For budget-cutting reasons Governor David Paterson’s has proposed closing Minnewaska State Park. The Shawangunk Ridge....the most scenic vista east of the Rockies. Stand up!!!! Be heard!!!
For more information and to join the cause please visit Save Minnewaska on Facebook.
See Times Herald-Record article
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