John Boyd Thatcher State Park

USA / New York / Altamont /
John Boyd Thatcher State Park contains the "Helderberg Escarpment", a spectacular cliff that overlooks the entire Capital District of New York State. On a clear day, you can see downtown Albany and all the way to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=125
www.union.edu/PUBLIC/GEODEPT/hollocher/pedagogy/K-12_la...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyd_Thacher_State_Park
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Coordinates:   42°38'57"N   74°0'30"W

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  • Massive cliffs overlooking the Entire Albany Basin. Spectacular Views of the Adirondack Mountains. Many Hiking Trails, swimming pool, and wonderful picnic areas.
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