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Exploring Traditional Native Uses of New York Plants

Centuries before pharmacies, Indigenous peoples native to what is now the United States cultivated deep knowledge of the healing power...

Appreciating the Indigenous Roots of Kayaking

Carbon fiber and neoprone — kayaking can feel like a slick modern sport that requires pricey, cutting-edge equipment. The truth is...

The Longtime Wonders of the Freshly Appreciated Pawpaw Fruit

Even though it’s native to North America, pawpaw is a delicious fruit that manages not to be widely known among...

Valley Corn’s Sweet Roots

Few things offer the sweetness of a Hudson Valley summer more than biting into an ear of local corn. By...

Take a Fresh Taste of Hominy, Corn Processed the Brilliant Indigenous Way

Even many foodies might believe hominy is an exclusively Mexican menu item. Not a chance. In reality, it’s a traditional...

Connecting With the Valley’s Indigenous-Spirited Ceremonial Stone Landscapes

Rocks possess a spirit, an energy that draws people. They are sacred beings … and they carry the weight of...

Get Inspired at These Five Indigenous History Sites

Not long after the last glacier receded from the Hudson Valley 10,000 years ago, the region’s wildlife-filled forests, rich soils,...

Who Built Those Stone Walls in the Middle of the Woods?

Walk through many forests in the mid- and lower Hudson Valley — including those at Scenic Hudson’s Shaupeneak Ridge, Esopus...

Explore More: The Hudson Valley’s Indigenous Heritage

The region we call the Hudson Valley has a deep Indigenous heritage. Early Native American inhabitants of the valley  —...

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