Photography by Julia Clark for THE MOUNTAINS The town of beacon, NY is as historic as it gets in the Northeast. It has been a focal point of the region for centuries—as a logging, farming and hunting area in the 1680s (then known as the Rombout Patent), and then as a trading hub after several business ventures by one remarkable businesswoman Madame Brett—the OG girlboss?—created opportunities for trade in the early 1700s. Later, Mount Beacon played a major role in Gen. George Washington’s system of log and brush pyramids—beacons—atop the nearby mountains to alert local militia of British movements in the…
I can feel a small bead of sweat nervously forming on my brow. My warmups are complete. The butterflies are beginning to congregate in my stomach, accompanied by a rollercoaster of…
I can’t say with any accuracy how many times I’ve driven up and down the Taconic—from the City to the country, from the country to the City—but let’s agree that the…
Lawrence Park 260 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518.697.7612 LawrenceParkHudson.com This cozy husband-and-wife-owned hotspot serves up natural, farmer-made wine, independent craft beer and trendy small bites. Stockade Tavern 313…
Talbott & Arding 202 Allen Street Hudson 12534 518.828.3558 TalbottAndArding.com Owners Kate Arding and Mona Talbott provide the Hudson Valley with locally sourced cheese, meats and seasonal produce—perfect for building…
Friday, 8:45 a.m. Morning Hike/Swim My perfect 24 hours would be a Friday. Friday is the day of the week when I meet three of my girlfriends (four including my…
The unforgiving cold weather is upon us and while you’ve been enjoying the sprawling farmlands and mountain view sunsets of Catskill living, New York City has been busy coming back…
Coming in at less than $50, Amtrak’s iconic Hudson leg of its Empire Service line isn’t only an easy, efficient travel option, but with these three tips it’ll be your…
On Route 66, in not-quite-Hudson, with an entrance on 66—even though the ‘house’ is around the corner, you’ll find Quinnie’s, a speciality food shop in Hudson Valley. In your first…