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Fall is apple-picking season in the Hudson Mohawk Region, and a beloved local orchard is welcoming visitors back for a new chapter.Goold Hill Apple Orchard in Castleton-on-Hudson has reopened for the 2026 season as part of Goold Hill Estate, bringing back the tradition of picking fresh apples while introducing new experiences for visitors to enjoy.The historic orchard, located at 1297 Brookview Station Road, has been part of the Capital Region agricultural landscape for more than a century. [...]

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