Find Fall Family Fun at These 16 New York State Farms
No place does fall like New York State! What better way to get into the seasonal spirit than with a visit to one of the state’s beautiful farms? Whether you prefer to get lost in a corn maze, journey into an orchard to pick your own New York apples, or make friends with adorable farm animals, get in on classic farm fun for the whole fam. Let the gourd times roll and check out these 16 family-friendly fall farms. Discover even more with our blogs on 11 Family-Friendly Fall Weekend Trips You Can Afford and 12 Unforgettable Farmstays Across New York. Photo credit: @katherine708_ on Instagram
22 Ways to Experience New York State’s Path Through History Weekend
October 12-14 marks Path Through History Weekend in New York State, and October is also New York State History Month! It’s the perfect time to celebrate the state’s rich and vibrant past, from the lush Adirondacks to the sandy shores of Long Island. Below, we’ve selected a series of can’t-miss events, from mansion mystery “whodunnit” dramas to a 19th century baseball game. With dozens of events across the state, be sure to check out the Path Through History events calendar for a full guide to the historical and educational attractions offering something special during the weekend.
28 Things to Do This October in New York State
This October, New York State offers unforgettable experiences celebrating the magic spirit of autumn. Revel in the charm of seasonal festivals, savor gourmet delights, and brace yourself for spine-tingling encounters with ghouls and goblins. Raise your steins at lively Oktoberfests, marvel at the sight of pumpkins soaring into rivers, enjoy the fresh taste of oysters along the scenic Long Island waterfront, be captivated by the enchanting glow of over 7,000 jack o’lanterns, and a whole lot more!
CBS News Films a New Documentary on the Delaware River
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — CBS National Environmental Correspondent, David Schechter, touched down in Narrowsburg after finishing day one of filming for an upcoming documentary that explores the Delaware River.
A four-person CBS team, Photographers Justin Sherman and Chance Horner, Producer Laura Geller, and National Environmental Correspondent Schecter, spent the day on the river, fitted with waders, with guide Brian Shepherd in Roscoe, NY.
The documentary will be an hour long and will explore the entire river. Schechter told the River Reporter he learned from Shepherd about how the temperature of the river is warming and how there is a scarcity of fish.
With four more days of filming along the river, the team will focus on various aspects of preservation. The documentary will be broken out into parts to air as shorter segments on the CBS broadcast.
Schecter said there has been a lot of discussion about how river preservation projects are difficult to tackle. The nature of the river necessitates multi-state and institutional cooperation.
The team had spoken with Friends of the Upper Delaware River for the film and said they were hoping to speak with the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) to include them in the documentary.
2 Hudson Valley Spots Ranked Among Best Mountain Towns In America
Sullivan County, NY Locations Among Best Mountain Towns In The U.S.
Hudson Valley natives may be used to the beautiful scenery in the area. Driving throughout the region, guests can see mountains in different directions.
The Beacon Mountain, Storm King Mountain, Peekamoose Mountain and Shawangunk Mountains are some of the many mountain views we can see everyday.
However, two Hudson Valley locations were ranked among the best mountain towns in America and they're in Sullivan County, NY.
Men's Journal mentioned 34 of the best mountain towns in America. As I was reading through this list, I was excited to see that New York state was on there. It wasn't a surprise that Sullivan County, NY mountains were ranked some of the best.
Men's Journal shared that Roscoe and Callicoon, NY are among the best mountain towns in the U.S. Roscoe, NY is the home to the famous Roscoe Diner along with being a fishing town.
Callicoon, NY is known for its beautiful outdoor views of nature scenery, outdoor activities and water sports.
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Cider: Go North to the Hudson Valley in New York
The formal production of hard cider dates back to Roman times, when Julius Caesar discovered Celts fermenting crabapples. In Europe, cider culture evolved over the ensuing centuries, and soon after landing at Plymouth, colonists began planting apple trees. Weak fermented cider became the drink of choice for most Americans (even children) because water was unsafe.
Cider eventually fell out of favor, and during Prohibition, farmers in regions like the Hudson Valley in New York (where the remaining U.S. cider production was based) yanked out their cider trees and replaced them with dessert apple trees and other crops. It wasn’t until the early 21st century that people like Susan Manning and Dough Doetsch decided to revive the traditional cider culture that helped define the region for so many centuries.
Their work was inspired by the past and the future, hoping to honor agricultural history while also contributing to the revitalization of their pocket of the Hudson Valley. Doetsch’s grandparents and great-grandparents were subsistence farmers in Callicoon who lived off the land and made cider. Now, Seminary Hill is the world’s first energy-efficient Passive House-certified cidery, with 12 acres of organic orchards, where 60 varieties of apples and pears thrive. Their ciders run the gamut from easy-drinking sweet (the Cackling Hen) to bone dry (Delaware Dry).
“When we started Seminary Hill, we were total neophytes,” Manning says. “What’s been so fun is joining other new entrepreneurs in revitalizing the Sullivan Catskills. Back in the day, this was the Borscht Belt, but that business had declined by the 1970s. Over the last 20 years, young creatives from Brooklyn have rediscovered the area, and there has been a boom in new businesses that offer an experience that’s proudly local, intensely sustainable and authentically evokes Catskills heritage.”
The 34 Coziest Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC
We're excited to share some great media coverage as we gear up for the winter season. The DeBruce and Chatwal Lodge were featured in a PureWow article about the "Coziest Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC."
Sure, there’s something fabulous about hopping on a plane to the nearest tropical destination (or anyplace warm) as soon as temperatures drop. But there's also magic in embracing our surroundings—and the Northeast has plenty of local gems that offer winter wonderland escapes replete with the coziest of hygge vibes. These 34 charming winter weekend getaways from NYC are just that, and they are all within a few hours’ drive of the city.
This Upstate New York Hotel Has New A-frame Cabins Set in a 23-acre Forest…
It is not often that a beloved century-old hotel launches a completely new type of lodging — and even rarer that the dwelling is as charming as a grove of tiny A-frame homes in a 23-acre forest.
But Callicoon Hills, which opened to travelers in the 1940s, is one such spot. The property has long been a destination for city dwellers searching for a nature-filled escape, offering a resort-style stay in the picturesque foothills of the Catskill Mountains in New York. (Callicoon Hills is just over two hours from New York City by car.)
Guests can stay in the original 1905 boarding house outfitted with upgrades that include air conditioning and large picture windows with views over the grounds. There's also a pet-friendly pool house and ridge rooms. The standalone cottage, which is set near the creek, is a great private option.
But for the traveler who truly wants to be immersed in nature, nothing compares to the new A-frame cabins, which are set away from the other lodging on the backside of the property. Each standalone cabin has floor-to-ceiling windows so you won’t miss passing wildlife and luxuries like a queen-size bed, WiFi, and electricity. Simply put, they are rustic but comfortable.
