If you want to do something fun, you can trace how the Alder Pond Dam diverts water from the upper Black River lakes (such as North Lake, Woodhull Lake, South Lake, Sand Lake) into the Black River Canal, the upper part which is still used for moving water to the Lansing Kill which dumps into the Mohawk River and Delta Reservoir in Westernville.
Today is Queens Day in New York State. This comparison lets you zoom in and compare Queens today versus nearly 100 years ago in 1924. There was still a lot of agriculture in Queens back in the 1920s.
Dennings Point is part of Hudson Highlands State Park and is located along a peninsula that juts out into the middle of an incredibly beautiful part of the Hudson Valley. Not only is Dennings Point stunningly beautiful, but it’s also home to several abandoned buildings, great hiking trails, popular fishing spots, and even some pretty amazing history.
Learn more about Dennings Point State Park.