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Cedar Grove, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

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If he who has travelled and observed the skies of other climes will spend a few months on the banks of the Hudson, he must be constrained to acknowledge that for variety and magnificence American skies are unsurpassed.

Thus spoke Thomas Cole, who was born and grew up in England, but once discovered the beauty of the Catskills he remained forever faithful – so much so, that he went on to found America’s first major art movement, the Hudson River School.

Study for ”Catskill Creek”, c. 1844-45. Oil on wood
View Near Catskill, 1828-29. Oil on wood panel
Sunset, View on the Catskill, 1833. Oil on wood panel
North Mountain and Catskill Creek, 1838 [detail]. Oil on canvas
The view across the valley to the Catskill Mountains that can be seen from the porch is one that Thomas Cole painted more than any other.
Wooden Painting Stretcher for Catskill Creek, c. 1840s. Wood and graphite on chalk

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill, N.Y.

July 26th, 2019

Mine Kill Falls

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You can walk the 357-mile Long Path, a hiking trail that begins in New York City, at the West 175th Street subway station near the George Washington Bridge and ends at Altamont, in Albany County, or take the short walk from the parking lot down to the Falls’ base for some wonderfully refreshing spray.

Part of the Mine Kill State Park which offers an array of activities and hiking trails, including a 5-mile segment of the Long Path.

July 24th, 2019

This incredible art space hidden in plain view

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On the ground floor of the WIOX 91.3 FM, a community radio station that is entirely supported and run by local talent. We are forever thankful to the man who, seeing us peering through the windows, opened up the doors and gave us a tour of his work space & art, took us upstairs to the radio floor, and allowed us to take photos.

You can listen to WIOX 91.3 FM here.

Roxbury, N.Y.

July 23rd, 2019

The quirkiest most fun motel in the U.S., is in Roxbury

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Where every room is a concept and every concept is unique. Our chosen one was the ”Angel Hair” because, ”once upon a time… I was a little girl in primary school where, together with two of my classmates we dreamed we went to the Police Academy, and were assigned very hazardous duties. But someone took us away from all that, and then we worked for him. His name was Charlie”. I was Jill (and sometimes, I switched to Kelly).

The Roxbury Experience

Roxbury, N.Y.