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The Sustainable-Beauty Benefits of a Rain Garden
As intense rain falls more frequently in the Hudson Valley...
Why Try the New Beanless Alternative Coffees
The coffee and tea aisle of Mother Earth’s Storehouse in...
N.Y. Fights Invasives, Beacon Adds Trees, Reforestation Helps Cool the East
Fighting against climate change is critical to our survival, and...
Land + Air + Water
#HVFarms
#LandSaves
#MadeByNature
#RestoreTheRiver
Taste the Region: Ramp, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tart
Sometimes the tastiest local food is literally right under your...
Taste the Region: Kabocha Squash, Fennel, and Miso Soup
Maintaining appreciation for seasonal produce throughout the entire year in...
The Valley Women Taking Over Their Family Farms
Amy Hepworth grew up on a Milton fruit farm that...
Outdoors
#Don'tForgetFungi
#HVAtPlay
#PedalPower
#SHParks
Who’s Cold-Water Swimming in the Hudson Valley
Cold plunges have been a hot commodity for a few...
Regional Guide to a Winter Hiking Treat: Frozen Waterfalls
One of my favorite winter activities is chasing the stunning...
The Totally Doable Fun of Snowshoeing
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to float...
Plants + Animals
#FlightWatch
#HappyTails
#Invasives101
#PlantLife
#TreesPlease
#WildlifeLove
Quiz: Which Caterpillars Become Which Butterflies?
The Hudson Valley provides the perfect habitat for a wide...
Why to Consider Keeping Bees Come Spring
The humble honeybee may just be a human’s new best...
Hearing the Hidden Meanings of Woodpeckers
As winter moves into spring, we often hear the repeated...
History + Culture
#IndigenousPresence
#IndustrialEvolution
#Trailblazers
How Winifred Goldring Revealed More of New York’s Natural History
As the first woman state paleontologist in the country, Winifred...
How the Mid-Hudson Bridge Was Almost Too Hard to Build
A Mid-Hudson Bridge was desperately needed, even begged for, in...
How the Century-Old Bear Mountain Bridge Changed the Valley Forever
The opening of Bear Mountain State Park in 1913 flung...
Community
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#SteppingForward
How Robert Ferguson Reveres Nature in His Abstract Art
Those who are lucky enough to enjoy views of a...
Sculpting Big Metal in Rock Tavern
Along an otherwise unremarkable roadside in Orange County, a collection...
How Nature’s Music Inspires Audio Art
Drive out to Acra in Greene County, and a narrow...
#TreesPlease
Big Trees and the Humans Who Find Them
Near Coeymans, N.Y., there is a floodplain that flanks the Hudson and extends out to a well-kept property that a...
Celebrating FDR’s Pioneering Tree Conservation
Conserving land — cultivating it expressly for nature — is a standard practice today. But decades ago, it was an unheard-of...
Fall Foliage and Climate Change: A Wild Mix
The photogenic sprawl of trees in their vibrant fall colors is arguably one of the Hudson Valley’s most defining features,...
Quiz: Do You Know Fall’s Most Vibrant Leaves?
The Hudson Valley is famous for its fall foliage, best seen across rolling hills, apple orchards, and riverside mountains. Everyone...
Newburgh’s Balmville Tree, a Landmark of American History
Among local trees that have captured the imagination, it’s hard to top the Balmville Tree. Walk, bike, or drive past...
Return of the Elms
On a fall Friday morning, a pickup truck arrived at Mawignack Preserve in Catskill with a long-anticipated cargo: 28 trees....
10 Top Fall-Foliage Hot Spots in the Hudson Valley
The annual changing-leaf display along the Hudson River always boosts flagging spirits — and who couldn’t use a little pick-me-up...
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