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Land + Air + Water
Outdoors
Plants + Animals
History + Culture
Community

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Something New Under the Sun in N.Y.

Thanks to the work of activists across New York State,...

More Life Along the Water

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the negative news...

The Apollonia Is Sailing Strong — With One Catch

1949 is often cited as the end of the commercial...
Land + Air + Water
#HVFarms

#LandSaves

#MadeByNature

#RestoreTheRiver

Secrets of the Sam’s Point Ice Caves

When most people think of caves, they might picture the...

The Literal + Figurative Beauty of Cover-Cropping

Joseph Amsili holds up two jars he’s loaded with earth:...

Five Smart Ways to Preserve Fall Produce

“Putting up,” or preserving, some of fall’s best fruits, veggies,...
Outdoors
#Don'tForgetFungi

#HVAtPlay

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Regional Sailing Within Reach

Folk musician Pete Seeger famously believed no one should grow...

Why the Hudson Valley Has Become Such a Trail-Running Hub

Before I moved to the Hudson Valley from NYC, I...

Why to Opt Outside for Valentine’s Day

For a day of love — whether self-love or for...
Plants + Animals
#FlightWatch

#HappyTails

#Invasives101

#PlantLife

#TreesPlease

#WildlifeLove

The Plant That Bites Back

Every hunter knows a proper trap must feel welcoming at...

Inside the Real-Life “Plant Rescues” of Valley Wildflowers

Dan Smith first noticed the white spring blossoms of Dutchman’s...

Meet Your Local Muskrat

Muskrats are found all over New York and in different...
History + Culture
#IndigenousPresence

#IndustrialEvolution

#Trailblazers

Federico García Lorca’s Hudson Valley Inspiration

Poetry is more than just rhyming verses — it’s a...

The Hendrick Hudson: the Greatest Steamboat Ever Built Here?

In the 19th century and into the early 20th, shipbuilding...

The Shakers: Fresh Interest, Valley Roots

This year, across the nation, there are many celebrations for...
Community
#HudsonInspired

#MeetTheMakers

#RiverCities

#SteppingForward

Why the Region’s Repair Cafes Continue to Boom

Buy fast, buy cheap — the last several years has...

Taste the Region: Chicken Pot Pie With Spring Veggies

This chicken pot pie with spring vegetables is my cozy-meets-fresh...

Taste the Region: Creamy Mushroom Soup With Black Rice

During the long cold months of winter, you might think...