River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz now open to bikes, walkers
Last Saturday morning, the Open Space Institute hosted an official opening ceremony for the six-mile trail, which connects the Carmine Liberta Bridge to Butterville Road.
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Minnewaska Distance Swimmers’ Association beach offers watery haven
If the Shawangunk Ridge and its vast ecosystem are known as one of the “Last Great Places,” then the Minnewaska Distance Swimmers’ Association beach is one of the “last great destinations” for water-lovers.
The more things change…
While there are significant differences between the U.S. and the tiny land of Wales, which has 3 million people and 12 million sheep, there are lots of similarities politically, as with Great Britain as a whole.
Discovering Franny Reese Park
The 251-acre park features mansion ruins and Hudson River views.
Exploring New Paltz’s Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
Just a stone’s throw from the heart of the bustling Village of New Paltz lies an oxbow, a river, meadows, labyrinthlike paths, contemplative benches and a breathtaking view of the Shawangunk Ridge.
Take a sunset tour on the Hudson
Saugerties woman offers picturesque guided kayak jaunts.
A rediscovery of the Peters Kill
Getting lost, close to civilization.
Off the beaten path: Chodikee Lake
This summer, writer Erin Quinn will share some of her favorite off-the-beaten path adventures right in our own backyard: first up is kayaking
on Chodikee Lake.
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival in Rhinebeck
Friday-Sunday, July 6-8: Scattered in years past over many locations, the 2018 Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival will be concentrated in one spot: the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. Nearly 100 balloon launches are scheduled, as well as aerial thrills of all kinds.
Permit now required for Peekamoose Blue Hole, popular Catskills swimming hole
The beautiful mountain swimming hole near camping and hiking areas can be quite busy in the summer months. The permits, which are only required on weekends, are available free of charge online.