Welcome all Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands!
Along the eastern shore of Putnam County NY lies Hudson Highlands State Park, featuring 7,000 acres of the most picturesque land (and iconic hikes) in the Hudson Valley. Just inland is Fahnestock State Park with another 14,000 acres of protected public use space.
Today, these parks host a huge number of visitors. Hikers, bikers, picnickers and cross country skiers travel great distances to experience our incredible views and to take in all our region has to offer. State park budgets struggle to keep pace with the ever rising number of park users. We provide local assistance to our state park staff by providing financial backing for capital improvements in the parks. We raise these funds directly from park users and by applying for state and federal grants.
Please help us in our mission by making a donation towards this cause. 100% of all funds raised go directly towards Hudson Highlands and Fahnestock state parks.
The Parks
Our Mission
Our mission at FOFHH is to provide local assistance to our state park staff by providing financial backing for capital improvements in the parks. We raise these funds directly from park users and by applying for state and federal grants.
Please help us in our mission by making a donation towards this cause. FOFHH is a volunteer organization and registered 501(c)(3).
Our Projects
Cornish Estate Restoration
The Cornish Estate ruins were once entirely overgrown with vegetation and covered in graffiti. Under the dedicated eye of FOFHH board member Thom Johnson, the vines have been cleared, the graffiti removed and new information signage has been erected to inform visitors of the rich history of the ruins.
Appalachian Trail Shelter Construction
The Appalachian Trail runs all the way from Georgia to Maine and we are lucky to have it pass through our parks. In 2020, FOFHH applied for and received a grant from New York State to construct shelters for hikers to weather storms and to protect them from the elements
1874 Schoolhouse Preservation
In 2026, we were awarded a $77,950 matching grant from PTNY to renovate the historic one-room schoolhouse from 1874. By creating an interpretive Visitor Center, we can provide a window into the late 19th and early 20th century at the crossroads of Cold Spring and Putnam Valley.
Ways to Support
Volunteer & Get Involved
In addition to our events, we participate in I Love My Park Day, a statewide celebration of our parks and volunteers.