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The Palisades, basalt bluffs 200–540 feet (60–165 meters) high along the west side of the Hudson River, southeastern New York and northeastern New Jersey, U.S. Rising vertically from near the water’s edge, they are characterized by uplifts, faults, and columnar structure developed by slow cooling.
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The Palisades, also called the New Jersey Palisades or the Hudson River Palisades, are a line of steep cliffs along the west side of the lower Hudson River in Northeastern New Jersey and Southeastern New York in the United States.
On the west side of the Hudson River, the Palisades region is rich in history, diverse habitat, and jaw-dropping views. Visitors to the beloved Bear Mountain State Park enjoy panoramic vistas from Perkins Memorial Tower, go boating, visit the zoo, fish, swim, hike, bike, ice skate, ride the merry-go-round, stay at the Bear Mountain Inn or ...
Jul 20, 2023 · The Palisades form a dramatic backdrop along the Hudson River in New Jersey. Roughly 200 million years old, the cliffs record deep geological time within a bucolic park with trails and...
- Sebastian Modak
The Palisades are cliffs in New Jersey & New York. They rise on the western banks of the Hudson River. They range from 300 to 500 feet. There are parks, camp sites, look outs and hiking trails on the Palisades north of the George Washington Bridge. Map.
Oct 15, 2020 · It was this long collision between the future continents of North America and Africa that made the Palisades, which are the oldest lands in Washington DC. The word “palisades” means a line of steep cliffs especially along waterways like a river or an ocean.
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Oct 8, 2019 · Located on the west side of the Hudson River, this region between the Capital Region and New York City stretches through Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties, and contains 23 parks and seven historic sites.
