On Sun, 04 Apr 2004 19:23:24 GMT, "Steven Bennett"
posted:

Does anyone know of some good locations in the mid-Hudson valley NY area for
touring. My wife and I frequent the Hudson river and local inlets in the
area of Kingston and Tivoli and are looking for some interesting places
within a few hours drive.

The Constitution Marsh, opposite West Point, is pretty amazing.
It's fragile, so you're not supposed to go in other than at high
tide, and when the water is up it's tough to get under the bridges,
but it's a short portage over the high speed rail tracks. ;-)

Well worth it, and a fairly short paddle up past Cold Springs (which
has a lovely kayak shop) to Bannerman Island, which is private
property, but the sight of the crumbling mansion is nice.

Mike Soja

Also if anyone is interested in finding out more about some areas to paddle
in the Kingston / Tivoli area of the Hudson river let me know and I will
provide our personal experience.

Also we are open to group trips if anyone would like to paddle together.

Thanks, Steve

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