Author Archives: Stevie
In the Dutchess County Spotlight – SplashDown Beach
Love the relaxing waves of the beach, but also the exciting speed of water rides? SplashDown Beach is the perfect place for you and your family this summer. SplashDown Beach, America’s Biggest Little Water Park™, has everything you need for … Continue reading.
Rocking Horse Ranch-Top 10 Resorts by TripAdvisor
Rocking Horse Ranch is proud to be rated as one of the top 10 family resorts in the United States. Travelers’ Choice Award winners were determined based on the reviews and opinions of millions of TripAdvisor travelers around the globe….
Jobs Up 3.7% In Tourism
Growth trends seen in the jobs market appear to be intact in the latest report, offering modest hopes for the Hudson Valley in a notoriously slow-growth economy. Total jobs in the seven-county region were up by nearly 1 percent in … Continue reading.
Kid-Friendly Fun! Five don’t-miss things to do with the family before Labor Day
We’re halfway through summer, which means the heat is at its highest and ideas to keep the kids busy are running thin. You’ve soaked up the sun at the beach, met up with friends at the swim club, and lounged … Continue reading.
SplashDown Beach’s 2013 Expansion Complete
New Rides, More Fun, Same Price! The Arctic Plunge is the first of 6 new attractions to be completed as part of the Arctic Adventure complex. This competitive, multi-lane, headfirst Mat Racer reaches 5-stories tall and is one of America’s hottest Waterpark attractions! Continue reading.
Expansion Adds To Water Park Fun
“America’s Biggest Little Water Park” is about to get bigger due to a $12 million expansion that includes two new rides set to open this summer. The SplashDown Beach project is expected to be completed around summer 2015, which will … Continue reading.
Tourism Business of the Year: Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Ulster County Development Corp. announced the recipients of their eighth annual Business Recognition Awards. The awards recognize Ulster County entrepreneurs and businesses that are leaders in their sectors, have achieved outstanding results or have shown dedication and commitment to furthering business and the quality of life in Ulster County and in the Hudson Valley. Continue reading.
Pattern For Progress 2012 Regional Leadership Award
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is proud to announce the 2012 recipients of its Regional Leadership Awards. The nine recipients will be recognized for their contributions to the region during Pattern’s annual awards reception Nov. 8 at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. The event, which annually attracts 500 attendees, starts at 5:30 p.m. with a networking session amid multiple food stations, and moves to the dining room for dessert and the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Continue reading.
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort Voted Top Family Resort In World
Grabs #2 Ranking in the U.S. and #3 in the World for Family Travel! Families on-the-go won’t have to travel by cruise ship or plane to get to one of the world’s top-rated family resorts. TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel … Continue reading.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Figure It Out!’
Trip to Rocking Horse Ranch featured as Grand Prize on Prime Time Nickelodeon Show! What do you get when you have four celebrities and one super talented kid? Figure It Out! Rocking Horse Ranch was featured as the Grand Prize … Continue reading.