Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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The American Legion Post 739 and VFW Post 6534 Highland organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country. These events, organized and presented by these local veterans’ organizations, are open to all who wish to attend.

Contact: Ross Hartlipp with American Legion Post 739 for information and updates.

Location: Center Overlook of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Event Organizer: American Legion Post 739 and VFW Post 6534 Highland

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Start time: 9am
End time: 1pm

Parking Instructions: Parking for event programing on the Ulster entrance will be street parking along Haviland Rd. Ages: All ages welcome

Volunteer Project #1: Park beautification/ spring clean up, planting flowers. Please bring: Garden gloves, water, snack.
Meeting Location: Ulster Visitors center

Volunteer Project #2: Park beautification/ spring clean up, planting flowers. Please bring: Garden gloves, water and snack
Meeting Location: Top of washington stairs, Dutchess gate.

Volunteer Project #3: Children specific activities, coloring project, more. Please bring: Garden gloves, water and snack
Meeting Location: Upperlanding Park 83 North Water street

We can accommodate: Large groups, small groups, college student groups, Boy or Girl Scouts. Questions? Call: 845-834-2867 Email: Eric.hoppe@parks.ny.gov

Registration: Required

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Have you ever dreamt about spending a moonlit evening on the Walkway while enjoying the scenic vistas of the Hudson River? Here’s your chance! Enjoy breathtaking twilight views, see the night sky with telescopes provided by the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association (weather permitting), and more! For the safety of all: bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards are not permitted for this event. If you bring your furry friends along for the fun, all pets must be on a four-foot non-retractable leash with a light up collar (glow sticks will be available while supplies last).

Location: Walkway East (Poughkeepsie) and West (Highland) Entrances will be open.

 Cost: FREE to Walkway members. Donation encouraged for non-members – or become a member at join.walkway.org and help us continue to present fun and exciting events on the Walkway throughout the year!

 

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Join Mike Todd, creator of Hike the Hudson Valley, as he talks about some of his personal experiences with hiking in the Hudson Valley and share his favorite places to hike in the area. This lecture will discuss some of the area’s most beautiful mountains, waterfalls, fire towers, lakes, and trails, from friendly strolls to crazy climbs. Mike will also review online resources that can help you discover new hiking destinations and choose the right hike for your next Hudson Valley adventure! About the lecturer: When Mike Todd first moved to Poughkeepsie for a new job in 2000, he’d never been to the Hudson Valley before. After exploring the area with a trusty trail book during his first summer here, he was amazed to discover the beauty and variety of trails and natural destinations in the area. He’d never lived in a place where you could take a vacation after work on a Tuesday and be home before dark. He spent the next five years leading a weekly hiking group and seeking out local adventures. In 2010, after noticing that it could be difficult to find information online about some of our hiking destinations, Mike created Hike the Hudson Valley, an ever-growing collection of online trail guides and resources for local nature lovers. The site currently features 78 trail guides to hikes in and around the Hudson Valley, and receives 1.5 million visits annually.

This lecture will be held at the Walkway’s Ulster Welcome Center. It is complimentary to attend.

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The Walkway is joining with Dutchess County, Ulster County, and local American Legion and VFW posts to illuminate the Walkway with luminaries and hold a moving flag changing ceremony as we remember, honor, and celebrate the lives lost in defense of our nation. Luminaries will line the Walkway as veterans, honor guards, elected officials, and the public make their way to the Center Overlook for a flag changing ceremony at dusk. After the flag is changed, the retired colors will be presented to a local family who lost a loved one in service to America. Immediately following the ceremony, the public is invited to remain on the Walkway for Walkway at Night. For additional information about purchasing luminaries and registration for Walkway at Night, visit walkway.org/illuminatethewalkway.

The American Legion Post 739 and VFW Post 6534 Highland organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country.