Greene County

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Its name is in honor of the American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,221. Its county seat is Catskill. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Greene County is located in southeast central New York State, just west of the Hudson River and south of Albany.

The northern and eastern regions are mostly low-lying flatlands. Along the Hudson River the lowest elevation is at sea level. The southern and western areas rise sharply into the Catskill Mountains.

Catskill Park takes up much of the south central region. The park contains some of the tallest peaks south of the Adirondacks. For example, the highest elevation is Hunter Mountain, at approximately 4,040 feet (1,232 m) above sea level; In addition, there are many picturesque waterfalls in the park such as the famed, Kaaterskill Falls.

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Coxsackie Island

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Coxsackie Island is an uninhabited island located in the Hudson River near Coxsackie, New York, serving as a popular spot for recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing. Part of the Hudson River Islands State Park, it offers scenic views, sandy, shallow water, and access to nearby wildlife, often visited alongside the historic Coxsackie Light. 

Key Details About Coxsackie Island:

  • Location: Situated in the Hudson River (approx. Mile Marker 125.0) in Greene County, NY, near the town of Coxsackie.
  • Recreation: Popular for camping, kayaking, and birdwatching, specifically for bald eagles. It features sandy, shallow areas for swimming.
  • Boating Access: Accessible by boat, with anchorage available, though caution is advised regarding a sandbar extending south of the island.
  • Coxsackie Light: A historic lighthouse (deactivated in 1940) located on the northerly end of the island to warn mariners.
  • Context: It is part of the Hudson River Islands State Park, a collection of seven islands featuring rare plant and animal species. 

Boating and Safety Tips:

  • Approach: Enter from the north or south, but be aware that the bar at the southern end extends further than some charts might indicate.   
  • Conditions: The area has a sandy bottom and is often used for anchorage, with depths around ft.
  • Regulations: It is part of a delicate ecosystem; visitors should be aware of state and local regulations for anchoring

Balmy 24 Degrees

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I thought it would be much colder up there. That said, it was breezy on top of the tower, which was throwing snow.

Sunday February 21, 2010 — Hunter Mountain