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Kingston Kids Love Nature, Mermaid Fest Continues, State Grants Go Big
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the negative news...
The Sustainable, Beautiful Benefits of a Rain Garden
As intense rain falls more frequently in the Hudson Valley...
Why Try the New Beanless Alternative Coffees
The coffee and tea aisle of Mother Earth’s Storehouse in...
Land + Air + Water
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Taste the Region: Ramp, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tart
Sometimes the tastiest local food is literally right under your...
Taste the Region: Kabocha Squash, Fennel, and Miso Soup
Maintaining appreciation for seasonal produce throughout the entire year in...
The Valley Women Taking Over Their Family Farms
Amy Hepworth grew up on a Milton fruit farm that...
Outdoors
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Who’s Cold-Water Swimming in the Hudson Valley
Cold plunges have been a hot commodity for a few...
Regional Guide to a Winter Hiking Treat: Frozen Waterfalls
One of my favorite winter activities is chasing the stunning...
The Totally Doable Fun of Snowshoeing
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to float...
Plants + Animals
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Quiz: Which Caterpillars Become Which Butterflies?
The Hudson Valley provides the perfect habitat for a wide...
Why to Consider Keeping Bees Come Spring
The humble honeybee may just be a human’s new best...
Hearing the Hidden Meanings of Woodpeckers
As winter moves into spring, we often hear the repeated...
History + Culture
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How Winifred Goldring Revealed More of New York’s Natural History
As the first woman state paleontologist in the country, Winifred...
How the Mid-Hudson Bridge Was Almost Too Hard to Build
A Mid-Hudson Bridge was desperately needed, even begged for, in...
How the Century-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Changed the Valley Forever
The opening of Bear Mountain State Park in 1913 flung...
Community
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How Robert Ferguson Reveres Nature in His Abstract Art
Those who are lucky enough to enjoy views of a...
Sculpting Big Metal in Rock Tavern
Along an otherwise unremarkable roadside in Orange County, a collection...
How Nature’s Music Inspires Audio Art
Drive out to Acra in Greene County, and a narrow...
#PlantLife
As the Weather Warms, Which Perennials Will Thrive in the Hudson Valley?
Only every decade or so does the U.S. Department of Agriculture release the latest edition of the Plant Hardiness Zone...
The Tiny, Mossy Forest Below
Generous forests and elegant mountains might command your attention when you’re enjoying the Hudson Valley outdoors. But if you shift...
Seed Saving: How the Valley Has Helped Lead the Nation in Preserving Heirloom Plants
When you hold a seed in your hand, “once upon a time” might not be the first words that pop...
The Apples of Your Ancestors’ Daydreams
Centuries-old apple varieties that were almost pushed out by industrialization have started to get popular again in the Hudson Valley...
Huckleberry Picking, An Old Summer Tradition in the Shawangunks
The poor, acidic, and shallow soil on top of the Shawangunk Ridge was never ideal for farming — but it...
Blooming Now: The Valley’s Own Native Cactus
With all the emphasis on native plants these days, you’d be forgiven for shaking your head when stumbling across a...
Go Spring Ephemeral-Spotting
The Valley may not host showy fields of tulips or bluebonnets. Yet for the hikers, painters, students, explorers, photographers, and...
How and Why To Plant Native
Like many, Millbrook resident Liselotte Vince earned her green thumb as a kid years ago, when beauty was the big...
Vertical Gardening at Home
A decade ago, Bryan Meador was an art student in New York City alienated by too much concrete. He felt...
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