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Palisades State Park
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| Nature of the Area: |
| Palisades State Park is on the southern edge of the Coteau des Prairies, a series of glacial deposits that extend north and south for nearly 200 miles in eastern South Dakota. A thin layer of debris was deposited by glaciers atop the quartzite. Beds of dark red pipestone can be found between the layers.
This is one of the few areas in the nation where pipestone is found. The mineral was considered sacred by American Indians and depressions still remain where it was once quarried.
For millions of years, Split Rock Creek cut deep gorges through Palisades State Park. Geologists estimate the Sioux quartzite spires are 1.2 billion years old.
Four hiking trails twist and turn through these beautiful Sioux quartzite formations. The cliffs and formations are also used by organized climbing groups to practice their scaling and rappelling techniques. Bolting is not allowed on the quartzite formations. Please contact the park before you head out for other climbing regulations. |
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| Arts & Crafts | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself,
or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| Arts/Cultural/Drama | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| History of the Area: |
| Flour and silver played an important role in the area's past. A huge flour mill was once located on the bluff overlooking the park. The mill was powered by a large water-wheel installed along the rushing Split Rock Creek. The once-bustling town of Palisades grew up around the success of the mill. In 1886, silver was discovered downstream. The silver ore proved to be low in quality, however, and the nearly 300 claims were quickly dropped.
A popular legend tells of Jesse James' daring escape near the area. After robbing a bank in Northfield, Minnesota, the James boys spent several days in a cave on Split Rock Creek. When Jesse finally abandoned the hiding place, he was surprised to find a posse close behind. Reaching Devil's Gulch, legend has it that he leaped across the sheer walls to elude the lawmen. A small foot-bridge now spans the gap, which is found two miles north of Palisades in a Garretson city park. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | |  | Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com |
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| Unusual terrain and a colorful past make Palisades State Park one of the most unique areas in South Dakota. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with Sioux quartzite formations varying from shelves several feet above the water to 50-foot vertical cliffs. Scenic overlooks and rushing water make Palisades a popular getaway. The park is popular among campers, sightseers, picnickers, rock climbers and hikers. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Mountainview Campground
131 Goritz Rd
Milford, NJ
(908) 996-2953
| Camp Lokanda
69 Cuttermill Rd
Great Neck, NY
(516) 466-0533
| Camp Poyntelle
21200 23rd Ave
Flushing, NY
(718) 279-0690
| Dico Camps
69 Cuttermill Rd
Great Neck, NY
(516) 466-0533
| KOA Campgrounds
62 W 47th St
New York, NY
(212) 869-8293
| Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds
667 Blauvelt Rd
Pearl River, NY
(845) 735-2718
| Kaufmann Henry Campgrounds: Infirmary
667 Blauvelt Rd
Pearl River, NY
(845) 735-3305
| Camp Shane
134 Teatown Rd
Croton On Hudson, NY
(845) 292-4644
| Magic Carpet Day Camp
Bayside, NY
(718) 279-4006
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | O & H Bait Shop
48 Main St
Chester, NY
(845) 469-2566
| Buchanan Sports
251 Albany Post Rd
Buchanan, NY
(914) 739-0772
| Hudson Fish & Game Club
293 Fish and Game Rd
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-6111
| R & G Bait & Tackle
303 Main St
Port Washington, NY
(516) 883-3958
| Shooters Anglers Sport Shop
6105 Grand Ave
Flushing, NY
(718) 894-6122
| Duffy's Bait & Tackle
58 Shore Rd
Glen Cove, NY
(516) 676-9543
| Glen Cove Anglers Club
Garvies Point Rd
Glen Cove, NY
(516) 676-9794
| Matinecock Rod & Gun Club Inc
150 Dosoris LN
Glen Cove, NY
(516) 671-0385
| Hudson Park Bait & Tackle
94 Hudson PK Rd
New Rochelle, NY
(914) 235-4050
| Island Bait & Tackle
632 City Island Ave
Bronx, NY
(718) 885-2153
| Rosenberger's Boat Livery Inc
663 City Island Ave
Bronx, NY
(718) 885-1843
| Jack's Bait & Tackle
551 City Island Ave
Bronx, NY
(718) 885-2042
| Seoul Fishing & Tackle
5319 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing, NY
(718) 565-2376
| Rocket Charters
5823 196th Pl
Flushing, NY
(212) 529-6910
| Pro-Fishing & Tackle
13422 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY
(718) 461-9612
| First Fishing Equipment
15046 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY
(718) 886-7322
| Cape Ruth Landing
11809 29th Ave
Flushing, NY
(718) 461-2891
| East Coast Fishing Supply
25422 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY
(718) 631-2196
| Harlem Bait and Tackle
2308 12th Ave
New York, NY
(212) 283-8813
| Capitol Fishing Tackle Company
218 W 23rd St # 1
New York, NY
(212) 929-6132
| Los Siete Mares
7009 Park Ave
Guttenberg, NJ
(201) 869-8607
| Stuyvesant Rod & Gun Club Inc
6469 Dry Harbor Rd
Flushing, NY
(718) 326-7350
| Glen-Brook Hunting & Fishing
6051 Myrtle Ave # A
Flushing, NY
(718) 417-6077
| Matt's Tire Svce
57 Route 9W
Haverstraw, NY
(845) 429-3861
| Matt's Sporting Goods
244 Route 9W
Haverstraw, NY
(845) 429-3254
| Haverstraw Bicycle Shop
27 New Main St
Haverstraw, NY
(845) 429-7607
| Ramsey Outdoor Store Inc
835 Route 17 North
Ramsey, NJ
(201) 327-8141
| Rockland Lake Boat & Bait Shop
451 Rockland Lake Rd
Valley Cottage, NY
(845) 268-8495
| Britt's Bait & Tackle
41 River Rd
Oakland, NJ
(201) 651-0900
| Ramsey Outdoor Store Inc
240 N State Rt 17 # 4
Paramus, NJ
(201) 261-5000
| Wades Bait & Tackle
760 N Broadway
White Plains, NY
(914) 948-7364
| Greenwich Kayak & Canoe Co
242 S Water St
Greenwich, CT
(203) 531-5928
| Al's Tackle Shop
88 Lincoln Ave
Pelham, NY
(914) 738-4589
| Klondike Fishing Corp
448 Fourth Ave
Pelham, NY
(914) 738-4593
| Eastern Fishing & Outdoor
College Rd
Suffern, NY
(845) 356-6076
| Rye Fish & Game Club
660 Milton Rd
Rye, NY
(914) 967-9611
| Mamaroneck Bait & Tackle
111 E Boston Post Rd
Mamaroneck, NY
(914) 381-1924
| Fish Tales Bait & Tackle LLC
379 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT
(203) 325-4775
| White Cross Fishing Club
750 Clarence Ave
Bronx, NY
(718) 597-7347
| Fishing Buddies
834 Riverside Dr # 2C
New York, NY
(212) 781-3655
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hudson Elk's Lodge
601 Union St
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-9014
| Tides Motor Inn The
2 Bayville Ave
Locust Valley, NY
(516) 671-7070
| Acacia Lodge
15 Pond pl
Cos Cob, CT
(203) 629-0581
| Caribbean Resorts & Villas
100 Edward pl
Stamford, CT
(203) 461-8700
| Wyndham Luxury Resorts
228 E 75th St
New York, NY
(212) 717-7361
| Black Bear Lodge
274 3rd Ave
New York, NY
(212) 253-2178
| Lodge At Windham Mountain
29 John St
New York, NY
(212) 791-3070
| Doral Arrowwood Conference Resort
975 Anderson Hill Rd
Rye Brook, NY
(914) 939-5500
| Cuisinart Resort & Spa
99 Park Ave
New York, NY
(212) 972-0880
| Wyndham Resort Inc
245 5th Ave
New York, NY
(212) 684-9356
| Four Seasons Costa Rica Sales
110 E 59th St
New York, NY
(212) 688-2440
| Ski Time Tours Inc
4602 193RD St
Flushing, NY
(718) 357-3514
| Harmony Resort
17 E 73rd St
New York, NY
(212) 472-9453
| New Boulevard Motor Inn The
7602 Queens Blvd
Flushing, NY
(718) 457-1400
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts
10205 Ditmars Blvd
Flushing, NY
(718) 565-8900
| Sheraton Laguardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Avenue
Flushing, NY
(718) 460-6666
| Paris Suites Hotel Corp
10917 Horace Harding Expy
Flushing, NY
(718) 760-2820
| Sea Sun Holidays Ltd
3 E 54th St # 9
New York, NY
(212) 319-1780
| Caesar Park Hotels & Resorts
40 W 57th St
New York, NY
(212) 506-3400
| Fairfield Resorts
347 5th Ave
New York, NY
(212) 532-2223
| Bright Side Lodge
54 W 40th St
New York, NY
(212) 764-3339
| Valley Lodge
149 W 108th St
New York, NY
(212) 678-0570
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Park Ridge Marriott
300 Brae Blvd
Park Ridge, NJ
(201) 307-0800
| MT Kisco Country Club Ofc
Taylor Rd
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 666-2116
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts
1111 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY
(914) 777-4357
| Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
80 W Red Oak Ln
White Plains, NY
(914) 694-5400
| Radisson
1 Radisson plz
New Rochelle, NY
(914) 576-3700
| Americana Inn
69 W 38th St
New York, NY
(212) 840-2019
| Hideaway Beach Resort
146 10th Ave
New York, NY
(212) 627-2878
| Woofspa & Resort
678 Hudson St
New York, NY
(212) 229-9663
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