Showing posts with label Hudson River Skywalk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hudson River Skywalk. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Governor Cuomo Announces Milestones for Hudson River Skywalk

 Scenic Viewpoints Providing Unobstructed Views of Hudson River and Catskill Mountains Are Now Complete - Photos of New Scenic Viewpoints Available Here

Announces the Creation of the 'Hudson River Skywalk Region' to Help Draw Visitors to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Olana State Historic Site

Construction to Begin On Pedestrian-Friendly Roundabout Connecting East End of Rip Van Winkle Bridge to Olana State Historic Site

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced major milestones in the Hudson River SkyWalk project, a scenic pedestrian trail linking two historical sites across the Hudson. The roughly one-mile long sidewalk of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge has been completely rebuilt by the New York State Bridge Authority with the addition of three scenic viewpoints, each 50 feet long by 10 feet wide. These scenic viewpoints will provide the public with unparalleled views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.

"The Hudson River Skywalk proudly puts on display the majesty of the Hudson River and the