"Some say there are strange places on planet earth but none stranger then Pine Bush, New York"

Welcome to the most informative web site about Pine Bush, NY that you will find on the internet. I must inform you within this site you will find facts you may find difficult to believe so be sure to keep an open mind. Everything within this site is true, there are no doctored photographs or fictional accounts.  All photographs have been filmed by respected individuals in the UFO and Paranormal community. So I urge you to open your mind and let your experience begin.

Pine Bush, NY was brought to the UFO community’s attention by the late Ellen Crystall, author of the infamous book "Silent Invasion". There is a link on this site that is dedicated to the work of Ellen Crystall.  Had "Silent Invasion" never been published, most of us would be ignorant about UFO activity in Pine Bush, myself included. My journey began in 1992 when I ventured up to Pine Bush, NY to see what all the buzz was about. Now almost 12 years later I still find myself driving that famous stretch of road to catch a glimpse of the crafts that seem to inhabit the area. I will not go into depth about my personal experiences, but I will admit I was extremely skeptical when I began. However, the things I have witnessed have not only altered my life, but the way I view UFO and paranormal activity. 

The Pine Bush phenomenon continues to persist over twenty years later. UFO activity has been noted throughout the world, from the  controversial  Roswell, NM to the Bentwaters England incident. UFO sightings come and go, but there are selected places in the world where this type of activity seems to continuously reoccur in cycles. Researchers say most UFO patterns come every 7-10 years, the activity in Pine Bush does not follow that pattern. Although most nights are quiet, other nights may be full of ground and/or air activity. Personally there have been nights when I left Pine Bush perplexed about what is happening in the area.

For decades the entire lower Hudson Valley has been witness to rashes of UFO sightings. How can we forget the enormous boomerang shaped craft that hovered over the Newburgh mall in broad day light, which appeared on an episode of  "Unsolved Mysteries". In the book "Silent Invasion", the author Ellen Crystall explains how the crafts are still inhabiting the areas surrounding Pine Bush. The areas that border this activity are Crawford, Montgomery, Walden, Wallkill and Shawangunk, to name a few. The main areas of activity are in Shawangunk and Crawford Township which have large amounts of corn and cattle fields. There are also the Shawangunk mountains where these " beings" are known to have visited. In the early 1990's, the activity in these areas was at an all time high. No one knows for sure who or what these "beings" are or what their motives were. There were "special" areas the crafts and their occupants seem to frequent. Another highly concentrated area of activity was the Old Jewish Cemetery on Route 52 which is now off limits to the public. Crafts, lights and strange noises can be still be heard coming from the woods adjacent to the cemetery. In the past several years I personally have seen, filmed and heard many strange anomalies associated with this area. The photos on the upcoming pages will take you on this journey throughout the active areas in this locale.

By the mid to late 1990's there was a widespread epidemic spreading throughout the community; it is called construction. The main areas where people gathered to catch  a glimpse of UFOs were beginning to diminish. One of these popular areas is West Searsville Road, referred to in the book "Silent Invasion" as "the meeting point for all sky watchers". This road was the center of many conversations and viewings of UFOs and ghosts. It became the usual meeting place that people from all over the country as well as the  world would venture to. Pine Bush has become an icon in the world of ufology . It is known throughout the world as a northeast corridor for extraterrestrial life. However, now facing the challenge of everyday construction, Pine Bush is being overtaken by housing. As of the mid 1990s the infamous West Searsville Road has become off limits to sky watchers. There are a few selected areas that are still open to the public to watch the sky nowadays. The local police departments will sometimes dispatch an officer to some areas  frequented by the sightseers, but they will not bother anyone when you tell them you are sky watching because they understand, and may even have their own stories. On several occasions I have spoken to the local departments and have heard their stories about what they have seen on the ground or floating in the skies late at night. If you are looking for areas to sit and park feel free to and I can suggest some places you can venture to.

There is not only activity in the sky, but also the activity has been seen on the ground as well. Over the years, many people have witnessed sky activity, but only some of the dedicated have noticed what has gone on at the ground level. We believe these crafts that were flying in the night and day were doing field work. In the pictures, on the following pages titled "Light Beams", you will see this strange phenomenon better known as marking beacons. There are not  many photos taken in Pine Bush that show these extremely bright marking beacons. Only registering on film and not noticeable to the naked eye, light beams were among us. What these crafts were doing was mapping out what fields or areas that they possibly needed to work in or fly through. Many times there were large beams of light that would come from the ground level near the Jewish Cemetery and West Searsville. Between Searsville and the old cemetery it is approximately 2-3 miles of  large fields and heavily wooded areas. We are not 100% sure what  these beings were working on or harvesting, but some say it is the ore content that is in the area. Remember, we are in the mountainous range of the Shawangunk and Appalachians, so there are a lot of enriched minerals that encompass the area. To gain more information about what minerals are mined in the New York state areas please reference

The Mineral Industry of New York, (the reference guide is in Adobe Format).

There is another phenomenon that has peaked the curiosity of myself and others for several years, it is known as "ground-strobing". Ground-Strobing is a very strange event that occurs at no specific time and for no specific reason. These strobe lights have been seen by most of the Pine Bush sky watchers throughout the night. Just recently, when talking with the local police department, I happened to mention the Ground-Strobing to one of the officers and to my surprise he has never seen nor heard of Ground-Strobing. The Strobing does exist, it is not man made and there are no common earth lights in the area. A common time for these strobes to be seen is between 10:00-10:30pm on any given night. Remember, these patterns of activity DO NOT happen every night. There have been several weeks when there has not been any Strobing activity, but it will resume at selected times. If anyone has any information in reference to these strobes, .  I am currently working on a specific pattern of what and where these lights may come from. 

As the year 2000 approached, the sightings became more sporadic. Occasionally there are reports of UFOs floating throughout the area. Believe it or not, there are still the people we call sky watchers out there every night watching and waiting for a glimpse of what might come. The night time sky in Pine Bush is exquisite, since most of the area is rural and there aren't many streetlights. The stars and the planets seem to be alive at times. On occasion you can observe many of the satellites that revolve around our planet, and if you look close enough you just might catch a glimpse of the mysteries which lurks in the area during the day and the night time.

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This website has been constructed by the editor, every photo , opinion, story, and/or graphic is prohibited for usage on other sites unless permission from the editor is granted. All information and photos have been taken in or around the Pine Bush NY area unless specified, there is nothing on this site that is hoaxed. All research has been done by the editor along with help from other sky watchers in the area. Over the years I have made many special friends that have helped and encouraged a site to be built and uploaded for all to see the truth that is out there. I would like to say thanks to all the have helped and donated to this site. It is very much appreciated.

To all of you just visiting, Pine Bush is an excellent tourist area if you are interested in the UFO and Paranormal scene. Please respect the history, town, and residents of Pine Bush. Do not litter or treat the area any different than where you live. I would recommend checking out the CUP and SAUCER , an entertaining place to eat before going out to watch the sky. Please check the message boards and start posting as many messages as you wish, sign the guest book as well. If anyone has any information, videos, stories, and need to contact me anonymously you can do so by either writing or calling and I will keep it between us....