Discover the natural and architectural wonders that abound along New York’s Hudson River Valley in this lavishly illustrated travel and field guide. The unique scenery, fauna and wildlife, and architecture of the valley, from Sleepy Hollow near New York City north to the town of Catskill, are showcased through 150 colour photos. Brief essays relate the majesty of the four seasons in the valley, its waterfalls, bogs, people, history, and more. Whether it’s learning about the recovery of bald eagles or the region’s rare orchids, taking a tour through a historic Gilded-Age mansion, or rambling to the top of a legendary mountain said to be the abode of mischievous imps, it will be hard, if not impossible, to avoid falling
under the sway of some witching power
that Washington Irving believed pervades this remarkable land. Includes a map with 40 locations worth visiting and driving directions.
AUTHOR:
Mike Adamovic is best known as a naturalist and photographer. He’s had numerous photos and articles featured in a wide array of publications, ranging from the NYS Conservationist magazine to A.T. Journeys, put out by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Aside from running his photography business, Adamovic Nature Photography, he spends his time working on ecological restoration projects across the Hudson Valley as part of the team at One Nature, LLC in Beacon, NY.

150 colour images