Under my Nose

Sometimes you overlook the obvious. I live in the Hudson Valley, born here and back from Arizona for three years, now. While reading the New York Times travel section yesterday I came across an interesting question in the Q&A section. It pertained to the Hudson River School, the nation’s first school of painting. There were more than 70 artists of the early and mid 19th century known for their realistic landscapes of the river and Catskill Mountains. Two of the best known is Fredrick Church and Thomas Cole. Both their homes are open to visitors. The National Park Service has opened phase one of the Hudson Art School Trail, seven sites featured in paintings. Some by car others by trails. If you happen to visit Olana State Historic Site, Cole’s mansion, stop in Hudson NY. This village once had a whaling community that rivaled Nantucket. The once urban mess has become a top spot for visitors. Eat at the Mexican Radio it is fabulous. I think that just might be my plan of action tomorrow. It is right under my nose!