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November 01, 2025

Winter Outdoor Adventures in the Hudson Valley & Catskills: Snowshoeing, Skiing, Tubing & More

Winter in the Hudson Valley and Catskills transforms the landscape into a wonderland of icy waterfalls, peaceful trails, and exhilarating slopes. From snowshoeing through forested preserves to skiing,...

November 03, 2025

Artisan’s Touch in Arkville NY Brings Interior Design and Furniture Restoration to the Catskills

At Artisan’s Touch in Arkville NY, Isabel Salinas combines upholstery, restoration, and interior design with masterful craftsmanship and heartfelt care. From reviving antique furniture to transformi...

October 31, 2025

Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Union Grove, Arkville and Jar’d, New Paltz

Celebrate the holidays with festive cocktails crafted in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. From Union Grove Distillery’s Maple Ginseng Moonshine in Arkville NY to Jar’d Wine Pub’s grape-infused N...

November 02, 2025

How to Create a Cozy Winter Haven in the Hudson Valley & Catskills

Winter in the Hudson Valley and Catskills is the season for nesting. Whether you're returning from a day of snowshoeing in the Shawangunks or staying in to escape the frost, your home can become a pea...

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Ester Wine and Spirits

Ester is a small neighborhood shop run by friends who are passionate about wine and spirits. They have a stunningly curated small showroom with hand-selected craft inventory that are made by boutique distilleries and wineries from all over the world....

Split Rock at Mohonk

The Coxing Kill here falls into a small gorge and runs out the other end into a luxurious pool. You can swim there and jump into the gorge, or just swim between the two rock faces. The entrance fee is $15 per person. From New Paltz, take Route 299 th...

Brooklyn Cider House

Visit the orchard at Brooklyn Cider House in New Paltz for a taste of their award-winning craft hard cider. Stay for lunch or dinner at the food pavilion and enjoy the best wood-fired pizza outside of Brooklyn and locally-sourced burgers. Be sure to...

Mohonk Preserve

Welcome to Mohonk Preserve In partnership with our members, supporters, and volunteers, we protect and manage 8,000 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique and beautiful places. As New York's largest nonprofit nat...

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