Hudson Valley Nature

If you've been looking for a way to get outside and explore some of the Hudson Valley's most beautiful destinations without worrying about parking, gas, or admission fees, Ulster County has some great news.

Hello, summer! Now that it's officially June, we're looking forward to being outside even more. The Old Farmers Almanac shared helpful tips on ways to plant flowers.

I used a picture of the shredded carrot-like strands from trees in New York State on Seek by iNaturalist to fuel my inner nature lover knowledge and to share with others.

I’ve always wanted to go on a guided alpaca walk! This sounds like something fun to do with the entire family and friend group especially if you’re an animal lover.

We can learn the different type of frog calls that come from our backyard. The NYS DEC gives us examples including one that goes, "quack, quack, quack".

Outdoor enthusiasts have already experienced some incredible full moons in 2026. Personally, I loved the Pink Moon because it created such a magical and unforgettable scene. Soon, we can see the Blue Moon!

I love that this trail was created by local volunteers and is something that the entire family can enjoy!

We can spend time at their farm, go kayaking, tubing, gem mining, canoeing and even biking.This sounds like something that I would personally like to experience!

Recently, I’ve noticed these falling from trees and twirling around in the air!

The next time that you see a cutie in NYS, you can congratulate it on being the official state animal. May we continue to appreciate and protect our wildlife friends!