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August 03, 2025

Best Fall Foliage Walks in the Catskills & Hudson Valley

Experience autumn’s most vibrant colors on eight easy walks and light hikes across the Catskills and Hudson Valley. From lakeside loops to mountaintop fire towers, these scenic trails in Ulster, Del...

September 18, 2025

Healthy Hudson Valley Lunch Ideas – Farm-to-Lunchbox Inspiration for Back-to-School

This fall, as school routines return to the Hudson Valley and Catskills, local farms offer a fresh take on lunchtime. Swap out processed snacks for seasonal fruits, crisp veggies, and homemade treats ...

August 08, 2025

Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville: Catskills & Hudson Valley History

Discover the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, NY, where the Catskills’ legendary resorts and Jewish culture come to life in the heart of the Hudson Valley. With immersive exhibits, vintage memorab...

August 06, 2025

Autumn Abundance: Hudson Valley Fall and Winter Vegetables

Celebrate the rich harvest of the Hudson Valley this autumn and winter. From cabbage and kohlrabi to rutabagas, carrots, and winter squash, local farms offer hearty vegetables perfect for cold-weather...

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Green Cottage

Come in and meander through all of the fantastic things that Green Cottage has to offer. This store is a combination of the talents of Dennis Nutley and David Urso. From gifts, cards, books and flowers, to garden supplies and candles, Green Cottage i...

The Spy

Every community needs a good place to eat and drink, one where the owner knows your kids’ names and where the cook makes a dish that you crave in the middle of the afternoon. When this type of place closes, it usually symbolizes the emotional en...

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, NY

Strange but true: Rosendale is most well known for the production of natural cement. In fact, its cement was used in the construction of many important landmarks in the U.S., including the Brooklyn Bridge, the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, Feder...

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