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Un vínculo al pasado de Beacon y con algunos de sus tesoros naturales.

Connecting with Beacon’s past and some of its natural treasures.

The life of Catheryna Rombout Brett — namesake of Scenic Hudson’s Madam Brett Park in Beacon — reads like fiction: A young woman forsakes the...

The environment has always been a part of Hanna Washburn’s practice. The artist, who creates hand-sewn sculptures from recycled textiles, says sustainability is important to her....

Amy Hepworth grew up on a Milton fruit farm that had been in her family since 1818. She and her four siblings “were involved in...

Photo: Jeff Mertz We asked you to show us how you do summer in the Hudson Valley, and you delivered!  Some of you spent your...

I’ve been obsessed with lighthouses since I was a kid. Growing up in Westchester County, I’d often ride with my family down the West Side...

In 2023, Travel + Leisure named Ulster County’s Phoenicia Diner as one of the best places in the entire country to enjoy breakfast. Why? Its...

Desde mediados del siglo XIX a los 1930, pocas personas salían de su casa sin sombrero. Con el sinfín de tiendas, galerías y restaurantes de...

When you drive out of the Village of New Paltz, west on Route 299, the Shawangunk Ridge immediately pops into view, towering like a fortress...

Thousands are expected to line the streets of Pearl River, N.Y., this year to watch the 62nd annual Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade —...

Mt. Beacon is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the region. And no wonder. The 1,610-foot peak — the highest in the Hudson...

It’s common to see rowers on the Hudson River these days. At least a dozen local high schools, as well as Marist and Vassar Colleges,...

From the mid-19th century to the 1930s, few people would think of leaving home without putting on a hat. With all of the mod shops, galleries,...

All that bad news is really partly good news … but it still feels bad sometimes. The news coverage of human-caused climate change has definitively...

The photogenic sprawl of trees in their vibrant fall colors is arguably one of the Hudson Valley’s most defining features, annually drawing the awe of...

Invasive plants wreak great havoc in the Hudson Valley, crowding out native species that birds and other animals depend on for food and shelter. For...

Environmental changes can move at a snail’s pace, making them costly to record and hard for the average person — and even scientists — to...

In Februray of 2020, research published in The Journal of Food Science revealed that “whole grain” foods marketed across the United States contain as little...

“When I first started working here, I didn’t realize this could be such a beautiful view,” says Scenic Hudson parks and trails manager Carley Kiernan....

Who says you need a car to explore Scenic Hudson parks? A ride on Metro-North’s Hudson Line and a short walk will deliver you to...

“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and...

Deseamos que disfrute su visita a todos los parques. Al seguir algunas pautas sencillas, ayudará a maximizar los beneficios que brindan estos sitios únicos a...

Un grupo de adolescentes explora la fauna del río Hudson. (Foto: Eva Deitch) Pruebas de agua (Foto: Eva Deitch) Educación ambiental en Long Dock (Foto:...

We want you to have a good time in our parks. By following some simple guidelines, you can help us maximize the benefits of these...

Environmental Education Teens explore the Hudson River’s wildlife. (Photo: Eva Deitch) Water testing (Photo: Eva Deitch) Long Dock outdoor education (Photo: Kate Phipps) Water testing...

Rita Shaheen Director of Parks, Scenic Hudson, Inc. Tel: (845) 473-4440 x230 rshaheen@scenichudson.org Proposed amenities for the north shore at Scenic Hudson Long Dock Park. ...

To ensure permanent public access to this longtime summer camp, we facilitated the state’s purchase of 80 acres of meadows and woods in the heart...

Get Involved Latest News News May 19, 2025 News May 9, 2025 News February 26, 2025 Building a pollinator garden at West Point Foundry (Photo:...