This from the Hudson Valley Wine and Grape Association
Poughkeepsie, NY , April 29, 2008: Brook in Waterland in Rhinebeck New York was the setting Saturday, April 26th for the 4th Annual Hudson Valley Wine Competition. This competition highlights the Hudson Valley Regions wines and the growing interest the public has for them. The competition was […]
For those of you who enjoy a nature walk with the littles ones, Mohonk Preserve has something for you.
Toddlers on the Trail – Wildflowers and Critter Walk.
Monday, May 19th, 10am-12noon.
Join Debbie Biltonen, a local naturalist, and her toddler son and explore the forest searching for wildflowers and critters. Ages 2-6 are welcome, accompanied by […]
There is no shortage of great and even dramatic views of the Hudson River. Which is the best? Well, that depends on where in the Hudson Valley you are from or which part of the Hudson River you like best.
I have a few favorite viewing places of my own. The view from Olana is one […]
Most purists out there have learned from experience to stay away from the recycled motor oil that most movie theaters pawn off as butter for your popcorn. I’m not quite sure what that stuff is made of but it almost always leaves a nasty after-taste in your mouth that lasts for hours.
For those of […]
I found this really great photo of a Hudson Valley sunrise. Actually, I should not have found it. It should have been offered up by my son who took the photo.
Anyway, a thing of beauty is a thing of beauty no matter how it finds you.
You can see it on his blog at:
http://www.userscape.com/blog/index.php/site/comments/sunrise/
Enjoy it.
As you may know there has been a longstanding campaign in the Poughkeepsie area to revitalize the old Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge. To fix it up and make it usable for both strolling and cycling. The idea is to make it a Hudson Valley tourist attraction and thereby not only revitalize the bridge but maybe the […]
Yes, I admit that I am a sausage, wurst, and hot dog freak. I say this without remorse and with taste glands salivating.
I grew up in a cultural melting pot dominated by a mix of European immigrants. Just as mixed and varied were the pungent aromas that emanated from the stacks of homemade sausage, and […]
If you are gearing up for summer and are looking for the consummate list of state parks, beaches, and more, then take a click over to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
They have information on state parks in the Hudson Valley and all over the State of New York.
Check it […]
There are a great number of things I love about the Hudson Valley. What I both love and respect is the sense of community that is felt and shared. The pride in who you are and where you call home.
It has nothing to do with size. The boundaries of community spirit are not […]
Musical theatre! Professional productions right here in the Hudson Valley at The Mac-Haydn Theatre, or professional musical theatre-in-the-round.. Nothing beats a well produced musical for feel good fuel and pure entertainment.
They’re my personal favorites. Love those female leads especially if they can dance as well as sing. Which they almost always can in […]
How about a club for recreational 4 wheeling? Try this little known treasure- Hudson Valley 4 Wheelers.
HV4W is a membership organization. They hold a number of trail rides each month as well holding off-trail events and club meetings.
Most of the members are Jeep owners but they welcome ownerss of all types of 4 […]
There is something very feel good and very right about helping lost pets get reunited with their owners.
In the Hudson Valley there is a great online pet lost and found service. It’s database driven and searchers and finders can enter information or search through the data. This is a free service to the public […]
City trees healthier than in Hudson Valley
Did you know that cottonwood trees grow twice as fast in New York City than they do in the
Hudson Valley? It may seem unlikely, but old coal burning power plants, like Danskammer in Newburgh, pump serious amounts of pollution into our air and water. The result: ground level ozone […]
bau 1: Everyone is different, Nobody is special: ”
Opening Reception January 8th, 2005, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
161 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508
The show runs through February 6th, 2005
bau 1 will exist collage-like display of works by the six founding members. The assemblage will be an arrangement of the artists’ works with a variety of […]
Mike over at the Beacon Dispatch blog is starting up a new free print publication for Beacon. He’s doing some great stuff over there and I’m sure the new publication will be more of the same. Good luck Mike!
Restaurant: The Piggy Bank
Location: Beacon
Food: 3 / 5
Ambiance: 4 / 5
Service: 3 / 5
Value: 4 / 5
Authentic southern barbecue is hard to find in the Hudson Valley. The Piggy Bank does an enviable job helping to fill this void. You won’t find any fancily drizzled plates here, just good simple southern meals. Good […]
We’ve been seeing alot of interest in the Dutchess County Fair website this week. I always thought it was mostly for the fair, but I was wrong! They have all kinds of stuff going on this spring. Check out their calendar for details.
You golfers out there may want to check out this years special golf events over at Casperkill in Poughkeepsie. Fees include the green fee, golf cart, and prizes!
From the Beacon Dispatch:
Every year Scenic Hudson organizes a volunteer clean up of the banks of the Hudson River, from Manhattan to the Adirondack Mountains. Last year 5,800 volunteers cleaned up 72 tons of garbage. This year’s cleanup runs from April 17-25, and they hope to do even better. If you’re interested in volunteering, call […]