TheGreat Northern Catskillsboasts the Catskills' highest peaks and legendary hiking trails. The most famous natural sight in the Great Northern Catskills region is the 260-footKaaterskill Falls, painted by the Hudson River School's founding father Thomas Cole. You can choose a gentle half-mile wal...
Kaaterskill Fallshas been on the tourist circuit since the early 1800s and visiting this spot still ranks among thetop things to do in the Catskills region. There are two different options for getting to Kaaterskill Falls: Take a short walk to a viewing platform, or hike down (1.4 miles ro...
Fall in Seattle can often extend into mid-November. A natural phenomenon in the Pacific Northwest you don’t want to miss is the the larch. Unlike other conifers, this pine tree will turn yellow or gold during the fall. Locals often go hunting through Seattle’s many parks to find the ...
Burroughs loved his home in the Catskills where he farmed and traveled, hiked and fished and wrote his many books. I thought of him as a key to my reentry to the mountains for a short immersion in its splendors. On our way to inspect some trout streams that I’ve overlooked too long,...
• Fee information: The Mohonk Mountain House charges a fee per person. For more information please visit: https://www.mohonk.com/a-day-at-mohonk/hiking/ The Skytop Trail is a well maintained path leading to Albert K. Smiley Memorial Tower. From the t
landscape.This family-friendly park has two lakes at its center where you can relax and enjoy the tremendous beauty of the wildlife. You can fish from shore or enjoy 5-plus miles of hiking trails. A scenic overlook of Stissing Mountain and the Catskills make it a perfect spot year-round....
It's hard to believe that August is here. Soon the summer vacation will be over and the kids will be back to school. Before all of that happens there is one more three-day weekend opportunity to get in all of your summer fun and that of course is Labor Day weekend which this year ...
There are several great "destination pockets" in the area we call Upstate New York. Whether it be the historic mansions along the Hudson Valley, the small ski towns of the Catskills, the majesty of the Adirondacks, the diverse history of Central New York, or the beautiful region shrouded in...
For lunch we suggestPancho Villa'sfor one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Catskills. From here you are just 10 minutes fromHunter Mountain,one of Upstate's premier skiing resorts. 7: Alexandria Bay to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse (31 Miles) ...
If you want to stay in town, make sure to hike up Overlook Mountain – one the best hikes in New York state. It takes around two hours and you’ll get spectacular views across the Catskills. There are some great places to stay in Catskills, which you can use as a base to explore ...