Ulster County Real Estate Update - 2012 Memorial Day Weekend - A Taft Street Guide
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Memorial Day Weekend 2012 will be a time to honor and remember our fallen soldiers and veterans. It's also a great weekend to catch up with family and those we care about. With a little luck, the weather will be perfect here in Ulster County NY, and Memorial Day Weekend 2012 will also serve as the unofficial beginning of summer; with many local events, markets, and festivals kicking off. And of course on Memorial Day itself, parades will be held to honor and celebrate our fallen heroes. Looking for a fun way to spend your holiday? Here's a town by town Taft Street Guide to Memorial Day Weekend 2012 in Ulster County NY.
H.I.T.S. On The Hudson Opening Weekend In Saugerties NY
H.I.T.S. stands for "Horse shows In The Sun" and is one of the premier…
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National Geographic recently added New Paltz NY to its 2012 list
of “America’s Best Adventure Towns”. The National Geographic Society has been a
respected authority on science, education, and preservation since the late
1800’s. To be featured by such an organization is recognition of
New Paltz’s unique and unparalleled natural beauty. The “Adventure” part of the name is well
known and well earned! The rugged Shawangunk Mountain Range which juts along
the horizon in New Paltz offers world-class climbing and hiking. The, “Gunks”,
as they are commonly known, as well as the nearby Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska
State Park have over 100 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, and
climbing. New York City urbanites, families, young people, and the world’s…
Our latest Ulster County local area update features 2012 Mothers Day happenings and events. The forecast for Mother's Day here in Ulster County NY calls for a nice, warm day with the slightest chance of a passing storm. It will probably feel more like summer than spring, so why not save the cooking and treat Mom to a nice meal out! No matter what town you're in, chances are there's a local restaurant nearby featuring a unique Mother's Day Menu. Taft Street Realty presents a 2012 Mother's Day Guide - featuring some great dining options in a few different towns around Ulster County.
The iconic Overlook Mountain and the town of Woodstock, NY, over which it stands watch are forever linked. During the 1800's, the Catskill Mountain region became a popular tourist destination, due in large part to paintings done by the "Hudson Valley School" of artists. It was the 1st coherent school of American artists, most famous among them Thomas Cole. Featuring beautiful, panoramic views of the Catskills, these paintings were celebrated and touted by politicians at the time, who were aggressively pushing for local tourism. The idea was that the untapped real estate in the Hudson Valley Region was as beautiful, if not more stunning, than any European vista. A favorite painting spot among these American Masters? The top of a mountain called Overlook in…