Iona Island and Rt 9W

Sherry Felix

Iona Island – NYSDEC is next to Doodletown, New York – Wikipedia on Route 9w in Rockalnd County. We planned to stop there but the road out to the island was flooded that day. You can read more about it here: Iona Island (New York) – Wikipedia.

A tranquil landscape featuring a lake surrounded by distant hills under a cloudy sky, with trees lining the foreground.
9W 11/9/2025
A scenic view of a body of water surrounded by autumn foliage featuring vibrant orange and red leaves.
9W 11/9/2025
Curved road with a guardrail surrounded by trees showing autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.
9W 11/9/2025
A scenic view of a wooded area with bare trees and patches of colorful autumn foliage, including vibrant yellow leaves, against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
Iona Island 11/9/2025
Informational map and sign for Jones Point Path at Bear Mountain State Park, detailing recreational activities, local history, and landmarks.
Iona Island 11/9/2025
A serene landscape featuring a marshy area surrounded by bare trees and distant mountains, under a cloudy sky.
Iona Island 11/9/2025

9 thoughts on “Iona Island and Rt 9W”

  1. Sue 2025-11-25 / 6:14 am

    interesting scenery!

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-11-25 / 8:29 am

      Thanks Sue. Route 9W needs more places to pull over for photo ops.

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      • Sue 2025-11-25 / 8:48 am

        😊

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  3. Dan Antion 2025-11-24 / 7:53 am

    I love the scenery in that area. It looks like winter is knocking at the door.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-11-24 / 9:23 am

      It was a windy wet day. Rt 9W is very scenic. Much nicer that the Palisades Parkway.

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      • Dan Antion 2025-11-24 / 2:45 pm

        I haven’t been on that road in over 40 years

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        • Sherry Felix 2025-11-25 / 8:48 am

          It is one of the best for scenery.

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