Probably Outside

Ramble On

The Hudson River Valley Ramble is over 150 outings held throughout September. My head is about to explode.

Sep 6 • Monica Cardoza

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August 2026

How to Get Outside in August

It's not too late to fill your weekends with local, social, dirt-cheap outings this month.

Aug 5 • Monica Cardoza

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June 2026

Tips for Going on a Guided Birding Walk

Local birdwatching clubs welcome birders of all levels. Give it a try.

Jun 10 • Monica Cardoza

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March 2026

Come Alive at a Historic Cemetery

Costumed historical re-enactors enliven cemetery tours.

Mar 3 • Monica Cardoza

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January 2026

Fly Like an Eagle to a Festival

Aside from spotting eagles, these festivals offer other activities, and no two festivals are exactly alike.

Jan 31 • Monica Cardoza

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First-Day Hikes Don't End on Jan. 1

Some are still ongoing. Others can lead to additional outings.

Jan 13 • Monica Cardoza

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October 2025

Falling Leaves, Moving Plants

Before the leaves pile up, move plants in your yard.

Oct 28, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

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September 2025

A Night of 'Magic'+Upcoming Outings+Extreme Rain

A new take on book clubs; Sept./Oct. outings; and let's talk about the weather

Sep 14, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

July 2025

Gardening beneath bird feeders+my first county fair+upcoming outings

I was always struck by the contrast of the lively commotion of birds visiting feeders and the brown patch below them. So I wrote about it for a birding…

Jul 31, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

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March 2025

The April Issue: My Butterfly Gardening Article for The Washington Post+Run to Spring Walks+Bird with a Wizard

Be realistic about attracting butterflies to your yard; why you should run, not dawdle, to spring walks; and birding solo with the Merlin app

Mar 30, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

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A New Experience at a National Park

A hike at Jockey Hollow featured all the familiar sites, plus a new one we're all likely to see more of in the future at other parks.

Mar 7, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

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January 2025

6 Ways to Get Outside in 2025

Looking to spend more time outdoors this year? Start close to home.

Jan 2, 2025 • Monica Cardoza

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