4th of July 2012 Fireworks from the Skyway & Mid-Hudson Bridge

Through local activism and good leadership an old rail bridge was restored into walkaway that connects the towns of Poughkeepsie and Highland in Dutchess county, NY.  [NYS Parks link]


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The Mid-Hudson bridge around 9pm, looking south.

Standing on the walkaway (an old refurbished rail bridge which is higher than the pictured Mid-Hudson bridge) watching the fireworks on July 4th, 2012. There was a question whether people would be allowed on this because of the moving lightning storm in the area.

Lots of fireworks, on the Hudson river and on the banks near Poughkeepsie, NY.

There was a big lightning storm to the south that was going on throughout the late evening.

This is a great experience for those who want to walk at 212 feet (70 meters) high over the Hudson river. It's about 1.6 miles long but you don't have to do the whole thing. I've done it a few times and it's great. I found the best is to leave the car on the Highland side and walk towards Poughkeepsie, and then back.

At dusk in June near Highland, NY

Depending on the time of day and season, the views are different and of course fantastic.