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Reinvigorate your plant collection
The Annual Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardener “Great Plant Swap & Sale” Returns on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Forsyth Park Pavilion, 157 Lucas Avenue in Kingston. The proceeds benefit the Dominic Parise Master Gardener Scholarship.
 Donate plasma to save lives this summer
Plasma donation is an impactful, meaningful way to give back to your community this summer. By donating plasma, you can help people like Machelle Pecoraro.
 Foot and ankle safety tips for the summer months
From the beach to the backyard, taking care of your feet and ankles in summer is essential.
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New York State Parks: Great Family-Friendly Vacation Spots
Family adventures at an affordable price at New York State Parks
 Top Hudson Valley Dog Parks
Our human children aren't the only ones who enjoy the great outdoors, open grassy fields and a playdate with friends. Take your pooch to one of these great local dog parks for an afternoon playdate
 Best Ice Cream Shops
From old-fashioned ice cream parlors to farms high in the mountains, the Hudson Valley is filled with some of the best Ice Cream anywhere. So if it's ice cream you are craving these hot summer days- we have the list for you!
 Best day trips for summer
Taking a day trip with the family can provide loads of summer fun! We have rounded up 70 local places within a short drive of the Hudson Valley
 Favorite Hudson Valley Playgrounds
The Hudson Valley provides some of the most beautiful, fun and safe playgrounds for your children. Some of them are hidden gems, and we want to share them with you! Also, check out our playground safety check list.
Best of pick your own berries in the Hudson Valley
We put together a list of places for your family to go and pick those fresh berries that grow so well in the Hudson Valley. Please call to confirm before you visit.
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Favorite Hudson Valley Playgrounds
The Hudson Valley provides some of the most beautiful, fun and safe playgrounds for your children. Some of them are hidden gems, and we want to share them with you! Also, check out our playground safety check list.
7 ways to set up your yard for sensational summer fun
Your family backyard is the ideal location to create a summer full of memories for you, your family, and community. Easy to access? Check. Affordable? You bet. Able to accommodate all sorts of activities?
 Get Outdoors and Get Together Day
Celebrate Get Outdoors and Get Together Day — a day of inclusion for all people at New York's accessible parks and DEC lands!
Drive-In Movies in the Hudson Valley
WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE
Last year we interviewed Arlington High School seniors in Dutchess County, NY. They talked about who they are and what they do as well as their plans to navigate getting off to college
Health Focused ultrasound trial finds promise for Parkinson’s patients Health
The findings of a major international trial to test a high-tech, scalpel-free approach to treating movement problems caused by Parkinson’s disease have been published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.
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