Nature

The Woodstock Land Conservancy will soon start developing trails for its newest acquisition, 30.4 acres in West Hurley. The land...

If you’re headed for a hike or a post-adventure cool-water dip at Split Rock – the popular moniker for the...

Companion planting can be thought of as choosing a mixed and good neighborhood for your plants. Rather than planting marigolds...

The truth is that spring in the northeast is a time of great (albeit painstakingly slow) transition and impatient humans...

At their 95-acre forest farm and camp near the Greene County town of Cairo, Justin Wexler and Anna Plattner are...

The days are noticeably longer, more and more migrating birds have returned; moths have hatched and are mobbing street-lights; the...

A presentation by noted hydrogeologist Paul Rubin of HydroQuest will highlight, with photographs and commentary, new discoveries that give clues...

Even though winter is still upon us, occasionally pummeling the southeast Catskills with icy nor’easters, or fierce arctic winds blowing...

The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail offers the walker, cyclist or cross-country skier many pleasures in its 22-mile course from Gardiner...

Wintergreen was the original natural source for oil of wintergreen used in early beverages and candy (and, yes, chewing gum)....

One of the classic walks in the region that never disappoints, regardless of weather, begins at the Testimonial Gatehouse trailhead,...

As the days become noticeably longer and the light (oh, so) gradually returns, it might seem like winter is waning,...

New Yorkers are invited to spend time in the outdoors on New Year’s Day at state parks, historic sites, wildlife...

Don't miss the subtle yet striking details of this seasonal transition...

It is such a season of hyperbole. How can we consider autumn without expressing its beauty in extremes? Well, I...

The Hudson Valley is nearing its peak foliage this coming week, with the Shawangunk Ridge and Catskill Forest Reserve exploding...

The woods are ablaze in color and activity – from not only color-thirsty outdoor recreationalists, but also the local black...

Under Saturday's beautiful blue skies, the Kingston Land Trust officially opened its community-stewarded Forest Sanctuary located just off the Kingston...

Gravel biking is all the rage. The Mohonk Preserve has designed a 50.4-mile epic ride that will take adventure-seeking cyclists...

Sunlight grows feeble inside the entrance to the underground, and weaker still with each step deeper inside. The twilight dims...