Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

National Natural Landmark

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 25, 2022

1. National Natural Landmark Marker

Inscription.
In 2014, the Albany Pine Bush was designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in recognition of outstanding geological and biological features including the largest area of inland sand dunes in the eastern U.S. Experience the sand dunes by visiting one of our many trails and our exhibits inside the Discovery Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.

Location. 42° 43.11′ N, 73° 51.854′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from the intersection of New Karner Road (New York State Route 155) and Old State Road. Marker is located a few yards away from the east end of the parking area for the Albany Pine Barrens Discovery Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 195 New Karner Rd, Albany NY 12205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

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It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Route of The King’s Highway (approx. 0.7 miles away); The King’s Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named The King’s Highway (approx. 1.4 miles away); Rapp Road Community (approx. 1.7 miles away); Early Turnpike (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hamilton Glass House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Rose Hill 1842 (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . . Albany Pine Bush Preserve. (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 25, 2022

2. National Natural Landmark Marker

Along the walkway to the Discovery Center.

Trailhead at the Albany Pine Barrens image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 25, 2022

3. Trailhead at the Albany Pine Barrens

Marker is just off the right edge of the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.