October 15 - Saugerties Lighthouse, New York

Well, I had another remote location delay and continue to be far behind. I’m so spoiled living in the city and I just can’t get used to spotty Internet! I have so many wonderful blog posts to share with you that are just backed up for days!! This post is from the lighthouse in Saugerties, New York. I have visited this beloved place before and it was good to see it again. It is just as pretty as ever. To note, I was in Saugerties visiting my birth mother, her husband, as well as my sister and her family.

The Saugerties lighthouse is located in the Hudson River at Esopus Creek. It was established in 1835 and was listed in the historical register in 1979. One thing I didn’t know prior to this visit is it is also Bed and Breakfast! Hum, sounds like something that would be really fun to do for a night or two in the future.

This visit I went out very early in the morning around sunrise and the fall colors were glorious! It is a bit of a walk to the lighthouse so best to go at low tide. This time around I also ran into one of the inn keepers and their son which was a suprise. What a lovely place to live and grow up!!

Beginning of the walk. It was actually a little dark so this photo really

View looking towards Esopus Creek.

Seems this bench may not be the best of seating areas now. It’s my understanding global warming has caused the water to continue to rise which may be the reason this bench had seaweed all over it. I read the water will continue to rise and eventually this lovely walk to the lighthouse will not be possible.

Downey Woodpecker.

Common Grackle

Just a beautiful morning walk!