Watching a Passing Amtrak Train  🖼️

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Watching a Passing Amtrak Train ...

It's quite amazing how much traffic is on this Amtrak line going between Albany and New York City. You would think a relatively small city like Albany would not justify so much rail service or such long trains.

Taken on Saturday June 4, 2011 at Hudson River Islands State Park.

Map: Severence Hill Trail

More about Hudson River Islands State Park...

Accessible only by boat, Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on the islands of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground. These islands are fragile communities with many rare and endangered plant and animal species. Day-use facilities include picnic areas with grills and nature trail. Fishing is popular and transient camping is allowed.

Please Note: There are no docks. Boats must be moored off the island or visitors can bring their kayaks/canoes on shore. It is a first come first serve park for camping. There is no entrance fee and no reservations are needed.

http://nysparks.com/parks/98/details.aspx

Terrain Map: Stockport Middle Island and Gay’s Point
Photo: Another Amtrak Train
Photo: Making Breakfast, Packing Up the Kayak
Photo: Watching the tide go out
Photo: Tanker Ship Coming Down The Hudson
Photo: Amtrak Bridge Over Stockport Creek
Photo: Kayak Back on Truck
Photo: Two Barbeque Grills
Photo: Tip of Gays' Point
Photo: Campsite After Getting All Packed Up
Photo: Another Tankership

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