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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

April 01, 2023


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Day Trips

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Bannerman’s Island

By Michael Turton, Reporter | June 1, 2019

Former munitions warehouse now a destination

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Hudson

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 21, 2017

Books, brews, shopping and firetrucks

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Iona Island

By Michael Turton, Reporter | September 7, 2017

From bombs to birds at former military base

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Lake Taghkanic State Park

By Michael Turton, Reporter | August 8, 2017

Beautiful hikes, comfort food, bourbon and some zip

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: The Age of Washington

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | November 5, 2016

Commander made vital decisions at Newburgh home

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: A Fall Drive to Three States

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 9, 2016

The crowds are gone, and the colors have arrived

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Innisfree Garden

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 1, 2016

One of the world’s top 10 gardens

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Kingston’s Maritime Museum

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 1, 2016

Fascinating past lives of the Hudson River

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Mount Gulian

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 1, 2016

‘We have no velvet ropes up’

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: James Baird State Park

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 1, 2016

Trails, golf and more

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Kent Falls

By Clayton Smith, Contributor | September 1, 2016

State park provides escape for Hudson Valley residents

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Stony Point Battlefield

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | August 22, 2016

Site known for bayonet attack on British

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Montgomery Place

By Michael Turton, Reporter | October 6, 2013

Perfect fall getaway for majestic grounds and trails

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Walkway Over the Hudson

By Mary Anne Myers, Contributor | September 18, 2013

Above it all: the hawk’s-eye view

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Storm King Art Center

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | August 6, 2013

Open-air museum committed to modern sculpture

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Wilderstein Legacy

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | July 6, 2013

Historic estate preserves elegance of old-world culture

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Historic Huguenot Street

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | June 26, 2013

Settlement preserved on Historic Huguenot Street

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: New Windsor Cantonment and The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | November 9, 2012

Cold Spring’s Roger Keppel prepares for Purple Heart Roll of Honor

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Minnewaska State Park Preserve

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | October 12, 2012

October offers prime hiking opportunities to savor seasonal colors

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Opus 40 – One Man’s Work

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | September 16, 2012

Fite’s sculptured landscape serves as everlasting destination

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Fort Montgomery Historic Site​

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | July 30, 2012

Revolutionary relic takes visitors back to 1777

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Knox’s Headquarters

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | July 27, 2012

Historic site comes to life for Gen. Knox’s birthday

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Constitution Island

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | June 19, 2012

Portions of Warner House to be reopened for summer tours

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Thomas Cole and Frederic Church Homes

By Kevin E. Foley, Contributor | August 16, 2011

Cole and Church houses make for interesting, inspiring day

Arts & Leisure

Day Trip: Samuel Morse Home

By Mary Anne Myers, Contributor | July 30, 2011

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