Jun

25

Come On In, The Water’s Fine!

The Hudson Valley cools off with water inspired destinations this summer.

When summer heat hits, there’s no better place than the Hudson Valley for some really cool places. You can catch refreshing breezes from our rivers, lakes, and streams whether you’re in them, on them, or next to them. Just dip your toe in to see how many different ways you can enjoy our waters! Click here for full article… »

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Jun

3

The Valley’s Coolest Summer Day Camps

HC Echo’s top picks for children’s summer day camps in the Hudson Valley.

Let your child build teamwork at a summer day camp.

School isn’t even out yet, but you’re already gearing yourself up for that all-too-common summer complaint from your kids: “We’re bored!” You have a wealth of options to keep them out of trouble, of course, but it never seems to be enough. When the movies, arts and crafts, and dreaded summer reading are all exhausted, many local parents turn to summer camps to keep the kids occupied (and to save their own sanity). Click here for full article… »

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May

27

Leash Free Love

Why not plan an afternoon at a local bark park for your furry friend?

You wake to the sun shining through your window, the breeze gently stirring your sheer curtains, and a cold, wet nose sniffing your face and waiting for you to get out of bed. What’s that? It’s your BFF, or course – your dog! Any dog owner knows the feeling of waking to another day where your hopeful best friend begs for some of your time to play Frisbee and romp through the gardens with a playful smile and a pocket full of treats. So you pack your pooch in your car…but where to go? Should you take them to your local park? Family parks are a nice option but leash laws prevent your beloved Snoopy from walking without a firm harness securing her furry neck. If you own a large dog, many fearful spectators will gasp as you walk by and wonder how you could bring such a beast to a family park. Click here for full article… »

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May

26

Hudson River Kayaking

Some tips and insights on kayaking the waters of the Hudson from local expert Marshall Seddon.

Running, hiking, biking, climbing…the Hudson Valley is home to so many resources for outdoor activities that it will make your head spin. With all the blood-pumping activities to choose from, we often forget about one of the largest (and most obvious) local resources – the Hudson River itself. Though the Hudson’s biggest traffic belongs to the commercial ships and barges that mosey their way down the length of the river, kayakers look to the river as a source of exercise and summertime adventure. Click here for full article… »

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