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From cow to cheese: a unique look behind the scenes at De Lange Hoeve

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 5 minutes

Photographer and storyteller Jeanine Verbraak takes a look behind the scenes at Kaasboerderij De Lange Hoeve in Genderen. Together with cheese maker Djow, she discovers how milk from their own cows transforms step by step into cheese full of character.

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New Biesbosch beer pays tribute to National Park De Biesbosch

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 3 minutes

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat from Almkerk is launching a new specialty beer: Biesboschbier. The fresh, light beer is a tribute to National Park De Biesbosch and is brewed in close cooperation with VVV Biesboschlinie.

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The Almpad, walking along the water, Fort Giessen and meadows

| Lianne Verbeek-van Wette | Reading time: 2 minutes

The Almpad, between Giessen and Uitwijk, was enthusiastically conceived this spring by our volunteer Lianne. The walk takes you through the Almbos, along Fort Giessen, the small river Alm and through the outskirts of Giessen and Uitwijk.

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Discover Woudrichem: a day full of history and adventure

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 6 minutes

Photographer and storyteller Jeanine discovers Woudrichem with her family. They sail with the new foot ferry to Slot Loevestein, dive into the history of the fortified town and end the day relaxed with an overnight stay in the fortified town.

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The Kornsche Boezem

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 5 minutes

The Kornsche Boezem is a small but special nature reserve near Dussen. Read in this story what prehistoric snails have to do with modern nature management - and how you can enjoy it in the Kornsche Boezem Boezem.

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The Oostwaardpad, walking across farmland

| Lianne Verbeek-van Wette | Reading time: 1 minute

The Oostwaardpad, on the edge of De Biesbosch National Park, is a walk through farmland that our volunteer Lianne discovered. It’s the kind of hiking trail you want to take everyone to at least once because you’re so enthusiastic about it yourself.

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Every object tells a story

| Mariëlle Pelle | Reading time: 4 minutes

Step inside the War Museum Altena and you immediately step back in time. In this special museum, the history of World War II in Altena is made tangible and personal. Every object has its own story.

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De Biesbosch: a story of water and nature

| Mariëlle Pelle | Reading time: 7 minutes

De Biesbosch has an important place in the heart of Bert Pauw from Werkendam. Mariëlle speaks to him on behalf of the Biesboschlinie and wrote a story about love for and commitment to this unique water area.

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Casemates in Altena

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 5 minutes

You find them scattered throughout Altena: small concrete buildings with a roof in the shape of a flattened pyramid. They sometimes stand in unexpected places. But what are these structures and why are they here?

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Altena: beaver hotspot

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 3 minutes

After the beaver was released into the Biesbosch and Gelderse Poort in 1988, the population has increased significantly. And the beaver hotspot of the Netherlands? That is currently located in the municipality of Altena, the Biesboschlinie.

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Woudrichem: from medieval town to protected fortified town

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 9 minutes

Woudrichem developed from medieval town with fishing rights, to strategic defense point and fortified town. The fortified town of Woudrichem was designated a protected townscape in 1972.

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Rich history and freshly baked fish, the fish auction of Woudrichem!

| Prisca Visser | Reading time: 7 minutes

Just inside the gate of Woudrichem stands the old fish auction, once the center of the local fishing industry. Fishermen from the area sailed far up the rivers and brought their catch here to auction. Today, fresh gurnard is still baked here regularly.

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