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	Bear Mountain State Parkway
		Originally designated as the "Bronx Parkway Extension," the route of the Bear Mountain State Parkway was approved by the New York State Legislature in 1923 and later adopted by the Westchester County Parks Commission.
		For the Bear Mountain Bridge and points west of the Hudson River, motorists could continue west on the "extension," which later became known as the Bear Mountain State Parkway.
		The right-of-way for the unbuilt section of the Bear Mountain State Parkway in the towns of Cortlandt and Yorktown remains set aside for its construction.
	www.nycroads.com /roads/bear-mountain (1415 words)

	The Bear Mountain Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It was the first vehicular bridge on the Hudson south of Albany and when it was built it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
		The builders of the bridge were Terry and Tench and it only took them 20 months and 4 days to construct this bridge with out the loss of life and at that time its cost was $2,900,000 which is about $89,325,000 today.
		Once the Bear Mountain Bridge was complete there was still lots more work to do, as part of the deal the bridge company had to build roads that led up to it on both sides of the Hudson River.
	www.ce.udel.edu /~casey/database/article2.html (393 words)

	Grant to Restore Bear Mountain Toll House -- by the Half Moon Press (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Toll House and Bear Mountain Bridge Road were constructed between 1923 and 1924 to connect the newly constructed Bear Mountain Bridge with Route 9.
		The Bear Mountain Bridge opened to traffic on November 27, 1924 as the first bridge to span the Hudson River between Albany and New York City.
		Bear Mountain Road was also constructed as a vehicular connection to the Bridge by the private company.
	www.hudsonriver.com /halfmoonpress/stories/1199bear.htm (533 words)

	Hiking Bear Mountain
		TZ Bridge; US 87; Palisades Interstate Parkway north; Route 6 east to the Bear Mountain Bridge Traffic Circle; first exit from circle; turn right at light; turn right into the parking area at Bear Mountain Inn; pay the entrance fee ($5.00 per car).
		Some hills, such as Bear Mountain and Storm King, are almost entirely of a pinkish granitic gneiss, this one known as Storm King granitic gneiss.
		A fairly large colony of Zanthoxylum americanum, the Toothache Tree, was found on the slope between the highway and the Hudson, and a little north of the Bear Mountain Bridge, under conditions which indicated that it had been originally introduced.
	nynjctbotany.org /whudson/nybrmtn.html (1310 words)

	Bridge photos, Bridge postcards -- Bridgepix.com
		The Williamsburg Bridge is a suspension bridge in New York City across the East River connecting Manhattan at Delancey St. with the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn on Long Island at Broadway near the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (Interstate 278).
		At the time it was constructed, the Williamsburg Bridge was the largest suspension bridge on Earth, and remained so until the Bear Mountain Bridge was completed in 1924.
		The height at the center of the bridge is 135 feet (41 m) and each tower is 335 feet (102 m); these measurements taken from the river’s surface at high water mark.
	www.bridgepix.com /bridgeblog/?p=342 (497 words)

	SummitPost - Bear Mountain -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Bear Mountain is not a giant, even by the gentle standards of the Empire State.
		Bear Mountain is the centerpeice for the Bear Mountain-Harriman State Park and provides a little bit of everything.
		The Bear Mountain Inn was constructed in 1915, but further facilities were built around it in the mid-30's by CCC workers including pumphouses, a lake, and a ski jump.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150858/bear-mountain.html (988 words)

	Wild ride, thrilling trails at Bear Mountain State Park
		Bear Mountain State Park is a year-round outdoor getaway, but the summer season has a way of bringing new light to the rugged yet serene terrain.
		Bear Mountain State Park is part of a chain of parks within the Palisades Interstate Park system.
		Inside the tower are early 1900 fl-and-white pictures imprinted on tile, depicting scenes such as guests at Bear Mountain, the construction of the inn and a ferryboat which used to transport visitors to the site from New York City.
	cityguide.pojonews.com /fe/Daytrips/stories/dt_bear_mountain.asp (924 words)

	Bear Mountain Bridge (US 6 and US 202)
		The Bear Mountain Bridge, the southernmost crossing administered by the New York State Bridge Authority, carries US 6 and US 202 across the Hudson River, from Bear Mountain State Park at the northern tip of Rockland County to the northwestern corner of Westchester County.
		The Bear Mountain Bridge set new standards in engineering that ushered in a "golden age" of big bridge building that lasted through the 1920's and 1930's.
		To the east, the bridge approach road was to connect to the Bear Mountain State Parkway and the Bronx Parkway Extension (Taconic State Parkway), projects that were undertaken in the years following completion of the bridge.
	www.nycroads.com /crossings/bear-mountain (1557 words)

	New York State Parks :: Bear Mountain State Park
		Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River.
		The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.
		The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park an 42 hand carved seats of native animals including fl bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more.
	nysparks.state.ny.us /parks/info.asp?parkID=55 (547 words)

	NYC Regional Geology
		Bear Mountain State Park is perhaps the premiere attraction in the Hudson Highlands region.
		Bear Mountain is one of the most frequently visited park sites in the United States, with total numbers rivaling those of Yellowstone National Park.
		Bear Mountain is also accessible via Metro-North to the Peekskill or Garrison stations, then by taxi across the river to the park.
	3dparks.wr.usgs.gov /nyc/parks/loc9.htm (920 words)

	Bridgemeister - Bear Mountain Suspension Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Bear Mountain Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1924.
		There is now a small suspension bridge across Popolopen Creek between this arch and the Bear Mountain bridge.
		From certain vantage points on the east side of the Hudson, it is now possible to capture four bridges in one photo: the Bear Mountain suspension bridge, the arch seen above, this low-level rail crossing, and the Popolopen Creek suspension bridge.
	www.bridgemeister.com /pic.php?pid=127 (133 words)

	Bear Mountain \| New York Hikes
		Preview: Bear Mountain—Harriman State Park, located 50 miles north of the city and west of the Hudson, has 235 miles of marked trails traversing 52,000 wooded mountain acres, and is accessible by car, train, and bus at several starting points.
		Bear Mountain—Harriman State Park got its start in 1910 with a 10,000-acre donation to the state by railroad baron Edward H. Harriman and his wife, Mary A. Harriman.
		The northeast—southwest Appalachian Mountain ridges run through the park, and the Hudson Highlands are at their most dramatic on either side of the Hudson at the Bear Mountain Bridge.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XFA046-013 (337 words)

	New York City to Bear Mountain Adventure
		Where: a loop on the West side of the Hudson river, from the George Washington Bridge to the Bear Mountain Bridge -- through Bergen county in NJ, and Rockland and Orange counties in NY.
		Bear Mountain State Park by train: From the Metro North stations in Garrison or Cold Spring, get to Route 9D go South, then ride West across the Bear Mountain bridge.
		Bear Mountain State Park by car: From the New York State Thruway, take exit 16 and then Route 6 East toward the Bear Mountain bridge.
	www.roberts-1.com /bikehudson/r/west/nyc_bm (857 words)

	Bear Mountain Inn, Bear Mountain, New York - About Bear Mountain Inn and Conference Center
		Prominently located in the heart of 5,000-acre Bear Mountain State Park, the historic Bear Mountain Inn and Conference Center is a cozy retreat whose grace and charm have drawn discriminating guests since the early part of this century.
		The setting for the Inn is the timeless beauty of Bear Mountain State Park.
		Situated in the heart of Bear Mountain State Park, the Inn is just 42 miles north of New York City, accessible from the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Rt.
	www.bearmountaininn.com /about.html (856 words)

	Bear Mountain Bridge Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Currently, commuters who cross the Bear Mountain Bridge can either drive north to Garrison and take the train from there or drive south on winding overcrowded route 6/202 to Peekskill.
		I propose that elevators and a people-mover could be added to the Bear Mountain Bridge with little impact on the bridge.
		The people-mover could extend to the parking lots adjacent to the Bear Mountain Inn - which generally sit empty on weekdays.
	www.stormkingny.com /bear.htm (212 words)

	GOVERNOR PATAKI OPENS RESTORED HISTORIC TOLL HOUSE
		In 1999, Governor Pataki announced a $500,000 grant to the Town of Cortlandt for the restoration of the Bear Mountain Toll House, creation of a tourist information center and construction of trailhead amenities for the Camp Smith Trail.
		The Bear Mountain Bridge and Toll House are a symbol of the gateway to the Hudson Valley, and their preservation offers a chance for the families of our State to learn and explore the valuable lessons they have to offer.
		The Road and Bridge were privately owned and tolls for such were collected at the Bear Mountain Road Toll House and at the Bridge itself.
	www.state.ny.us /governor/press/02/sept22_1_02.htm (883 words)

	Start your tour on the western end of the Bear Mountain Bridge in the town of Cortlandt
		The Bridge set new standards in engineering that triggered a "golden age" in big bridge building along the Hudson and throughout the New York Metropolitan area.
		From the end of the Bridge, meander south along the curves of 6/202 for a total of 3.6 miles to the traffic circle.
		One of the largest bridges in the United States, the Governor Malcolm E. Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge is a vital link in the 427-mile New York State Thruway, located about 13 miles north of New York City.
	www.westchestertourism.com /drivingtours/driving_tours_Bridge_start.htm (1289 words)

	Bear Mountain Road Toll House Welcomes Visitors Again -- by the Half Moon Press
		The Town of Cortlandt is touted as "The Gateway to the Hudson." The "gateway" to this "Gateway" is the Bear Mountain Bridge Toll House Visitor Center.
		This Toll House and the Bear Mountain Bridge Road were built between 1923 and 1924 to connect the new bridge to Route 9.
		In 1940 the bridge was sold to New York State, and as the toll taker was no longer needed, the family moved to Peekskill.
	www.hudsonriver.com /halfmoonpress/stories/0404toll.htm (426 words)

	Man jumps off bridge, pulled from river
		A man who apparently jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge yesterday was plucked from the Hudson River by rescue teams.
		The man, who was not identified, was seen falling from the bridge by a passing motorist at about 7 p.m.
		The Bear Mountain Bridge, which straddles the border between Orange and Rockland counties, is 183 feet high above the Hudson River at midpoint.
	archive.recordonline.com /archive/2004/06/27/brf543.htm (135 words)

	Bear Mountain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		BEARS ^_^ The number one reason to stop by the zoo are the adorable fl bears they have.
		One of the bear waddles around it's pen, heading towards the water pool.
		Sleepy bears are cute ^_^ I wanted to hug one but Martin didn't think it was that good an idea.
	www.bansheeproductions.net /images/bear_mountain2.htm (173 words)

	Hudson Valley News story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Traffic delays for motorists crossing the Bear Mountain Bridge should be expected Wednesday, May 31 between 9 a.m.
		The authority was the first suspension bridge operator in the world to regularly perform this type of extensive cable monitoring and inspection program beginning in 1969.
		The Bear Mountain Bridge was opened to traffic in November of 1924.
	www.midhudsonnews.com /News/BMB_repairs-26May06.htm (309 words)

	Bear Mountain Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bear Mountain Bridge is a toll suspension bridge in New York State, carrying U.S. Highways 202 and 6, as well as the Appalachian Trail, across the Hudson River between Rockland and Orange Counties to the west and Westchester and Putnam Counties to the east.
		The span allows connections to the Palisades Interstate Parkway and U.S. Highway 9W on the west bank of the Hudson to New York State Route 9D on the east side.
		When it opened on November 27, 1924, it was the first highway bridge to cross the Hudson River south of Albany, New York and the largest suspension bridge in the world; it was also the first suspension bridge to have a concrete deck.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bear_Mountain_Bridge (274 words)

	CSX at Bear Mountain
		The Bear Mountain bridge which crosses from New York to New Jersey is a great place to shoot trains coming up and going down the river.
		The river seems to flow towards the Atlantic Ocean in total silence, this view is from the north walkway of the bridge looking north up the Hudson River towards Albany.
		The bridge in the background is the Route 9 roadway that heads through Harriman State park near-by.
	leesome1226.tripod.com /csxbearmtn.html (582 words)

	Bear Mountain State Park
		Continue north on US 9W for 0.5 mile, past the Fort Montgomery Historic Site, and park at the abandoned Trading Post restaurant/motel, on the right side of the road (this abandoned building is now public property, and parking is permitted here).
		From here, you can see not only the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge to the east, but also Bear Mountain to the south, and the hills of the West Point Military Reservation to the west.
		This prefabricated bridge (to be officially dedicated on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 5 th) was installed just several weeks ago by a volunteer trail crew from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, and it replaced a less-substantial bridge that had been washed out nearly five years ago by Hurricane Floyd.
	www.nynjtc.org /trails/record/20040601.html (916 words)

	West side -- North-bound -- GWB to Bear Mountain Bridge Loop
		To get to Nyack from the West end of the George Washington Bridge (GWB), see the route directions for the GWB to Nyack route, from mile 0.0 to mile 19.3.
		To continue North from Nyack to the Bear Mountain Bridge, see these directions below, starting from Nyack, NY, at the intersection of Main St and Broadway.
		to visit Bear Mountain State Park, turn L at signs for "to Seven Lakes Drive" and "Route 6", at circle go R and follow park road to Bear Mountain Lodge.
	www.roberts-1.com /bikehudson/r/r/gwb_bm/cue_sheet/west_side.htm (611 words)

	Hiking Bald Mountain
		Iona Marsh is 1 mile south of the Bear Mountain Bridge.
		From the top there is a view of Iona Island, Anthony's Nose, the Bear Mountain Bridge, Bear Mountain Inn and parking area, the tower on the top of Bear Mountain itself and West Point in the distance.
		The day was a warm one and there were many people on top of the mountain when we arrived.
	www.nynjctbotany.org /whudson/baldmtn.html (499 words)

	Bear Mountain and Mid Hudson Bridges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Immediately south of the bridge from an overlook in Bear Mountain State Park.
		The Trail, Bear Mountain and CSX Railway bridge in perspective.
		The last shot is the monument in the little park at the east end of the old approach road.
	mryamamoto.topcities.com /pictmission/many-bridges-to-cross.htm (264 words)

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