Hook Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. Just north of the Nyacks, the Palisades ridge, which had moved inland to form a shallow bowl, returns to the river's edge. The familiar columnar formations reappear as Hook Mountain, jutting its massive curved and quarried face into the river and demarcating the Tappan Zee from Haverstraw Bay. The name is derived from the Dutch Verdrietige Hoogte (tedious or troublesome point), named for the contrary winds that sailors encountered while trying to round it.
Brief History: Saving Hook Mountain and the Tappan Zee Riverfront In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, quarrying, which started on the Jersey Palisades, spread upriver, threatening to deface Hook Mountain on the Tappan Zee and the entire riverfront . . . In 1872, the erection of a stone crusher at Hook Mountain signaled the beginning of large-scale operations. By 1900, this and 31 smaller quarries between Piermont and Nyack were operating. Sentiment was growing to stop this defacement . . .
George W. Perkins, president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, played an instrumental role in influencing the philanthropists of his time as to the importance of preserving the Palisades. He believed the forested Highlands of the Hudson, famous for their scenery and as Revolutionary strongholds, would become a recreational resource for the people of the metropolitan district. The acquisition of Hook Mountain by the Commission was made possible by generous contributions by members of the Harriman, Perkins, and Rockefeller families, who have been adding to park holdings even up to the present time. Press "Blue Button" for entire text from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Visit Perkins Point, built in tribute to George Perkins. At Perkins Point you will experience spectacular views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), including the New York City skyline.
Park Attractions and Activities
Biking Beautiful views as you bike along the Hudson River's edge. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit biking in the Hudson River Valley.
Bird Watching Hook Mountain State Park is best known as a hawk watch site. More about the Audubon Society and great spots for Birding.
Hiking Enjoy scenic landscapes while hiking along the banks of the Hudson River.
Hook Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. Just north of the Nyacks, the Palisades ridge, which had moved inland to form a shallow bowl, returns to the river's edge. The familiar columnar formations reappear as Hook Mountain, jutting its massive curved and quarried face into the river and demarcating the Tappan Zee from Haverstraw Bay. The name is derived from the Dutch Verdrietige Hoogte (tedious or troublesome point), named for the contrary winds that sailors encountered while trying to round it.
Brief History: Saving Hook Mountain and the Tappan Zee Riverfront In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, quarrying, which started on the Jersey Palisades, spread upriver, threatening to deface Hook Mountain on the Tappan Zee and the entire riverfront . . . In 1872, the erection of a stone crusher at Hook Mountain signaled the beginning of large-scale operations. By 1900, this and 31 smaller quarries between Piermont and Nyack were operating. Sentiment was growing to stop this defacement . . .
George W. Perkins, president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, played an instrumental role in influencing the philanthropists of his time as to the importance of preserving the Palisades. He believed the forested Highlands of the Hudson, famous for their scenery and as Revolutionary strongholds, would become a recreational resource for the people of the metropolitan district. The acquisition of Hook Mountain by the Commission was made possible by generous contributions by members of the Harriman, Perkins, and Rockefeller families, who have been adding to park holdings even up to the present time. Press "Blue Button" for entire text from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Visit Perkins Point, built in tribute to George Perkins. At Perkins Point you will experience spectacular views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), including the New York City skyline.
Park Attractions and Activities
Biking Beautiful views as you bike along the Hudson River's edge. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit biking in the Hudson River Valley.
Bird Watching Hook Mountain State Park is best known as a hawk watch site. More about the Audubon Society and great spots for Birding.
Hiking Enjoy scenic landscapes while hiking along the banks of the Hudson River.
Hook Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. Just north of the Nyacks, the Palisades ridge, which had moved inland to form a shallow bowl, returns to the river's edge. The familiar columnar formations reappear as Hook Mountain, jutting its massive curved and quarried face into the river and demarcating the Tappan Zee from Haverstraw Bay. The name is derived from the Dutch Verdrietige Hoogte (tedious or troublesome point), named for the contrary winds that sailors encountered while trying to round it.
Brief History: Saving Hook Mountain and the Tappan Zee Riverfront In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, quarrying, which started on the Jersey Palisades, spread upriver, threatening to deface Hook Mountain on the Tappan Zee and the entire riverfront . . . In 1872, the erection of a stone crusher at Hook Mountain signaled the beginning of large-scale operations. By 1900, this and 31 smaller quarries between Piermont and Nyack were operating. Sentiment was growing to stop this defacement . . .
George W. Perkins, president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, played an instrumental role in influencing the philanthropists of his time as to the importance of preserving the Palisades. He believed the forested Highlands of the Hudson, famous for their scenery and as Revolutionary strongholds, would become a recreational resource for the people of the metropolitan district. The acquisition of Hook Mountain by the Commission was made possible by generous contributions by members of the Harriman, Perkins, and Rockefeller families, who have been adding to park holdings even up to the present time. Press "Blue Button" for entire text from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Visit Perkins Point, built in tribute to George Perkins. At Perkins Point you will experience spectacular views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), including the New York City skyline.
Park Attractions and Activities
Biking Beautiful views as you bike along the Hudson River's edge. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit biking in the Hudson River Valley.
Bird Watching Hook Mountain State Park is best known as a hawk watch site. More about the Audubon Society and great spots for Birding.
Hiking Enjoy scenic landscapes while hiking along the banks of the Hudson River.
Hook Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. Just north of the Nyacks, the Palisades ridge, which had moved inland to form a shallow bowl, returns to the river's edge. The familiar columnar formations reappear as Hook Mountain, jutting its massive curved and quarried face into the river and demarcating the Tappan Zee from Haverstraw Bay. The name is derived from the Dutch Verdrietige Hoogte (tedious or troublesome point), named for the contrary winds that sailors encountered while trying to round it.
Brief History: Saving Hook Mountain and the Tappan Zee Riverfront In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, quarrying, which started on the Jersey Palisades, spread upriver, threatening to deface Hook Mountain on the Tappan Zee and the entire riverfront . . . In 1872, the erection of a stone crusher at Hook Mountain signaled the beginning of large-scale operations. By 1900, this and 31 smaller quarries between Piermont and Nyack were operating. Sentiment was growing to stop this defacement . . .
George W. Perkins, president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, played an instrumental role in influencing the philanthropists of his time as to the importance of preserving the Palisades. He believed the forested Highlands of the Hudson, famous for their scenery and as Revolutionary strongholds, would become a recreational resource for the people of the metropolitan district. The acquisition of Hook Mountain by the Commission was made possible by generous contributions by members of the Harriman, Perkins, and Rockefeller families, who have been adding to park holdings even up to the present time. Press "Blue Button" for entire text from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Visit Perkins Point, built in tribute to George Perkins. At Perkins Point you will experience spectacular views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), including the New York City skyline.
Park Attractions and Activities
Biking Beautiful views as you bike along the Hudson River's edge. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit biking in the Hudson River Valley.
Bird Watching Hook Mountain State Park is best known as a hawk watch site. More about the Audubon Society and great spots for Birding.
Hiking Enjoy scenic landscapes while hiking along the banks of the Hudson River.
Nyack Hospital is located at 160 North Midland Ave, Nyack NY 10960 in Rockland County, about 20 miles north of New York City. Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital. Founded in 1895, it is a member of NewYork - Presbyterian Healthcare System and an Affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. A medical staff of more than 650 physicians oversees an array of radiological, laboratory, outpatient and emergency services, as well strong maternal and child health programs.
In 2005, The New York State Department of Health designated Nyack Hospital as a Stroke Center. The hospital is home to the Herbert and Edythe Kurz Pediatric Emergency Department. More than just a colorful version of the traditional Emergency Department, the Peds ED employs physicians and nurses skilled in pediatrics who are able to address the unique medical and emotional needs of young patients.
Nyack Hospital’s busy Maternity Center delivers more than 2,200 babies each year and has a excellent reputation within Rockland County for its high quality of care and personal attention our nurses and medical staff offer mothers and their newborns. Unlike many other community hospitals Nyack Hospital delivers 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year obstetric and gynecologic coverage.
A multidisciplinary team of professionals at The Union State Bank Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital diagnose and treat all forms of cancer. Affiliated with the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia’s specialty physicians routinely visit Nyack Hospital giving patients access to sophisticated resources when they need them. In 2005 the center was re-accredited by The American College of Surgeons with a three-year acceditation with commendation, the highest level of accreditation awarded. Only 56 percent of institutions nationwide receive this accreditation and only 37 percent in New York state.
Press "Blue Button" for more information about the many excellent facilities at Nyack Hospital.
At Starbucks you can customize you beverage by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press Blue Button for nutrition information and more.
Lanterna Tuscan Bistro is located at 3 South Broadway, Nyack in Rockland County NY 10960. Chef Giannini has developed a following of clients who praise Lanterna for the distinctive food, authentic Italian wines, and cozy bistro atmosphere. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information about Lanterna Tuscan Bistro.
Harry's Burritos is a casual Mexican restaurant serving healthy food. Harry's Burritos has several locations, including: 94 Chatsworth Avenue in Larchmont, Westchester County, and 90 Main Street in Nyack, Rockland County.
"We continue to refine our menu and come up with new and healthy items. As always, all of our ingredients are prepared fresh daily and we never use any lard, animal rennet, or artificial preservatives - and never any trans fats."
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Hook Mountain State Park is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. Just north of the Nyacks, the Palisades ridge, which had moved inland to form a shallow bowl, returns to the river's edge. The familiar columnar formations reappear as Hook Mountain, jutting its massive curved and quarried face into the river and demarcating the Tappan Zee from Haverstraw Bay. The name is derived from the Dutch Verdrietige Hoogte (tedious or troublesome point), named for the contrary winds that sailors encountered while trying to round it.
Brief History: Saving Hook Mountain and the Tappan Zee Riverfront In the last quarter of the nineteenth century, quarrying, which started on the Jersey Palisades, spread upriver, threatening to deface Hook Mountain on the Tappan Zee and the entire riverfront . . . In 1872, the erection of a stone crusher at Hook Mountain signaled the beginning of large-scale operations. By 1900, this and 31 smaller quarries between Piermont and Nyack were operating. Sentiment was growing to stop this defacement . . .
George W. Perkins, president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, played an instrumental role in influencing the philanthropists of his time as to the importance of preserving the Palisades. He believed the forested Highlands of the Hudson, famous for their scenery and as Revolutionary strongholds, would become a recreational resource for the people of the metropolitan district. The acquisition of Hook Mountain by the Commission was made possible by generous contributions by members of the Harriman, Perkins, and Rockefeller families, who have been adding to park holdings even up to the present time. Press "Blue Button" for entire text from New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Visit Perkins Point, built in tribute to George Perkins. At Perkins Point you will experience spectacular views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), including the New York City skyline.
Park Attractions and Activities
Biking Beautiful views as you bike along the Hudson River's edge. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit biking in the Hudson River Valley.
Bird Watching Hook Mountain State Park is best known as a hawk watch site. More about the Audubon Society and great spots for Birding.
Hiking Enjoy scenic landscapes while hiking along the banks of the Hudson River.
Hook Mountain State Park
