Off season

Stoney Clove Lane, October 10, 2015

Frog Road hill leading to CPOA grounds:

North Lake, November 7, 2015

also:

and Wilson State Park, November 8, 2015

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2014-2015 photos

A look at the Chichester-Silver Hollow neighborhoods across the months, from road work on Route 214 near the entrance to the CPOA grounds, across early 2014, the Phoenicia Voice Festival, autumn, the reopening of the Phoenicia Library, into 2015.


Route 214 work (Autumn-Winter 2013-2014)


January-February 2014

March 2014

April 2014

May 2014

Summer 2014

Phoenicia 2014 festival of the Voice

September 2014

Autumn 2014

November 2014

Phoenicia Library reopens


Winter 2014-2015

Autumn begins in New York

Stony Creek

Poet's Walk Park

Country Road 103 run north-south on the Dutchess County side of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, intersecting State Route 199 (between Route 9G and the River Hudson). Turning north from 199, up half a mile, sits the Poet's Walk Park. Said to have inspired Washington Irving, it is a lovely spot even in the throes of late autumn.

Hiking Diamond Notch

Off Route 214, in Lanesville

Tanbark Trail, Phoenicia

Behind the Phoenicia Post Office, inside of the Phoenicia Park, in the back, there is an access to the Tanbark Trail. A group of volunteers have carved out a mountain-side trail that is somewhat over 2 miles long, something strenuous at intervals, and a fun hike with some incredible views. We were there on a beautiful autumn day. Some of our views:

A young hiker with, Inchie, a friend on his hand.

A view from the Phoenicia Overlook.

Route 28, headed east from Phoenicia.

Far off in the distance, the Shawangunk Mountains.

Additional October 1 flood pictures

Lee Wecker and John Boudreau sent along pictures of the flood damage, including this near-miss to their house:

The Ostrander Bridge collapsed into Stoney Clove Creek, alas.

October 1 flood - Chichester photos

Amy and Len Lerner sent these photos along:

(above) Looking down from the Stoney Clove Lane Bridge.

Stoney Clove Creek seen from the Lerner estate.

Remains of the Ostrander Bridge leading from Route 214 to the community house.

Our intrepid reporter on the job.

Leaf-Peeping and Time Travel

A New York Times article on train rides and viewing autumn foliage includes a bit on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. An accompanying slideshow includes pictures of the railroad and views along the Esopus.