Posts Tagged ‘2010’s Cliff Notes’
On Some New Tabletops
Reflections on the restoration of some of the stone picnic tables that were first built by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps over eight decades ago.
Read MorePaddling Over
Remembering our friend Gerry Blackstone — and the legacy of paddling to the park that he helped keep alive into the twenty-first century.
Read MoreTransients
The diminutive barn swallow is a welcome sign of spring at the park’s riverfront areas — with an exciting life history.
Read MoreTales of the Eastern Witness Monument
Hidden in plain sight, the trailside border monument at the state line has a rich tale or two to tell!
Read MoreIn the Shade of the Cliffs
Undercliff Picnic Area has a rich and lively history, from before the creation of the park and since.
Read MoreA Most Regrettable Occurrence
A public health emergency in 1924 sheds light on the early days of the park.
Read MoreOn the Drive
A bike ride on Henry Hudson Drive is more than just good exercise. It puts you in touch with the story of the Palisades.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: John Spring
John Spring’s work as a historian had a profound effect on this park.
Read MoreCamp Colony
There are still some who remember when Ross Dock was a treasured family vacation spot.
Read MoreFrom the Hard Winter
Over one remarkable season in 1934, the Civil Works Administration left an impressive legacy in the park.
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