The berries are back and they're coming on strong and there simply is no better way to get them then to gather them yourself. Take the spouse, the kids, the grandkids - or borrow a friend's - and head...
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The Best Independence Day Celebration Anywhere!
"If you step from the Union Depot in Troy into a Delaware and Hudson car attached to the 5p.m. express on the Fitchburg Railroad, you will find yourself in the prettiest town in Northern New York." These words, written by...
11th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Fest This Weekend!
The fun begins Friday, June 3 at 8:30am with a balloon inflation demonstration for the kids at Cambridge elementary, and for the rest of us at 6pm with the official opening ceremonies. The first launch is at 6:30pm, followed by...
Salem Rated A “Best Bet” For Memorial Day Weekend
No doubt there will be plenty of people returning to Salem this weekend who remember last Memorial Day weekend here. Here are five big reasons why the FREE PRESS calls Salem a "Best Bet": 1) Our town-wide garage sale, sponsored...
Bikers Invade Salem (For A Good Cause) And You’re Invited!
Sunday, June 5 marks the annual Blessing Of The Bikes at the Salem United Methodist Church. Come be blessed - and be a blessing to others - and enjoy a free lunch and group ride through the lovely hills and...
Have A Ball (of yarn) At The Fiber Tour This Weekend!
Bring the kids along on this FREE event and enjoy a self-guided tour among the most beautiful farms you'll ever see! Check out washingtoncountyfibertour.org for a listing of the farms and times and directions. Meet the animals - including the...
America’s Toughest Bike Race This Weekend!
It's 82 miles of dirt and paved roads, covered bridges, punishing hills and scenic rolling hills and it's happening this weekend right here in the Battenkill Valley. It's The Tour of the Battenkill and if you haven't witnessed this...
Maple Sugar Open House Weekends – Do Not Miss This!
(Spoiler alert: way-cool video link at the end of the article) Right out your back door (so to speak) are the finest maple sugar producers in the world (and they're not in Vermont!). Shushan, Salem, Argyle, Hartford and surrounds boast...
You’re Invited To HarvestFest – The Biggest Party In The Fall!
This is Donna Orlyk at last year's HarvestFest celebration (and that's no bull!). This year, on Saturday, September 11, HarvestFest - a celebration of the end of the growing season with local food, music, art and activities for the entire...
What’s A Cheese Tour Without Wine?
The Battenkill Valley is so rich in artisanal cheesemakers that our annual Cheese Tour has grown almost exponentially each year. Now our friends Christine and Geoff over at the Rice Mansion Inn in Cambridge are presenting a PAIRING event with...