open air on the spacious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows. Our friendly and professional crew will respond to all of your needs. Your adventure will begin at Blu Point Landing 120 Front St. in Newburgh, NY. Your Captain will narrate the sights along the way, including: Washington's Headquarters, Mount Beacon, Bannerman Island, Breakneck Mountain, Cold Spring, World's End, Constitution Island & the United States Military Academy at West Point.

@ Storm King Adventure Tours

There are few better ways to end your day than out on the river enjoying a spectacular Hudson Valley sunset. This tour is a stress-free outing for all abilities. These trips are one of our most popular and usually sell out quickly, so call to reserve now.

@ Hudson Highlands Nature Center - Outdoor Discovery Center

Learn all about the art of Fairy Houses & Toad Abodes! After practicing and playing in the forest, create your own fairy house to bring home.

@ Black Rock Forest Consortium

Learn to keep your own field journal like the naturalists of the past while discovering flora and fauna in the forest. NO DRAWING SKILLS required! Enjoy a beautiful walk around Arthur's pond in the heart of Black Rock Forest.

@ Hudson Highlands Nature Museum - Outdoor Discovery Center

Join educator Carl Heitmuller to learn all about basic survival techniques. Do you know the rule of 3's? Come learn all about it and work together to build a shelter!

@ Gomez Mill House

Jim and Alicia will share their most recent discoveries in researching ownership of the land, including mapping projects.

@ Newburgh Rowing Club Boathouse

On Saturday September 16 at 7:30 am the Newburgh Rowing Club will again host the fun and family friendly “Paddle and Oars Challenge” said Coach Ed Kennedy, Programs Director. “This event is open to the public, and kayakers of all levels, from newbies to highly experienced, are welcome to attend. It is a ‘challenge’ so you do not have to complete the 5-Mile Course unless you choose to do so. We will also have sculling events, for the rowers. All participants get to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, beautiful event T-shirts included in fee, and merchandise for sale and tours of the Boathouse, along with coupons for free Learn to Row lessons. Everyone should come on down and enjoy the beautiful Ward Brothers Memorial Park and the Hudson River with us.” “More than 200 people attended last year, this event just keeps getting better,” said Juliana LoBiondo, Director of America Rows and Swims Newburgh. “The purpose of the Challenge is to commemorate the ‘Great 5-Mile World Rowing Championship,’ which took place here in Newburgh, in the year 1857. There were over 80,000 spectators who came to Newburgh to watch that race.” The event is a fundraiser for beautification of the Ward Brothers Memorial Park, the City of Newburgh Park on which the Newburgh Rowing Boathouse is located, and for shoreline restoration, said Coach Kennedy. All participants are encouraged to register ahead of time, at www.NewburghRowClub.org. Participants may register the day of the event at no additional cost. However the rowing club may run out of kayaks for those who register same day. To reserve, or for more information about the Newburgh Rowing Club, contact Coach Ed Kennedy at (845) 541-2313 Events Director Juliana LoBiondo at newburghrowers@gmail.com.

@ Fuller Mountain Preserve

Join the Orange County Land Trust for a hike at one of Orange County’s best kept secrets, Fuller Mountain Preserve. Enjoy spectacular views of Orange County's highest peaks, as well as the Shawangunk Ridge and Catskill Mountains.

@ Storm King Adventure Tours

Experience real Hudson River back country! Moodna Creek Marsh provides beautiful calm waters, great scenery, wildlife and a sense of remoteness. This is the perfect trip for beginners or seasoned paddlers.

@ Kowawese Unique Area

In the shadow of Storm King Mountain, we will sample the inshore shallows at Kowawese with a beach seine to see "who" (fish & shellfish) is home today. We may see a Bald Eagles from time-to-time, quite likely Osprey, and perhaps the start of the autumn Monarch butterfly migration. Bring swimwear to participate.

@ Bear Mountain State Park

Beginning at the junction of the Appalachian Trail and the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail near the southern end of Hessian Lake, the steep ascent up Bear Mountain starts by way of many hundreds of impressive stone steps along the Appalachian Trail, which takes you through a section of large boulders, over a bridge, and to beautiful views of Iona Island and the Hudson River. Transitioning to a more gradual ascent, you walk through pine flats, blueberry and mountain laurel to the summit. Here you will enjoy panoramic views to the south and west over Dunderberg and West Mountains. Perkins Memorial Tower provides more views with interpretive signage. After a break for lunch, a snack or just to enjoy the views, the Major Welch Trail will take you to more vistas to the north and east as you begin the descent. Traversing rock outcrops and stone steps, the steep path down ends at a paved footpath at Hessian Lake, which takes you back to the start.

@ Storm King State Park

Beginning and ending with some fairly steep stretches and some rock scrambling, this 2.5 mile loop meanders from stunning view to stunning view, summitting both Butter Hill and Storm King Mountain. This hike is moderate to strenuous.

@ Twin Island Fishing Park, River Road, just south of Village of Walden

This paddle is one of the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance's Boat Brigade's regular monthly paddles in which participants enjoy the river as well as monitor the river for garbage, illicit discharges, potential algae blooms and storm water infrastructure. If anything suspicious is found, the Alliance will file reports of their observations with local building inspectors and MS4 officers.

@ Twin Island park near Walden on River road

This is a great opportunity to get out to see a relatively unused scenic section of the Wallkill river. We're mostly about recreation but the WRWA has a mission to observe and report conditions on the river to promote it's future health. Participants are encouraged to photograph suspicious conditions and share that with the event host. Also, we promote a clean river so retrieving litter from the waterway is encouraged. No one is requires to do more than they like.

@ Storm King Adventure Tours

Receive an exclusive behind-the-ruins kayak and walking tour of Bannerman's Castle. Includes a guided visit with a full narrated history of the island and castle. Proceeds go toward the preservation of this unique landmark.

@ New York

Hike from Daisey Field on Tiorati Brook Road to Hasenclever Mine and Rockhouse Mountain Cemetery, Jones Farm. About 5 miles. Moderate difficulty

@ Hudson Highlands Nature Center - Outdoor Discovery Center

Discover all about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle and miraculous migration to Mexico. Learn how to catch and handle monarchs, determine gender, and properly tag them in the wild as a part of a national research project!

@ Hamptonburgh Preserve

Naturalist and interpretive guide Gary Keeton will lead a walk through Hamptonburgh Preserve as he shares information about the natural history of the Wallkill River, as well as the area’s historical significance.

@ Trailside Museums & Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park

Come to Trailside Museums & Zoo and learn about Biodiversity & Local Habitats! Visit our Pond, River, Forest, Woodland Pool & Grassland habitat stations to complete your Habitat Passport. When you complete the activity at each station you get a stamp. Collect all stamps & win a prize, while discovering ways you can help protect and provide habitat for wildlife.

@ Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

All are invited to come and enjoy the outdoor fun at this annual event when color fills the sky overlooking the Hudson River. FREE kites are given to the first 150 children 15 years and under. Free Refreshments. Event, Museum, and tours, are free today compliments of Central Hudson and Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. For more information, please contact the site at 845-562-1195.

@ Storm King Adventure Tours

Here is your opportunity to get a close-up look at the famous Bannerman's Island Castle. Kayak beneath the mighty Storm King Mountain, crossing the river to Breakneck Ridge where we will head north towards the island. Then enjoy a leisurely paddle around our region's most prominent landmarks while hearing the history behind the castle.

@ Gomez Mill House

Live composition of movement and music w/audience participation

@ Sterling Forest State Park

If you enjoy working outdoors and have a thirst for knowledge, the Floworks and Palisades Crews would love to meet you. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get out there and have some fun on the trail with us!

@ Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Come for a unique, extended tour of one of the Hudson Valley's most dramatic battle sites!  Drawing mainly on 1st hand accounts and archaeological data, this ramble will bring to life the Revolutionary War attack on Fort Montgomery using the words of the soldiers who were there and what they left behind. Program will last approximately 2 hours and include rarely visited spots of the battlefield and conclude with a musket firing demonstration. *Ramblers welcome to bring a bagged lunch.  Registration Required - please email: peter.cutul@parks.ny.gov or call 845-446-2134 to Register.  www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com

@ Sterling Forest State Park

The Fire Tower Ramble is a moderate 4 mile loop highlighted by scenic views of Sterling Forest. Hikers are able to observe the surrounding Hudson Highlands from a 60 foot fire tower built in 1922.

@ Long Mountain in Harriman State Park

Meeting at the Turkey Hill/Long Mountain parking area, this 2-mile trek along the Long Path and woods road makes gradual then steeper ascents to the Raymond H. Torrey Memorial atop Long Mountain. You will enjoy east-facing views of Bear Mountain, Popolopen Torne and Anthony's Nose, with Turkey Hill Lake below. The rapid descent is along a rocky section of trail to Deep Hollow Brook at the base of the mountain and return to the parking area is by woods road.

@ Begins in Lake Skannatati parking area in Harriman State Park

This hike begins with an easy walk on the Long Path through open woodlands along the shores of Lake Skannatati and crossing Pine Swamp Brook. Gradually climbing, it takes you past huge rock ledges and through hilly blueberry patches, until it intersects with the Dunning Trail. Following this old mine road, you ascend to Pine Swamp, home to pitcher plants, sundews, beaver and historic mines. Intersecting with the Arden-Surebridge trail, you bend around the shoulder of Pine Swamp Mountain and rapidly descend through open forest to the parking area.

@ 5 Grand Street

The 7th Annual Newburgh Open Studios tour offers a unique opportunity to see the work and meet many of the artists in the City of Newburgh's growing arts community. The studios are located in some amazing historic buildings, most of which are rarely open to the public. This is a self-guided tour, much of it walkable. Maps will be available starting on Saturday, September 30 at 10:00am at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand Street.