Learn more about the Hudson Valley’s cryptic ancient structures
One of the eerier pleasures of outdoor living in the Hudson Valley is the sudden discovery while hiking of the
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Cheer for our Special Olympians
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” – Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Catskill rock, circa 2016
The first time that I heard the term “Catskill Rock” – dropped hopefully, as a putative scene that might be
Taj Mahal plays Bearsville this Friday
Taj Mahal’s importance as a one-man intersection of global music cannot be overstated. Beginning as an early (and top-shelf) example
Large carnivores are making a comeback
Lions, tigers, wolves, wild dogs and other charismatic carnivores are often depicted as being on the brink of extinction. Dr.
Kids’ Almanac: February 18-25
Build a terrarium, become an illustration, test your strength or take tea with Belle “Be a Columbus to whole
Rosendale Theatre screens The Amazing Nina Simone
When the late Nina Simone first hit the music scene in the 1950s, and right through the Civil Rights movement
Marist fashion students undertake Six-Item Challenge
As visiting professional lecturer and special projects coordinator for the fashion program at Marist College, knitwear designer Melissa Halvorson teaches
Sign up for classes at Kingston’s Riverport Wooden Boat School
While the sloop Clearwater is currently in drydock for major repairs, the Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM) is gearing up to celebrate its
Iced over: Crossing the Hudson in winter before the bridges were built
In the days before technology and engineering began to remove barriers posed by a frozen river, the predominant form of transportation once ice closed the river to shipping was the horsedrawn sleigh.