Wildlife, design, food & drink, travel, real estate, country characters, adventures, waterfalls.
What do you do when the power is out in your weekend home? Here’s a list of everything you need to prepare your house for an emergency, along with a thank you to the Catskills and Hudson Valley electric company that quickly restored our electricity.
Olana, a castle-like villa overlooking the Hudson River, seemed like it would be a dreamy place to explore with my family, but it wasn’t what anything like what I expected. Here’s what you need to know if you’re visiting Olana with kids.
New York Restaurant in Catskill serves some of the best Polish (and American!) food in upstate New York. It’s just a 10-minute drive from Hudson and 20 minutes from Saugerties, and now, they are offering the most delicious and ridiculously inexpensive take-home family meal.
We recently wrapped up a gut renovation here in Brooklyn with the help of Chris Dameron from Dameron Architecture and Nick Biziouras from Lambo Construction and Deisgn , and they were kind enough to share their thoughts on how to hire a renovation team, save money, consider healthy materials, re-think air-circulation, and turn your dream home into a reality.
See and Be Kitchen is a bakery, a community center, and a miracle in the Catskills. Serving the best fresh bread in the Hudson Valley and the best cinnamon buns in the world, it’s located 20 minutes from Hudson and 15 minutes from Catskill, NY.
Where are the best places to eat outside in the Catskills and Hudson Valley? See our family-friendly favorites and share some hidden gems.
Where to buy food, drink, and local goods during the Covid-19 outbreak. Catskills/Hudson Valley/ Upstate NY businesses that provide delivery or safe distance curbside pick-up. Buy local and stay safe from the coronavirus.
Mattice, a Catskills boutique where coffee meets couture. A new reason to visit the quaint hamlet of Oak Hill, just 25 minutes from Hudson.
Taking the New York State Thruway out of the city? There’s a perfect spot just 2 hours north of Manhattan. Whether you’re taking 1-87 to Windham, Saratoga Springs, Lake George or beyond, this modern diner is the ideal stopping point.
You don’t have to ski to enjoy the slopes at Windham. Here’s everything you need to know before taking your kids on the snowtubes and snowmobiles at Windham Mountain Adventure Park.
“New Year’s Eve Party With Thrown Together Fireworks.” 2020, the Blackthorn is coming for ya.
Hudson’s Spotty Dog Books and Ale has 12 well-curated brews on tap, wine, French press coffee, and snacks. Plus books, toys, and an art supply shop in the back. Time to crush your gift list with an IPA in your hand.
This picture-perfect lighthouse, located in the center of the Hudson River, is only open to the public 4 days per year.
We’re on the hunt for the greatest corn maze in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Is it Stanton's Feura Farm, Samascott Orchards, Kesicke Farm, or Hull-O Farms? Or do you have another idea?
At the eco-friendly, woman-owned Herwood Inn, the bohemian spirit of Woodstock’s flower-powered past meets clean, modern design and lots of luxe creature comforts.
Perfect $3 pupusas and tacos, plus more amazing home cooking form El Salvador, at this Hudson Valley hidden gem.
This Preston Hollow park has it all: a gorgeous backdrop of hills and open sky, swings, slides, horseshoes, a covered picnic area, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, and a creek behind the trees that feels like a hidden nature sanctuary.
The awe-inspiring release of a great horned owl, which was rehabilitated by Wes Laraway of the NY Wildlife Rescue Center.
Our search for the best ice cream shops in the Catskills continues, and today we’re sharing a tiny treasure: Alleyway Ice Cream, a shop window that peeks into a little alley off Partition Street in Saugerties.
Fried chicken and waffles. Bacon, eggs, and greens. Granola bowls with just-picked berries. Yes, we’re back at Trotwood restaurant at Glen Falls House—this time for brunch.
