Walkway Over the Hudson Employee Parking — Attraction in Town of Lloyd

My husband and I have observed a tradition of New Year's Day hike for over a decade now. We used to choose a different trail every year, but in recent years, we've been coming to this walkway on the 1st day of the year. The idea is to climb to a high place, get close to the sky (celestial height), have a panorama view (literally and symbolically), clear away negativities, receive inspirations, and kick start the new year with a broad perspective and a sense of "I am on top of things" :-). We live next to the Hudson River. We simply love this "mother river" of New York, can never get enough of its views from any angle, and the walkway offers quite stunning sceneries. There is an abundance of photos and captions along the railing to educate the visitors of the history, flora & fauna, and aquatic life of the walkway and its ecological environment. One can also sponsor a light or fund a memorial plaque on the railing. The walkway has definitely become more popular over the last couple years, as we find ourselves parking further and further afield. This year, we walked a total of 3.2 miles to and fro the parking spot, quite a nice and easy workout to help digest the holiday season feasts :-). We've been to the walkway on days other than January 1st, but I am only posting photos from New...

This bridge in the right weather offers a stuuunning view of The Hudson River, Highland, Poughkeepsie, & even the Catskill mountains. I walked from the Highland side 2 Poughkeepsie in a half hour & then later again. U can c flocks of seagulls in the river & the stuuunning city of Poughkeepsie & also the Metronorth railroad. 2nd time i came here i biked from the Poughkeepsie side in 10 minutes & on both sides, the bathrooms r veeeery clean & they have a toooon of different maps from the area & all different activities. If u love walking or biking & in the area, then definitely come here. Best part is it's totally free. Staff r also extremely helpful. The 1st time 1 of the Rangers explained veeeery detailed 2 me how 2 get 2 the...

This place is a MUST see. We returned for a walk this time, last time we rode our bikes. It was very hot and you had nowhere to escape the sun. If you plan on walking on the Hudson, please carry/wear a hat and use your sunscreen. Other than that, it is well worth it. The views are spectacular! Make sure to have a couple quarters so you can experience the view from the bridge. The welcome center was helpful, the bathrooms were clean, and the elevator ride to the bridge was awesome! The food trucks were not so busy on the weekday that we visited. There are many things to see and experience and the kids would love it too. You have to dress comfortably. It is a visit that you must make. The experience is soothing...