If you’re in your mid-twenties like I am, you might be getting a bit bored partying every weekend until sunrise (or not). Regardless, you can catch one of nature’s most beautiful live concerts, the dawn chorus. In my final years of undergrad, I had a professor require us to get up at 4:00 a.m. before sunrise
When you think about connecting with nature, it’s easy to picture grand overlooks with sweeping mountain views, entire weekends spent paddling on a serene lake, or long hikes through the forest where time melts away. These can be wonderful experiences, but they’re not the only way to appreciate and enjoy the natural world. Nature is
Columbia County is a “hot” place to be in the summer, in the figurative sense, but also literally. After visiting the shops in trendy Hudson or picking raspberries at one of the many beautiful fruit and berry orchards, you may find yourself desperate for a cool off. Fortunately, the county also boasts an array of
There’s something special about the summer solstice, even for those who don’t yet understand the ‘why’ of it. On the summer solstice, the sun reaches its furthest point from the equator, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year. This year, the Hudson Valley will enjoy over 15 hours of daylight as
When it comes to pollinators most people imagine bumble bees, honeybees, or butterflies. And most people would be correct in identifying this bunch as essential keystone species, a species that is “key” to sustaining life on this giant “stone” humans call Earth. However, bumble bees, honeybees, and butterflies are only a small part of a
Accessibility GoCoCo was created out of a desire to help people find the experiences that suit them best. Columbia County is home to so many fabulous outdoor places, but it can be hard to determine if those places meet your needs. On GoCoCo, you can search for: Accessibility at Columbia Land Conservancy properties Public transportation
Hiking essentials Taking a hike is a great way to spend a morning (or a day, or a few weeks!). But fun can turn sour quickly if you aren’t prepared for the conditions outside. Before you take a hike, make sure you’ve got the essentials. Have your own hiking tips to share? Email [email protected] and
What you need to know before you go Spending time outside is a great way to connect with nature, your friends and family, and just find some peace and joy in a world that can be a little too much sometimes. Before you go outside, take a little time to do some research (don’t worry,
