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Exotic adventures, riverfront breezes, lakeside camping -- the Hudson Valley is where nature practically begs you to come relax, learn and play. Activities range from hiking to kayaking, to cross-country skiing to walking in the woods.
 
 
 
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Snow tubing at Windham

It's a winter wonderland in the Hudson Valley
Winter getaways in Dutchess County
Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Snowboarding
Snow tube, ski and snowdeck
Snowboards put spin on skiing
Snowboarding: Rules for the ride
Skiing fun is closer than Aspen
Fahnestock Winter Park

 
HIKING/CLIMBING
The Gunks

Hikers can take their pick in valley
A hiker's paradise in the Hudson Valley
Hikers, bikers bask in nature's serenity
Breathtaking rail trail has fans across region
Climbers admire Gunks challenge
Local hikers share favorite spots
Top local runner carves niche on trails
A great place to climb: Shawangunk Ridge
Adventures, thrills are endless for local climber
A great place for hiking: Locust Grove
Appalachian Trail access plentiful in mid-Hudson
Hike up Mount Marcy challenging yet enjoyable
Outdoors club keeps active year-round
12-mile Maybrook trail's completion is long awaited

 
BIKING/ROLLING

A great place to mountain bike: Taconic Hereford
Trails or roads, area's rich in cycling beauty
Places local cyclists like to ride
A great place for rolling: Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Local rollerblader savors sport

 
WATER ACTIVITIES
Jet skiing on the Hudson River

Revel in the river's natural beauty
Hudson Valley field and stream
Set your sights on sailing
A great place to fish: Twin Island and Stissing lakes
Interest level in fishing adapts with the times
A great place for paddling: Chodikee Lake
Local kayaker sees sport blossom
Wallkill River is a perfect tour guide
A great place for jet skiing: Hudson River
Local jet ski standout enjoys sport

Hudson River links
Hudson River launch ramps (Courtesy of Hudson River Fishermans Association)
Hudson River tide predictions (Courtesy of National Ocean Service CO-OPS)

 
RUNNING

A great place for running: Minnewaska preserve
Top local runner carves niche on trails
Local runners share favorite places

 
 
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