Excursions

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Rural Intelligence Outdoors: Birds and the Big Chill

Revel in the outdoors while helping with a national study; learn how the Shakers survived (and thrived) in winter.

By Betsy Miller

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Introducing Rural Intelligence Outdoors

Or: Nature Appreciation 101, with our picks of upcoming activities for a breath of fresh air.

By Betsy Miller

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Mansakenning Farm Stand Hits History, Agriculture And Other Hudson Valley Trademarks

The Mansakenning Farm Stand is open and stuffed with gluten-free baked goods, eggs, jams, pickles and a whole lot of history.

By Jamie Larson

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Balderdash Cellars Trades Urban Outfit for a Sylvan Setting

Now you can taste Balderdash's "wicked" wine while enjoying the view.

By Lisa Green

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Tour des Farms: A NWCT Farm Tour For Pedal Pushers

Cycle your way through farms, nurseries and markets — and support local agriculture, too.

By Lisa Green

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Four Brothers Drive-In: Now It's Movie And An Overnight

The Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia, NY now offers camping...and there's a lot more to come.

By Jamie Larson

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Why You Should Tiptoe Through The WAA Sculpture Walk

Washington Art Association Sculpture Walk: In The Park, At The Post Office, And Everywhere In Between

By CB Wismar

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Steven Holl's 'T' Space Opens to the Public

It's easy to miss 'T' space in the woods of Rhinebeck, NY, but you shouldn't.

By Jamie Larson

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New Milford Joins A National Barn Quilt Trail Trend

By Lisa Green Quilts have told stories for hundreds of years. But in the past couple of decades, they’ve started presenting their stories in a new way — a new medium, in fact — and New Milford, Conn. is one of the first (if not the first) communities in the RI

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Tour Historic Barns Of Dutchess County — And Party At The End

Heermance Farm. Photos: Carol Pederson, Capturing Moments Photography. By Lisa Green Here’s the setup for the perfect September day in the Rural Intelligence region: Car, motorcycle or bicycle — unfamiliar country roads — historic barns — farm visits… and an end-of-the-day reception in a barn with food and drink catered by local

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The Berkshires' First Farm To Fork Fondo Pedals Into Town

By Amy Krzanik When I first heard that Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Mass. would host the Berkshires’ first Farm to Fork Fondo on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 I thought, “Sounds great!... wait, what’s a fondo?” If, like me, you’re more of a casual bicycle

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An RI Recommendation: The Hudson Valley Then And Now Fest

Photos courtesy Barbara Todd. By Lisa Green Last summer, my husband and I spent a few jam-packed days in Dutchess County, and its brevity notwithstanding, it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable mini vacations I’ve ever had. Which is why, when the Artists Collective of Hyde

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