The New York Times: Walking Over the Hudson: Lofty Valley Views Where Trains Once Rumbled
The longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, rises 212 feet above the river and is easily reached by […]
Daily Freeman: Starry Starry Night benefit planned for Oct. 6 in Poughkeepsie
The Walkway Over the Hudson nonprofit organization will host its annual Starry Starry Night benefit on from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 6 at […]
Daily Freeman: Walkway Over the Hudson Welcome Center being Constructed on Highland Side
The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is laying the foundation for a new welcome center on the Highland side of the park. The Ulster […]
Times Herald-Record: 845 Life: Memories of working on the railroad in Maybrook
Tony Marano remembers when Maybrook was the gateway to New England. “The Maybrook switching terminal had five separate railroads bringing cars into it,” says Marano, now […]
Poughkeepsie Journal: Celebrating independence, with fireworks, music and more
The Walkway will serve as a vantage point for one of the numerous Independence Day celebrations set to be held across the region — the City of […]
Poughkeepsie Journal: Like father, sons and daughters follow in Dad’s footsteps
Keith Eisgruber, right, of Highland with his father John Eisgruber, left, of Highland. Both have worked as ironworkers in the region and are members of Ironworkers […]
Hudson Valley Magazine: Walkway Over the Hudson to Hudson Valley Rail Trail
Stellar views, a serene nature area, and a bustling downtown make this journey memorable. Sure, you can ride straight through for a power workout, but we […]
Poughkeepsie Journal: Hitting its stride, Walkway Marathon a smooth success
Sunday’s third-annual races — the Walkway Marathon, Walkway Half Marathon and College to College 5K — saw more than 1,600 finishers on a sweltering summer day […]
Poughkeepsie Journal: Walkway Marathon winners crowned
The Walkway Marathon is here and we have winners. Spencer Johnson and Rachel Darling were the male and female winners, respectively in the marathon. Read more […]
Video: Rails-to-Trails
Treasures of New York: Rails-to-Trails takes viewers on a unique journey along the various railway corridors that have been repurposed as recreational bike and pedestrian trails. […]
Poughkeepsie Journal: Spring cleaning and showing some love for parks
The Walkway connects Poughkeepsie to Highland. At 1.28 miles long, it is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. And it was one of numerous […]
Daily Freeman: Thousands participate in climate march across Walkway Over the Hudson
An estimated 3,000 people marched across the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday in support of social justice, jobs and clean energy. Read more here: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20170430/thousands-participate-in-climate-march-across-walkway-over-the-hudson
Daily Freeman: Walkway Over the Hudson to get $5.5 million for visitor centers
Ulster County and Dutchess County will split $5.5 million to construct visitor centers on both sides of the Walkway Over the Hudson. Read more here: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20160606/walkway-over-the-hudson-to-get-55-million-for-visitor-centers
Poughkeepsie Journal: Cuomo: $5.5M for visitor centers on each side of Walkway
Plans are advancing for two welcome centers, one on each side of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. And now the state is committing more money to […]
The New York Times: Hudson River Walkway, an Improbable Treat
“Big day Saturday,” David Williams said on Friday evening as he pedaled his bike, a 40-year-old Sears Spyder, across the breathtaking span 1.28 miles long, 212 […]
The New York Times: The View From 1889
The Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, built in the late 19th century to link New York and New England to the coal beds of Pennsylvania and the West, […]The New York Times: LANDMARKS; Rusty Bridge, Great Views and Soon, a Walkway?
Some see the long-closed Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge as a 6,767-foot-long rusting relic. Others envision a gleaming pedestiran walkway, offering spectacular views of the Hudson Valley. Read […]