Walks & Hikes
23rd Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaAn annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
23rd Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaAn annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
23rd Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaAn annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Walkway at Night
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, United StatesViews after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River with the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge.
23rd Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaAn annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tours Kingston, NY
TR Gallo Park 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY, United StatesEnjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for the Delaware and Hudson Canal. View the rich legacy of commercial buildings, cast-iron storefronts, homes and churches built by the immigrant community. Some uphill walking is involved. Offered the last […]
23rd Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage AreaAn annual self-guided event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
1658 Stockade National Historic District Walking Tours
Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery 63 Main Street, KingstonOffered on the first Saturday of the month, departing at 11 a.m. from the FHK Gallery, on the corner of Wall and Main Streets. This tour will explore the early Dutch settlement in New York State and the neighborhood where New York State was born in 1777. Walk the heart of the original stockade village […]
Walkway at Night
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, United StatesViews after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River with the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge.
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tours Kingston, NY
TR Gallo Park 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY, United StatesEnjoy a guided walking tour of the Rondout National Historic District. Hear how immigrants and entrepreneurs developed a thriving maritime village along the terminus for the Delaware and Hudson Canal. View the rich legacy of commercial buildings, cast-iron storefronts, homes and churches built by the immigrant community. Some uphill walking is involved. Offered the last […]
“Starlore Walk” with Wild Hudson Valley’s Justin Wexler
Historic Huguenot Street 81 Huguenot St., New PaltzJustin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley will guide you for a night of learning about the importance of the stars, the moon, and the darkness of night for Northeastern native peoples. All are welcome for this fun family event! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot
The Water Street Market 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY, United States20th Annual Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot - 9:00am on Thanksgiving morning. This 5K fundraising event supports our crisis walk-in center and food pantry. Register online: www.newpaltzturkeytrot.com or in person at: 51 N. Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY on Wednesday, 11/22, between 12:00pm-6:00pm.
First Day Hike at the Walkway
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road, Highland, NY, United StatesJoin the group trek to the Center Overlook where a new year raffle and giveaways await. Meet at Walkway entrance at 1pm. No registration required.
First Day Hike at Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park 400 Sam's Point Rd, Cragsmoor, NYInvigorating hike to see Peter's Kill stream, the Mossy Glen Footpath observing icy cascades, and Awosting Falls. Surfaces may be very icy: participants encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other ice traction devices. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration required by calling 845-255-0752.
First Day Hike at Sam’s Point
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor, NYScenic outing for the whole family! Join us for an approximately three-mile loop hike through the scenic Park Preserve. Snowshoes may be rented for this program for a fee of $5 per person. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Wallkill Valley RapTour Bird Outing
Get outdoors on this popular roadside birding trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Wintering raptors, congregating waterfowl and gulls as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. Possible drive through of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville), and the Ulster […]
Full Wolf Moon Night Hike
Mohonk Preserve 3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NYA family friendly walk along the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve at dusk to discover who prowls in the dark! Test your night vision and try on some “deer ears”. Come dressed for the weather with warm boots. Bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red filter if you have one. This is a free […]
Ashokan Center’s Winter Hoot 2024
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeA down-home, down-to-earth, music festival at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY! The event is kicked-off with a dinner on Friday, followed by both a concert and jam session. The music will continue all day and night on Saturday with fun activities for all ages! Sunday calls for yoga and a community sing! The festival […]
Ashokan Hot Chocolate Fest 2024
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeEnjoy a fan-favorite beverage - hot chocolate! Choose from 8 different flavors being offered at the Ashokan Hot Chocolate Fest in a beautiful winter setting! There will be food for sale as well! Visit ashokancenter.org for more details and ticket pricing!
Saugerties Snow Moon Festival & Parade
Saugerties Market, Main and Partition Streets, Saugerties, NYWeekend-long event to spread light, joy, and love throughout the village of Saugerties! Stop by and witness the variety of events that the Saugerties Snow Moon Festival has to offer! Markets, comedy shows, outdoor winter bars, craft fairs... this event has it ALL. Make sure to pop in and spread good cheer!
Ashokan Center Maple Festival
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeCome enjoy a day of maple sugaring, pancakes, and good times for all ages! Blacksmithing demos, live music, cozy campfires, and guided hikes to the place where the magic happens - the sugar shack!
Spring Break Earth Art Camp
Wild Earth 2307 Lucas Turnpike, High Falls, NY, United StatesYouth ages 5 to 13 are welcomed this spring to head outside for adventures at Wild Earth’s spring break day camp with an artistic flare! The three-day experience includes nature arts and crafts, fire building, games, adventure, creativity, and so much more!
Ashokan’s Spring Explorations Program: Mushroom Ecology Day
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeLearn about foraging for mushrooms from mycologist Luke Sarrantonio, of Mycophilic, on the beautiful trails of the Ashokan Center. Morels may be fruiting, and as the temperatures warm, other varieties will make their appearance. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No dogs allowed. Sliding scale admission […]
Earth Fest at Ashokan 2024
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeJoin us in celebrating this marvelous planet we call home. Come to the Ashokan Center’s Earth Fest. It’ll be an afternoon of fun and discovery and activities for all ages on 385 beautiful acres in the Catskill Mountains: Discover pond wildlife with Ashokan Educators; Take a guided hike to Cathedral Gorge; Make seed balls or help […]
Ashokan’s Spring Explorations Program: Healing Plants Day
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeOutdoor educators Del Orloske and Krista Speroni lead a group hike on the beautiful trails of the Ashokan Center to look for plants with interesting characteristics and medicinal benefits. The discussion will include historical and present-day uses of plants. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No […]
Ashokan’s Spring Explorations Program: Indigenous History Day
The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Road, OlivebridgeVisit the beautiful fields and forests of the Ashokan Center and learn about the history and culture of the area’s native people from Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. All ages welcome (under 18 accompanied by adult). No dogs allowed. Sliding scale admission $10–30 per person. Please register […]
Free Memorial Day Tour
Wiltwyck Cemetery 205 West O'Reilly Street, Kingston, NYJoin Wiltwyck Cemetery on May 25th at 1pm for a free Memorial Day tour highlighting just some of the many veterans buried within our grounds. This walking tour will focus on several veterans and will encompass the Civil War through World War II. This tour is free to the public though any donations to our […]
SciFri Outside: The Catskills, NY
Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper, NY, United StatesScience Friday has designed a nature experience all about a well-loved species of the northeast: Beech trees! Join us in-person in the Catskills, NY to learn about these local wonders, and how you can help forestry researchers with a bit of your time and keen observation skills. If you've ever wondered how the trees in […]
Mushroom Walk with Luke Sarrantonio of Mycophilic
Hudson Valley Seed Company 11 Airport Rd, AccordJoin Luke Sarrantonio of Mycophilic for a walk through the forest at our new location: 11 Airport Rd, Accord, NY 12404. Explore the interwoven lives of organisms that make up the diverse ecology of our region. Everything is indeed connected, and in many cases this relationship is facilitated by a group of organisms that are […]