SIDE SALAD - Everything crunchy is good.

ALL THINGS CONVERGE

Even if you have never visited the scenic and quaint Hudson River Valley northwest of New York City, you'll be able to appreciate the love for place that Hudsonian Magazine Onine clearly exhibits.

Publisher Alan Snel has a knack for printing quirky and loving looks at the valley's culture and scenery. The photo galleries alone are worth the visit.You sort of wish that someone would look at the town you live in with the same kind of intimacy and eye for detail and personality.

It also doesn't hurt that the design is clean and easy to navigate.

Be sure not to miss the story Snel wrote about his visit to all seven bridges that span the Hudson south of the state capital of Albany.