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  • Spend a night out with your kids – in the backyard!

    Camping…long-lasting memories with these family fun activities

    Have a blast. Camp close to home. Enjoy the full benefits of a camping trip in your backyard (or neighborhood), complete with a stocked fridge and indoor plumbing. read more »
  • Great selection of summer reading for our girls...and you too!

    A Mighty Girl's popular girl-empowering summer reading list is here!

    The books featured in A Mighty Girl’s summer reading list is just a small sample of the over 4,000 girl-empowering books for children and teens featured on A Mighty Girl. read more »
  • Prevent chapped skin after frequent washing

    Important to keep skin healthy to avoid cracks

    The message we are getting is that washing our hands more frequently will keep us healthy. There is a BUT to all this handwashing. Dry, chapped skin. Ironically, by over-washing our skin, we can develop dry cracks in the skin, giving bacteria an entry point into our bodies. read more »
  • Must-Read Thursday, July 2, 2020

    Visit the Bashakill and NY Botanical Gardens plus FREE youth arts classes

    Up-to-date local news read more »
  • The best in free online youth arts classes

    Sign up for great session for kids 12 to 16 years old

    Jarrett Markel Creativity Boot Camp; Free Online Youth Arts Classes. Project 10: "Found Poetry" with Anusha Mehar Ages: 12-16 After 4 months of social distancing we have tried to stay away from encouraging your kids to go online. But this method of encouraging your children to enjoy poe... read more »
  • Visit a 2,000-acre treasure for walking, hiking, birdwatching and just for enjoying life

    Bashakill Wildlife Management Area with its easy and flat terrain

    Several miles of trails trace an old rail line and the towpath of the former Delaware & Hudson Canal on the eastern and western sides of Bashakill Marsh. The Nature Trail off South Road takes you into the marsh, as do Haven Road and Birch Trail. A fishing pier for those with mobility limitations and four viewing towers offer scenic vistas. read more »