Let's cocreate a thriving Hudson Valley for people & wildlife by engaging resources & communities in the protection of Land, Water, Air & each other.https://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mwxxocv7ap2mPointy hats, paddles & river views — see how Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown are giving Halloween an active new twist with their annual SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) Witches Festival. 🧹➡️ https://thehv.life/47toKZw #HVViewfinder https://thehv.life/3TcHJV2?utm_campaign=hvviewfinderarchives&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=outdoors03 Oct 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxxocv7ap2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mwti7vp2522nWhen it comes to fall views, regional hikes tend to top the list. But hear us out: the Hudson Valley's rail trails can put on an equally stunning show, on foot or by bike. Here are six spots to soak in the colors without tackling a steep climb: thehv.life/4yhre9p https://thehv.life/4yhre9p01 Oct 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwti7vp2522nhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mwlrn5uo2h2y#ParksWeLove: Foundry Dock Park COLD SPRING, Putnam County — A skip away from the train station, you’ll find this pocket-sized park perched on the Hudson River. Even though it is tiny, the spot boasts big views of the Hudson Highlands! https://thehv.life/4rwUyGb . 📷: Amy Brown / ScenicHudson​.​org28 Sep 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlrn5uo2h2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mwbt4qiw2e2uA message that resonates across divides: protecting what we love.🌎 Hear from two environmental luminaries — Maya Lilly, of @theyearsproject.bsky.social, and Melissa Everett, of #SustainableHudsonValley — on the role of storytelling in climate action. https://thehv.life/3TgEwUn #ClimateWeek https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/how-good-storytelling-could-help-save-the-planet/?utm_campaign=hvviewfinder&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=climate_solutions24 Sep 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbt4qiw2e2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mw77huv2k72iFall means birds are on the move! As our feathered friends migrate south, you can help them by turning off all nonessential indoor & outdoor lights. This allows them to navigate using the stars. Take a look at live migration maps: https://birdcast.org/migration-tools/live-migration-maps/ 23 Sep 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw77huv2k72ihttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mw4t5hnbvy2vFewer fill-ups, more views.🌄🚆 This #WorldCarFreeDay, explore the trains, buses, ferries, and more that make getting around the #HudsonValley a little greener. The full lineup: https://thehv.life/4AlA9I8 #ClimateWeek2026 📷: Aspoire-Above / Shutterstock 22 Sep 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4t5hnbvy2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mw2b63jgjf2oA bright spot this #ClimateWeek: Plug-in solar is gaining momentum as a climate solution & could soon be legal in NY! ☀️ Our NJ neighbors just signed a law legalizing these small, portable panels. NY's SUNNY Act passed the state legislature & now awaits the gov's signature. https://thehv.life/4y74xEK https://thehv.life/3UPSf50?utm_campaign=hvviewfinder&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=climate_solutions21 Sep 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2b63jgjf2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mvpsyzz3dc2aMeet the man who (literally) wrote the book on New York birds: Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Son of a Puerto Rican-born astronomer, Fuertes spent his life documenting birds in the Hudson Valley & beyond through meticulous illustrations: thehv.life/4A1QOk6 https://thehv.life/4A1QOk617 Sep 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpsyzz3dc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mvoabevwi72gNature has a sense of irony: this natural remedy for the itch from poison ivy happens to grow right next to it! #Jewelweed is a delicate wetland plant that thrives alongside poison ivy & stinging nettle. Spot it & put it to use. ➡️ https://thehv.life/46hdNtG. #HVViewfinder https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/natures-beautiful-remedy-for-poison-ivy/?utm_campaign=hvviewfinder&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=plants_animals16 Sep 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvoabevwi72ghttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mvikil5zvc2c#ParksWeLove: Scenic Hudson Park at Peekskill Landing Once a wharf & industrial site, this 4.4-acre reimagined space opened as a Hudson Riverfront park in Sept 2014! An easy place to unwind — stroll the walkways, admire the public art, or relax by the water. https://thehv.life/4d6gdiw 📷s: Jeff Mertz14 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvikil5zvc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mvajzp5wh223Twenty-five years ago today, the September 11 attacks changed New York and the country forever. Its grief and legacy are still felt, even by those too young to remember the day.11 Sep 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvajzp5wh223https://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mv6jakujrl2eHistory so good you can taste it — find out the real story behind New York's iconic apple cider doughnuts: https://thehv.life/3V9rdp3 #HVViewfinder . 📷: 1. Adams Fairacre Farms / 2. Sally L. Steinberg Collection of Doughnut Ephemera, 1920s-1987 / Archives Center / National Museum of American History10 Sep 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6jakujrl2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mv3ybkyk3q2z🚨 Harmful Algal Bloom Alert 🚨 Summer to fall = prime time for #HarmfulAlgalBlooms (HABs) to form in lakes & rivers. HABs can be harmful to people and pets, so be on the lookout and avoid contact! Our friends at the #CaryInstitute have expert guidance on how to navigate: https://thehv.life/4xb44zT https://www.caryinstitute.org/index%2Ephp/news-insights/feature/harmful-algal-blooms-key-facts-protecting-yourself-and-taking-action09 Sep 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3ybkyk3q2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3muwvv74ubz2x#ParksWeLove: Van der Donck Park A buried river with a second chance: this week marks the anniversary of the grand opening of #YonkersNY Park, with the “daylighted” Saw Mill River! Scenic Hudson spearheaded the initiative to uncover the waterway. https://thehv.life/4xAqsnj . 📷: Brian / Adobe Stock07 Sep 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwvv74ubz2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3murumuxeet2mVirtually any hummingbird you spot around the Hudson Valley is likely to be one of New York's resident species: The Ruby-throated Hummingbird. For #NationalHummingbirdDay, here's how to attract this tiny beauty to your outdoor space: https://thehv.life/4iIJ7bZ #HVViewfinder 📹: Cavan / Adobe Stock05 Sep 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3murumuxeet2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mumwupx2lv2dWe teach kids dodgeball in P.E. Why not the lifelong skill of riding a bike? Luckily, a number of Hudson Valley schools + orgs are working to get students on two wheels. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4wVhRum #HVViewfinder . 📷: 1,2. Courtesy Hudson Youth Bike Co-op 3. Amy Brown / ScenicHudson.org 03 Sep 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumwupx2lv2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mufb2u7elu2k#ParksWeLove: Sterling Forest State Park A remarkable woodland, a watershed for millions & an impressive outdoor recreation area — it’s incredible that the forest’s 21,935+ acres sit right in Orange County's Tuxedo! https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/sterling-forest-state-park 📷: @NYstateparks 31 Aug 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufb2u7elu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mu5xid57lv2j#FarmFreshFriday: Tributary Farm (Ulster County) This farm’s 83 acres sit on prime soil — aka the perfect growing environment! Using organic + regenerative practices, farmers cultivate 50+ different crops. They've also grown a supportive group of CSA members. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4cbajwb #HVFarms https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/tributary-farm-a-win-for-farm-fresh-food-in-the-hudson-valley/?utm_campaign=hvviewfinder&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=land_air_water28 Aug 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5xid57lv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mu3xvdtscp2iTangy, salty, sweet, SATISFYING — this family recipe for Vietnamese pork chops (or tofu, for a satisfying veggie version) feels just right for summer grilling in the #HudsonValley! Get the recipe by Philippe Trinh. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4xWYLVy #HVViewfinder https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/how-to-grill-up-tangy-vietnamese-pork-chops/?utm_campaign=hvviewfinder&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=community27 Aug 2026 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3xvdtscp2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtyb7djqdt25The #WomensProBaseballLeague's inaugural season is in full swing! Multiple #HudsonValley players are taking the field. The region’s baseball connection goes way back…in 1866, @vassar.bsky.social students formed all-women club teams. See the #HVHistory: https://thehv.life/4ikUpDa #WomensEqualityDay https://thehv.life/4qnQabU?utm_campaign=hvviewfinderarchives&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=history_culture26 Aug 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyb7djqdt25https://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtwb2fm6p22j❗UPDATED SCHEDULE❗ After a brief schedule change, Lake Sophia swimming will be open daily 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. through Labor Day. ... ❗NUEVO HORARIO❗ Tras un breve cambio, el balneario del Lago Sophia abrirá a diario 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. hasta el Día del Trabajo, inclusive. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwb2fm6p22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mttnorgswi2i🌟New Preserve Alert!🌟 #ParksWeLove: Bentleys Karst Preserve BERLIN, Rensselaer County — On the eastern edge of the Rensselaer Plateau, this preserve’s 91 acres are home to bat species, hardwood forests & TWO caves. More via Hudson Taconic Lands' website. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4zMD0Kb 📷: Nate Simms 24 Aug 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttnorgswi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtr6h3lse52yFew things beat a summer afternoon gliding along the Hudson River... ⛵ And you don't need a yacht club membership to make it happen! Here's your guide to getting on the water (affordably!) this #NationalRidetheWindDay. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4xXDLOL #HVViewfinder https://www.scenichudson.org/viewfinder/regional-sailing-within-reach/?utm_campaign=hvviewfinderarchives&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=outdoors23 Aug 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr6h3lse52yhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtodb6y5sk2v💦Splash Update 💦 Since opening earlier this summer, Lake Sophia at Sojourner Truth State Park has made waves! Beginning today, swimming moves to a weekends-only schedule through Labor Day, 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. thehv.life/4zCuk95 . 📹: Riley Johndonnell / ScenicHudson.org22 Aug 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtodb6y5sk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtkgy22jwc2mChasing waterfalls? We all seem to do it — especially in summer. Here's the science behind our love of these natural wonders — plus six regional faves worth checking out: https://thehv.life/4xMbwT3 📷s: Diana Richards . Scenic Hudson's News + Valley Views: #HVViewfinder20 Aug 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkgy22jwc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mthbtj3idd2pHeading between Long Island & the #HudsonValley? ⚠️ Laurel wilt should be on your radar! The invasive plant disease was detected on Long Island 2025. To curb the spread, the @NYSDEC has established a quarantine district. ➡️ https://thehv.life/4xHUHZn 📷s: Abby Marino / NYSDEC19 Aug 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthbtj3idd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3mtc62huuv32t#ParksWeLove: Peach Hill Park This site has a unique claim to fame — it's the highest point in #Poughkeepsie, offering views of the Catskills, Hudson Highlands & Shawangunks from its summit. The former orchard features 3+ miles of scenic trails. https://thehv.life/4wq75Mk . 📷: Peach Hill Park 17 Aug 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc62huuv32thttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3msy5clt4zx2m“Balanced Rock” ➡️ the 60-ton boulder in North Salem has inspired centuries of speculation. But most likely, it arrived by nature. See what erratic rocks reveal about the #HudsonValley’s history: https://thehv.life/4hgRJWM 📷: 1. Martin Brech 2. North Salem Historian’s Collection #HVViewfinder13 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy5clt4zx2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3msqkqlt2qr22#ParksWeLove: Walkway Over the Hudson Dutchess + Ulster Counties — For decades, this bridge sat vacant across the Hudson. Once a 19th-century railroad bridge, the 1.28-mile span opened to pedestrians in 2009. Now, visitors can soak in views 212 feet above the river. . 🎥: Connect.HV 10 Aug 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqkqlt2qr22https://bsky.app/profile/scenichudson.bsky.social/post/3msirrzxt2e2h1825: The Erie Canal opens & river traffic on the Hudson surges! Enter: the Stony Point Lighthouse. Built to guide ships through a rocky stretch of the Haverstraw Bay. 200 years & countless storms later, it's still standing. Discover the #HVHistory: https://thehv.life/4h3vAev #NationalLighthouseDay07 Aug 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:mbdkvpcqpxc6yhpwpizdia6e/app.bsky.feed.post/3msirrzxt2e2h