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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 2d

Super-express train service between Grand Central and Poughkeepsie started today, with five trains now making the trip in under 90 minutes!

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 3d

The Harvest Moon seen rising from Shawangunk Preserve, by James Perez-Rogers.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 5d

Here's the current Fall Foliage Report, from I Love NY!

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 8d

Happy October!

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Bannerman Island @bannermanisland.bsky.social · 10d

If you're interested in attending Theatre on Bannerman Island: DRACULA - THE JOURNAL OF JONATHAN HARKER with a group of friends, TOMORROW IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! We currently have around a dozen tickets remaining.

bannermancastle.org/tours-events...

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 12d

Here's the current Fall Foliage Report, from I Love New York! iloveny.com/seasons/fall/foliage-report

Love The Hudson Valley? Join us! hudsonvalley.email

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 16d

It's the first *full* day of fall!

What are you looking forward to this season?

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 17d

As of this moment, it's officially fall!

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · 18d

What was a highlight of your summer?

The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Sep 1

Who else realized it's flying ant day in their part of the region today?

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 31

The view from Mount Beacon around this time 124 years ago - showing the casino, and power house for the incline railway with rail car next to it.

Get 20% off prints of this and many more, for a limited time at: HudsonValleyPhotos.com

View from Mount Beacon, New York, 124 years ago.

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Bannerman Island @bannermanisland.bsky.social · Aug 24

HUGE thanks to filmmaker, actor and all-around great guy @alexwinter.com for joining us for a sold out screening of Bill & Ted on Bannerman Island, last night! See him star alongside Keanu Reeves in Waiting for Godot on Broadway starting next month!

Filmmaker and actor Alex Winter at Bannerman Castle in New York.

Filmmaker and actor Alex Winter, Bannerman Castle Trust executive director Neil Caplan, and Bannerman Island online manager John Morzen on the Hudson River in New York.

Bannerman Castle Trust executive director Neil Caplan and filmmaker and actor Alex Winter in front of the ruins of Bannerman Castle in New York.

Filmmaker and actor Alex Winter with the sold out crowd for the movie night on Bannerman Island.

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Bannerman Island @bannermanisland.bsky.social · Aug 22

We are THRILLED to announce that @alexwinter.com will be joining us tomorrow for our movie night on Bannerman Island, as we present Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!

Tickets include a cruise to and from the island, a tour or a lecture and the screening!

Visit: bannermancastle.org/tours-events...

Bannerman Island on the Hudson River in New York State.

Movie night on Bannerman Island in New York State.

Visitors learning about the history of Bannerman Island.

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Bannerman Island @bannermanisland.bsky.social · Aug 21

There's nothing like an evening on Bannerman Island on the Hudson River in New York. Join us for a movie night this Friday or Saturday.

Visit: bannermancastle.org/tours-events...

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New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · Aug 20

September marks the 25th Hudson River Valley Ramble bringing together people to experience the beauty, history, and culture of the Hudson Valley.

Hudson River Valley Ramble Celebrates 25 Years in September - New York Almanack

Sept marks the 25th Hudson River Valley Ramble bringing together people to experience the beauty, history, and culture of the Hudson Valley.

www.newyorkalmanack.com

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · Aug 18

the view from my front yard, 7:58pm. just another hudson valley sunset

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Bannerman Island @bannermanisland.bsky.social · Aug 15

Movie Night on Bannerman Island in New York happening August 23rd!

Join us as we present "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989)! Tickets include a cruise to and from the island, entrance into the Bannerman residence, a tour or a lecture and the screening!

For tickets, visit: BannermanCastle.org

Bannerman Island on the Hudson River in New York State. Photo by John Morzen.

Movie Night on Bannerman Island: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Visitors to Bannerman Island learn about its history, after a movie night on August 8th, 2025.

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as "Bill and Ted" in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989)

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John Morzen @johnmorzen.com · Aug 19

For World Photography Day, here are some of my favorite photos that I've taken over the past decade or so in the Hudson Valley.

Looking toward the Catskill Mountains from Minnewaska during the spring, in New York State.

Sunset on Bannerman Island, on the Hudson River in New York State.

Bash Bish Falls in the fall, Massachusetts.

The Aurora Borealis seen over New York State in spring 2024.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 19

Reply with a photo that highlights the beauty of our region, for World Photography Day.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy World Photography Day!

A shoutout to our customers for their fantastic photos, taken throughout our system. Keep them coming!

If you'd like your Metro-North photo to be featured, tag or DM us.

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An autumnal shot of a Metro-North train running along the tracks, with fall foliage in the background.

A Metro-North train running along the tracks during the daytime, with greenery and cityscape in the background.

A bird's eye view shot of a Metro-North train pulling into a train station, with a view of the greenery and cityscape in the background.

A Metro-North train pulling into a train station, surrounded by greenery and the river.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 19

Happy World Photography Day! Here's a photo of Storm King Mountain on the Hudson River, from 145 years ago. It was originally taken by William Henry Jackson, and carefully restored by @johnmorzen.com in 2016.

Storm King Mountain on the Hudson River in New York State, 1880. Taken by William Henry Jackson, and carefully restored by John Morzen in 2016.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 15

56 years ago today, the Woodstock music festival opened in Bethel.

An aerial photograph of the Woodstock Music Festival in Bethel, New York in August 1969.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 14

Who remembers the largest North American blackout in history, that occurred on this date, 22 years ago?

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John Morzen @johnmorzen.com · Aug 10

The full Moon seen over the Hudson Valley last night.

An image of the full Moon captured over the Hudson River Valley in New York State, by John Morzen.

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The Hudson Valley @thehudsonvalley.com · Aug 7

Happy National Lighthouse Day!

Which of the 7 lighthouses on and along our river is your favorite?

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