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September 23, 2025
Apples and Marzipan Honey: The Promise of a Sweet and Prosperous Year Ahead By Merrie Witkin As late August rolls into September and the nights become refreshingly cool, the […]
2025 Rosendale Runs: Half Marathon & 6k Run/Walk to Benefit WVLT
July 21, 2025
For a second year, in partnership with the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, Shawangunk Runners present the Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and new for this year, a 6k Run/Walk on October […]
Expect Engineers on Rail Trail
July 15, 2025
Bridge Inspections Begin on Popular Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Segment in New Paltz New Paltz, NY — The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (WVRT), a cherished segment of the Empire State […]
Henry W. Dubois Greenway Connector in New Paltz Officially Open
June 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2025 New Paltz Community Welcomes New Trail with Community Bike Ride and Ribbon Cutting New Paltz, NY – The new Henry […]
WVLT Volunteer Appreciation Night: A Night of Fun, Gratitude, and Reflection
February 14, 2025
WVLT Volunteer Appreciation Night: A Night of Fun, Gratitude, and Reflection On a blustery winter night, WVLT volunteers gathered for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, hosted by Joppenbergh Gap Distilling. […]
The Modest Beginnings of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
October 24, 2024
The Modest Beginnings of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail By Dave Strong Part One – The Huguenot Path The other day I rode a bike rented from “Bike New Paltz” […]
Joint Statement – Plattekill Creek Bridge Vandalism
September 6, 2024
Since the completion of renovations to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in 2023, we are delighted to see the safe and responsible public use of this wonderful community resource. However, […]
Announcing 1st Wednesday Dog Walks with WVLT!
July 26, 2024
Announcing WVLT 1st Wednesdays Dog Walk – Dog Days of Summer Edition! Get ready to beat the heat with our launch of Dog Days of Summer edition of the […]
June 28, 2024
The opening of the Rosendale Trestle on June 29, 2013 marked a significant milestone in the preservation of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. This iconic structure was the missing link […]
Foragers & Herbalists: Hudson Valley Summer Cherries
June 28, 2024
By Merrie Witkin June 2024 In the Hudson Valley, cherry season is fleetingly short. Sweet cherries begin to appear at farmers markets and farm stands in mid- to late […]
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