Articles related to "Hudson River"

The Sloop Clearwater has been an essential organization in protecting and reviving the Hudson River.

From the Catskill Mountain lore of Rip Van Winkle and Sleepy Hollow, to opulent turn-of-the-century mansions, a fall foliage cruise on the Hudson is memorable!

Fans of American history and art are welcome to explore the many sights of the Hudson River Art Trail, including the homes of artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church.

New York State is celebrating its 400th anniversary by marking the voyage of English Captain Henry Hudson along the river that now bears his name.

The counter-culture stepped back into the spotlight when Pete Seeger celebrated his 90th birthday with a little get-together in his hometown of New York City.

What a passenger wears on a flight, where a person sits and what a apassenger does in the event of an emergency affects the chances of surviving a plane crash.

Vintage railroads offer scenic excursions through the magnificent Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Train rides on historic railways are terrific family entertainment.

CPT Jones faced a dilemma, dock the Mayflower at Cape Cod or travel south to the mouth of the Hudson River where the passengers could legally begin their colony.

Everyone knows about the successful ditching of the Airbus A320 in the Hudson River in New York, with all lives saved. But what did the pilot and co-pilot have to do?

A cool-headed pilot saved everyone on board when he landed his US Airways jet in the Hudson River after losing both engines. The event was dubbed 'a miracle'.

Henry Hudson was one of the most prominent sailors and navigators of the 17th Century.

The beautiful and majestic castles on the Hudson River make for an enjoyable vacation for those who love history with a little luxury.

Just minutes from New York City are some of the most beautiful historic mansions in the world.

The name Hell's Kitchen has never truly been replaced, among New Yorkers, with the sanitized sobriquet, Clinton Neighborhood. Still, the area offers a good life for many.

On 15 January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was forced to crash land in the Hudson River just after take off. This is a guide to the incident.

Old city charm, fun nightlife, music and tulip festivals, live jazz and urban cool on hip Lark Street make New York's state capital, Albany NY, a great place to visit.

Contestants compete in a Wal-Mart makeup challenge, receive makeovers and pose on a yacht on the Hudson River.

"They put the old valley to sleep," one worker claimed during the transformation of the Sacandaga River Valley into the Great Sacandaga Lake in the 1920s.

The flood was coming with no way to stop it. The powers that be in Albany, NY, decreed there no longer would be a Sacandaga Valley, but a reservoir instead.

Pete Seeger's festival for the Hudson looks to be a fine show this year, headlined by Folk Music legend Arlo Guthrie.

New York City's new highline and Dutchess County's Walkway Over the Hudson create great car-free park spaces with unique views of the historic Hudson River and environs.

New York City's Pennsylvania Station is a major rail transport hub on the East Coast of the United States.

The weather refused to cooperate, but the 2009 Clearwater Festival remained a success, with concert goers dancing through the raindrops and singing along.

Sretching from New York City north to the Catskills, the Hudson Valley offers a bounty of history, scenic wonders, and some of the best food and wine anywhere.

Seeing autumn leaves change color in Northeastern United States is breathtaking. Plan a trip to upstate New York to hike the trails to see fall foliage at its peak.

Everyone knows the name, but where is Hell's Kitchen? Discover the history of one of New York City's best known neighbourhoods and why you need to visit.

The High Line is New York City's newest free attraction with Hudson River and skyline views, guides, landscaping and art that's located in the trendy Meatpacking District

Pete Seeger has been a pivotal voice in American and World politics for 70 years. But does he deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for it?

New York fall foliage tours go from mountains to the ocean, farms to vineyards. Peak autumn foliage begins in September and lasts into November, depending on location.

German-born Albert Bierstadt's vast, romantic paintings captured the spirit and promise of the early American West.

The Dutch buy Manhattan from the Indians. The King of England gives the Duke of York New York/New Netherlands if he can take it away from the Dutch.

Summertime means folk festivals, and within a few hours of New York City are some of the best, sure to make any folkie flip his bandana.

Many of the finest wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail are on the border of the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.

Picture this; it's a perfect autumn day, not a cloud in the sky, a great day to gallery hop on Newbury Street, Boston's answer to Los Angeles's Rodeo Drive.

Greenwich Village is the home to many artist hotspots. One of the biggest is still unknown to the general public. Read on to find out more.

In the past twelve months, there have been numerous airline disasters around the world, which may have frightened travelers. How safe is it to fly?

A full calendar of events in New York State's Lake George area, that includes the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War, through mid-Sept.

New gallery space now shows 60% more paintings, sculpture, fine art prints and decorative arts, plus works by Monet, Tiepolo, Matisse, Picasso and White Mountain Artists.

New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.

The Jan 15th 2009 plane crash in New York, in which the pilot successfully landed his aircraft in the Hudson River, has been dubbed 'a miracle'. But how did it all work?

New York City serves as home or resting spot to a remarkable array of birds, both migratory and resident, including hawks, falcons, bald eagles and owls.

Rockland County, New York is only thirty minutes from New York City. Below are several options for Bed and Breakfasts.

Manhattan's Morningside Heights offers visitors easy access to extraordinary parks, tasty eateries, an Ivy League campus, and the largest cathedral in the world.

A summer vacation in the Big Apple need not be expensive when these free things to do in New York are on the travel itinerary.

Unique 2009 Halloween costume ideas - Tarheels basketball uniform, Barack Obama. Movie character costumes for adults & kids - Amelia Earhart, Hannah Montana, Star Trek.

The Hudson Valley offers fantastic wineries in a beautiful wooded setting, all within an hour or two from New York City.

New York City is expensive enough to visit, so try out some of these free summer events located throughout the city.

It was June 1777. America desperately needed a victory to save the revolution and bring France into the war. She found her salvation near the town of Saratoga, New York.

The Amiable Child Monument is a well-loved memorial to a small boy who died in 1797. It is one of three private graves on public land in New York City's five boroughs.

The times are changing, and in these new times, new methods of protest have encroached upon music's old domain. Where are the protest singers of this generation?