Cold Comfort: A Polar Bear Plunge to Start the New Year
It’s the morning of New Year’s Day, and I am standing on the snowy banks of Peter’s Kill near Accord looking for a place
Mic Drop: A Crash Course in Stand-Up Comedy
It is a cold Monday night in December, and the Stockade Tavern in Kingston is full of revelers. They are here for laughs; a
Where To Stay: Hotels With Fabulous Spas
The rolling mountains, whispering trees, and slower pace of our region make it the perfect destination for a personal reset. The hospitality and wellness
The Road Less Traveled: Inside the Craft of Catskill Trail Building
On a warm day in early fall, a small crew of skilled workers is fixing trails on the steep slopes of Blackhead Mountain in
Countdown to 2026: Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Hudson Valley
New Year’s Eve in the Hudson Valley is its own kind of magic — a constellation of twinkling mountainside gatherings, candlelit dinners, cosmic dance
Pocketbook Hudson — A Living Work of Art in a Historic Factory
There's a new hum in Hudson. It rises from a red-brick factory built in 1883 — once a pocketbook textile mill, now reborn as
Where to Stay: A Guide to the Most Creative Hotels in the Catskills
Looking for a weekend getaway in Upstate NY or a staycation for a change of scenery? Immerse yourself in the creative energy of the
The Invisible Eye: Past Lives, Present Shadows
There are thrillers, and then there are metaphysical tales that hum with something otherworldly. Sparrow Hall's The Invisible Eye (June 2025) is both an
Celebrate Art and Nature: The Magic of Opus 40’s Fall Gala Under the Stars
A magical experience awaits at Opus 40's Annual Fall Gala, a yearly event set against the backdrop of stunning views and earthwork sculptures. The
Silo Ridge Masters: World-Class Show Jumping Arrives in the Hudson Valley
On a windswept hill just outside of Amenia, NY, Olympic show jumping champion McLain Ward is putting his horse through its paces. It is