May

25

Local Gardens Make a Comeback this Season

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 25 May 2010, View Comments Received

Check out some of the area’s most beautiful public and private gardens with special events this summer.

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses, and the Hudson Valley certainly has a way of leading us toward the most fragrant blossoms. The region is virtually packed with gardens, ranging from modest and charming private historic landscapes to over-the-top public botanical gardens and everything in between. Whether you’re seeking out inspiration for you own home landscaping project or just looking for a fun and romantic day out, there is something for everyone. Click here for full article… »

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Filed Under: Events, Home and Garden, Recreation
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May

25

5 Awesome Hudson Valley Family Outings

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 25 May 2010, View Comments Received

A roundup of some of the best family-friendly outings in the area. (Children be warned: they’re educational, too!)

Ah, the ever-present battle of family summers – what to do? The kids want to play video games and go to amusement parks while parents want them outside getting exercise or (dare we say it?) get ahead in their studies for school in the Fall. Not having to wait on winding lines or yawn through mind-numbing lecture tours would be a plus, too…and then there is always the issue of cost. Click here for full article… »

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May

17

Race Toward Your Summer Fitness Goals

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 17 May 2010, View Comments Received

Get in shape this summer by training for Hudson Valley athletic events.

Are you looking at that teeny bikini (or pair of swim trunks) in your closet and wishing that this year’s summer season would just disappear? You’re not alone – according to a study done by The Eating Disorder Foundation, two out of five women and one out of five men would trade three to five years of their life to achieve their weight goals. Yikes! Instead of taking that mindset, why not direct your energy toward something healthier – like training for a local athletic event? Click here for full article… »

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Filed Under: Community, Health and Beauty, Recreation
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May

15

Dames of Destruction

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 15 May 2010, View Comments Received

A local roller derby team, the HV Horrors, gets serious about skating.

Roller derby is here to stay in the Hudson Valley, and it has come far from the campy and choreographed sucker punches and body slams that most people envision. Today the sport involves referees, rules, and a whole lot of athletic prowess, and one local team is taking things to the next level. Click here for full article… »

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