Fort Montgomery (Hudson River)
Fort Montgomery was a fortification built on the west bank of the Hudson River in Highlands, New York by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Erected in 1776, Fort Montgomery was one of the first major investments by the Americans in strategic construction projects.
Cannons at the site of the fort, 2007
Foundation of magazine
Foundation of barracks
Visitor center, 2008
Popolopen is the name of several related landmarks mainly within the Hudson Highlands of Orange County, New York. These include a peak, Popolopen Torneāor simply "The Torne", and a short and steep-sided nearby valley officially called Hell Hole, but often Popolopen Gorge. Popolopen Creek runs through this valley. The Popolopen Bridge spans its mouth at the Hudson River and is crossed by Route 9W. Popolopen Lake feeds the headwaters of its namesake creek. Despite local usage, the United States Board on Geographical Names recognizes only the lake, creek and bridge as bearing the name "Popolopen."
Summit of Popolopen Torne in 2006, facing northwest, with Cranberry Brook and the military reservation below.
Looking east from the Torne, with Bear Mountain Bridge across the Hudson River
West Point cadet during summer military training on the lake
Pool on Popolopen Creek