We asked folks to show us how y’all do winter in the Hudson Valley, and wow how you delivered! Some people spent time chasing frozen waterfalls, others enjoyed climbing fire towers, hiking, biking and more.
We’re overwhelmed by the entries, both by the beauty and the diversity of the activities. We hope these photos inspire you and others to get out and enjoy the outdoors! For ideas of where to go and what to do, visit our Outdoor Adventures and Our Parks sections.
Thank you to everyone who entered and voted!
Help us showcase the breadth of outdoor experiences by continuing to share your snapshots of trips to the Hudson Valley’s open spaces and parks. Don’t forget to tag @scenichudson on Instagram and use #myscenichudson!
CONGRATULATIONS TO
2025 SNOW & TELL
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!
FIRST PLACE: Luke Kelly
SECOND PLACE: Kyle Bittner
THIRD PLACE: Julian Diamond
Check out all the fun winter memories people made in the Hudson Valley this year!
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park (Image: Debbie Boerke)
Mohonk Preserve (Image: Joseph Galvan)
Catskill Mountains (Image: Michael Calenti)
Storm King State Park (Image: Kaye Gonzales)
Bearpen Mountain (Image: Kyle Bittner)
Dover Stone Church (Image: Avalou Ross)
Catskill Mountains (Image: Michael Calenti)
Illinois Mountain (Image: Michael Calenti)
Town of Wappinger (Image: Delia Engstrom)
Bear Mountain State Park, Tompkins Cove (Image: Megan Saluga)
Storm King State Park (Image: Kaye Gonzales)
Harriman State Park (Image: Megan Saluga)
Minnewaska State Park (Image: Michael Calenti)
Hudson River, Athens Boat Launch (Image: Julian Diamond)
Overlook Mountain (Image: Michael Calenti)
Saratoga Springs State Park (Image: Shalom Harrison)
Kaaterskill Falls (Image: Caitlin Stine)
Hopeland Trail, Staatsburg (Image: Patricia Taveniere Messina)
Neversink River Unique Area (Image: Megan Saluga)
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park (Image: Debbie Boerke)
Poughkeepsie (Image: Glann Townsend)
Devils Path, Sugarloaf Mountain (Image: Kyle Bittner)
Giant Ledge, Catskills (Image: Kyle Bittner)
Millbrook (Image: Lindsay Baldwin)
Mohonk Preserve (Image: Joseph Galvan)
Storm King State Park (Image: John Willis)
Hopeland Trails, Staatsburg (Image: Patricia Taveniere-Messina)
Stanfordville (Image: Kate Blemler)
Hudson River, Athens Boat Launch (Image: Julian Diamond)
Blackhead Mountain, Catskills (Image: Eustecia Herman)
Bearpen Mountain (Image: Kyle Bittner)
Fahnestock State Park (Image: Michael Calenti)
Storm King State Park (Image: Kaye Gonzales)
James Baird State Park (Image: Rich Keyes)
