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October 31, 2025

Guinness Lamb Stew Recipe from at Garvan’s in New Paltz NY

At Garvan’s Gastropub in New Paltz NY, Executive Chef Kevin Alston serves soul-warming winter dishes made from scratch—from classic braised short ribs to his famous Guinness lamb stew. Nestled in ...

October 29, 2025

Curated Home Decor at Hammertown: Rhinebeck & Pine Plains

Looking for curated home decor in the Hudson Valley? Hammertown in Rhinebeck and Pine Plains, NY offers timeless furnishings, lifestyle goods, and design services inspired by the natural beauty of Ups...

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 02, 2025

Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates: Kerhonkson NY Vet Clinic Serving the Hudson Valley

Looking for trusted veterinary care in the Hudson Valley and Catskills? Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates in Kerhonkson, NY offers compassionate, high-tech care for pets throughout Ulster County an...

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Hickory BBQ Smokehouse

One of the few barbecue eateries in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, Hickory restaurant offers from its 500-pound-capacity smoker a variety of barbecue influenced by a range of American regional styles, for both lunch and dinner. There’s St. Louis-...

Sam's Point Preserve

5,000-acre preserve in the northern Shawangunk Mountains. One of the best examples of a ridgetop dwarf pine barrens in the world. Trails lead to Sam's Point, Verkeerderkill Falls, the Ice Caves, High Point and Indian Rock.

Rosendale Trestle and Rail Trail

The Rosendale Trestle is OPEN! 150 feet high, 940 feet long, and an iconic landmark of this extension of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. To access the trestle, you can park at the Binnewater Kiln parking lot. Travel Route 213 west (through the To...

The Nest Egg Country Store

We are an old - fashioned country store, located in Phoenicia, NY in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. We offer relaxed shopping and mountain hospitality. We are packed to the rafters with fun, practical, and hard-to-find merchandise. Come visit u...

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