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In the Climate Fight, “Blue Carbon” Soaks Up Fresh Attention (and Emissions)
All around us, there are natural systems that soak up...
Can N.Y. Reset Tech With Its Nation-Leading Right to Repair Law?
New York State will set a historic precedent July 1,...
Going Green at Home by 2030
The $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 marked...
Land + Air + Water
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Forest Farming Takes Root in Valley Woodlands
When you think about preserving farmland, sun-splashed fields filled with...
What Valley Farmers Have Been Up to Off-Season
The Hudson Valley takes on a different beauty in every...
Chasing Rainbows in the Hudson Valley
Rainbows seem to be everywhere right now. In the Hudson...
Outdoors
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The Best Ways to Give Backpacking a Try
Intimidation vs. liberation. That’s what the equation can come down...
Quiz: Can You Recognize These Parks Pre-Makeover?
A call out of the blue from the mayor of...
Ways to Leave a Lighter Footprint While Camping
Are you hoping to celebrate and honor the outdoors this...
Plants + Animals
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How Gourds Go Way Beyond Fall Decoration
Prepare to be inundated again this fall with all things...
The Opossum, a Surprising N.Y. Fan Fave
They may not look like the cuddliest creatures, but opossums...
World’s First Bee Vaccine Expands Pollinator Potential
The next time you see a honeybee buzzing around a...
History + Culture
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The Longtime Wonders of the Freshly Appreciated Paw Paw Fruit
Even though it’s native to North America, pawpaw is a...
Valley Corn’s Sweet Roots
Few things offer the sweetness of a Hudson Valley summer...
Five More Hudson Valley Claims to Fame
When it comes to superlatives, the Hudson Valley definitely holds...
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Malcolm X Park Hosts New Moments of Joy
Malcolm X said, “The future belongs to those who prepare...
The Body Liberation Hiking Club
Hiking is a beloved pastime for so many, offering a...
RecoveryHike
Nature has the power to help heal. Few understand that...
Outdoors
#HVatPlay
The Best Ways to Give Backpacking a Try
Intimidation vs. liberation. That’s what the equation can come down to the first time you’re considering carrying everything into the...
Quiz: Can You Recognize These Parks Pre-Makeover?
A call out of the blue from the mayor of...
Ways to Leave a Lighter Footprint While Camping
Are you hoping to celebrate and honor the outdoors this...
How to Stand-Up Paddleboard Safely Along the Hudson
The activity that most perfectly combines adventure and tranquility just...
What To Know Before Hiking Solo
Sometimes we want to hit the trail or explore nature alone, whether because a friend...
As Temps Warm, Can the Hudson Valley Salvage Snowy Fun?
A snowflake is a complicated thing. The shape that makes each one unique is also...
How to Get Outside and Embrace the #WinterIsWarm Mindset
Everyone loves the long summer days, which make favorite activities like hiking, biking, and running...
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This Summer, Gear Up to Paddle (Safely) on the Hudson
Paddling is — in our admittedly biased opinion at Hudson River Riders! — one of the most versatile ways to...
#SHParks
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Quiz: Can You Recognize These Parks Pre-Makeover?
A call out of the blue from the mayor of a riverfront community in the 1990s put Scenic Hudson on...
Celebrating with a Bang: West Point Foundry Preserve Turns 25
It’s amazing the stories a woodsy little ravine can tell. Over the centuries, the one within West Point Foundry Preserve in...
Mountains, Picnics and Paddling: 8 Ideal Parks for Spring
It finally feels all balmy and inviting outside, which means more people are heading into nature to enjoy it. Escape...
10 Scenic Hudson Parks You Can Get to By Train
Who says you need a car to explore Scenic Hudson parks? A ride on Metro-North’s Hudson Line and a short...
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The Best Ways to Give Backpacking a Try
Intimidation vs. liberation. That’s what the equation can come down to the first time you’re considering carrying everything into the...
The Unlikely History of “Skate Sailing” Upstate
Water + wind = speed For centuries, that equation has driven sport in the Hudson Valley. Today it motivates people...
A Spin Around the Classic Riverfront Amusement Parks
The Hudson Valley’s modern riverside parks (15 of which Scenic Hudson partnered to help create) have become places where people...
Revisiting Poignant Memories of Mt. Beacon
Although it stands alone today as a natural wonder, for part of the 20th century Mt. Beacon hosted a man-made...
The Old-School Charm of the Irish Alps
As a child, Boston filmmaker Kevin Ferguson spent nearly every summer in the Catskills among a clan of Irish immigrants...
Racing Faster Than a Speeding Car on the Frozen Hudson
It’s rare to see sailboats on the Hudson this time of year. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sail-powered...
The Mountainside Ride That Opened Up the Catskills
As far as Hudson Valley mountain rails go, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway seems to get all the glory. From 1902...
Five Winning Valley Spots to Take a Dip
If ever there were a summer to make a splash, this is it. From the Outdoor Adventures section of our website, we’ve...
Newburgh: the Cradle of American Speed Skating
Back in the days when people could count on the Hudson River freezing over nearly every year, skating on it...
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E-Biking Begins to Make Inroads in the Hudson Valley
With its scenic farmlands, verdant mountains, and appealing towns, the Hudson Valley is a beautiful place for a bike ride....
Can the Empire State Trail Help Inspire More Biking in New York?
National Bike Month is picking up speed — especially in New York State. As in the rest of the country, biking...
Local Cycling Rates Are Up. Can We Make Biking More Accessible?
Feel like you’ve seen a lot more cyclists cruising around the Hudson Valley lately? It’s not just your imagination. Data...
It’s a Good Time to Bike
“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having,...
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On the Hunt for Mushrooms in the Valley
They may not always be edible, but mushrooms are at least touchable. According to Hudson Valley mycologist Luke Sarrantonio, you...
Guided Foraging in the Hudson Valley
Tramping through a patch of woods in the Hudson Highlands between Beacon and Cold Spring, James O’Neill points out edible...
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