Heavy winds during an overnight storm on July 4 2026 brought trees down across Dutchess County and caused widespread power outages. Our little generator justified its existence by preserving our food for about 24 hours, but other folks were without power for three or four days.
A large branch fell across the Carriage Hill entrance:
The terrain and lot layout in Carriage Hill often requires heavy equipment for tree maintenance:
Many trees along the Dutchess Rail Trail toppled as their root balls rotated or simply broke off:
Others snapped and took out the fences:
We ride as far from this deadfall as we can:
Cleanup continued for weeks and we wish the crews well.
The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning 
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