By Saman Shafiq via USA Today Looking for exciting locations to explore this year? From diving with sharks on Australia’s Coral Coast to rafting the white rapids of West Virginia, National Geographic has some unique ideas for you with its annual Best of the World 2024 list. The list, released first to USA TODAY on…

By Raphael Beretta via HV Mag Food is always more than just food in the Hudson Valley. When it comes to regional cuisine, each plate tells a story of where and how the ingredients were grown, how the concepts behind the flavors was conceived, and why it looks the way it does. In other words,…

By Emma Frisbie via ILoveNY New year, new New York State happenings! 2024 promises an exciting lineup of new attractions, exhibits, restaurants, and more to explore throughout the Empire State. Celebrate Pride at the first national park visitor center dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, hike to new heights at a fire tower in the Catskills, or…

By Matt Moment and Sabrina Sucato via hvmag It’s been quite the year, Hudson Valley. No matter what 2023 looked like for you, there’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of 2024 than with delicious food, good music, and plenty of local libations. Whether you’re seeking fine dining with waterfront views or parties that…

By Julia Colombo and Kayla Sexton via hvmag Albany County Empire Skate Plaza December – March Starting in December, the Empire State Plaza ice rink is open for skating and fun all winter long. Head to Albany to enjoy free skating at the rink all month, and don’t miss the holiday kick-off celebration on December…

Article by Sabrina Sucato via HV Mag Start the holiday season in the Hudson Valley with festive parades, seasonal markets, and tree lighting spectacles. It’s that time of year again. The leaves are off the trees, the holiday shopping lists seem endless, and snowfall looms (whether you’re ready for it or not). Before the hustle…