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Katie's Hudson Valley Travel Journal
I live in Hopewell Junction with my husband and daughter. I have many hobbies; raising chickens, taking photos and napping. My family absolutely loves the Hudson Valley and could not imagine living anywhere else. You can usually find us picking strawberries at Fishkill Farms in June, eating ice cream from Moo Moo’s in July or lounging at Red Wing Beach in August.
Feb 28, 2019
Historic downtown, picturesque waterfront & the most amazing local food!
Apr 22, 2018
Farm animals, beautiful hiking trails & gardens galore!
Apr 15, 2018
Playground, picnics, hiking and waterfalls!
Apr 8, 2018
An interactive trail hike with waterfalls, woodlands and wetlands!
Mar 27, 2018
An art and craft community dating back to the 1700's!
Mar 11, 2018
Aquarium, zoo and interactive science museum the whole family will love!
Mar 7, 2018
Open-air art and sculpture park!
Feb 25, 2018
A hiking paradise with a fun and trendy downtown!
Feb 18, 2018
Amazing waterfront, artsy downtown and history galore!
Feb 2, 2018
Vibrant street art, eclectic toy stores & stunning family hikes!
Jan 26, 2018
Pristine beach with so much to do nearby!
Jan 13, 2018
Beach, boardwalk, and amusement parks galore!
Jan 4, 2018
Beautiful seaport, boardwalk, beach and aquarium!
Jan 1, 2018
Picturesque New England fishing town with a breathtaking beach!
Dec 27, 2017
Carousel, train, trampoline and so much more!
Dec 21, 2017
The perfect place to spend the day when the weather is not so nice.
Dec 11, 2017
A place for parents to enjoy delicious food while the kids play!
Dec 4, 2017
One of the most imaginative, indoor play spaces for families!
Nov 26, 2017
Walk or bike for the most breathtaking Hudson River views!
Nov 19, 2017
Take a step back in time and experience real farm life!
Nov 11, 2017
Step back in time to the early 1800's!
Nov 4, 2017
Persian castle nestled among rolling hills will transport you back in time!
Oct 22, 2017
Oddities museum that is filled with the wonderfully bizarre!
Oct 15, 2017
Teddy bear & doll museum that celebrates the unique!
Oct 8, 2017
Family friendly hike through a ghost town!
Oct 1, 2017
Mysterious art tucked away in the woods!
Sep 23, 2017
A day full of apples, animals & art await you!
Sep 22, 2017
Tiny town, corn maze, hayrides & farm animals! Come spend the whole day!
Sep 10, 2017
Play village, tiny train, animals & you-pick galore!
Sep 3, 2017
Organic fruit and veggies, this farm has it all for the picking!
Aug 20, 2017
Experience a real working farm in a gorgeous setting!
Aug 13, 2017
Come hike the nature trail and picnic with the farm animals!
Aug 6, 2017
You can picnic and interact with over 300 different animals & birds!
Jul 30, 2017
Fluffy alpacas romp in a gorgeous and historic setting!
Jul 23, 2017
Perfect family-friendly hike to get away from it all!
Jul 15, 2017
Short, easy hike to one of the most beautiful beaches!
Jul 9, 2017
Hike to a secluded beach, picnic area and old lighthouse on the Hudson River.
Jun 18, 2017
Right over the border in Connecticut, Norwalk awaits! With beaches, an aquarium and a ferry ride to your own, private island adventure!
Jun 11, 2017
Just a short drive outside the HV are beautiful views of NYC, an awesome science museum & the most fabulous carousel ever!
Jun 4, 2017
Waterfalls, charming New England towns, mountain views and amazing museums all await you on this family-friendly day trip!
May 30, 2017
Spend the perfect day in the Capital District of New York, there are so many family-friendly places to choose from!
May 21, 2017
The highest point in Poughkeepsie, this family-friendly hike is filled with blossoming apple trees, wild birds, juicy wild berries and field upon field of wildflowers.
May 12, 2017
This family-friendly hike has over 5 miles of trails to explore and a stream-fed cavern that is truly a spiritual experience!
May 7, 2017
A truly magical place; hike through wild blueberry patches, a unique tidal marsh and splash around at the base of Indian Brook Falls!
Apr 30, 2017
A family-friendly hike that ends with a waterfall and plenty of places to dunk your toes in!
Apr 23, 2017
An ultimate family day in Beacon; amazing local food, kid- friendly art museums, eclectic toy stores, glass blowing and an awesome waterfront playground!
Apr 17, 2017
Beautiful gardens, native wildlife and rocky waterfalls all in one place waiting for your family to explore!
Apr 10, 2017
A learning zoo, housed in the Millbrook School and it’s the only one of its kind in the whole United States!
Apr 3, 2017
A monastery may seem like an unlikely place to spend the day with your children, but I assure you that they are going to have a ball while learning all about Buddhist culture!