Local Lore
The iconic American president born in Hyde Park in 1882.
FDR
This historic land use explains the presence of stone walls deep within second-growth forests
18th–19th century sheep and subsistence farming
Which color watercolor smelled like Satan’s bowels?
Aquamarine blue
A goat-like being with a humanoid torso, cloven hooves, and horns. Often associated with nature mischief, music
Satyr, faun
This famous American author wrote the short story "Rip Van Winkle"
Washington Irving
Which tree species’ mast cycles most strongly influence white-tailed deer overwinter survival in the Hudson Valley?
Oaks, particularly red oak acorns
Who is the woman/girl with a wreath of candles on her head?
Santa Lucia
A winged humanoid reported in the mid-20th century near bridges and industrial areas, often described as an omen of disaster
Mothman
The name of Henry Hudson's ship
The Half Moon
This fish species migrates from the Atlantic Ocean up the Hudson River to spawn
American shad (also striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon)
His ____ is _____and his _____ is light.
Yoke, burden
A gigantic wolf from Norse mythology destined to kill Odin during Ragnarök
Fenrir
Name two of the Hudson River painters
Frederick Church, Thomas Cole
Why are coyotes in the Hudson Valley often larger than western coyotes?
Genetic blending with wolves and domestic dogs
What is the oil found in unprocessed sheep's wool?
Lanolin
A subterranean humanoid from Dungeons & Dragons, known for dark skin, white hair, matriarchal society, spider worship, and cruelty.
Drow
New York is home to this longest standing military outpost in America.
This invasive insect most threatens white ash regeneration in unmanaged Hudson Valley forests
Emerald ash borer
When felting wool, what additional substance do you put in the warm water?
Soap
A monstrous hybrid from Greek mythology with the body of a lion, the head of a goat emerging from its back, and a serpent for a tail.
Chimera