The Valley’s Fall Birdwatching Forecast
by Jacqueline Dooley If you stand outside at about 9:30 p.m. and listen quietly, you might hear the distinctive “wheet” calls of the Swainson’s Thrush as they migrate south from as far north as Quebec, through New York State, and...
Mowing for Monarchs
Most homeowners rev up the mower when the grass loses its buzz-cut look. But how does Scenic Hudson decide when to mow the meadows in our parks and preserves? “It’s a balancing act,” says Land Stewardship Coordinator Dan Smith. “Whenever...
At the Historic Bronson House, a Surprising Solar Success
Tucked in a corner of a medium-security state prison site is a little-known, rarely seen 19th-century mansion that has fascinated Hollywood filmmakers, a legendary investment banker and architectural historians. The Oliver Bronson House in Hudson, N.Y., features elements from renowned...
“Ashen Cabins” Could Be a New Use for Beetle-Destroyed Trees
A high-design Cornell project shows how quirky but desirable ash wood can be reclaimed for construction.
Artist Takes Black Experience “Beyond the River”
Bodies of water — rivers, lakes, the ocean — have played a major role in the lives of African Americans. Water provided passage to the ships that brought Africans to the Americas in chains; later, water served as a means...
How To Have Fall Fun Mid-Pandemic
Fall in the Hudson Valley seems like a nothing-can-stop-the-show classic, with apples that ripen and leaves that change come what may. But how about those beloved fall traditions, including taking hayrack rides and downing cider doughnuts — during the pandemic,...
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 right now? Scenic Hudson’s 45 parks offer great chances to admire these natural fireworks close to home, but here are...
Remembering the Night Boats
It’s 5 p.m. at a Manhattan pier on the Hudson River. Your carriage is stowed below deck, and your luggage has been delivered to your stateroom. After freshening up in your private bath, you make your way to the grand...