5 Winter Wonderful Hudson Valley Hikes
I love hiking in winter. Wait. Let me start again. I love hiking in winter when the temperature isn’t…
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Hot Chocolate in the Hudson Valley: How to Warm Up this Winter
Whether the snow’s started to fall or not, the ideal pick me up on a winter afternoon is a…
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Fun Snow Tubing and Sledding Spots in the Hudson Valley
Not a skier? Me neither. But give me a sled and a hill and I’m schussing like a boss….
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8 Family-Friendly Ice Skating Rinks in the Hudson Valley
Looking for family friendly winter fun in the Hudson Valley? Head to one of these ice skating rinks and…
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Hudson Valley Spotlight: Kingston, New York
Turn a corner in Kingston and you’ll find a surprise. For example, walking down Fair Street, I saw a…
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Escape from NYC: Overnight Options in the Hudson River Valley
What do you look for in a getaway destination? I’m guessing you seek out a place that offers a…
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Boscobel Twilight Tours: Silent Night Along the Hudson
Looking for a silent night in the middle of holiday season chaos? Consider booking a twilight tour of Boscobel,…
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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze 2024: Essential Guide with Insider Tips
Immerse yourself in a magical world of over 7,000 carved pumpkins at The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze! This enchanting Halloween…
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Vacation is a State of Mind
Vacation Inspiration Wondering where to go next? Start here. I’ve ticked many must-sees off my list. Some of the…
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Tihany Lavender Festival: Hungary’s Enchanting Escape
My go-to aromatherapy scent is lavender. The oil extracted from the purple flowers of this Mediterranean evergreen has a…
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Ice Skating in NYC: The Prettiest Rinks 2024
There are plenty of iconic things to do when visiting New York City. Of course you’ll want to head…
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Cocoa Powder: What it is and How to Use it
What did you find when you cleaned out your kitchen pantry? A half-empty bag of walnut pieces? Expired boxes…
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12 Fitness Tips to Keep You Outdoors Even In Winter
The weather outside is frightful. And the couch and Netflix are oh so tempting. Resist! With the right clothing,…
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First Time Shooting Sporting Clays: What You Can Expect
The coyote had me locked in a staring contest. One of us had to make a move. I yelled…
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Bannerman Island: Debunking A Suburban Myth
You don’t have to go to Europe to tour an abandoned castle. Bannerman Island, just north of New York…
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In the New Year I Will…
Lose weight. Organize my closets. See my friends more. Volunteer. Eat kale. Watch less tv. By Saturday I’ll be…
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It’s Restaurant Week!
The Hudson Valley’s annual prix-fixe promotion for lunch and dinner at some of the area’s finest restaurants runs November…
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Making the Most of a Membership
When confronted with paying the admission fee during my recent visit to Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, I was presented with…
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On the Heels of the Horseman: A Visit to Sleepy Hollow
The little boy in the front pew threw one hand up as the other hand frantically waved a Headless…
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“Buy the Ticket. Take the Ride.”
This directive comes from Hunter S. Thompson’s classic “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” While I would never publicly…
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Don’t Miss the Cherry Blossoms in NYC: Central Park in Spring
Where’s the best place to see the spring cherry blossoms in NYC? Central Park! You’ll walk through a tunnel…
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Help! I Need Travel Ideas for the New Year
Wondering where to go in 2021? Assuming it’s safe to travel again, here are some of the best places…
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Before There Was Bernie: A Visit to FDR’s Home and Library
I received a campaign ad from Bernie Sanders the other day. He compared himself to a legendary reformer, America’s…
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About Me
Who is The Open Suitcase? I’m an early morning kinda gal who uses the wee hours for digital content…
