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I write about hiking the Hudson Valley regularly for Times Union in Albany.
If you don’t already know, Times Union has a fantastic Hudson Valley Outdoors section—and a superb weekly newsletter called The Outdoors that’s definitely worth adding to your mailbox.
Here’s a list of everything I’ve contributed to Times Union to date, with much more to come in 2025…
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Hudson Valley Hikes
- Don’t miss the magic: 5 Hudson Valley hikes for peak fall foliage
- Golden hour hikes that will take your breath away
- The best nighttime hikes in the region for stargazing
- Kid-friendly hikes in upstate New York
- Therapeutic nature walks in the Hudson Valley
Fall, Winter & Spring Hiking
- Embrace the chill: shoulder-season hiking in the Hudson Valley
- 5 unforgettable winter hikes in upstate New York
- Falls and foliage: Chasing waterfalls in the Hudson Valley
Gear
- The top 6 outdoors gifts from Hudson Valley shops
- Pack like a pro: essential gear for a day in the Catskills
Off-Beat
- Best hikes and discoveries of 2024
- Thrilling Hudson Valley hikes
- Elevation gain: 5 steep hikes to test your mettle in the Hudson Valley
- 5 hikes to upstate swimming spots
- Less-traveled hikes in the Hudson Valley and Catskills
Technique
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