Hudson River Valley Ramble Celebrates Best Of The Hudson Valley

SOUTHEAST-BREWSTER, NY—Living in the Hudson Valley is cause for celebration—and one way to celebrate the valley's natural beauty and heritage is to take part in the annual Hudson River Valley Ramble. Every September the ramble offers a series of diverse events that highlight the area's history, culture and natural resources.

There are many ways to take part. You can hike, bike, paddle down the waterways, learn about Hudson River Valley artists or visit Revolutionary War historical sites. You can watch birds, gather wild herbs, or explore urban trails, visit the shell of a castle or learn about the aqueduct that supplies New York City water. From art walks to sightseeing cruises, there's something to do almost every day for the rest of September.

The ramble covers a large geographic area that includes Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Ulster; Washington, Westchester, and those portions of New York and Bronx counties adjacent to the Hudson River and within the city's waterfront revitalization program area.

Here are just a few of the events happening this weekend:

Westchester

Wild life hike: Explore natural geology, plant and animal life at a hike through Teatown Lake Reservation.

Putnam

Mysterious chambers: Are the Stone Chambers of Mead Farm Colonial constructions, ancient sacred sites or UFO bases? Explore three mysterious stone chambers of unknown origin located on NYC watershed lands.

Rockland

Sculpture in the Woods: Rockland Center for the Arts, in partnership with Collaborative Concepts, have sited sculptures by 15 regional artists on RoCA's new nature trails, just off the Catherine Konner Sculpture Park.

Mid Hudson Valley

Castle tour: Receive an exclusive behind-the-ruins kayak and walking tour of Bannerman's Castle. Includes a guided visit with a full narrated history of the island and castle.

Art Walk Kingston: Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events.

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