New York: Part I

I visited a friend in Hyde Park, New York this weekend, and from there we took a Metro-North train into New York City - my first time in the Big Apple.

This post will cover the drive there, which was via the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) and the Taconic State Parkway.

The MassPike westbound in the Berkshires. Note the low-lying clouds hugging the hillside to the left.

The new E-ZPass lanes at the western end of the MassPike. These signs recently replaced the old Citizens' Bank Fast Lane signage, and are more typical of signage seen elsewhere in the E-ZPass system.

Crossing into New York on the Berkshire Connector (I-90).

The Berkshire Connector westbound.

Crappy photo of a deer next to the toll plaza at the Taconic State Parkway exit on the Berkshire Connector. This was the first of easily dozens of deer sightings.

Two views of the Taconic heading southbound in Columbia County around sunset. This truly is a gorgeous road, and is very relaxing and enjoyable to drive.

Looking west from an overlook along the Taconic.

The view to the north from along the Taconic near the Dutchess County line.

Part II will feature New York City.