!!CLOSURE!! Small bridge on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail at the Binnewater Parking Lot will be CLOSED to all traffic starting Thursday, Oct. 22 through the weekend and into next week (at least 7 days). PLEASE respect work crews. Access to trestle will be open. #wallkillvalleyrailtrail #railtrailimprovements #railtrails #ulstercountytourism #ulstercountyny #lego #legostagram #openspaceinstitute #legotrail #legophoto #legophotography #underconstruction🚧 @rosendale_ny @revolutionbikesny @kingstonlandtrust @kingstongreenline @woodstock_land_conservancy @mohonkpreserve @scenichudson @walkwayoverthehudson @bikefriendlykingston @bicycledepot @trtbicycles @fatsinthecats @railtrailcaferosendale

Out of the DEP Archives - April 23, 1907 - In 1907, the Board of Water Supply was beginning its efforts to bring clean water from the Catskills to NYC as efficiently as possible through “rough and inaccessible country.” To determine the path of the Catskill Aqueduct, they conducted many tests, including hiring a contractor to dig this experimental tunnel in the Shawangunk Mountains near High Falls. Little was known at the time about the drilling and tunneling qualities of Shawangunk grit; this test showed that the rock was very hard and should be avoided. Shawangunk conglomerate - the light grey rock that makes up most of the ridge in this area - is regarded as some of the hardest rock in the world.

High Falls Historic District, High Falls Civic Association, The Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway, Mohonk Preserve

Farms and farm stands are OPEN around the Scenic Byway. Many have adjusted YOU PICK in a safe way.

So many great options to visit this weekend: DB Orchards in Wallkill; Jenkins & Lueken Orchards, Wallkill View Farm, Dressel Farms, Mercier Farms in New Paltz; Tantillo's Farm Market and Wrights Farm in Gardiner; Hurd's Family Farm in Modena; Barthel's Farm Market and Creamery in Ellenville; Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson; Sanderskill Farms in Accord; Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge; Stonehenge Farm in Bullville. Have Fun. Eat Fresh. Support Local!

A Reminder to all that visit the beautiful parks and preserves in the Shawangunk Mountains Region.
Play Smart • Play Safe • Play Local

Keeping Natural Areas Litter-Free.

Please follow the principles of Leave No Trace. Litter is an eyesore and poses a danger to local wildlife and our delicate ecosystems. Carry out what you carry in, including dog waste.

Have fun and stay healthy.