Photography by Beth Schneck People come to New Paltz to reinvent themselves. It’s why the French Huguenots settled there in 1678. It’s why students go there to study at the…
So, when I first moved to this corner of the planet, I kept hearing cool, creative people being referred to as “makers.” Makers? Really? Aren’t they simply artists and designers…
Checking In: Mary Stuart Masterson (Please Come Back) Exclusive: Our fave 1990s “It” Girl is still some kind of wonderful. | By Sarah Carpenter Even if you haven’t seen anything…
Garmin Instinct Solar & Garmin Forerunner 255 Backpackers and thru-hikers will love Garmin’s Instinct Solar easy-to-use watch, with extended battery life (70 hours in GPS mode), solid digital mapping and…
Photography by Beth Schneck Rhinebeck avoids the spotlight. Don’t confuse it with the modern art scene you’ll find in Beacon, or the old money attitude that permeates some of the…
Photography by Julia Clark Kingston stands in a class of its own. So many small towns give the impression that you could come, visit and really “do” them in a…
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…
Rubi’s Cafe Rubi’s hits the brunch trifecta with its excellent lattes, tastiest grilled cheese offerings (I mean, they are cheesemongers) and coziest seating due to their always-on fireplace. 264 Main Street,…
Photography by Matthew Sussman There’s no shortage of historic towns in the northeast, but Great Barrington occupies its own category. In a region where many towns have centuries’ worth…
