Kayla Sexton, Author at Hudson Valley Magazine

Outdoors Guide

Abandoned hotels, storied castles, and eerie trails add to the spooky vibes of these haunted hikes in the Hudson Valley that scream October.

Beauty & Shopping

Up your hiking, hunting, or fishing game with a visit to one of the Hudson Valley’s boutique outfitters who stock everything from boots to boats.

Life & Style

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently certified Dutchess County as a Silver Climate Smart Community.

Things to Do

It doesn’t cost anything to have fun at these fall events throughout the Hudson Valley that offer family-friendly activities.

Things to Do

A makers' market in Monroe, Oktoberfest in White Plains, and more highlight this week's things to do in the Hudson Valley.

Home & Property

Priced at $2.75 million, Church House is a secluded Germantown home that highlights nature on its 60 expansive acres.

Outdoors Guide

Take your upstate leaf-peeping experience to the next level with picturesque views and rainbow-hued panoramas along the Hudson River.

Eat & Drink

Explore the region while sipping locally produced beverages on these wine and cider tours that travel down the river and across the mountains.

Arts & Culture

The Hudson Valley's beloved Woodstock Film Festival spotlights upcoming and talented filmmakers in upstate New York and beyond.

Things to Do

Hudson River tourism directors share their top picks for places to go, sights to see, and things to do throughout October.

Kayla Sexton