Albany Pine Bush
Old State Road in the Albany Pine Bush
One of the many old roads that wind through the Albany Pine Bush that in recent decades have been black topped but still take you through this scenic preserve.
Thruway in the Pine Bush
Probably the most scenic part of the NYS Thurway, even on a rainy day like Friday.
A 3D “Drone” Tour of the Eastern Albany Pine Bush in 1952
Our tour starts at Fuller Road and Western Avenue overlooking what is now Stuyvesent Plaza and I-87/I-90 Thruway. We head west on Western Avenue, passing along the current site of Crossgates Mall and Lawton Terrace (under development).
We head up old Rapp Road to the former Rapp Road Hog Farm and the Historic Rapp Road Neighborhood. We look east towards the Crossgates Mall site, then head northeast over several large dunes, now SUNY Nano Tech and Thruway to Rensselear Lake.
We head northwest over Upper Rapp Road and the landfill site and then follow the Kings Highway up to where it meets Old Karner Road and Overlook Dune then turn out and head south towards the Upper Kiakout Ravine on Old Karner Road. We head northeast across Blueberry Hill East and 350 Washington Avenue site, following Old Lydus Street (now Washington Avenue Extension) back to Rapp Road, then south on Rapp Road.
We follow Rapp Road south to Western Avenue, then turn around and look northwest, pausing briefly at current landfill site, then pull back on the frame to see a portion of the Pine Bush that is developed today, between former Lydus Street (now Washington Avenue) and what would become the Thruway and the landfill.
Quiet at the Albany Pine Bush Wetland
A quiet evening at the Albany Pine Bush vernal pond after dusk.
Listening to the Birds at Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Just out for a hike on Bliueberry Hill.
Beautiful Spring Day at the Albany Pine Bush
During the Lupine Festival, I went for a walk for a while enjoying the beautiful Albany Pine Bush in the spring time.