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Art Adventures near Beacon
If you’re anything like most of the folks who flock to Beacon for the weekend, you’re here just as much for the art as for the hiking, and one thing that the lower Hudson Valley is not lacking in is both manmade and natural beauty. We took ...
Rail Trails and the Old Beacon Line
Stretching from the shores of the Hudson in Beacon, New York 28 miles to Danbury, Connecticut are the overgrown and often forgotten tracks of the old Beacon Line. Were it running today, it would surely hugely impact the commutes of so many who ...
Vegan Eats in the Lower Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is a food lover’s dream, and that goes for vegan foodies as well. Fine eateries and establishments in the lower Hudson Valley have taken their vegan fare to new heights, with Impossible Burgers and cashew cheeses popping up ...
What the Hay! Farm Animal Friends near Beacon
Surely one of the best parts of living in the Hudson Valley is sharing life with the animals here. If you or your kids are animal lovers, the Valley is chock full of farms and sanctuaries where you can spend the day with animals of all kinds. W...
the Sweetest Thing… Maple Syrup Events in the Hudson Valley
There’s a particular time of year when the temps are cold enough at night, and warm enough during the day, that the sap of Maples begins to flow, and trees are tapped for their bounty. The Hudson Valley is the perfect place to celebrate the M...
Blaire Wilson, America’s Hudson Valley Girl
Over the last few years, the Hudson Valley has seen its version of the California Gold Rush, with folks careening up the Hudson River via train and car to sift for sunsets and backyards. Populations in once-shuttered towns such as Beac...
Skiing & Snowboarding (and Tubing!) Within an Hour of Beacon
Well, there’s just no getting around it… Winter is upon us. And luckily, the Hudson Valley is just as abundant in beauty and fun in the winter as in the summer. We went searching for the best ski resorts within an hour of Beacon to keep you...