![BaseCamp: Gateway to the Gunks](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BaseCamp1-800x400.jpg)
By definition, a “basecamp” provides things that are needed for persons engaged in such activities as exploring, mountain/rock climbing and more. It’s exciting that Gardiner now has its own BaseCamp.
![Riverbend Trails in Gardiner, photo by Christopher Hoey](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Riverbend-Trails-cropped-800x400.jpg)
The lands hiding scenic views just beyond the Town Transfer Station at Gardiner Park have seen exciting new activity over the last few months.
![An American flag waving in the wind, Photo by Kiddo27](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/An-American-flag-waving-in-the-wind-Photo-by-Kiddo27-800x400.jpg)
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 there will be a Special Election to fill the 19th District Congressional seat recently vacated by Democrat Antonio Delgado.
![Clove Bridge - Gardiner, NY](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Clove-bridge-800x400.jpg)
A roundup of current events and happenings in the Town of Gardiner.
![Birch Trees by Emma Bomba](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Emma-Bomba-birch-trees-1-800x400.jpg)
On Saturday, May 21, Supervisor Marybeth Majestic proclaimed the day as Arbor Day in Gardiner.
![Hal Corny and Beverly Keith, A Home Within](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A-Home-Within-photo-800x400.jpg)
Those working in the field understand that children in foster care have more trauma to overcome than most children and there are limited options for these children.
![No Mo May Sign, photo by Stana Weisburd](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/No-Mo-May-sign-800x400.jpg)
You may have noticed peoples’ lawns looking a little wild lately. Well, there is a new trend in town and around the world.
![Disc Golf in Gardiner, photo by Andy Lewis](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Disc-Golf-2-800x400.jpg)
Disc golf has gained an enormous amount of exposure in the past decade, with the number of courses, players, sponsorships, and companies getting a huge bump.
![We Stand With Ukraine, photo by Alejandro Duran Sanchez](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Photo-by-Alejandro-Duran-Sanchez-800x400.jpg)
As you drive through the back roads of Gardiner, you may notice Ukrainian flags hanging from mailboxes and local businesses.
![Happy Dog](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Happy-dog-2-800x400.jpg)
The dog days of summer are upon us, and we are blessed with a variety of places to take man’s best friend.
![Jenkinstown Antiques, photo by Debby Scott](https://gardinergazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1720-stone-house-facade-800x400.jpg)
Sandy Levy has been an art and antiquities dealer since he was a teenager with long hair, which means that he has been in the trade for over 50 years.