Fire It Up With Eco-Friendlier Campfires
Building campfires and settling in to unwind before the crackling flames is a uniquely human pleasure, one with deep evolutionary roots in practical and recreational activities. Recent research even suggests its soothing affects may be enough to reduce blood pressure,...
Three Reasons This Land Save is a Plus: Seven Wells
Visiting Dover Stone Church is one of the most fascinating outdoor adventures in the Hudson Valley. Seeing the potential to create public access to more of the extraordinary natural and geological features around it, Scenic Hudson partnered with the Dutchess Land Conservancy, Dutchess...
Connecting With the Valley’s Indigenous-Spirited Ceremonial Stone Landscapes
Rocks possess a spirit, an energy that draws people. They are sacred beings … and they carry the weight of cultural memory in their very molecular bonds. — David Belardes (1947-2015), chief of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation (Calif.)...
Fall Foliage and Climate Change: A Wild Mix
The photogenic sprawl of trees in their vibrant fall colors is arguably one of the Hudson Valley’s most defining features, annually drawing the awe of locals and out-of-towners alike. But if it has crossed your mind in recent years that...
Seed Saving: How the Valley Has Helped Lead the Nation in Preserving Heirloom Plants
When you hold a seed in your hand, “once upon a time” might not be the first words that pop to mind. But seed keepers and seed savers will tell you that a seed is not just a plant waiting...
How Solar Works in the Hudson Valley’s Different Weather Conditions
California’s Death Valley may seem like the best place on Earth for solar arrays — the sun beats down daily. That means near-endless energy from above, right?If you were among the early solar supporters who thought yes, you would’ve bet...
Portadores de Cultura Latinos Celebran la Magnífica Herencia Hispana del Valle
Sobran motivos para celebrar en el Valle del Hudson durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y más allá: hitos emblemáticos, personas pioneras, grupos que comparten tradiciones de su patria ancestral, y una historia de unos tres siglos. Descubra...
On the Hunt for Mushrooms in the Valley
They may not always be edible, but mushrooms are at least touchable. According to Hudson Valley mycologist Luke Sarrantonio, you can safely touch any mushroom without worrying about getting poisoned. Sarrantonio studied mycology, the study of fungi, at SUNY’s College...