Category Archives: Columbia County

Daytrip to Millerton, NY

Just an hour outside of Albany lays the quaint little Millerton, NY right on the border of Connecticut.  Millerton is full of kitsch and well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy tea. Our first stop in the town found … Continue reading

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Ben Gable Savories

Chatham is my favorite little quaint town in Columbia County, there are so many great options here. I recently visited Ben Gable Savories [17 Central Sq, Chatham, NY 12037] for the first time and fell in love at first glance. … Continue reading

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Schor Preserve

What do you do after a hefty snow storm? Take a hike of course! Since we lack snowshoes this was an interesting hike, and another winter first for us! Deeeep, fluffy, sparkly snow making this 2.5 mile hike a real … Continue reading

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Lunch at Earth Foods in Hudson

I love the idea of this joint healthy soups, salads, juices, and they make homemade pizzas. Perfect place for post hike snack! Earth Foods is located right on the main drag in Hudson (523 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534) and has a … Continue reading

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Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent

I’m not the biggest wino, but I loved every wine I tasted at Hudson-Chatham Winery…that’s got to be saying something (1900 New York 66, Ghent, NY 12075 )! We were meandering about Columbia County on a winter’s day and decided to … Continue reading

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Hang with the Cats at Animal Kind in Hudson

Are you a crazy cat lady/person? I am pretty obsessed with my cat; she’s a sweet, inquisitive, and beautiful beast. I love other people’s cats, strange feral cats, and all of the cats I met at Animal Kind in Hudson … Continue reading

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Verdigris Tea and Chocolate Bar in Hudson

What a wintertime haven! We came in here to warm up after a nearby chilly hike and were so happy that we did. This place is blissful, located right on Warren St (135 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534). It is … Continue reading

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Hudson Hike: Greenport Conservation Area

We took a brisk walk at this interesting preserve the other day (319 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson). There is a little parking lot and there are trail maps provided, so grab one and go! Fresh snow on the ground, but the … Continue reading

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Stuyvesant Falls

If you love a good waterfall, visit Stuyvesant Falls Park in Columbia County.  It’s a beautiful and in my book worth a visit for that reason alone. In addition, the very small park has a few short trails, grills and … Continue reading

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Taconic Sculpture Park

It has been a long rainy week, but we needed it! The waterfall at Thacher was nonexistent last time I visited. I think this weekend is going to be perfect adventuring weather, so what better fun than visiting a quirky … Continue reading

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