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The Hudson Valley and Catskills are now truly magnificent and lush, the animals are so alive, the waters are flowing. We can truly appreciate the great outdoors, whether hiking, camping, boating or just coming together for a BBQ or picnic, everything and everyone feels open.

It is the time of ripeness, when fruits and veggies just fall from their trees or vines. Feeling the warm sun shining, wearing light flowing clothes, jumping into a stream, joining the bustle of the towns, picking berries on a hike, sharing fresh food under a shady tree… summertime is soooo good.

early spring we sat down to plan how we could best bring summertime to life on these pages. Tim came up with some wonderful illustrations and designed this issue’s pants off! Here it is, press time and every spread we look at makes us so happy, each article makes us smile, and we hope it does the same for you.

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Opened in 1950. Two movies for one admission: $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-11. Children under 5 are free. Tuesday night is bargain night, $5 adults. Discount Books: 10 tickets for only $60. Food/snack shack has everything from candy and popcorn to pizza, nachos/cheese, and dinners. One screen with sound on FM 87.9 and AM 530.

Accommodates 650 cars. 4114 Albany Post Road (Route 9 opposite FDR Estate), Hyde Park. 845-229-4738; hydeparkdrivein.com

Hollywood Drive-In

Built in 1952 with updated digital projection and sound. Newly renovated snack bar with great fare from popcorn to meals. Weekends only; show times 6:30pm. Adults $8; ages 5-11 $4. Route 66 eight miles outside of Troy.

Directions and schedules: 518-283-4425; hollywooddrivein.com

Warwick Drive-In

A two- screen outdoor theater with a capacity for 800 cars. Open April to October. Sound at FM 88.1 & 89.5. 365 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown.

845-361-5774; thefairoaksdrivein.com

Originally built in 1952, this updated drive-in is now on an 11-acre, park-like, grassy setting of farmland. First-run movies, home-cooked food and three screens. Adults $9; kids 4-11 $5; seniors $5. No credit cards. The latest in FM radio sound. 5 Warwick Turnpike (Route 21) just off Route 94 (behind Shop-Rite), Warwick. 845986-4440; warwickdrivein.com

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Overlook Drive-In

Fair Oaks Drive-In

A three-screen theater located between Catskill and Coxsackie. $8 for ages 12 and up; $3 for ages 3 to 11; Under 3 years admitted free.

Gate and snack bar opens 90 minutes before first show time. Seven miles north of Catskill on the west side of Route 9W. 10769 Route 9W, Coxsackie. 518731-8672. driveinmovie.com/NY/ Hi-way/schedule

Two movies for the price of one! Adults $8; ages 5-11 $4. Cash only at ticket booth, however credit cards are accepted at the concession stand that serves a fantastic array of foods.126 DeGarmo Road (between Routes 44 & 55), Poughkeepsie.

845-452-3445; overlookdrivein.com

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You know the old saying: “We have joy, we have fun; we have seasons in the sun.” Well that’s what we had in mind for couples, singles and the entire family.

From drive-in movies (remember them?) to splashin’ good water fun, there are perfect places for those lazy, crazy days of summer. These amusements will make those dog days of summer into the hottest, most exciting times you’ll ever have in the Hudson Valley. So when you’re not enjoying the relaxing times with the crickets chirping and the fireflies glowing—check these summertime spots so your kids can have lots to write for their fall assignment, “How I spent my summer.”

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“Fam”-tastic Amusement Centers for the Entire Family Fun Central

The family entertainment headquarters for laughs and fun from miniature golf and bumper boats to arcades and even a virtual reality roller coaster.

Family packs are designed for a family or group of four people and ranges from pizza, beverages and tokens all the way to complete packages for many of the park’s games and facilities. Visit the snack bar too! 1630 Route 9, Wappingers Falls.

845-297-1010; fun-central.com

Kelders Homegrown Mini-Golf

Chomsky, once the world’s tallest gnome, welcomes you to play miniature golf on the only farm-themed course, surrounded by edible landscaping featuring real vegetables, fruits, grains and herbs. $3.25 a

game with a chance to win a free game on the last hole. 10am to 6pm daily (closed Tuesday).

Kelder's Farm, 5755 Route 209 between Accord and Kerhonkson. 845-626-7137; homegrownminigolf.com

Monster Glow-in-the-dark Mini-Golf

Experience an exciting indoor monster-themed challenging, yet kid-friendly 18-hole mini-golf for all ages. Monstrously unique animated props with a DJ providing hauntingly great music. Also state-of-the-art arcade! Season and annual passes available. 88-30 Dunning Farms Plaza, Middletown. 845-342-4653; monsterminigolf. com/fran-ny-middletown

Jerry’s Mini Golf Café

Newly renovated with upstairs lounge, coffee bar, pastries and bagels. A challenging 18-hole puttputt course featuring multiple water hazards, a 10-foot waterfall, and a jump hole. The bonus?

Homemade ice cream, famous hamburgers, and a new menu. Seven days 11am-9pm. 288 Route 299, Highland. 845-691-7080

Overlook Mini-Golf and Recreation Center

A fully lit facility featuring a driving range, miniature golf course, batting cages, and stateof-the-art Naskart track (weather permitting)— the longest (1000-ft) asphalt go-kart track in New York State. 7 days from 9am-9pm. 39 DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie. Golf Center, 845-471-8515; Naskart, 845-454-6006; overlookgolfcenter.com

Castle Fun Center

A king’s ransom of fun including roller skating, laser tag, mini-golf, mini-bowling, batting cage, and so much more. Seven days a week, hours subject to change. 109 Brookside Avenue, Chester. 845- 469-2116; thecastlefuncenter. com. Adults only: Saturday night comedy at Jesters Restaurant, Comedy Club and Pub located at the Center. Doors open 8pm, shows start at 9pm. Two-drink minimum for shows. 845-345-1039 or 845-469-2116. jesterscomedyclubny.com

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Take a stroll over the famous Hudson River on the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world—212-feet tall and 1.28 miles long. Picnic

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An exciting aerial forest adventure providing a variety of courses for all ability levels. Ages 7 up to seniors find their own comfort zone for exhilarating challenges. Over 170 platforms installed in trees are connected by cable, wood, rope and zip lines to form bridges. New this year—Green Rapids— a level course open to all age groups! Open daily from June 16 to September 3, 9am-5:30pm, weather permitting.

2962 Route 23, Hillsdale. 518-325-3200; catamounttrees.com

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp and Resort

A prime campground and cabin resort destination along the wooded shores of the peaceful Wallkill River that’s pure summer excitement. The entire family plus the family dog is welcome to all the incredible amenities—from swimming, arcade, playgrounds, Yogi's Indoor Theater to much more! Campsites for tents and RVs, plus various size rental cabins. April to October. 50 Bevier Road, Gardiner. 845-2555193; lazyriverny.com

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum

Rainy day fun in a museum perfect for boring days when the kids can’t go outdoors. This hands-on activity museum has it all from a rock-climbing wall, planetarium, and hands-on scientific activities to a Gravity Roll and a fully reconstructed skeleton of a huge, twelve-foot tall mastodon that lived during the Ice Age. TuesdaySaturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm.

Admission for all ages $7.50. 75 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589; mhcm.org

Trolley Museum of New York

Founded in 1955, this museum offers the rich history of rail transportation from 1907 to 1952. In addition to displays of trolley, subway and rapid transit cars, you can also take an excursion ride for 1.5 miles to picnic grounds at T.R. Gallo Park on the shores of the Hudson River.

The museum is on the original site of the historic Ulster and Delaware Railroad yards. The upper level’s visitor center includes seasonal and permanent displays and video-viewing areas. 89 East Strand, Kingston. 845-3313399; tmny.org

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Jumpin Jakes Discovery

Indoor playtime for children 7 and under.

Bounce houses, pretend play village, discovery center, giant building blocks, interactive games, puzzles and more. Open Jump $9.50 per child—all day—all activities. Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm. 2600 South Road, Poughkeepsie. 845-849-1075; jumpinjakes.net

Wood N Wheel Family Fun Center Indoor skating rink with skate/ blade rentals—plus arcade, laser tag, arcade, rock wall, gyroscope, bumper cars and more. Saturday

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areas on both bridge approaches—plus bike riding, bird watching, dog walking, jogging, in-line and roller skating, and more. Open yearround, weather conditions permitting (closed in the event of lightning or ice). Open 7am to sunset. 845-454-9649; walkway.org

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morning “Tyke Time” with special activities for ages 6 and under. Action Paintball located behind center. 365 Route 9W, Ulster Park. 845331-9680; woodnwheel.com

MAC Park

The largest indoor park in the Mid-Hudson Valley! All possible activities—plus summer camp for ages 5-12 and many summer instructional programs. Plus—Parent’s Night Out for some “alone-time” from 6:30-9:30pm. Kids ages 4-14 enjoy giant inflatables, movies, field games, sports and run-around time. 743 East Chester Street, Kingston in the MAC Fitness complex. 845-388-2837 x35; mac-park.com

Zoom Flume Water Park

Kids Kingdom Play Center Inc.

The whole family can experience whitewater tubing on the Esopus River. Rent inner tubes with seats, lifejackets and more. No children

Indoor play center for children ages 1 to 9. Large two-level play structure, sandbox, ball pits, video games, air hockey and more. Seven days. $9.25 per child. 36 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie. 845471-7529; kidskingdompc.com

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Dive Into Summer: Water Parks and Water Sports New York’s #1 family water park offers safe water fun, excitement and relaxation for all ages in a beautiful natural setting. New this year— Riptide Cove Wave Pool. Day rates $25.99; children under 7, $19.99; 2 and under are free.

Shady Glen Road, East Durham. 800-8883586; zoomflume.com

Town Tinker Tubing

under age 12 or non-swimmers. Memorial Day-September. Weekends only after Labor Day—reservations only. 9am-6pm daily; last rental 4pm. 10 Bridge Street, Phoenicia. 845688-5553; towntinker.com

North and South Lakes

1,100-acres in the Catskill Forest Preserve offers just about every summertime activity— swimming in two lakes, 219 tent and camper camp sites, easy and challenging hikes, birding, fishing and also a panoramic view of the Hudson Valley from the location of the oncefamed Catskill Mountain House. Also canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals. Many amenities are handicap accessible. Route 18, Haines Falls. 518-589-5058; dec.ny.gov/outdoor

Great for summertime ice cream treats! Hard and soft varieties, custom ice cream cakes, full-service deli and burgers, wings and fries.

Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm; Sunday, 12-8pm.

4166 Route 209, Stone Ridge. 845-687-9121.

The Ice Cream Emporium

Homemade ice creams, plus “Only 8” frozen yogurt, the Weight Watcher’s 1-point treat with 32 calories and 8 healthy ingredients in a 6.5-oz. serving. Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm or later. 1128 Morton Boulevard, Kingston. 845-336-4449; homeplatedeli.com/ICE

30 flavors of the best handmade ice cream and a specially blended custard soft-serve available in 48 flavors. Plus a unique crunch cream “flurry on a cone” in eight flavors including Oreo, cotton candy and Butterfinger. Also decadent hot fudge brownie sundaes, upside down banana split, and strawberry shortcake sundae.

Open year-round; seven-days a week, 12-9pm.

11051 Route 9W, Coxsackie. 518-291-4061; tomssoftserveandmore.com

Rita's Water Ice

Enjoy Rita’s signature Italian Ice made daily from fresh fruit. Also classic old-fashioned custards and cream ice, gelati, sugar-free Italian ice, and many more combinations. Monday-Sunday 12-10pm. 846 Route 376, Wappingers Falls.

845-849-3737; ritasfranchises.com

Jane's Ice Cream

Creamy homemade and irresistible flavors for ice cream aficionados. Drool over coconut Almond Joy, vanilla maltball, and pralines & cream—all made on Kingston premises.

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All aboard for a ride through history!

Ever since the 1860s, vacationers have been using the rails to travel through the beautiful Catskills. Board one of our trains and take a ride through history! You will see a side of the Catskills you just cant enjoy from your car.

Esopus Scenic Trains depart Mt. Tremper off Route 28.

City Shuttles depart Kingston at Westbrook Lane.

Departing from Kingston or Mt. Tremper, our short train rides are fun for the whole family!

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The Little Railroad that Could:

Catskill Mountain Railroad legion of 130 volunteers who venture out in all types of Valley weather to work to bring the group steps closer to a fully functioning 38-mile railroad as it once ran in the 19th to 20th centuries.

Throughout the hours, days, months and years of toil the CMRR is now nearly three decades old.

This stretch of track was the connection between wealthy New Yorkers who had come up on Dayline steamers to Kingston and the grand hotels like the Catskill Mountain House.

Harry Jameson, chair of the CMRR, is unapologetically obsessed with his noble task. So is the

“Our goal is to make Ulster County’s Tourist Railroad the polished gem it has the potential to be,” Jameson said.

The first year, he rented 1,000 inner tubes to thrill-seekers who wanted to bob along on the currents of the Esopus Creek. That figure jumped the next year to 4,000. But there was one hitch to the experience.

Jameson was not train-crazy as a child.

“I was not really a railroad buff,” he said. “I had a Lionel train set as a kid. But I originally got involved as a matter of business.”

“I was putting people in the river, but I had no means of getting them back afterward,” Jameson noted. That is to say, people would float downstream, but then have to hoof it back to the origin point or plan their trip with two vehicles.

The business was Jameson’s Town Tinker Tube enterprise, which he started in 1980 in Phoenicia.

However, that all changed in 1982 when a Shokan realtor named Kent Reeves came along.

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The crews of the Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR) have been working on the railroad all the live-long day. But not simply to pass the time away. CMRR is a group of volunteers dedicated to rebuilding the tracks of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. It once ran elegant passenger trains between Ulster and Delaware counties, from Kingston to Oneonta.

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You get the physical reward of seeing the results of a day’s work. And you’re helping to restore something; you get to be a part of history.

He received a lease from Ulster County to build a little train—“amusement park ride size,” Jameson said—to bring tubers back upstream from Mt. Tremper. The new service was billed as “Tube Down, Train Up.” At the end of a successful first season, Reeves decided to form a corporation. He asked Jameson and others to be stockholders. The savvy businessman did not hesitate. Within the year, CMRR was founded with a mission to bring the dormant railroad back to roaring life. By year two, Jameson became a director.

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Jameson credits Earl Pardini, currently CMRR president, as “the person who has carried the torch” to invigorate this venture. Pardini, who worked for Conrail on the final train that ran on the Catskill Branch Line, was a major force in building CMRR. He sat on a committee that saw the potential for starting a tourist railroad on tracks last operated by Penn Central, which had allowed the infrastructure to fall into disrepair.

Grant applications, as well as red tape on the state and federal levels had to be navigated to begin the project in earnest. Locals met the proposal to lease the tracks enthusiastically, as the revitalized railroad was poised to bring tourists and income back to an area laid low by IBM’s departure. A 1978 feasibility study determined that a refurbished railroad in Kingston could accommodate 250,000 to 300,000 people annually.

The vision of Pardini and his colleagues was to create a 1900s era Tourist Railroad. The Catskill Mountain Railroad Company Inc. was chartered as a for-profit railroad with the intention of operating a short line freight business out of Kingston to help fuel the funding for rebuilding the line.

Unfortunately freight customers needing deliveries never materialized.

The promise was to create two-hour round trips in which trains, running on Class 1 track, would attain leisurely speeds of 15 miles per hour. Such a pace, Jameson points out, maximizes sightseeing enjoyment of the flora and fauna of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

By 2002, CMRR streamlined its ambitions and encouraged Ulster County to apply for grants to facilitate a more manageable enterprise: restoring the railroad line from Kingston to Phoenicia. This stretch of track had a noble history; it was the connection between wealthy New Yorkers who had come up on Dayline steamers to Kingston and the grand hotels like the Catskill Mountain House that flourished in the Northern Catskills from the 1870s through the early decades of the 20th century, peaking in 1917 before decades of steady decline as tourists found more exotic holiday locales.

“Blue herons in the creek, eagles diving for a trout dinner—that is the experience that people come along for,” Jameson said. “Catskill Moun-

People come in and they see what we do and they want to be part of it.

“It’s amazing that the railroad was reclaimed foot by foot from the tangle of underbrush by a workforce of men, all volunteers, and some of them over 65 and long retired—including two guys in their 80s,” said CMRR volunteer John Voelcker, a two-decade weekender in West Saugerties.

“I always feel like I’ve had a complete workout after a day of working with these guys,” Voelcker added. “I’m young and these guys are old, and they spend a day cutting up downed trees.”

But the labor is well worth the reward, he said.

“You get the physical reward of seeing the results of a day’s work. And you’re helping to restore something; you get to be a part of history.”

While the core group lives between Albany to Westchester, CMRR volunteers hail from New Jersey, New Hampshire and even Virginia, eager to share the singular satisfaction of bringing an old train back to life.

Dedicated and energetic teams restored two 1917 Erie-Lackawanna passenger cars that run on the tracks. (The first car was refurnished over a period of five years at a cost of $18,000 in materials and thousands of hours of donated labor.)

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“You’re talking about a car approximately 80 feet long, completely gutted and everything taken apart,” Jameson said. “Refurbished seats, handles, window frames.”

Those who lack particular experience in restoring cars are welcome to do the equally crucial work on the railroad infrastructure: Replacing railroad ties and cutting brush and fallen trees that have engulfed the tracks.

“It is hard, gut-wrenching work,” Jameson said.

Tropical Storm Irene was especially harsh on the railroad last August, flooding tracks, washing away track beds and destroying overpasses in the western part of Ulster County. But as the waters receded, determined volunteers moved in to repair the formidable damage.

“People come in and they see what we do and they want to be part of it,” he said. “I’ve had people who have never ever done anything with railroads, have become conductors and engineers.”

Jameson recalls an incident a few years ago, as the CMRR track crew was in Kingston, restoring a track by the Elmendorf Overpass. A man and his 16-year-old boy watched the process and finally asked what the heck was going on. Jameson explained and the father and son signed on as volunteers.

CMRR strives for optimum historic authenticity in creating a railroad experience for adult and children alike. Old trains are restored inside and out by volunteers who, cannily self-trained in this area, consult old books, etchings, photos and manuals to attain near-perfection.

“We have an amazing spectrum of talent,” Jameson said of CMRR volunteers, “people involved in railroads, carpenters, welders, painters and woodworkers.” Some actually were railroad workers in their youth, once serving as brakemen, conductors, engineers and bridge workers.

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“This kid is now one of our locomotive engineers,” he said. “That’s even a bigger picture for us, creating the next generation of Railroaders.”

Currently, CMRR can boast several train rides.

They include The Esopus Creek Scenic Train out of Mt. Tremper, which offers, at present, a 5-mile roundtrip along the Esopus with the beauty of the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop. The Scenic Train also schedules two Twilight Limited Train rides, one in July and August, offering a nighttime ride under the starlit sky. When the leaves turn their brilliant colors Fall Foliage trains provide a spectacular autumn experience one cannot receive from a car window. Prior to Irene the CMRR Scenic Trains traveled to Phoenicia

where people would visit the Empire State Railway Museum. The ESRM exhibits the history of Catskill Mountain Railroading; although temporarily disconnected, it’s still open to visitors by car.

The Kingston City Shuttle began operation in 2008 after two years of track restoration.

The Shuttle Special Event trains operate every Saturday throughout the summer. Decorated Halloween Trains provide a non-spooky children’s ride. Every Christmas season, the CMRR Winter Holiday Train attracts happy children and parents to chug along with Santa. There are rides on both ends where musicians serenade passengers.

Last year, in total, CMRR trains “hauled” 12,000 passengers.

“The goal, one day for the CMRR, is [that] people drive up the Thruway, park in Kingston, and get on the train to go all the way to Phoenicia with stops along the way for hiking and picnics,” said John Voelcker.

The work continues; CMRR just purchased a 1946 S-1 locomotive from the Staten Island Railroad for the Scenic Train. A future goal is a train that starts from Kingston and travels to the Ashokan Reservoir

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Chasing Waterfalls There’s something so calming and relaxing about viewing the majesty of waterfalls as they rapidly cascade with breathtaking speed— from one stratum to the next. Descending with gushing force from towering mountains and through rock formations, it makes one feel so small and insignificant to realize that nature can be so powerful. Yet they comfort us with their beauty.

From afar a waterfall provides a wondrous backdrop. As you get closer, the drizzling breeze radiates from bubbling and roaring waters— drenching you with tender droplets of moisture.

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And once you’re at the safest distance nature will allow—you’re surrounded with a lessthan-delicate froth of billowing bubbles.

No matter how far or near—waterfalls are miraculous and essential to our lives. They feed our senses with their splendor—and our thirst with fresh waters.

There’s an old saying: “Don’t go chasing waterfalls”—but that’s for fear of the unknown. VISITvortex has put together a group of well-known and most popular waterfalls in the Hudson Valley to satiate the passions of

photographers, hikers and sometimes swimmers, when waters are safe and accessible.

According to Russell Dunn, author of Hudson Valley Waterfalls, the popularity of waterfalls is ever-increasing with the passage of time.

Don’t let summer pass you by without a visit to one of nature’s most imperial endowments to mankind.

Sheldon Falls

Shawangunk Mountains Minnewaska State Park is the optimum place in Ulster County for an all-day waterfall adventure. A 3- to 4-hour hike will give the opportunity to see three falls—Awosting, Stony Kill, and Sheldon Falls. For updates on road closures within the park—due to last year’s flooding damage—call the Park office at 845-255-0752 or visit nysparks.com/parks and then Minnewaska State Park.

Awosting Falls – A 60-foot plunge down Peters Kill creek in Minnewaska State Park. The falls are inside the park and just off the road.

Best to drive into the main park entrance, make an immediate right turn after the park admission booth, and drive a bit down the access road to the horse trailer parking lot. After parking, walk

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back down the access road, past the entrance booth, then take a right on the road to the lake.

Just after crossing the stream make a left on the old carriage road. This route takes you along the stream to the top of the falls, and the road continues on around a couple of switchbacks to the bottom of the falls.

Sheldon Falls – Also located in Minnewaska State Park and available by following the stream from Awosting Falls. This fall is visible from the old power station and dam, which is also a great place to explore. A few more waterfalls are downstream for extra adventure.

Stony Kill Falls – A 90-foot plunge down

the Stony Kill located in Minnewaska State Park.

The easiest way to get to this fall is by parking

Verkeeter Falls at the gate on Shaft 2A road and walking a halfmile or so to the falls.

Verkeeter Falls – At 120 feet it is the tallest

waterfall in the Shawangunks. The waterfall is located in Sam’s Point Preserve in the Town of Shawangunk. It is an uneven rocky trail but very easy to follow, clearly marked with blue spray paint dots. Overall the hike is six miles roundtrip. In order to get the best vantage point to see the falls you have to cross the stream and there is a nice rock outcropping that gives you a clear view and a nice place to sit down. There is no swimming at the bottom of the falls although there is enough water to get your head wet and a nice shower. There are no trails to the bottom so you need to bushwhack to the base.

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Stuyvesant Falls

Bastion Falls

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Beebe Hill Falls – In Beebe Hill State Forest in the Town of Austerlitz on the Taconic Mountain Range. A short hike leads to a small stream with a 5-foot cascade and a 20-foot combination slide and cascade. The upper falls drain the outlet of a shallow swamp. The falls are small, but the area and views are beautiful to behold.

Directions to the state forest: 518-357-2450.

Bastion Falls – Also called Horseshoe Falls, it’s a triple falls conveniently roadside near the more renowned Kaaterskill Falls. A 60- to 80foot waterfall with a larger upper fall and multiple lower falls. It sits on a hairpin curve on route 23A in the Catskill Mountains. The parking lot is about .2 miles up the road from the falls.

Stuyvesant Falls – A nice pair of falls on the Kinderhook Creek that was named Stuyvesant Falls in 1863. There is a small viewing park on the opposite side of the creek where you can see the upper set from a distance. There is a dam and reservoir at the top of the falls. Nice town park right along the creek that allows access to the falls and has a small beach to swim at when there's a lifeguard on duty.

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Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls – The Town of Denning

offers the Peekamoose Mountains, Buttermilk Falls Brook, and these picturesque falls—and as an extra just ask around for some secret swimming holes. For directions call Town of Denning at 845-985-2411. Video at: visitvortex.com/ Buttermilk_Falls

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Fawn's Leap – A constriction in the gorge creates a 30-foot plunge on Kaaterskill Creek.

You can walk along the creek bank, but best to walk up the road and then descend just before the sign. The embankment is actually easier to negotiate than the stream bank. Up the road from Moore's Bridge Falls.

Kaaterskill Falls – One of the tallest falls in the state, this triple-tiered falls has a massive overall height of 260 feet. The first overhanging drop is 180 feet tall and the second is 80 feet. The hike in is about one-half mile from the road with about a .2-mile walk from the parking lot. Offers a large boulder base and a beautiful bowl with a swimming hole. Route 23A between the towns of Haines Falls and Pallenville in the Catskill Mountains. Video at: visitvortex.com/ Kaaterskill_Falls

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Otter Falls – Located on state land in Sun-

down, a small but adventurous side trail leads to the spectacular falls cascading down about 30 feet to a large, deep basin measuring about 20 to 30 feet in diameter with a center depth between 6 and 8 feet. Otter Falls is only about a half-mile from the popular Giant Ledge trail parking area, making it an excellent stop after a hot, sweaty hike.

Vernooy Falls – A 20 to 30-foot staircase falls on the Vernooy Kill just outside of Kerhonkson. It's a 3-mile roundtrip hike to view them. Directions: Route 209 in Kerhonkson; turn north onto Route 3/Samsonville Road; go for 3.5 miles; at the sign for Veritas Villa bear left onto Lower Cherrytown Road across a stream; go for 1.4 miles; at the intersection with Cherrytown Road and Upper Cherrytown Road, bear right onto Upper Cherrytown; and go 3.1 miles to a parking area on the right, on Trails End Road. Video at: visitvortex.com/Vernooy_Kill Viola Falls – Up the ravine from Kaaterskill Creek on the right hand side.

Wildcat Falls

Wildcat Falls – Two sheer drops down a

total of about 100 feet on the Wildcat Ravine on the south end of Kaaterskill Clove near the Town of Palenville. Along the same cliff as Buttermilk and Viola Falls.

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a long or physically challenging hike. For a sandwich that always hits the spot try a fresh loaf of bread, some hummus, avocado, sprouts, cheese, roasted red pepper, olive spread, and sliced meat or meat substitute of your choice.

Bring all of these items in a plastic bag in your daypack. Don’t forget to bring your multipurpose knife. Prepare this feast in the woods sub-style, and then slice it into sandwich size pieces to share with your family. Nuts and fruits make a great snack, too. There’s nothing like some GORP (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts) to hit the spot on a hike. Granola bars help to rejuvenate your energy and oranges are very refreshing, as well.

with your Family in the Hudson Valley Whether you are six or 60, hiking and camping are fabulous ways to stay in shape, connect with nature, and enjoy the company of your closest relations. The Hudson Valley boasts an abundance of nature to explore through a wide network of trails, from flat carriage trails to treacherous climbing cliffs, for the novice or expert. Serenity abounds on these less-traveled pathways throughout our region. They are peaceful and quiet, but buzzing with life.

Hiking is a true sensory experience—the scents and views are invigorating. Rushing streams and waterfalls, large boulders and cliffs, views of mountain ranges beyond valleys, and long flowering paths—there is so much to experience and explore with your family in nature.

Before you go on any fairly unpopulated trails, it’s always good to let someone know where you are going before you leave—a quick call to a friend, neighbor or your mom is a good idea. Stretching before your hike is also recommended to loosen up your joints and

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Of course you need to bring adequate amounts of water with you. If you are going for more than four hours, you should consider packing a water filter, to collect fresh water safely on your hike. They sell easy-to-pack filters at any hiking/camping outlet. It is important to ensure a way to eliminate animal-borne diseases that may be present in fresh water. Avoid standing water. If you do not have a water filter and run out of fresh water, you can boil water that you

It is a fun and adventurous fullbody exercise to get up the rocks. collect for five to ten minutes to kill any harmful bacteria. Try putting a fresh sprig of mint into your water bottle to add a little extra spring in your step on the trails. And don’t forget a baggie full of treats or dog food for your other special family member. Also pack a lightweight bowl to give your dog water if you aren’t certain about whether there is water on the trail. That way you can share yours!

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There are so many fabulous family friendly hikes in the region. Sam’s Point in Cragsmoor, right past Ellenville,

is one that seems straight out of a fairytale.

The majestic old growth dwarf Pine Barren forests that are found along the Shawangunk range are some of the few remaining in the world. The hike is along a gradually sloping carriage trail lined with fantastic rocky crags and spectacular views the entire way. You can choose between continuing on the carriage trail to Lake Maratanza, the highest lake on the Shawangunk Ridge, or take a trek through the foot trail that leads to the exciting Ice Caves (attributed to Sam’s Point’s former name, Ice Caves Mountain). These caves are lit by motion sensors and have thin bridges leading through dark, damp, breezy cool air. It’s a very fun and wildly different hike for this region. Kids and adults adore it. You may want to bring a sweater.

See the video about Sam’s Point Preserve at visitvortex.com/Sams_Point_Preserve.

Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz offers a range of amazing

hikes with breathtaking views. One of the most fantastic is Bonticou Crag, a moderate threemile hike with an option of a challenging rock scramble. After a beautiful walk through the crag trail and carriage road, this replenishing hike offers a marked rock scramble up the large boulders that look as if they just crumbled off of the mountain recently. It’s important to wear footwear with good soles and to go on a dry day, so the rocks are not slippery. It is a fun and adventurous full-body exercise to get up the rocks following the yellow markings, sometimes crawling and ducking, sometimes reaching and pulling yourself to the next rock ledge. At the summit, enjoy 360-degree views of the entire region. It’s a great spot to picnic. If you are

a great way to slow roast these warming foods.

A little pat of butter and salt after an hour of slow roasting and turning, and you are in for a real outdoor treat. For breakfast try oatmeal cooked in a pot on the fire, with some fresh fruit and a side of coffee (a plastic French press is great for camping) or hot cocoa for the kids.

North-South Lake is a

wonderful campground to visit with your family.

It is the Catskill Mountains’ most popular campground, and for good reason. NorthSouth Lake offers campers and hikers some exquisite natural wonders, such as Kaaterskill

OUTDOORS Falls (watch the video at visitvortex.com/ Kaaterskill_Falls) and Alligator Rock, as well as some fascinating historic sites, such as the ruins of the Catskill Mountain House. On a clear day, five states can be viewed from the cliffy scenic vistas. North-South Lake is also the Catskills’ largest campground with over 200 tent and trailer sites in seven camping loops. There are great sites, with charcoal grills, fireplaces and common areas that have playgrounds, flush toilets, showers and boating and swimming on the two lakes. There are numerous hiking trails around the campgrounds, so make sure to grab a trail map. You have many options, including the Laurel House historic site or Sunset Rock.

If you are looking to go that extra step and spend the entire night in the woods, camping out of your car can be a real luxury. You can bring most of the amenities you are used to from home— food, drinks, blankets, tarps, clothes, lanterns and more, but you are still getting that special experience of sleeping on the ground, only a thin sheet of nylon away from nature and all its beasts. Plan to bring or buy some firewood to create some nice hot coals to cook on. There are many great meals that can be made on a campfire with a simple mess kit. A favorite, and a real hit with kids, is flatbread pizza. Use pita bread, a small jar of tomato paste and mozzarella cheese. You can add sliced pepperoni or really any topping you desire. Layer it up and put it on a little grill on the hot coals, or a thin rock on the coals, and watch while the cheese melts (be careful not to burn the bottom). Then enjoy. Also, sticking potato or squash directly in the coals is

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with your dog or small child and prefer not to do the scramble, there is a nice winding trail up the mountain’s other side. Watch the video at visitvortex.com/Hikes_Up_Bonticou_Crag_ Mohonk_Preserve.

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When you start feeling more adventurous, as the kids get a little older, you can explore all the region has to offer in backcountry camping. Camping several miles away from your car, through hills and across creeks, is a very exciting and rewarding way to experience nature. It requires carrying a pack with all of your gear—clothes, food and supplies. Although you can set up camp in the woods 150 feet from trails, roads or water, you can enjoy some sense of shelter and welcoming by staying in a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) lean-to. You can find these well-built three-sided log shelters by purchasing a NY/ NJ Trail Conference trail map and locating the lean-to icons on the maps. Besides a stable shelter from wind, rain and snow, lean-tos usually have a privy (primitive bathroom) down a small footpath and they have a nice large fire pit. Seeing a lean-to destination after a rigorous hike with a backcountry pack is a real gift. Just

remember these are a shared resource, so be willing to accommodate other groups of travelers if you can.

If you are looking for something in-between car camping and backcountry camping for your family, you’ll find it in Dutchess County at Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground (see the listing at visitvortex.com/ Maloufs_Mountain_Sunset_ Camp). It is a fully catered camping resort—meaning they supply as much or as little as you want to make your camping experience relaxing and enjoyable. A short shuttle from the Beacon train station will get you to your choice of hikes (from half-hour to five-hour long hikes). If you prefer, they will bring your gear to your campground. They have a covered platform for your tent (or rent one of their tents if you don’t have one), and they leave plenty of supplies and wood for a fairly convenient back-woods experience. Or, for the more adventurous, you can choose one of their primitive sites and haul your own gear and forage for your own wood.

Whether you are interested in a few hours in nature, or a several day deep woods immersion

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with your family, you’ll find what you are looking for in the Hudson Valley—rivers, lakes, mountains and prairies! Try committing to a schedule for outdoor activities with your family, like getting into nature at least one day each week, or camping once a month in the warm season. Nature is a fabulous resource that our region has to offer— an exercise plan and a therapy session in one.

We are fortunate to have so many protected areas, preserving nature and sanctity.

Get out there and enjoy it!

u Make sure your dog has a tag with your name and contact in case you get separated u Bring a leash that is easy to snap on, that way you can let your dog wander a bit when you get to your site, if possible, but also easily retrieve your dog and put him or her back on the leash. u Make sure you bring a bowl or something to pour water in for your dog. Keep your dog hydrated.

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u Bring dog food in a large freezer bag; measure for the amount of meals your dog will need. u Choose a path that doesn’t require a rock scramble, as most dogs won’t climb and it is dangerous if they do. u Bring a first aid kit for your pet. u Apply flea and tick prevention.

u Check and make sure your pet will be welcome if you are heading to a campground. u

Bury any doggie waste on or near the trails.

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❑ Challenge the kids with a scavenger hunt in nature. It’s a great way to identify types of leaves, nuts and interesting shapes and colors of rocks and twigs. It will keep them busy for hours. ❑

Storytelling at night is a form of entertainment that will never grow old. Try shared storytelling with your family, where one person starts and then the story passes to the next person until someone decides to create an ending.

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Mancala is a fun game usually played with a small board and marbles. It can easily be recreated by digging out 12 holes in the ground and finding four little rocks for each hole to use instead of marbles.

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Bring hot chocolate and ingredients for s’mores. This will make the kids want to go again and again. To make your s’mores, bring your favorite chocolate bars, graham crackers and marshmallows (see the article in this issue about the local Lucky Chocolates and marshmallows). Place

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the chocolate onto the graham cracker and put it on a rock near the flames (but not directly in them). Then, find the perfect stick, carve the end into a tip (this also gives you a clean, fresh tip), and stake and roast your marshmallow over the fire. When it’s soft, use another cracker to scoop it onto the chocolate-topped cracker. Then have yourself a delicious dessert sandwich!

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A deck of cards goes a long way…from Solitaire to Go-fish to Memory, a lot can be done with a deck of cards.

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Simple games like Charades are so much more fun in the woods. For extra fun, allow the performer to use props they find in nature.

❑ Bring in a book of poems or Mad-Libs for some late-night fun with words. ❑

Have the kids help in all of the camping duties. They can help gather wood, set up the tent, prepare the meals,

pump fresh water, and even rinse the dishes in the nearby stream (avoid throwing waste and soap into the water). Involving kids in the camping experience is a fabulous way to connect them to nature, while instilling some hardcore responsibility!

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2. If you have newspaper or a fire-starting log, set those at the bottom of your fire pit; dryer lint is also a great fire-starter (can be brought in a plastic baggy). If not, collect dry pine needles and leaves to help it get going. Birch bark can be used in emergencies because it is oily and very flammable.

However, it isn’t wise to strip bark from trees in public areas.

4. Light the fire from the bottom and once you see the kindling has caught, keep adding more, without suffocating the fire. Start adding slightly larger pieces of wood, letting it catch slowly before adding too much more.

5. Gradually add larger wood until the fire can hold large logs. If you add too many large logs at first it may smother the small fire and you’ll have to start over.

6. If you are cooking on the fire, let it burn bright for a good hour, and then move the large logs to the side and cook on your bed of hot coals.

That will give you a more consistent heat, and remove the risk of ash and sparks going into your food.

7. Then get it going big and bright again by adding small then gradually larger pieces of wood.

8. Enjoy the warmth and light from the fire that becomes the centerpiece of your camping experience!

1. Collect plenty of wood of all sizes. Lots of kindling—the more kindling, the more likely you’ll not have to try more than one attempt at fire starting. Also collect plenty of medium sizes sticks and small logs, and bring a small collapsible saw with you to cut larger logs that will sustain your fire while you are sleeping. If it is wet out, look for

sticks that are sticking up from the ground; they’ll be less wet than ones lying on the wet ground.

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When you engage with one of our real estate professionals, your vision becomes ours. Our long history of successfully pairing people and houses is a combination of old-fashioned common sense and the latest in technology. With our personal approach and dedication to your needs, you will watch your vision come to life. Visit our office in the heart of High Falls, so we can help you turn your dream into a reality!

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Route 213 High Falls, Ulster County, NY www.marycollinsrealestate.com 845-687-0911

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Office Locations: 76 Main St, Phoenicia 845-688-2929

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And mind. And hip.

And all your other parts.

The Center for Healthy Aging is led by a family practice physician with fellowship training in geriatrics to provide resources and support for helping seniors live full, independent lives.

Some of the many services we provide include: • Inpatient and outpatient geriatric evaluations to assess all areas of life—activity, medications, lifestyle • Physical and occupational therapy, based on specific medical issues • Parkinson’s Disease Speech and Movement program, Prevention of Falls program and outpatient nutritional counseling • “Safe at Home” assessments in conjunction with the Rhinebeck Town Board • Medically based fitness center

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Before we got there Rae had already scaled out the ingredients—including organic sugars, honey, glucose, invert sugar, and gelatin—and cooked them down to a liquid form. She then poured it into her mixer and beat air into it to make it light, fluffy and gooey!

When almost ready she pours in special natural flavors like raspberry or caramel.

When perfectly melted marshmallowey, Rae pours the mixture into an oiled frame on a silpat. It sits and ages overnight until it’s ready to cut.

The Lucky folks dust the slab with a bit of confectioners sugar and cornstarch so that it’s workable and not too sticky. The whole thing is transferred to a cutting board, dusted again, then cut into the traditional marshmallow size pieces.

You can buy Lucky marshmallows naked or coated in dark or milk chocolate. This summer treat your family and friends to s’mores that are to-die-for—start with Lucky’s marshmallows and chocolates!

Lucky Chocolates Gourmet Organic Chocolates & Café 115 Partition Street, Saugerties 845-246-7337; luckychocolates.com

HOW IT’S MADE

Lucky chocolates in Saugerties, NY specializes in handmade, luxurious, small batch chocolates made from organic and fair trade chocolate. You can also find chocolate dipped treats of all sorts. One of our summer favorites are their highbrow version of simple marshmallows! We visited with Rae to see just how they’re made.

Homemade Marshmallows at Lucky Chocolates

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EMMANUEL’S MARKETPLACE

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Complete selection of Natural and Organic Foods, Produce, Herbs, Spices, Vitamins, Supplements and More.

Featuring our Organic Deli And Juice Bar 300 Kings Mall Court, Kingston 845-336-5541 249 Main Street, Saugerties 845-246-9614 1955 South Rd, Poughkeepsie 845-296-1069 www.motherearthstorehouse.com 55

THIS IS FRESH!

Our fruit stand is overflowing with luscious peaches, nectarines, tomatoes and veggies and plants of every kind. Buy your annuals, perennials, herb plants, veggie plants, flowering shrubs & lots more at the source for nice low prices. We also make cider doughnuts, fruit pies and fruit breads in the bakery.

Drive your car into our orchards and enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees.

Wright’s Farm is doggy friendly too!

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699 Route 208, Gardiner NY 12525 845-255-5300 www.eatapples.com

Tree Ripened Peaches & Plums Explore the Berry Patch Decorated Gourds Fresh Vegetables Shop the Farm Market Enjoy our Baked Goods

JENKINS & LUEKEN Wallkill View Farm Market & Garden Center

Route 299 West, New Paltz, NY 12561 845-255-0999 www.jlorchards.com

GARDEN CENTER: Seeds, Plants, Hanging Baskets, Pottery, Mulch, Soil, Stone & Pavers MARKET: Homegrown Produce including our Famous Sweet Corn and Heirloom Tomatoes, Bakery, New York State Specialty Foods & Gifts 845-255-8050 15 Route 299 West New Paltz, NY www.WallkillViewFarmMarket.com Find Us On Facebook!

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D MILTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am to 2pm. Mid June thru October 31. Cluett-Schantz Park, Route 9W, Milton. 845-464-2789; hhvfarmersmarket.com

I SAUGERTIES FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 10am to 2pm. Opening day, May 28. The Cahill School parking lot on Main Street next to the Saugerties Historical Society. saugertiesfarmersmarket.com

M Poughkeepsie Farmers’ Market Every Friday from 3 to 7pm; rain or shine, June 3 to October 28. On the ramp way to Walkway over the Hudson and also Pulaski Park on Washington St. Susan Grove: 845-473-1415; farmproject.org/content/farmers-market

N TOWN OF LLOYD MID-WEEK MARKET June 23 thru October 20 from 3 to 7pm. J WOODSTOCK FARM FESTIVAL A midweek, late-day Wednesday time Tillson Ave Ext. at intersection of Route slot from 3:30pm to dusk. Rain or 9W north and Haviland Road in front of shine. June thru October 26. 6 Maple Highland Beverage. 845-691-2144 Lane, Woodstock. 845-679-7618; O woodstockfarmfestival.com NEW PALTZ FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, June 12 thru October 30.

10:30am to 4pm. Main Street across B GARDINER GREEN MARKET Dutchess Markets from Wachovia Bank. 845-255-6093; Fridays from 4pm to 8pm rain or shine: newpaltzfarmersmarket.com Green market outside of Gardiner K Arlington Farmers’ Market P Library. 133 Farmers Turnpike, Gardiner This year the Market is adding Mondays G PINE BUSH FARMERS’ MARKET to their regular schedule. Mondays and Saturdays, 9am to 1:30pm, rain or shine.

C KINGSTON FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays from 3 to 7pm; June 13 thru May 21 thru Oct. 15. 62 Main Street in Saturdays, 9am to 2pm, rain or shine. end of October. Located at the corner Pine Bush in municipal parking lot behind May 28 to November 19. Uptown of Raymond Ave. and Fulton Ave. on the the Crawford Cultural Center. 845-978Kingston on Wall Street. 845-853-8512; Vassar College Alumni House Lawn. 8450273; pinebushfarmersmarket.com kingstonfarmersmarket.com 559-0023; arlingtonbid.org E A ELLENVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 10am to 2pm; rain or shine.

June 19 to October 2. Annual Olde Time Harvest Festival, October 9, 10 am-2 pm Corner of Market Street & Center Street.

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Fishkill Farmers’ Market May 26 thru Oct. 27; Thursdays from 9am to 4pm. Main Street Plaza on Route 52, Fishkill. 845-897-4430; fishkill-ny.gov Hyde Park Farmers’ Market June 4 thru Oct. 28; Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. Hyde Park Town Center, Town Hall Parking Lot, Route 9, Hyde Park.

845-229-9111; hydeparkny.us Town of LaGrange Farmers’ Market June 19 thru Oct. 2 on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. Route 55, M&T Bank Plaza, LaGrangeville. 914-204-0924

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H ROSENDALE FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 10am to 2pm, rain or shine.

June 5 thru Oct. 30. Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale. 845-658-3467

L Beacon Farmers’ Market Year-round in-and-outdoor comfort on the banks of the Hudson River located at the Beacon Ferry dock (next to Beacon Train Station). Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Info: Simone Williams 845-5975028; thebeaconfarmersmarket.com

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What’s your reason for visiting Saunderskill Farms this weekend?

• ANNUALS & PERENNIALS • SWEET CORN PICKED FRESH DAILY • HOMEGROWN VEGGIES • PICK YOUR OWN: STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, AND RASPBERRIES

• WEEKEND BBQ’S • LOCAL BEEF & CHICKEN • APPLE CIDER DONUTS • FRESH BREWED COFFEE • SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM • HOMEMADE DESSERTS PLAY OUR VIDEO at visitvortex.com

SAUNDERSKILL FARMS market & bakery 5100 Route 209, Accord, NY www.saunderskill.com 845-626-2676

farm fresh fruits and vegetables. herbs. shrubs. trees. mulch. soil.

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HOMEGROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT GREAT PRICES

✩✩ Biggest area u-pick—fruit & flowers, too! ✩✩ Friendly farm✩animals ✩✩ Mini-golf with edible landscaping ✩✩ Farm store with local goodies ✩✩ Kids love the Jumping Bean! ✩✩ 200-year-old family farm practicing✩IPM Rte 209 between Accord & Kerhonkson✩KelderFarm.com 845-626-7137 62

Growing: cantaloupe, strawberries, gourds, pumpkins, herbs, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, cucumber, eggplant, greens, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, summer squash, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, winter squash...

U-Cut Flowers and Herbs. Flowering Baskets. Vegetable Plants.

BURD’S FARM STAND 6611 Rt 209, Kerhonkson 845-626-7620

HOMEGROWN APRICOTS, PEACHES, NECTARINES, BLUEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, TOMATOES, CORN AND SO MUCH MORE...

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TOO!!

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810 Broadway (Rt 9W) Ulster Park, NY 12487 theapplebinfarmmarket.com Call us at 845-339-7229

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Sweet Corn, homemade jams & baked goods, local fruit and homegrown veggies!

Gill’s Farm Markets

Route 209 & 1850 Hurley Mountain Rd, Hurley 845-338-0788

BISTRO MOUNTAIN STORE 3124 Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY bistromountainstore.com 845-255-2999

Home of the Crankin’ Sandwiches The Bistro Mountain Store is a full service deli and grocery store located at the foot of the Shawangunk Cliffs!

We have everything you need for a great day in the mountains! With this and an epicurious approach to world cuisine, the Bistro Mountain Store is a delicious choice!

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MAIN STREET, PHOENICIA Ricciardella’s: 845-688-7800 www.ricciardellas.com Sportsman’s: 845-688-5259 www.alamocantina.com Brio’s: 845-688-5370 www.brios.net

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Selection of over 400 VARIETIES OF BEER Serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night RESTAURANT, BAR & BILLIARDS

OPEN DAILY! Live entertainment most weekends Catering Available

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Burgers? Oh Yeah (845) 255-2433 sundayp.brunch • lunch • dinner

• Local Fare • Prime Steaks • Seafood • Pasta 20 Grist Mill Lane, Gardiner, NY | TUTHILLHOUSE.com | 845.255.4151 us on Facebook for daily specials and updates!

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Tuthillhouse "Gristy" Burger Locally bred, flame-broiled grass-fed beef from a Gardiner farm—topped-off with a fried egg from their personal, free-range chickens, a mountainous melt of Acorn Hill Farmstead Chevre cheese and house-pickled red onions. Served on a Rockland Bakery brioche bun.

Tuthill House, Gardiner 845-255-4151 | tuthillhouse.com

A half-pound of fresh, local, grass-fed, hormone & antibiotic-free meat or bean-based veggie burger on a brioche roll to personalize with 8 cheese choices, 6 bread choices, and 20 topping and sauce options. Choose a side of house-cut French fries or a local, Mesclun greens salad.

Terrapin, Rhinebeck 845-876-3330 | terrapinrestaurant.com

Bacon, Egg & Cheeseburger

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Fried Feather Ridge Farm egg and apple woodsmoked bacon tops off a melt of American cheese on this certified Angus Beef burger. Layered with lettuce and tomato on a toasted brioche bun and served with your choice of fries, chips, cole slaw, salad or soup.

Dutch Ale House, Saugerties 845-247-2337 | dutchalehouse.com Our VISITvortex burger aficionados have devoured an abundance of delectable diversities, searching the area for that perfect hamburger. While some people think of burgers as fast food, many of the featured restaurants have taken the burger to the heightened status of “gourmet slow food.”

Our choices run the gamut from simplistic, succulent and gluten-free to mouth-opening challengers piled high with a medley of greens, condiments, and other tasty toppers. Whether you’re on the run or aspire to slowly enjoy a leisurely burger with gastronomic flair—there’s a burger for any particular mood, schedule or culinary desire.

Savona Sliders Grilled Hudson Valley beef burger with melted mozzarella cheese dripping over Roma tomatoes, baby arugula, and caramelized onions. Homemade sesame rolls are tastefully moistened with creamy house-made roasted red pepper aioli. Served with hand-cut sea salt fries.

Savona's Trattoria, Kingston 845-339-6800 | savonas.com

Award-winning Customized Burgers

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Black and Blue Burger

Meiller's Farm Cheeseburger

A finely packed burger of aged, high quality beef sports a perfect charred exterior contrasting a tender pink center—the “black-and-blue” burger is a favorite of burger connoisseurs. Topped off with your personal favorites and sandwiched in a soft, fresh bun.

This local farm-to-table burger is a half-pound of fresh beef from Meiller’s Farm with the savory accompaniment of local house-smoked bacon.

Topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese with a layering of tomatoes and lettuce on a grilled, seeded bun. Served with house-cut fries.

Barnaby's Steakhouse, New Paltz 845-255-2433 | barnabyssteakhouse.com

Miss Lucy's Kitchen, Saugerties 845-246-9240 | misslucyskitchen.com

Bacchus Burger

Grilled Cheese Burger

Personalize this signature burger with myriad cheese choices. Topping choices: grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, chili, avocado, sprouts, salsa or guacamole. Select steak fries, curly fries, sweet potato fries—all with horseradish dipping sauce—or potato salad, pasta salad or cole slaw as a side.

A fabulous new adaptation on the classic grilled cheese sandwich! Tasty slices of grilled cheese envelop a hearty beef burger with an appetizing harmony of crisp bacon and layering of lettuce and tomato. Served with fries and a pickle. A favorite with the kids!

Cherries Deli, Stone Ridge 845-687-9121

Bacchus Restaurant & Bar, New Paltz 845-255-8636 | bacchusnewpaltz.com

Heritage Veggie Burger

Hillside Cheeseburger

This faux burger with a side of sweet potato fries has been vegetarian bliss since 1994. You can’t fool with perfection, so it’s the same tasty combo of lentils, sautéed mushrooms, onions, basmati rice, and a bit of bread crumbs—served up on a house roll moistened with herb mayo.

A 10-ounce, hand-formed Angus beef burger served with bacon, cheddar and sautéed caramelized onions. The crispy hand-made steak fries stack is worth taking a trip from almost anywhere!

Friends & Family II Hillside Restaurant, Accord 845-626-7777 | friendsandfamily2.com

Northern Spy Café, High Falls 845-687-7298 | northernspycafe.com

Surf & Turf Burger

Crossroads Burger

A 9-ounce hormone-free, no antibiotic Hereford burger and fried shrimp layered with tomatoes, lettuce and red onions on a crusty peasant-style Portuguese roll moistened with a flavorful horseradish/ sour cream dressing. Served with hand-cut russet potato fries. One of the best sellers on the menu!

Black angus sirloin burger topped with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a grilled kaiser roll. Sweet potato fries and cucumber wasabi dipping sauce served on the side.

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Café Mio, Gardiner 845-255-4949 | miogardiner.com

Crossroads Deli, Cottekill 845-687-0872 | crossroadsdeli.biz

The Peekamoose Burger Can you get more local or fresh than a 100-percent grass-fed “ground in-house” beef burger on a brioche bun—both grilled over a local cherry wood-fueled grill? Yes! Top it with cave-aged Adirondack sharp cheddar, a tomato balsamic onion jam, and local, peppery watercress—served with local fries.

Sportsman's Alamo Cantina, Phoenicia 845-688-5259 | alamocantina.com

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Gouda Burger This is more than good—it’s gouda! This tasty cheese puts the crowning touch on a juicy beef and bacon burger served with a smattering of sautéed onions. But that’s not all…it’s also lusciously moistened with the tangy taste of Russian dressing.

Chicken Burger

It’s a wrap! It’s a jolly day for vegetarians when they taste this veggie burger with a huge, succulent portobello mushroom capped off with spinach, avocado and red onions and a cheddar crowning—all snug and healthy in a wrap.

Taste the cultural flavors of this light and fat-free chicken burger integrated with a Mediterranean flair of feta, olives, fresh herbs and spices. Married to the zesty tastes of basil aioli, sweet onion, tomato and lettuce—you’ll have room for dessert!

Bistro Mountain Store, Gardiner 845-255-2999

Bistro-To-Go, Kingston 845-340-9800 | bluemountainbistro.com

Gluten Free Turkey Burger

Catamount Burger

A bun-less specialty exclusively created for those on a gluten-free diet. You don’t have to forgo the burger any more as this lean, ground turkey burger is tastefully spiced-up with spinach, red pepper and special spices and served-up on a bed of fresh salad greens.

A mountainous-sized, juicy, pure Black Angus beef patty as only “The Cat” can make it. Piled high with lettuce, tomato, onion—and additional personal choices of towering toppings available, including several gooey cheese options. Served with fries and a pickle.

Dominick's Cafe, Kingston 845-338-4552 | dominickscafe.com

Catamount Restaurant, Mt. Tremper 845-688-2828 ext. 7622 | emersonresort.com

Boitson's Burger

Burger Of The Day

An exclusive namesake burger made of an 8-ounce custom-blend of short rib and fine beef brisket cooked on a flat-top griddle. Sounds fancy but it’s a classic—with Boston lettuce, beefsteak tomato and caramelized onions sandwiched by a brioche bun. Served with hand-cut French fries.

The Burger of the Day is always fresh! Try a halfpound of grass-fed beef topped with prosciutto, roasted red peppers, mozzarella and fresh basil with basil mayonnaise. Or the Sliders Trio: GrassFed Beef, Free-Range Chicken, and Fresh Tilapia burgers. Fries are served with all choices.

Boitson's Restaurant, Kingston 845-339-2333 | boitsons.com

Rusty's Farm Fresh Eatery, Red Hook 845-758-8000 | rustysfarmfresheatery.com

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Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap, Big Indian 845-254-6500 | peekamooserestaurant.com

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Custom Ground Burgers

True New Yorker Burger Deluxe

This flavorful, fresh and custom-ground burger is further enhanced with the dynamic accompaniment of thick-cut bacon, roasted red peppers, onion rings, and a melting of Vermont cheddar—all sandwiched within a sesame seed bun. Served with fresh-cut fries.

This Burger Deluxe is a true New York burger!

Made with fresh and healthy local beef from Tivoli’s Northwinds Farm, a topping of NY cheddar, and a spicing of grilled red onion, peppered bacon and a housemade favorite of chipotle aioli.

New World Home Cooking, Saugerties 845-246-0900 | ricorlando.com

Henry's Farm to Table, Milton 845-795-1500 | henrysatbuttermilk.com

Tavern Skillet Burger

Grilled Latino Burger

A 10-ounce special blend enhanced with a mouthwatering medley of smoked bacon and avocado sensationally seasoned with the spicy taste of creamy chipotle aioli and a melting of St. Andre cheese. Served on a brioche roll with hand-cut French fries on the side.

A zesty grilled burger made of ground sirloin with a pungent punch, and tang and essence of many Latin seasonings, plus chili peppers, sautéed jalapenos, avocados, and flavorful bacon. Layered with lettuce, tomato and onion on a hard roll. An awesome customer favorite!

The Tavern at Diamond Mills, Saugerties 845-247-0700 | diamondmillshotel.com/tavern

Café Mezzaluna, Saugerties 845-246-5306 | cafemezzaluna.com

The Rondout Burger

Organic Country Burger

This hefty half-pound burger is perfectly prepared with fresh and juicy USDA choice beef—it’s no wonder it’s a “customer’s choice!” Combined with the healthful tastes and essence of fresh sautéed spinach, portobella mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and topped with a dripping crown of provolone.

The Country Inn burgers are always made with organic, local Hudson Valley Cattle Co. beef accompanied by farm-fresh tomatoes, bacon, sautéed onions and rounded off with a choice of gruyere or cheddar as the perfect crowning melt.

Served with hand-cut fries cooked to perfection.

High Falls Café, High Falls 845-687-2699 | highfallscafe.com

The Country Inn, Krumville 845-657-8956 | krumville.com

Land or Sea Burgers

The Inn Burger

Traditonal burger or seafood alternative—your choice. The char-grilled Bacon Cheeseburger is a hefty 8 ounces of fresh ground beef crowned with cheese served on a butter toasted country roll. Or try a crispy, panko-breaded soft shell crab topped with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on a country roll.

A 9-ounce local free-range black angus burger from Hudson Valley Cattle Co. topped with your own choice of delicious fixins. Served on their housemade rolls along with a side of fresh homemade coleslaw and handcut fries.

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The Inn at Stone Ridge, Stone Ridge 845-687-0736 | innatstoneridge.com

restaurant | bistro | bar | catering

local. organic. authentic. serving lunch & dinner, 7 days a week. route 9, rhinebeck.

845-876-3330

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SPECIALTY PIZZAS • ITALIAN DINNERS • CATERING

6320 Route 209 Kerhonkson, NY

845-626-2441

deli & catering Tim and Sue of Crossroads Deli & Catering have over 30 years of catering experience.

Off premises catering can accomodate any kind of event from an OFFICE LUNCHEON to a FORMAL WEDDING with MENUS TO SUIT YOUR VENUE.

Crossroads Deli & Catering

1821 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill www.crossroadsdeli.biz 845-687-0872

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Full Service Deli • Catering • Party Subs Sandwiches • Wings • Burgers • Fries Hard & Soft Ice Cream • Frozen Yogurt Homemade Custom Ice Cream Cakes

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Deli & Ice Cream Bar

4162 Rt. 209, Stone Ridge 845-687-9121

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All-American

Flowers are in full bloom, the fields are green with fresh grass, and the crops are soakin’ in the sweet sun.

Enjoy the beautiful midsummer nights by partaking in an outdoor barbecue with family and friends. A summer barbecue is one of life's simple pleasures. In addition to showcasing fresh, seasonal food, it allows us to enjoy the great outdoors while enjoying the company of loved ones.

What could be better?

Plan a menu that includes summertime favorites, specifically the food you miss while surviving on winter root veggies.

Indulge in the bright colored summer produce. Not only are they packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that your body hankered for in the cold months, they also add an extra kick of excitement to the presentation of the night’s eats.

Start off with vibrant and refreshing tomato, cucumber salad. At their ripest in mid-July to October, Hudson Valley garden tomatoes can’t be beat. In beautiful shades of red, yellow, orange and purple, heirloom tomatoes are packed with vitamin A and C. Pick a few up from your local farmers’ market, being sure to pick a tomato that looks just about ready to burst for ripeness. A perfect summer tomato should be

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tender to the touch but not mushy. You should be able to breath in its delightfully sweet perfume that comes with ripeness.

Pair with fresh cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, basil and a pinch of salt for the ultimate barbeque night starter. Begin by thoroughly cleaning, de-stemming and slicing four or five good-sized heirlooms into quarters. Peel two cucumbers lengthwise, making sure to leave about a quarter of the peel intact. Cucumber peels are packed with essential vitamins and

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add an extra crunch. Continue by slicing the cucumber into quarter inch thick circular disks.

Combine the cucumbers and tomatoes in a mixing bowl with half a sliced red onion, four tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, freshly chopped basil, and a pinch of kosher salt. Serve with a basil leaf for garnish. The earthy goodness of such fresh and local ingredients is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

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This will create a delicious caramelized crust and really brings out the flavor of both the meat and sauce. After searing for about two minutes on each side, lower the heat and let the meat cook to a desired doneness. Just give the chop or steak ten minutes to rest and it’ll be time to enjoy. Plate with grilled corn on the cob and slices of summer squash and zucchini that have been tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary and grilled to perfection. The juicy

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The answer is fairly straightforward: plant stuff they don’t like. Surprisingly, there are many options out there if one knows what to look for.

When looking for deer-resistant plantings, think of another four letter word: H-E-R-B. Deer generally avoid plants whose leaves boast strong smells and tastes, or plants with highly or oddly textured foliage. Anything with grayish or silvery leaves is also usually a safe choice, as are hardy grasses. Here are a few of my favorite deerresistant plantings with which I have had great luck in keeping Bambi at bay—both in my own garden and those of my clients.

Agastache – A decorative though well-behaved member of the mint family that features spiky purplish-blue flowers atop three to four foot tall, semi-woody stalks. The leaves are wonderfully fragrant and the seed heads attract goldfinches. This plant is great for sunny borders, and it reseeds readily, assuring that you always have lots of its cheery blooms in years to come.

Artemesia – Silvery-gray plants grown for their unusual foliage color and texture. Members of this family are ideal for sunny borders and are drought tolerant. “Silver King” grows tall and spreads rapidly, so give it plenty of room; “Silver Queen” is less rambunctious. “Silver Mound” forms a wonderfully soft cushion that invites touching.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) – A wonderful spring-bloomer that features sprays of unique heart-shaped, drooping flowers in pink or white.

Great for part sun to shady spots, it quickly grows to form a large clump. Its only drawback is that it dies back in mid to late summer.

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Catmint (Nepeta) – These mounding perennials are wonderful for edging beds and spilling over stone retaining walls. The aromatic foliage is a soft gray-green and the flowers are purple and somewhat 88

resemble lavender. “Walker's Low” grows to about 12 inches tall and wide. “Six Hills Giant” matures to over two feet tall and features especially attractive purple flowers, ideal for the middle of a sunny border. Catmint makes a wonderful companion planting for daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs as its foliage kicks in just as the bulbs are petering out. Catmint, it is said, actually repels deer, so it also works well planted as a deterrent in front of other plants that deer might otherwise favor.

False Sunflower (Heliopsis) – This is another great plant for sunny areas. It stands about three feet tall and covers itself in bright yellow-orange blooms from June to frost. This is one of the standout performers in my own garden. Like Agastache, with whom it makes a wonderful companion, False Sunflower also reseeds readily.

Lamium (Dead Nettle) – This is an ideal plant for tough areas— including dry shade. There are many varieties of this low-growing groundcover. Most feature variegated foliage of green accented by white, silver or chartreuse.

Another member of the mint family, this plant spreads nicely but not invasively. “White Nancy” features white and green variegated foliage and white flowers. “Beacon Silver” sports green and silvery foliage with pink blooms, and my favorite, “Purple Dragon” features green and silvery foliage with purple-pink flowers. “Anne Greenway” features yellow-green variegation and pink flowers, but I have found it to be far less vigorous than other varieties. All are ideal for brightening up shaded or partially shaded areas.

Given too much sun, the foliage tends to scorch.

HOME Crocosmia – When not in bloom, the foliage of this plant resembles a tall, wide-bladed grass or Siberian Iris (both of which are also great deer-resistant perennials). These plants grow from small bulb-like structures called corms. Just as with both iris and decorative grasses, Crocosmia “Lucifer” is impervious to deer and other garden pests, and has a nice presence in the garden. The real show, however, takes place in June and July, when tall arching stalks appear and are soon covered in dozens of hanging trumpet-shaped flowers of a shocking fire-engine red. This plant, given lots of sun and well-drained soil, is a real show-stopper. It also possesses a charming devil-maycare attitude as it thrives despite heat and humidity. Please note that “Lucifer” is perfectly hardy in our climate zone; however, other varieties are not and require lifting in the fall.

Eric Stewart is a garden designer, writer and fine artist from Accord, NY. He may be reached at Greenman Garden Design, 845-687-9166, on the web at greenmangarden.com or via email at elsgreenman@aol.com.

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Aconite (Monkshood, aka Wolfsbane) – You don’t have to be a fan of Gothic novels or old horror movies to appreciate the virtues of this wonderful plant. When mature, it forms a large clump bearing three- to four-foot spikes of intense blue-violet or white flowers resembling delphiniums. The individual flowers look like little conquistador helmets or monks’ hoods, from which the plant gets its name. It is one of the first plants to emerge in the spring, and soon sends up tall spires that begin to flower in late summer. In my garden, the show continues until Halloween. Better yet, this plant thrives in almost any light condition, from sun to medium shade. Be warned however, all parts of it are poisonous. As such, it is perhaps not a good choice for use around toddlers.

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These are just a few of my favorite deer-resistant perennials that are suited to the Catskills/Hudson Valley region and are easily obtained locally. Please note that aside from plants that are outright poisonous, deer may eat (or at least sample) most anything if they get hungry enough. Try out these plants in your own garden, and let me know what you think.

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Home Remodeling Many homeowners are choosing to remodel rather than purchase a new home due to the economy and its backlash on home equity values. And although a buyer can get a good deal—a seller cannot. So rather than leave home to find something bigger or with more amenities—it may be a good idea to customize your home with remodeling. It can be a favorable way to get exactly what you want.

However, it’s also a major journey that ranks high among life’s stressful events. It may bring forth many twists and turns with Curve Ahead and Dead End signs, which can be avoided or straightened out with the proper knowledge and research done ahead of time. Remember your home will be turned into a worksite with much disruption to your normal life for weeks or even months to come.

So we’ve provided a checklist of things to do and look out for and ways to make the travel to a remodeled and customized home a bit smoother—and keep your inconvenience to a minimum by having good relationships with tradesmen such as architects, builders, contractors, suppliers and your town’s building inspector.

The Planning: q Decide on what your “ideal”

remodeling will be by making a list of all the places you’d like to improve or add to in your home. Discuss what you like

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and dislike about your present home, the space you now have, and what you intend to replace or add into each space you want to remodel.

q Create a second list for each of those projects with what you plan to do with them.

For example, in a bathroom do you want to replace or add tile on the walls and floors, replace your bathtub or add one, or simply change the faucets and other fixtures? And the same idea if you wish to remodel your kitchen.

For bedrooms, your second list would contain items such as adding or eliminating a window, enlarging or adding a closet, or even adding an ensuite bath addition. q If it’s something more extensive than that, such as completely finishing a basement, building an extension or even a second floor on a ranch home—make a wish list of what space and amenities you’d like to have on those major renovations. q Visualize the new spaces—the colors and materials—and seek out inspiration by looking through magazines and websites or watching home improvement shows on television.

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Be realistic and plan with the financial situation you now have—not what you may have in the future. q Decide what part of the remodeling can be competently carried out as a Do-it-Yourself project and which part of the venture definitely needs an expert.

The Budget: q Set a realistic budget on each renovation or

remodeling by crunching the figures of incomes, savings and financial portfolio. Be realistic and plan with the financial situation you now have— not what you may have in the future.

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Get prices on each of the items you wish to add or change—and also get estimates with reputable tradespeople for each project.

Look into “green” methods and supplies when pricing as many are tax-deductible and have rebates, which can save you money. And when choosing a professional for estimates, be sure to get references from people you can trust to minimize the amount of professionals you have to contact. Or join the online lists that have already researched the best pros in your area.

q If all you wish to have done isn’t feasible for your budget, then prioritize the remodeling and rethink each of the projects by revisiting your wish list and see what you can do without and what you can’t do without. Think about which is the most important project for you and your family’s lifestyle—which will enhance the dynamics of those in the household—and which project will add equity to the home and what the return on certain investments will be in the event you wish to sell in the future. q If you must relocate during renovations consider the expenses that temporary accommodations and eating-out may cost and add those into your budget. q A very important part of the amount of your remodeling investment is to find out the value of your home and if the finished product will fit into the neighborhood. A real estate rule of thumb is to not have the most expensive house on the block—as your home is only worth what the area calls for.

of order that goes along with your lifestyle as best as possible. For example, which room is used the most; where is the most household traffic. Myriad factors can impact an ideal schedule—so be realistic and factor in unforeseen obstacles, inclement weather, material delay, or even the Make certain the professional you q 1 amount of your own time it takes 2 choose has the same vision as you do for you to decide on things 3 and is conscientious about giving you the 4 such as interior fin8 5 results you are paying for.

9 1 ishes, changes 6 0 7 11 q Another professional to speak with 15 in original 12 is at your local building department 16 plans, or delays 1 3 1 17 to make sure you or your contractor on what you’ve 4 18 22 apply for all proper building ordered from a 19 23 20 permits. And be aware 24 supplier.

21 25 that depending on 26 q Other items the magnitude of a 27 must be figured 28 remodel—getting into a timeline, such permits can take as the county or local anywhere from a inspectors who conduct few days to a few various inspections while remodeling months. is under process and whether their q Be sure that you choose schedules fits into yours. people who like to communicate and take your q Also remember that remodelwishes seriously. You can’t hire someone you’d ing can involve changes due to inspections that be afraid to ask questions or raise concerns ask for additional requirements, unavailable supwith as things are destined to come up that plies, or an appliance that’s out of stock. Many weren’t anticipated in the planning stages. The of these unforeseen matters can affect the people you work with must be able to discuss timeline—so prepare to be a little flexible. any changes and wishes you have and want to address them properly and promptly.

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Survival Tips for Lifestyle Changes: q Learning how to survive through any

remodeling process and minimize the change in your normal living habits can be as simple as designating temporary spaces for what is being remodeled.

q If your kitchen is being remodeling, creating a transitory space to cook in—even if just with a microwave—can help you adjust to the inconvenience. And, being aware of which foods to stock up on for easy meal preparations is, definitely, mandatory for this type of remodeling.

It also may be wise to pack and label kitchen staples in clear containers for simple identification. And make sure to keep items that are used daily out and accessible. Things such as a can opener, basic eating and cooking utensils, and a coffee pot should be at your fingertips.

Make sure each project is done in some sort of order that goes along with your lifestyle. q Choose a room or area(s) within your home as far away from any construction in order to minimize the remodeling disruption to everyone’s normal activities. Set up a place to watch television, do homework, or even entertain. And

do and get estimates and bids, make sure you choose a professional who is licensed, and ask to see the license. You can even go one step further and call the Better Business Bureau for added assurance.

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make sure everyone knows how these areas and limited resources (bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.) are to be used to eliminate stress on all in the household.

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Protect furniture and carpeting by covering them in bordering rooms. This will shield them from dust that is circulated and dispersed as family members and workers travel between these areas. And remove any delicate items or hanging art and wall décor from adjoining walls to areas being worked on to eliminate possible accidents.

q It’s important to plan on adequate storage space for items that need to be removed from the construction area—things such as pieces of furniture, plants, fragile collectibles and such. Perhaps a temporary storage unit could be rented. q Post special instructions and communicate with the workers about household pets. Let them know whether pets are in a certain room or area of the house—or if they should make sure doors are kept closed so indoor pets are kept safely within the home. The

same goes for areas where materials may be stored and accessed by the workers.

q Try your best to envision your remodeling project as a progression—not a disturbance—by making a pictorial of the entire process. Taking before, during and after photos can give you a sense of moving forward toward the home of your dreams.

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Saugerties is one of those quaint villages that seems to have it all.

Nestled between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, it offers water, mountains, art, theater, parks, shopping, great restaurants, and a superfriendly community vibe. Not only that, Saugerties has a very green sensibility—meaning it’s got a ton of creative people and businesses working together to support the environment with recycled and eco-friendly goods and locally grown, organic foods. It’s a fabulous destination for a weekend retreat, or for many separate weekend retreats for that matter, since there is so much to see and do.

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Check in to one of the many distinctive inns, hotels or bed and breakfasts that Saugerties has to offer. Diamond Mills Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel, poised beautifully above the falls of the Esopus Creek. Besides the 30 lavish guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the view, Diamond Mills also has a fabulous restaurant, The Tavern, featuring contemporary American cuisine. Or, for a stay in a historic inn with all the comforts of home, try The Village Inn. It has suites equipped with kitchenettes and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants—in the heart of Saugerties’s many charms.

In the decorated streets of Saugerties, you will find fashion and vintage apparel, home wares, hardware, chocolates and other delicious goodies, wines, jewelry, antiques, books and gifts all in a short walk that includes Market Street, Main Street and Partition Street. Head there for some breakfast at Love Bites, then get shopping! If you are looking for designer clothing and accessories, stop in at Cherry Blossoms Boutique or DIG for some fabulous additions to your wardrobe. Green is a distinctive shop with antique and modern furniture, jewelry, fine art, and gifts. Everything in Green is recycled or sustainable. Saugerties classic shop, Montano's Shoes has been providing quality footwear since 1906. Rock Star Rodeo is another creative studio and retail store with vintage furnishings, eccentricities, and unconventional gifts and housewares that shouldn’t be missed.

After All Of This Shopping

You’ll need to stop for lunch, and Saugerties has some great surprises! One exciting eatery, now open for the season, is Cue, a mind-blowing outdoor BBQ shack. Everything at Cue is home-

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made, fresh, and locally sourced. They have smoked ribs, brisket and pulled pork as well as satisfying faux meat/vegetarian options and house made desserts.

tion. Any golfers, new and experienced, will want to check out the Lazy Swan Golf Course—a championship-caliber golf course with remarkable landscaping and natural beauty.

After Lunch

When you are through with all of that you’ll be as hungry as a bear. You can stay right at The Lazy

For a different and inspiring experience, swing by Fiber Flame Studio. There you can walk in and print a tote bag, collage a picture frame, paint a pot, mosaic a vase, and experiment with materials, techniques and the boundaries of art. But, if you are feeling less into art and more into sport, there’s still plenty of options. Check the calendar for the Saugerties HITS horse shows and get the rush and excitement of a firstclass horse competi-

Swan and dine at their restaurant, Vivo Italian Restaurant, for some remarkable authentic Italian cuisine.

Or, for a nice big steak or fresh seafood instead, try Land & Sea Grill & Steak House, a great family owned favorite. Another treat for your mouth, and a real local experience, is New World Home Cooking. They have fabulous locally sourced cuisine based on spices from home

After you have tasted Saugerties' village streetlife you should enjoy some of the amazing nature excursions offered

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cooking recipes all over the world. New World Home Cooking also has great local culture and a fabulous music scene.

Second Night

Stay in one of Saugerties’s many enchanting bed and breakfasts on your second night. For a romantic getaway in a Victorian home with all the modern amenities you are accustomed to, you’d be delighted by the personalized service you receive at Barclay Heights Bed and Breakfast at Smythe House. Another unique beauty is The Chateau and Tudor rooms at Saugerties Bed and Breakfast.

Set in a remarkable English Tudor mansion that was built in the roaring ‘20s with over 500 feet of private river front, it is known for its notable architecture, design and gourmet breakfast.

The Saugerties Lighthouse is a unique bed and breakfast that is actually, you guessed it, in the renovated historic lighthouse. The lighthouse

EAT STAY PLAY from your first day, and a good night sleep, you should be ready to enjoy some of the amazing nature excursions that Saugerties boasts.

There are many fabulous parks throughout the village. Ulster Landing Park has something for everyone in your family—a beach with swimming, state hiking trails, Hudson River waterfront, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, bocce ball and more! For some simple park pleasure, visit Village of Saugerties Beach.

After Some Morning Fun

Satisfy your stomach with a Sunday brunch at Miss Lucy’s Kitchen. They serve delicious hormone/antibiotic-free meats, eggs and poultry.

They also use vegetables and herbs right from their garden! Then head to Opus 40, an amazing showcase of the phenomenal rock sculpture masterpiece built by Harvey Fite over a 37-year span. Run around on the stones and marvel at this handmade wonder.

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Grab some dinner at another one of the amazing Saugerties eateries. At Café Mezzaluna, food, art and entertainment combine for a superb Latin bistro experience. If you love beer, try the

Dutch Ale House. They specialize in creating a cuisine conscious tavern, using fresh and local ingredients to pair with their amazing beers.

They keep 15 craft beers on tap, and many more by the bottle. After a good meal, and some great drinks, treat yourself to handmade organic, fair trade chocolates at Lucky Chocolates—it’s the best way to end any day.

I think by this point you must be giddy.

Full of creative new merchandise, some rocks from the shore, and amazing foods and sweets, you have had a real taste of Saugerties. Now maybe you’ll understand why everyone in the streets is smiling, and has a big “Hello” greeting for you when their eye meets yours.

It’s because Saugerties is good for the body, mind and soul.

After a true taste of the Saugerties village street-life

There you will find a playground, a kayak/boat launch, a fishing area, and a sandy beach with a swimming dock on the Esopus Creek.

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is an 1869 historic beacon on the Hudson, and it now houses a museum and bed and breakfast. It’s a great place to visit during your stay, regardless of where you sleep. A gentle half-mile trail takes you beneath beautiful willow and cottonwood trees, along tidal pools, and through wildflowers patches, before opening onto the Hudson River and the lighthouse.

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Café Mezzaluna 626 Route 212 845-246-5306 cafemezzaluna.com

Lucky Chocolates 115 Partition Street 845-246-7337 luckychocolates.com

Café Tamayo 91 Partition Street 845-246-9371 cafetamayo.com

Miss Lucy’s Kitchen 90 Partition Street 845-246-9240 misslucyskitchen.com

CUE 136 Partition Street 845-246-4283 cueshack.com

New World Home Cooking 1411 Route 212 845-246-0900 newworldhomecooking.com

Dutch Ale House 255 Main Street 845-247-2337 dutchalehouse.com

Red Onion 1654 Route 212 845-679-1223 redonionrestaurant.com

Emiliani Ristorante 147 Ulster Avenue 845-246-6169 welcometosaugerties.com

Stella’s Station 114 Partition Street 845-849-5304 welcometosaugerties.com

Fez 71 Partition Street 845-247-7198 fez-mediteroccan.com

The Tavern At Diamond Mills 25 S. Partition St., Saugerties 845-247-0700 DiamondMillsHotel.com

Montano's Shoes 77 Partition Street 845-246-4381 montanosshoestore.com Barclay Heights Bed & Breakfast at Smythe House 158 Burt Street 845-246-3788 smythehouse.com Chateau and Tudor Rooms at Saugerties Bed and Breakfast 122 Burt Street on the Esopus Creek 845-246-4058 saugertiesbedandbreakfast.com Diamond Mills Hotel 25 S. Partition St., Saugerties 845-247-0700 diamondmillshotel.com Harmony House 1659 Route 212 845-679-1277 harmonyhousebedandbreakfast.com Saugerties Lighthouse 168 Lighthouse Drive 845-247-0656 saugertieslighthouse.com Village Inn 135 Partition Street 845-246-5916 villageinnsaugerties.com

Cherry Blossom 14 Partition Street 845-246-2020 cherryblossoms12477@gmail.com DIG 89 Partition Street 845-246-3833 digtheshop.com Fiber Flame Studio 1776 Route 212 845-679-6132 fiberflamestudio.com Green 92 Partition Street 845-247-3812 greeninsaugerties@gmail.com HITS 319 Main Street 845-246-8833 hitsshows.com Home of Arm of the Sea Theater PO Box 175, Malden-on-Hudson 845-246-7873 armofthesea.org Lazy Swan 1754 Old Kings Highway 845-247-0075 thelazyswan.com

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MONTANO’S SHOES Montano’s Shoe Store specializes in quality footwear for your entire family, custom orthotics, and footwear modifications.

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THE HUDSON VALLEY’S FINEST SEAFOOD AND STEAKHOUSE

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Tivoli Sailing Company

Hudson River Water Taxi

North River Charters

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Explores the Mid-Hudson River between Kingston and Germantown.

Offers guided boat tours, Historic Mansion Tours, and bird-watching tours.

845-901-2697; tivolisailing.com

River Taxi service from Kingston to Rhinecliff with a free shuttle to the village of Rhinebeck.

Lighthouse tours on the Hudson River, and provides an opportunity for visitors to dine, shop and explore Kingston’s Waterfront.

The Crew of the United States Coast Guard inspected vessel the Teal insures a memorable, safe and friendly voyage aboard their motor yacht.

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Norrie Point Paddlesport Center

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The River Connection

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Hudson River Cruises

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Black Swan Sailing

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USCG-licensed Captain Robert Henderson and crew sail the Black Swan, a 36’ Catalina sailboat, on the Hudson River. Departs from Saugerties.

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Enjoy a delicious lunch and refreshing beverage as you relax on the cool, shaded Hudson Sailing deck. Your experienced guide will point out mil- _________________________________ lionaires’ estates, picturesque lighthouses, and Excursions and instruction quaint sleepy villages surrounded by scenic aboard Cirrus, a 28-foot trimaran. Cirrus is fast, views of farms and preservation sites.

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comfortable and safe. All excursions are captained

by Dan Feldman, a USCGlicensed captain.

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Blue Dolphin Charters

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Catering and beverage service available.

Reservations required.

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Climb aboard the 60-foot double-decked M/V Mystere to enjoy a sightseeing or lunch cruise, or a dinner cruise. Walking distance from Walkway Over The Hudson and Metro-North Railroad.

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Offering parasail flights and crusises on the beautiful Hudson River between Kingston and Peekskill.

Leaving the dock at Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie.

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Tour the Hudson on the beautiful, authentic New Orleans paddleboat, The River Rose. Cruises include sightseeing, brunch, dinner, holiday cruises and dance parties.

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The Clearwater, America's E nvironmental Flagship, sails the Hudson River hosting public sails and innovative onboard educational programs.

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Dont Miss the Boat on Great Summer Adventures Our wondrous valley is so fortunate to have the majestic Hudson River as our water playground. When it’s too hot for shore tours it’s time to get your sea legs at myriad boating escapades that will keep the entire family on an even keel—from sailing and yachting tours to kayaking and learning to travel by trimaran. And while you’re peacefully adrift cruising the waters you’ll get a seagull’s view of mansions, historic lighthouses, pleasurable pastoral scenes, and so much more.

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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and YOU

About Clearwater

For over 40 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champion of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations, including the renowned annual Clearwater Festival, to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people. Founded by music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, the organization began with the launch

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of the sloop Clearwater in 1969—a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 106-foot-long sloop is among the first vessels in the US to conduct science-based environmental education aboard a sailing ship, creating the template for environmental education programs around the world. More than half a million young people and hundreds of thousands of adults have experienced their first real look at an estuary’s ecosystem aboard Clearwater. The organization's strong connection to youth, envi-

ronmental education, and its agenda to create the next generation of environmental leaders are all part of building and strengthening a Green Cities Initiative for a green economy and a more inclusive and diverse environmental movement.

Utilizing the greatest natural resource in the region, the Hudson River, Clearwater has become the grassroots model for producing positive changes to protect our planet.

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Private Charters

Take your friends and family on a trip back to the era of working riverboats. Sails are available for private parties, weddings, team-building sessions and gatherings. The sail programs can be customized to meet your group’s needs, including events featuring catered refreshments and hired musicians. The professional captains and crew have experience facilitating a wide variety of special events and will work with you to ensure that all the details of your sail are arranged to perfection!

Education Sails

Bring your class or group onboard to experience Clearwater’s award-winning Classroom Under Sail environmental education programs.

In addition to learning about the boat, students will be introduced to the ecology, history, biology and chemistry of the Hudson River.

Experience the beauty of the Hudson River and its shores from a new perspective. Meet the crew of an authentic, working tall ship and learn about the Hudson River and the Clearwater organization. Relax and enjoy being out on the water. Public sailing adventures are suitable for all ages, and engage you with special themes, guest speakers and musicians. All sails cast off from and return to the same dock, and Clearwater members receive a special discount when booking passage. Go to Clearwater.org to see when the sloop will be near your town!

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proclaimed “river rat,” she had grown up under the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Highland, where her father would fish for shad. “We were always on the water.”

Henne began the business with her sister, brother-in-law and her husband (the latter had a captain’s license) and a wooden boat measuring 25 feet in length and capable of carrying 81 passengers. They had no business plan; it was a gamble.

The team was up against some stiff challenges in starting the business: In 1980, the Rondout was not the lively destination it is now. Many storefronts were boarded up. Other blocks of 19th-century buildings had been torn down, the victim of a destructive government program known as urban renewal.

“We hoped people would come down for a sunset cruise,” Henne recalled. A self-

For the first few weeks of their new venture, Henne said, “we operated without a dock.”

efore railroads, cars and planes, America traveled by our waterways. Sandra Henne wants us to remember our marine heritage, and for 32 years she has kept that bygone era alive through Hudson River Cruises.

But their boat rides struck a chord with people, either because they remembered the old days when elegant steamships and ferries filled the Rondout, or because traveling by boat was a novelty. Either way, Hudson River Cruises was a hit.

“The dinner cruises took off right away,” Henne said. Passengers would disembark and a motor coach would take them up to the Stockade District to stroll around the Senate House and the Old Dutch Church.

By the end of the 1980 season, Henne and her husband were operating six nights a week. A

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docent from the nearby Hudson River Maritime Center would regale the group with history talks, conjuring images of the romance—and dangers—of bygone days. Crew members would point out robber baron estates on the shore, historic lighthouses and small villages seemingly frozen in time. Boat trips included a meal for passengers, provided by a local caterer.

The couple added music cruises in the evening, and without market research, their instincts again proved successful.

“The food was always excellent and we always had plenty of it,” she said.

Once the pioneer in the area, Hudson River Cruises became so successful that other cruise ventures began popping up. Now there are six other businesses. But they operate respectfully, Henne said.

The boats would sail lazily out of Kingston to either Hyde Park or West Point, the latter being a seven-hour round-trip with a one-hour layover on the grounds of the military academy or a visit to Storm King and Bear Mountain Bridge.

The wooden boat was replaced by a doubledeck steel boat dubbed the Rip Van Winkle.

“When I think back, I must have been out of my mind,” Henne said. “I had a lot of energy, is all I could think of.”

“Everybody takes their own little piece of the river.”

The tragic events of 9/11 changed the business; Homeland Security curtailed longdistance cruises. Gone are the days of sevenhour trips up and down the Hudson. But Henne and her crew continue to offer the same caliber of hospitality as they did at the start, thereby drawing faithful repeat customers.

“I see regulars who come back and bring their kids,” Henne said. “Then I meet the grandchildren of early passengers and I think, How can that be?”

Every couple of years, Henne introduces a new program to keep the Hudson River Cruises schedule fresh. Among the innovations are

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the popular murder mystery cruises, as well as journeys to local wineries known as “Sip and Sail.” New bands are booked for the musical cruises.

A great deal of the success of Hudson River Cruises, Henne said, is the camaraderie between crew members. People work together in harmony to create a mood onboard that draws people back time and time again.

“Every day on the boat we greet each other in the morning and we make sure to say goodnight in the evening. Everyone at Hudson River Cruises is family.”

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Saunderskill Farms Market & Greenhouse, Accord

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f you need a reminder that everyday life is still connected to the crops that we grow in American soil, visit the operation at Saunderskill Farms in the Ulster County town of Accord. Saunderskill—named for the tributary of the Rondout Creek that flows through the 300acre property—has been operating in very much the same way it did in 1663, when Lieutenant Hendrick J. Schoonmaker was first granted the land by Peter Stuyvesant as payment for military service. It has been farmed steadily since 1680.

Every successive generation of Schoonmakers—twelve, to be exact—has

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been involved in the upkeep of this farm and its farmstand market, maintaining a business as American as apple pie and a sturdy work ethic. It is the second-oldest operating farm in the state.

Changes have been made to the daily operations. While the dairy has been phased out, fruit trees and strawberries have been added. Several greenhouses supply annuals and perennials.

“Whereas our grandparents sold to local bungalow colonies and hotels,” said Cathy Schoonmaker, “we have established a clientele

of roadside markets which we deliver to daily during the season.” The popular retail farm market, established only 15 years ago, and overflowing with fresh produce, prepared foods, regional dairy products, fresh-baked breads, rolls, scones, cookies, muffins and cakes, has transformed Saunderskill Farms into a required roadside stop for locals and tourists traveling along Route 209.

“The farm market has opened up jobs for more of our family members and has brought us closer to our customers,” Schoonmaker said.

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For those who insist on the virtues of locally purchased foods—both nutritional and ecological—Saunderskill offers a variety of fresh produce from June through late September.

Some choices: strawberries, greenhouse tomatoes, peas, sugar snap peas, squash, sweet corn, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, melons, peaches, nectarines, plums, raspberries and September apples.

Despite the abundance, there is something familiar and low-key about daily business at Saunderskill. That, Schoonmaker said, is intentional.

“We never wanted to be different than other farm stands. We have always worked hard to provide a quality product to sell in a quality atmosphere.

We take pride in our product and enjoy sharing it with our customers.”

While the switch from wholesale to retail for the Schoonmaker family was initially

challenging, it has been rewarding to interact one-on-one with neighbors and visitors to the area.

“We began to see repeat customers who were excited about our crops and interested in what we were doing,” Schoonmaker said. “Our greatest asset is our customers.” Upgrading the business to include a Facebook page has brought Saunderskill to an even wider customer base of people interested in quality-made on-premises products and freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

“We are continually communicating with our customers to get a feel for what they are looking for in a farm stand.”

When it comes to a business philosophy, the Schoonmakers reflect their Colonial forbearers in declaring that they are committed to “honesty, integrity and hard work.”

In these challenging times, there is still room for growth for the operation. Saunderskill Farms holds seasonal events to bring in new customers. This past April, they held a daylong demonstration of draft horses plowing the ground for spring planting. The event was complemented by hayrides for the children, a butter-making workshop, and live music and dancing. In 2013, the Schoonmakers will expand the farm

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stand footprint to accommodate a wider inventory and to relieve some shopping aisle congestion.

While sprawling supermarkets pose a threat to this humble operation, Cathy Schoonmaker stresses that her family focuses on playing to their unique heritage and strengths.

“The best thing you can do for your business is to take care of your customers. Give them the best shopping experience possible, something the big box stores cannot do.”

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The Nest Egg Country Store, Phoenicia

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visit to the northern Ulster County town of Phoenicia is a journey back in time.

The streets of this mountain hideaway are lined with old buildings. Many locals could be mistaken in phlegmatic manner and rural dress for people hailing from many decades earlier. The spell of time-traveling is completed when visitors step inside The Nest Egg. This establishment replicates the look and spirit of the old country stores of the 19th century, when merchants carried a little bit of everything to accommodate the farmers, lumberers and families who lived in the area.

Robin Kirk, the current owner of The Nest Egg, took over from her father, who purchased the building in 1968 and ran it as a grocery store until 1974. When he relocated the grocery store on the opposite side of Main Street, another grocer took over the vacant building. When Kirk graduated from college in 1987, she took over the building across from her father and selected inventory that radiated a combination of tradition and whimsy. The Nest Egg Country Store was born.

fit the bill. Candles and pine incense crowd the shelves next to books about the region and a variety of old-fashioned candy that was first sold in similar stores more than a century ago.

If you want old-style Minnetonka Moccasins, saucy T-shirts or Phoenicia sweatshirts, the line forms on the right.

Whether you are looking for practical everyday items or souvenirs to commemorate your trip to the Valley, The Nest Egg Country Store can

“We want the store to be different by having something for everyone: locals, kids, grandparents, women, men and tourists,� she

The wide array of items can make patrons either giddy or disoriented, but Kirk stands by the expansive inventory.

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“It was a logical progression from working at all of the businesses to narrowing it down over time,” she said. “We now only own The Nest Egg and The Ice Cream Station and can put our concentration on them.”

Both locals and tourists find The Nest Egg an irresistible destination for the commonplace and unique purchases, strolling the rough-hewn wooden interior to see what quirky items have been added to the product mix. said. “And I think we have a pretty good mix of merchandise.”

All this and free gift-wrapping. Because not only does The Nest Egg honor the old days of mom-and-pop stores, but it observes a level of customer service that is quickly fading from most establishments.

The success of The Nest Egg and its eclectic mix was a culmination of Kirk’s work history.

Her family history stretches back generations in the area and owned seven different businesses at one point. They included: A grocery store in Phoenicia; three video stores in Phoenicia, West Hurley and Shokan; The Ice Cream Station in Phoenicia; a gift store in Lake George; and the ever-thriving Nest Egg. Kirk put in time in most of those establishments, honing her retail sense and polishing her understanding of customer relations.

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“We have little breakthrough moments all the time when our customers tell us they love the store and that we have the best stuff,” Kirk said.

“People tell us that whenever they come to the area, they have to stop in and see what's new.”

To ensure that the shelves look fresh, Kirk constantly searches for new merchandise. The addition last year of a line of store-made fudge, crafted at The Ice Cream Station, was a huge success.

The apparel area has also been expanded.

Robin Kirk attends gift shows

around the country to find offbeat items that keep the curious coming through the door.

Next year, she plans to introduce a line of hiking boots and socks.

“My business philosophy is to figure out what customers will want and need and deliver it with a great attitude and mountain hospitality.”

Robin Kirk The Nest Egg 84 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY 845-688-5851 thenesteggcountrystore.com

84 Main Street Phoenicia, NY 12464 845-688-5851 www.nesteggshop.com Shop Online:www.thenesteggcountrystore.com

An Old Fashioned Country Store We are located in the heart of The Catskill Mountains.

We carry Minnetonka Moccasins, chimes, puzzles, local books & maps, gemstones, homemade fudge, jewelry, candy, t-shirts, games, crafts and so much more. We are packed to the rafters with fun, practical, and hard-to-find merchandise. Come visit us for a unique shopping experience.

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Set along the beautiful Wallkill River overlooking the dazzling Shawangunk Ridge, Water Street Market evokes the charm of a Swiss Mountain Village.

The Water Street Market features over 20 award-winning shops offering antiques, arts and crafts, fashions, food and gifts. The quaint open air shopping village is situated on Main Street, by the corner of Historic Huguenot Street and Water Street. Its friendly merchants welcome visitors to relax and stroll, enjoy the views, and possibly pick up a “find� or two along the way.

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THE ARTS

Walk in Beauty

Not-To-Miss Valley Art Walks & Galleries

Beacon There are 62 artists’ studios in the City of Beacon, and once a season, they’re all open—allowing the public to check out artists working in an endless number of media: sculpture, painting, scale modeling using cake, textiles, jewelry, watercolor…for details, visit artalongthehudson.com or pick up a free catalog.

For the second Saturday of each month, venture down to Beacon in the morning for the incomparable experience of Dia: Beacon museum of contemporary art and then over to Main Street in the afternoon. Nestled between the Hudson River and Mount Beacon, this revitalized industrial town is a hub for environmental preservation and art.

View a full range of media and styles—everything from traditional landscapes to outsider art—in a wide variety of communities. Thanks to monthly art walks offered by Beacon, Kingston, New Paltz, and Rhinebeck/Red Hook, as well as the City of Hudson’s perennial art fair that is Warren Street, you can wend your way along the Hudson River and walk in beauty—visual, visceral, natural and historical—the whole way.

30, along with paintings by Beacon artist Christine Hartman. 508 Main Street.

Fovea – Founded to create a space where the most important humanitarian and social issues of the day can be explored in depth through the photographic medium. Fovea shows thought-provoking work by thoughtful photojournalists from around the world.

143 Main Street.

Gallery 508 – Mixes art with antiques and shows prints by Barbara Koffsky through June

Hudson Beach Glass – Rooms full of fine art, gemstone-colored glass items from beads to jewelry to tableware to oversized vessels and window hangings, along with a working studio where glassblowers can be seen meditatively practicing their craft. Hudson Beach Gallery – Located on the building’s second floor, above its museum-quality shop. 162 Main Street.

Since Thomas Cole founded the Hudson River School of Painting back in the early 19th century, the Mid-Hudson Valley has been replete with artists and artisans, and every year more of them relocate here from the big cities, seeking sustenance in the bucolic landscape and laid-back lifestyle. So, one great way for newcomers to get to know the Hudson Valley—or for longstanding residents to get to know it better—is by touring its galleries and open studios.

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Hudson RiverWinds Gallery – Features more than 35 of the finest Hudson Valley creators of traditional fine art and contemporary crafts, including ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, cards, yarn, scarves and home decor.

172 Main Street.

Marion Royael Gallery – Features an eclectic number of artists and exhibition themes. This generous, light-filled museum-like space is flexible enough to showcase everything from activist paintings to mid-century modern pieces to traditional landscapes to striking mixedmedia installations. 460 Main Street.

Theo Ganz Studio – A new commercial gallery in Beacon started by painter and photographer Eleni Smolen, whose inaugural exhibition in May, Segue: Sculptures by Insun Kim and Paintings by Anders Knutsson, runs throughout June. 149 Main Street.

And don’t forget to check out Mad Dooley Gallery at 197 Main Street and The Daniel Aubry Gallery at 426 Main Street.

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Save the fourth Saturday for Hudson. This historic colonial port in Columbia County was established in 1783 and is rich with the heritage of many different industries, from whaling to cotton and brick production.

Over the past two decades, the City of Hudson has set itself apart as a regional center for contemporary art. Stroll between the city center and the port, visiting galleries in between.

510 Warren Street Gallery – Represents 13 American artists as well as fine prints and posters from Mill River Studio.

BCB Art – Atypical viewpoints of the surroundings we all know but perhaps don’t notice so much anymore. 116 Warren Street.

Carrie Haddad Gallery – Perhaps the oldest and best-known gallery in Hudson. 622 Warren Street.

CCA Gallery – Also the office for the Columbia County Council for the Arts. 209 Warren Street.

Culture+Commerce Project – A hybrid gallery/ showroom showcasing emerging furniture, lighting and fine art, including many small production, limited edition and unique pieces, from the Hudson Valley to Brooklyn. 428 Warren Street.

Davis Orton Gallery – Shows photography, mixed media and photography books. 114 Warren Street.

Gallery at Tommy’s – A nail spa and boutique showing paintings by gallery artist Hai Ngo. 238 Warren Street.

Museum of the Imagination – Dedicated to thematic exhibits with a bit of Jean Cocteau in them. 217 Warren Street.

Ornamentum – A gallery of international contemporary art jewelry. 506 ½ Warren Street.

Hudson & Laight – Features an ongoing exhibition of contemporary artists. 437 Warren Street.

Peter Jung Art – Specializes in 19th and 20th-century American and European paintings. 512 Warren Street.

Studio Volkmann – The home of photographer Roy Volkmann. 258 Warren Street.

Hudson Opera House – Shows a wide range of work including amateur artists’ explorations.

327 Warren Street.

Time and Space Limited – Presents performance, film, opera and music. 434 Columbia Street.

J. Damiani Gallery – Offers work by gallery artist Joan Damiani. 237 Warren Street.

Terenchin – A resource for interior designers, collectors and artists, focusing on 20th-century painting, drawing and printmaking. 533 Warren Street.

John Davis Gallery – Focuses on photography. 362 ½ Warren Street.

Limner Gallery – Offers “slow art,” aka work by emerging artists. 123 Warren Street.

TK Gallery – Focuses on home and garden art.

441 Warren Street, second floor.

Tom Swope Gallery – Offers antiquities from around the world: pre-Columbian, early Chi-

The first Saturday of each month, Kingston comes alive at about 4pm thanks to its art walk, which attracts participants to galleries clustered in historic uptown, waterfront downtown, and dotting the areas in between.

Agustsson Gallery – A tucked-away treasure in a converted home featuring the work of sculptor Magnus Agustsson, who created lively realistic metal sculptures inspired by the literature and lore of his Icelandic homeland.

Downtown Broadway.

Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) Gallery – Provides the best way to get to know—and get involved with—the city’s artists. Downstairs is the gallery that exhibits its members’ works and upstairs is a space utilized for plays and workshops. 97 Broadway.

CSS (Cornell Street Studios) – Another presentation space for contemporary art as well as the go-to place for art workshops. 168 Cornell Street, second floor.

Donskoj & Company Gallery – A small storefront gallery opening to a larger back space that is so popular it never fails to overflow onto the sidewalk, even in cold weather. Recent exhibits have included the unusual and the traditional, from intricate and witty silhouettes to oil portraits based on 1970s snapshots. 93 Broadway.

The Gallery at R&F – R&F is a nationally renowned encaustic paint maker, and the work of its patrons adorns its walls and demonstrates the encaustic form’s never-ending stylistic and content possibilities. R&F’s shop is always open. 84 Ten Broeck Avenue.

Itza Glass Gallery – Offers custom high-end glassworks and the world’s most beautiful bubblers. 3 Dunn Street.

KMOCA (Kingston Museum of Contemporary Art) – Find anything from outsider art— crocheted and embroidered signage, woven trails of recyclable New York Times delivery bags, cardboard figures—to fine art photography to photojournalism to miniature paintings and decorative tiles. 105 Abeel Street.

The Shirt Factory – Kingston’s own artists’ colony houses three stories of artists’ studios, all open to the public every month—check out Tyvek clothing, multimedia installations, woodworking, among the many forms of art being practiced there. 77 Cornell Street.

Studio 331 – Showcases local multimedia artists. And Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center features films and visual art created by and relating to the wider region’s LGBTQ community. 331 & 300 Wall Street.

New Paltz The first Saturday of each month, Kingston comes alive at about 4pm thanks to its art walk, which attracts participants to galleries clustered in historic uptown, waterfront downtown, and dotting the areas in between.

DM Weil Gallery – At over 3,000 square feet, the space feels like Soho, with its walls covered with Weil’s acclaimed abstract paintings. Unparalleled views of the Shawangunk Mountains.

Enjoy espresso on the house along with music

courtesy of an on-premises grand piano. 208 Bruynswick Road.

Mark Gruber Gallery – Eight annual exhibitions feature original oils, pastels, watercolors and large-format photography by followers of the Hudson River School as well as plein air artists, Impressionists, Luminists and Realists. Museumquality framing. Gift shop. New Paltz Plaza.

Unison Arts Center – Offers a unique gallery, sculpture garden and labyrinth. Unison focuses on showcasing the best of regional art from paint to clay to mixed media. Mountain Rest Road.

Water Street Market – It might be on Main Street but it’s far from mainstream in style.

Four galleries offer fine art and crafts that’s guaranteed to charm. waterstreetmarket.com These are a few located inside: G . Steve Jordan Gallery – The self-named gallery of a local photographer whose images of the Shawangunk Mountains have been lauded by major photography magazines. Featuring museum-quality framed prints and bound collections of close-up and panoramic portraits of the local mountains and woods.

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Oo Gallery – Specializes in wondrous quirkiness where the visitor can always expect the unexpected. As such, Oo’s spring exhibit, fOod, is being followed by bOok, which opens June 18 in time for Oo’s first anniversary. Followed by spOor in September.

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Backstage Studio Productions – This sizable gallery and bar in the storefront area of a grand old movie house offers everything from abstract paintings to children’s art, often accompanied by music. Uptown Wall Street.

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nese, Indian and Southeast Asian, and Greek and Roman, as well as 19th-century European plaster casts of ancient statures, and Empire furniture. 307 Warren Street.

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Gray Owl Gallery – Find the work of internationally known contemporary fine artists and artisans from throughout the Hudson Valley and the Northeast.

Albert Shahinian Fine Art has two locations: Small work shown at 22 E. Market Street, Suite 301; large work shown in the gallery’s spacious shared space, ASFA @ Prudential/ Serls Prime Properties at 6384 Mill Street, Rhinebeck.

Over 3,000 Square FeetFeet Over 3,000 Square Of Eye-Popping Modern Art Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery – TuckedOf Eye-Popping Modern Art Over 3,000 Square Feet away in the Rhinebeck Courtyard near the back entrance to Bread Alone Bakery. Not only are Of Eye-Popping Modern Art new works constantly on view there, but weekly classes are offered in watercolor, drawing and gouache. 43-2 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck.

Himalayan Arts – A sanctuary of beautiful Tibetan items for the home: paintings, prayer flags, statuary, clothing, and jewelry, all evocative of Buddhist culture and Tibet’s magical mountain communities.

Maglyn’s Dream – Features fashions, art, handmade jewelry, hand-woven woolens, and home décor items created by 80 local and regional artists.

Rhinebeck & Red Hook

Red Hook Emporium – See the work of local artisans, designers and artists and wander downstairs for the flea market. 7392 South Broadway, Red Hook.

“Just a few minutes out of town — and worth the trip!”

Red Hook Community Arts Network (Red Hook CAN) – At 7516 North Broadway, offers group shows of its members, as does Tivoli Artists Co-op at 60 Broadway in nearby Tivoli.

Briggs Mountain Gallery – Represents 20 international and local artists in a space set upon a series of rolling hills. 495 Academy Hill Road, Milan.

208 Bruynswick Road New Paltz, NY 12561 Fri-Sun 10AM-6PM And By Appt. 845-255-3336

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Affordable Art Supplies and Expert Picture Framing The Hudson Valley’s best stocked Art supply stores. Featuring Golden, Gamblin, Holbein, Lascaux, Liquitex, M. Graham, Sennelier, Williamsburg, Winsor Newton and much, much more.

Rhinebeck Artist’s Shop 56 East Market St. Rhinebeck, NY 845-876-4922 New Paltz Store: 188 Main Street 845-255-5533 www.rhinebeckart.com

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Featured Local Artist

Robert Cepale

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Media: Oil on canvas.

FEATURED ARTIST

Cepale's paintings include historic descriptions or poems to share his thoughts with each viewer to give them a more intimate view of the painting. Each of his paintings are historically researched.

Cepale’s art reflects a romantic journey back in time. The depictions of people living their lives approximately 100 years ago show them working hard and long. They lived their lives more right than wrong. They worked as a close family unit on their farms in order to survive. There is an abundance of wonderful history in the Catskills, and Cepale reaches back for the "soul and spirit" of those bygone days and recreates those moments on canvas. You can almost hear the train whistles, the sounds of a blacksmith shop, a steamboat tooting its horn, the moos of the cattle, the unwelcome early morning crowing of a rooster, or the clippity-clop of horse and buggies roaming the countryside.

Exhibit by invitation: Eisenhower Theatre Hall, West Point US Military Academy Received the Commandants of Cadets Award for Excellence at West Point. Solo exhibit of 48 paintings. Four months. Held over.

Civil War painting: Coming Home on permanent display at West Point.

American Folk Art Museum Library: Painting images on file Huguenot Museum, New Paltz: solo exhibit Roshkowska Galleries, Windham, NY. Now located Hudson, NY. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery, Hunter, NY : solo exhibit Robert Cepale’s website: robertcepaleart.com

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Robert Cepale's historically Americana paintings preserve the visions of America's past.

Exhibited: Windham Fine Arts Gallery 2003

Education: Pratt Institute 1956-1959 St udied Rembrandt technique with Jeff Webb: Huntington Art League 1965-1966 Rockville Centre Art Club 1977-1982

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Waterfalls, Starbursts, and Comets—Oh My! Beacon Independence Day Celebration Music at the Pavilion, 7-9pm. Before the pyrotechnics, come listen to music and stop by the concession stand.

Fireworks: 9:30pm. The celebration concludes with an explosive fireworks display made possible this year by great local donors. Check out their website at cityofbeacon.org for details.

Tuesday, July 3 East Fishkill Holiday Fireworks Celebration Adam and the Newhearts will perform a free oldies concert at 7pm and fireworks follow at 9:15pm. Plan an entire day to enjoy all the amenities in this 60-acre recreation area. East Fishkill Recreation Park, Routes 376 and 82, Hopewell Junction. Rain date, July 4. 845-226-8395.

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photo credit: Richard Burghause

The colorful illumination of an Independence Day fireworks display provides the visual focal point of any July 4th celebration—and these bursts of sight and sound are exhilarating no matter what age you are.

Wednesday, July 4 Kingston's Waterfront Independence Day Celebration

Wednesday, July 4 Saugerties Parade and Fireworks

Saturday, July 7 New York Philharmonic at Bethel Woods

A four-hour event from 6-10pm at T.R. Gallo Park. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties and the Saugerties Fire Department will team up for the always fantastic Saugerties Independence Day celebration. Parade leaves Saugerties HS at 11am. Fireworks begin at dusk at Cantine Field.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announces the return of the New York Philharmonic to the Pavilion Stage at 8pm. Bramwell Tovey will lead the New York Philharmonic, conducting works by Bernstein, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. Soprano Tracy Dahl will be the soloist in this year’s performance, which will conclude with a fabulous fireworks display celebrating Independence Day weekend. bethelwoodscenter.org/bwevents for prices/info.

Wednesday, July 4 Ellenville Independence Day Celebration Parade at noon, crafts fair from 9am to 2pm at Liberty Square, and fireworks at the Resnick Airport at 9:30pm. 845-647-6560.

Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Celebration at Windham Mountain

Wednesday, July 4 City of Poughkeepsie’s Fireworks Extravaganza

Windham Mountain will keep its zipline and Skyride open from 11am to 8pm. There will be a parade through town at 7pm, barbeque and a DJ, and fireworks at 9pm.

A fantastic waterside display held at Waryas Park located on Main Street at the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie.

Fireworks begin their colorful display at approximately 9:15pm.

Saturday, July 7 New Paltz Independence Day Celebration Music, food and festivities, fireworks at dusk, Ulster County Fairgrounds.

845-255-0604

Saturday, July 7 Catskill’s Annual Independence Day Fun and Fireworks sponsored by several Catskill businesses. All frivolities held at Cone-E-Island beginning with a paper hat parade at 11am on Main Street; plus an ice cream eating contest for the kids and live music.

Fireworks go off at dusk.

Saturday, July 7 Parade and Fireworks at Quill Festival Grounds Activities begin with a parade at 11am on the west end of East Durham town. With fun, hot dogs and soda for all with a fireworks display starting at dusk.

EXPERIENCE THEPOWER OFPROFESSIONAL THEATERAT SHADOWLAND2012 August 2–5

21 Events, 7 Venues

August 10-September 9

FARRAGUT NORTH

SHOUT!

by Beau Willimon

Created by Phillip George & David Lowenstein

June 22-July 15

September 14-September 30

FULLY COMMITTED

THE DANGERS OF ELECTRIC LIGHTING

by Becky Mode

Tribute to Peter Schickele; Lieder—Love’s Kingdom, Barbershop, Broadway, and more...

Book your tickets now!

845.586.3588 or online at: www.PhoeniciaVoiceFest.com

June 1-June 17

July 20-August 5

A SONG AT TWILIGHT

by Noel Coward

Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini, with orchestra and supertitles

Sit under the stars and experience world-class music in the heart of the Catskills All shows will go on rain or shine

by Ben Clawson New York premiere 5-show subscriptions only $105-$120.

Thurs-Sat, 8:00 pm, $30; Sun, 2pm, $25.

Seniors & students: $2 off.

Group sales available. www. shadowlandtheatre.org

845-647-5511 157 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 12428

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America's Premier Crafts Showcase

2012

31th AnniversAry yeAr

Quail Hollow Events Woodstock-NeW Paltz

Joseph Taylor

art & crafts fair

Labor Day Weekend September 1, 2 & 3

August 11, 2012 From 9am-4pm Rain or Shine

Ulster CoUnty FairgroUnds, new Paltz, ny (845) 679-8087 • (845) 246-3414 details & discounts at :

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Catskill Forest Arts & Crafts Sawmill Recreation Vendors Food & Beverage Tent

ELLENVILLE, NY

Maple Products Wood Products Forestry Equipment and don’t forget the

• Live Music • 200+ Vendors • Shawangunk Mountain Cultural/Historical Venue • Blueberry Pie Judging Contest • Children’s Entertainment • Climbing Wall • A Variety of Great Foods PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE

Logging Competition FREE A DMISSION!

Saturday, July 28th At the Park Pavilion, Village of Margaretville, NY For more information call

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For info: 845-647-4620 or info@ewcoc.com

VLADIMIR FELTSMAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

World-renowned artists featured in an international Festival and Institute dedicated solely to piano music.

FESTIVAL CONCERTS PianoSummer Faculty Gala Saturday, July 14, 8:00 p.m.

Vladimir Feltsman Robert Hamilton Phillip Kawin Alexander Korsantia Paul Ostrovsky Robert Roux Susan Starr

Jeremy Denk Recital Saturday, July 28, 8:00 p.m.

Symphony Gala with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Vladimir Feltsman, Conductor Friday, August 3, 8:00 p.m.

INSTITUTE EVENTS Visit www.newpaltz.edu/piano for complete schedule.

Alexander Melnikov Recital Saturday, July 21, 8:00 p.m.

Concerts, recitals, piano competitions, master classes, lectures, and more!

Box Office opens June 4 | 845.257.3880 Online tickets available at: www.newpaltz.edu/piano Information: 845.257.3860

S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y O F N E W Y O R K

Face to Face

Ken O lin and Talia Bals am in F2M by Patricia Wet tig, dire c te d by Maria Mileaf. Photo © Buck Lewis

PIANOSUMMER AT NEW PALTZ

Vassar & New York Stage and Film’s 28th season

POWERHOUSE THEATER

June 22-July 29 / on the Vassar campus

Every summer Powerhouse offers you the chance to see the “Tony winners of tomorrow” (Wall Street Journal) This summer be the first to see 16 new plays and musicals by award-winning artists in Powerhouse’s three intimate theaters. Powerhouse gives you the opportunity to see great new theater at very affordable prices. powerhouse.vassar.edu / 845-437-5599

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A “hotbed of intellectual and aesthetic adventure.” — New York Times

BARDSUMMERSCAPE july 6 – august 19, 2012

Bard SummerScape 2012 presents seven weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, films, and cabaret.

The season’s focal point is the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival, which this year celebrates the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, whose remarkable career shaped not only the history of music, but also the ways in which that history was transmitted and communicated to the public.

SummerScape takes place in the extraordinary Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and other venues on Bard College’s stunning Mid-Hudson Valley campus.

Tickets and information:

845-758-7900 fishercenter.bard.edu Sign up now for the Fisher Center e-newsletter.

E-members receive special offers, including discounts, throughout the season. Text “FISHERCENTER” to 22828 or e-mail fishercenter@bard.edu to sign up.

Opera

THE KING IN SPITE OF HIMSELF (Le roi malgré lui) Music by Emmanuel Chabrier Libretto by Emile de Najac and Paul Burani American Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Leon Botstein

Directed by Thaddeus Strassberger Set design by Kevin Knight A brilliant opéra comique scored by a master of harmony sosnoff theater July 27 – August 5

Dance

COMPAGNIE FÊTES GALANTES Choreography by Béatrice Massin Taking Baroque dance into the 21st century sosnoff theater July 6 – 8

Theater

THE IMAGINARY INVALID (Le malade imaginaire)

By Molière Directed by Erica Schmidt The last play by a comic master theater two July 13 –22

Bard Music Festival

Twenty-third Season

SAINT-SAËNS AND HIS WORLD Two weekends of concerts, panels, and other events bring the musical world of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns vividly to life.

Weekend One Paris and the Culture of Cosmopolitanism Weekend Two Confronting Modernism August 10–12 and 17–19

Film Festival

FRANCE AND THE COLONIAL IMAGINATION The legacy of French rule in Africa and Southeast Asia Thursdays and Sundays, July 12 – August 12

Spiegeltent

CABARET and FAMILY FARE

Cabaret, music, fine dining, and more July 6 – August 19

Photo: ©Scott Barrow

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EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING

hudson valley April-November, New! Yet already considered the fastest growing antique flea market in the area! Orange County Fairgrounds, 100 Carpenter Avenue, Middletown. 845282-4055; ocfleamarkets.com

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Saturdays, 2pm Woodstock Poetry Society A Woodstock Second Saturday event featuring guest poets. Woodstock Town Hall, 76 Tinker Street, Woodstock. For info contact Phillip Levine at 845-246-8565 woodstockpoetry.com

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Saturdays Beacon Great art, gallery openings, food, antique stores and shopping, historic sites and entertainment. Citywide celebration of arts, second Saturday monthly. Main Street, Beacon. 845-546-6222. beaconarts.org

JUNE

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st Saturdays, 5 - 8pm

Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) ASK's openings are elegant affairs with wine, hors d'oeuvres and art enthusiasts.

These monthly events are part of Kingston's First Saturday art events.

845-338-0331. askforarts.org

and small boats, Marketplace, Activist Area, Artisinal and Farmers’ Market, Family Stage, and more. Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. 845-236-5596; clearwaterfestival.org

June 1 - 17

FARRAGUT NORTH by Beau Willimon This political thriller is a peek inside presidential elections, chronicling a Democratic Iowa primary. Contemporary, funny and suspenseful, this script was adapted by George Clooney into the film The Ides of March, nominated this year us on

June 16 - 17

Clearwater Festival The 2012 “Clearwater Generations” title is inspired by Pete Seeger’s vision to activate the next generation of environmental leaders. A sampling of the two-day generational performances will be Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bela Fleck, Arlo Guthrie & The Guthrie Family, and so many more. There's also a juried crafts fair, Green Living Expo, Working Waterfront with rides on tall ships

June 17, 6 - 10:30am

3rd Annual New Paltz Challenge A Father's Day Half Marathon & Family 5K from 6-7am. Half Marathon begins at 7:30am. Family 5K begins at 8am. On-site registration at The Gilded Otter, 3 Main Street, New Paltz. Early Bird Fee (until June 1) $45 for Half Marathon; $25 for 5K. Entry Fee (after June 1) $50 for Half Marathon; $30 for 5K. Continue or begin a new Father’s Day tradition with the 3rd Annual New Paltz Challenge. Both races

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for a best-adapted screenplay Oscar. It's a timely piece that effectively charts the distance between the ideals and goals of public service and the horrible practices it sometimes takes to get there. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845647-5511; shadowlandtheatre.org

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will begin at the corner of Main Street and Huguenot Street, New Paltz and will trace a loop north on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to Rosendale and south again to finish at The Gilded Otter Brewing Co. 845-2550243; newpaltzchamber.org

June 22 - July 15

FULLY COMMITTED by Becky Mode This athletic one-actor tour de force is the story of a reservation clerk in a posh and exclusive Manhattan eatery. One performer (in our case, the Hudson Valley's own remarkable Wayne Pyle) portrays the clerk and everyone else in the story—all the customers, staff and people desperately trying to get a reservation—over 40 in all.

Very funny fare for the summer months.

Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845-647-5511; shadowlandtheatre.org

summer be the first to see 16 new plays and musicals by award-winning artists in Powerhouse’s three intimate theaters.

Powerhouse gives you the opportunity to see great new theater at very affordable prices. Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5907; powerhouse.vassar.edu

Powerhouse Theater Summer Every summer Powerhouse offers you the chance to see the “Tony winners of tomorrow” (Wall Street Journal). This

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June 30, 6:30pm

Actors & Writers Continuing Maverick's theatrical tradition, members of this prestigious group are guests again. They will perform Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays.

Admission is by contribution only and Maverick tickets are not valid. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock.

845-679-8348; maverickconcerts.org

Fire Companies from across the state will converge on Margaretville to help celebrate the 125-year anniversary of the Fire Department. Village Park, Margaretville.

845-586-3311; delawarecountytoday.com

June 23 - 24

Crafts at Rhinebeck Quality, local artisans exhibit and sell their select handcrafted arts and crafts. The event incorporates a family festival with children’s activities, a petting zoo, and hayrides. Adults $7, children under 12 free. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001; craftsatrhinebeck.com

June 30, 7pm June 22 - July 29

1766 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. 845 679-7757; reviewdancing@yahoo.com

Woodstock Diamond Dance Festival Modern Dance and Belly dance performances with Gala reception before show.

Featuring premiere of Inti Raymi—festival of the sun dance and DanceVisions of Picasso. 7:30pm performance; $20/person.

July 6 - August 19

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July 3 - 7

Margaretville's Annual Fireman's Carnival & Fireworks Annual Carnival with fireworks on July 4.

On July 7 there will be the Huge Fireman's Parade to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Margaretville Fire Department.

Carnival with rides, food and music. Fun for entire family. Watch for special ticket prices and BIG Parade announcements.

Bard SummerScape 2012 Bard SummerScape 2012 presents seven weeks of opera, music, theater, dance, films and cabaret. The season’s focal point is the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival, which this year celebrates the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, whose remarkable career shaped not only the history of music, but also the ways in which that history was transmitted and communicated to the public. Another season highlight is The King in Spite of Himself, an opéra-comique about a reluctant ruler by Saint-Saëns’s contemporary

11th Annual Kingston Latin Fest Fundraiser for Hudson Valley Latino High School Scholarship Fund featuring a host of live entertainment, cultural food, arts/ craft vendors and children's activities.

Free. TR Gallo Waterfront Park, Kingston.

845-206-5197; rmpromotions.com

July 14, 10am - 4pm

Rondout Valley Garden Tour The tour is a self-guided exploration of some of the area’s most delightful private gardens and horticultural attractions. A day of fun, inspiration and learning for the gardening enthusiast is assured. The garden tour is an annual fundraising event benefitting the Rondout Valley Business Association (RVBA) and the Lederman Children’s Center in Stone Ridge.

Reception: The Inn at Stone Ridge / Hasbrouck House 4-5pm. Call for info: Eric Stewart of Greenman Garden Design, 845687-9166; elsgreenman@aol.com

July 14, 10am - 4pm

July 8, 3pm & 4pm

The Shanghai Quartetwith Pedja Muzijevic, piano 3 pm: Prelude: Pedja Muzijevic, piano.

Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue. 4 pm:

Stone House Day Each year on the second Saturday in July, some of America’s oldest stone houses—all private homes—are opened to the public. This year, several of the 200 to 300-year-old homes in the old Dutch village, settled 350 years ago, will be open for your enjoyment. The time you spend in each house is at your discretion.

July 14 - August 3

Piano Summer at New Paltz PianoSummer is an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music. It features an integrated approach to learning and performance under the artistic direction of master pianist and teacher Vladimir Feltsman. McKenna Theater, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. 845-257-7869; newpaltz.edu/piano

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Other attractions include a 1777 Ulster Militia Encampment, guides in colonial attire, crafts and demonstrations, and a Town Library Fair, with collectibles and books sales. Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main Street, Hurley. 845-331-4121; stonehouseday.org

July 14, 6:30pm

Four Nations Ensemble, Andrew Appel, Artistic Director, and Gaële Le Roi, soprano A special Bastille Day Concert celebrating the French Baroque. In their Maverick debut, the ensemble will perform exquisite chamber music from the 17th through 19th centuries on authentic period instruments. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-6798348; maverickconcerts.org

July 20 - August 5

A SONG AT TWILIGHT by Noel Coward (starring Orson Bean, Alley Mills and Paula Prentiss) The centerpiece of the season, this rarely produced bittersweet comedy

by Noel Coward stars three remarkable celebrities and tells the story of an aging novelist (played by Bean) who sees his public image threatened by revelations from a past lover (Prentiss). Full of Coward's signature repartee and playful

July 7, 12 - 6pm

Mozart: String Quartet in B Flat Major, “The Hunt.” Ravel: String Quartet in F Major Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op. 44. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-679-8348; maverickconcerts.org

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Emmanuel Chabrier. Add to this a French dance company that seamlessly blends the baroque and the contemporary, a production of Molière’s hilarious comedy The Imaginary Invalid, an unusual and provocative film festival, and the lively cabaret and eclectic musical acts of the Spiegeltent.

The sum is a festival like no other—SummerScape 2012. Bard College, Annandaleon-Hudson. 845-758-7914; fishercenter. bard.edu/summerscape/2012

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language, this rare production is the first time that Shadowland has produced a Coward play in over 20 years. Shadowland Theater, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 845647-5511; shadowlandtheatre.org

Catskill Mountain Archery Festival Compound and traditional, as well as novice archers of all ages will have a blast! Meet factory reps and try out the latest bows and crossbows on this outdoor range. Bring your own bow and arrows and enter competitions to win great prizes! Free admission. Great deals on gear. Kenco, 1000 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston. 845-340-0552; atkenco.com

July 21 - 22

July 28, 10am - 4pm

Rosendale Street Festival Rockin’ in Rosendale is happening with dozens of bands, vendors and a plethora of food!

This landmark event not only boosts the local economy and community interaction, it also helps support and acquaints people with the region’s local music. Profits are donated to local youth scholarship funds, music camps

tertainment, horse shows and 4-H booths.

Fun for the whole family! Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 845-255-1380; ulstercountyfair.com

July 28 - 29, 12 - 5pm

Bounty of the Hudson at Applewood Winery Taste the wines from all wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail as well as several others from around the Hudson Valley region. Enjoy tastes and dishes from area restaurants, epicurean delights, farm fresh produce, and live music! Tickets are good for one day only. Advance ticket sales end Thursday, July 26 at 11 pm. Applewood Winery, 82 Four Corners Road, Warwick. bounty2012.eventbrite.com

July 21, 10am - 4pm

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and instrument needs for aspiring musicians. Main Street, Rosendale. 845-9436497; rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com

3rd Annual Catskill Forest Festival The 3rd annual free celebration of the region’s forests to foster an appreciation for the many benefits our “Working Forests” provide for local communities and society.

Arts & crafts, sawmill, recreation vendors, food & beverage tent, wood products, maple products, chainsaw carving, and much more! Park Pavilion, Margaretville.

845-586-3054; catskillforest.org

July 31 - August 5

125th Annual Ulster County Fair Old time county fair with rides, food, en-

August 2–5

“Divas Unleashed,” operatic spoof. “Love's Kingdom,” song recital. “Voices of Distinction,” Broadway. “A Tribute to Peter Schickele,” choral. And much more! Phoenicia.

845-586-3588; phoeniciaVOICEFEST.com

August 5, 10am - 12pm

Ginseng Woodswalk American ginseng is revered throughout China for its medicinal attributes. Ginseng grows throughout the Catskills, but oftentimes goes unnoticed. Come along and learn how to identify this long-lived herb in our own Catskill forest. $5 CFA members/$10 non-CFA members (sturdy shoes required). To preregister or for more information call CFA 845-586-3054 or email cfa@catskill.net. Meet at CFA Office, 43469 Route 28, Arkville. 845-586-3054; catskillforest.org

August 10 - 12 and August 17 - 19

August

August 2 - 5

Phoenicia Festival of the Voice A celebration of diverse genres of worldclass vocal performances. 20 events in four days. “Madame Butterfly,” opera.

Bard Music Festival Weekend One: Paris and the Culture of Cosmopolitanism. Weekend Two: Confronting Modernism. Tickets from $25 to $75.

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 845758-7900; fishercenter.bard.edu

August 11 - 12

The German Alps Festival The Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival

August 18, 10am - 4pm Rain or Shine

32nd Annual Hurley Heritage Society Corn Festival What an event for an entire family—a whole day featuring so much to do and see! You cannot go to this event without trying the famous corn chowder, and the local produce and sweet corn is fabulous.

Plus children’s activities, antiques, crafts, cooking demos, flowers, and entertainment! Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main Street, Hurley. Adults $3, children under 12 free. 845-338-1661; hurleyheritagesociety.org

The International Celtic Festival Featuring fantastic entertainment from the Emerald Isles, plus world-class IrishAmerican bands and dancers. Dozens of authentic Irish vendors, traditional foods, and plenty of beverages. Sunday features a Bagpipe Competition, followed by the spectacular Mass March as hundreds of pipers and drummers march down the mountain in unison. After the Mass March, the entire procession will play as one at the base of the mountain—it's a spinetingling sight that is not to be missed.

Please note that pets are not permitted on the festival grounds. Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter. huntermtn.com

August 18 - 19

2012 Hudson Valley RibFest Celebrating its 8th year as the region's largest and most unique barbecue food event for the whole family. $5 admission (kids under 12 are free). Ulster County Fair-

August 18 - 19

A Weekend in Paris The versatile Paris-based Quatuor Ébène, one of the most sought-after young quartets in the world today, will be the first artists in many years to enliven an entire weekend at Maverick Concerts with two full-length programs. On Saturday, August 18, the quartet will perform a jazz-based program, and the ensemble's classical program on Sunday will feature Gabriel Fauré's incandescent and valedictory string quartet. The Ébène Quartet took

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August 18 - 19

August 11, 9am - 4pm

Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry & Huckleberry Festival The most popular berries, harvested for many hundreds of years by Native Americans, are celebrated at the season’s peak with a gala event. Live music, 200+vendors, Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-11am by Pioneer Engine Co.1 at Norbury Hall, Center Street. All day live music on two stages: The Carl Richards Band, Will Hoppey, Cleoma's Ghost, Breakneck Annie, The Barefoot Boys and more! Blueberry Bake Sale. Blueberry Pie Judging Contest Cultural Heritage Area: Celebrating the History & Natural Resources of the Shawangunk Mountains. Arts & Crafts, Health Fair, local businesses & organiza-

grounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz.

845-306-4381; hudsonvalleyribfest.org

tions, a variety of delicious foods, children's entertainment: Macaroni the Clown, Bouncing Room, Face Painting, climbing wall and more! The world's tallest pinball machine.

Canal Street and Liberty Square, Ellenville.

845-647-4620; ewcoc.com

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always brings smiles to the faces of German-Americans and everyone else who attends. The good-time music is sure to get you up on your feet...or at the very least tapping your feet. Traditional German-American foods, Schuhplattler Dancers, plus some new entertainers, plenty of vendors, plus fun activities for the kids. Entertainers include Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, DSB Die Schlauberger, Alex Meixner Band, and more! Hunter Mountain, 64 Klein Avenue, Hunter. 800-486-8376; huntermtn.com

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multiple prizes at the 2004 ARD Music Competition, the prestigious annual contest held in Munich. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845679-8348; maverickconcerts.org

be viewed almost constantly from the time you arrive to the time you leave.

The tradition of excellence that has been the Dutchess County Fair for over 160 years offers something for everyone and creates memorable moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Avenue, Route 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4000; dutchessfair.com

Rondout Valley Country Club. Tickets are $30. For information and reservations call Lolli Chase at 845-389-0534.

August 21 - 26

The 167th Dutchess County Fair For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York state is the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County. Over 160 acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits, and horticultural displays. The fairgrounds becomes an entertainment destination where big name talent can be enjoyed, “thrill a minute� excitement can be experienced at one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions can

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Saturday, August 25 8 - 11pm

Erica Bell Scholarship Fund Enjoy a musical performance by Renee Bailey, Robin Baker, Barbara Dempsey, Marty Elkins and Wanda Houston on the Green at

September 1-3. Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Mon 10am-4pm

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair Labor Day Weekend. Over 300 juried artists and crafts people, live musical entertainment, supervised children's area, health care products, massage therapy, and more make it a fair to remember.

Adults $8, seniors $7, children 12 & under free. Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. 845-6798087 or 845-246-3414; quailhollow.com

August 25, 10am - 12pm

Mushroom Woodswalk Why buy portobello mushrooms from the store when you can take a walk in the woods and pick your own for free? Learn about some of the easily identifiable and edible mushrooms found locally in our forests. Come prepared! There will be walking in the woods; sturdy shoes required. $5 CFA members/$10 non-CFA members. To register or for more information call CFA at 845-586-3054. Meet at CFA Office, 43469 Route 28, Arkville. 845-586-3054; catskillforest.org

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August 26-27

Two Pianos at Maverick The weekend of August 26 to 27 will be a delight for lovers of music for two pianos.

On Saturday evening, August 26, the husband-and-wife team of Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes will present an unusual evening of jazz for two pianos. The next afternoon, August 27, duo-pianists Frederic Chiu and Andrew Russo will perform music of Debussy, Philip Glass, and Ravel, as well as George Gershwin's light-hearted An American in Paris. Maverick Concert Hall, 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock. 845-6798348; maverickconcerts.org

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Besides boating, fishing, hiing, winter sports and world-class restaurants, we offer on-time performance, stress-free boarding, convenient access to baggage and affordable fares all less than an hour from New York City. Next time you come to the Hudson Valley, land at Stewart, just like Delta, JetBlue and U.S. Airways do.

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