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By Jessica Porter on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 - 11:12 am
Above: Bike rentals at the Roxbury General Store in Roxbury. Photo via the Roxbury General Store's Facebook page.
The Catskills are a bicycler’s paradise with hundreds of miles of trails and roads perfect for bikers of all skill levels. Whether you’re... Read more
By Jeanine Pascarella on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 - 1:28 pm
Recreation and the outdoors are not just for able-bodied people. Adults and children with physical challenges benefit from exercise and the balance that comes from nature and fitness. Here are some opportunities that allow everyone equal access to the... Read more
By Robert Cairns on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 - 5:42 pm
Above: This map, from the Delaware County Electric Cooperative website, shows areas targeted for construction of fiber-optic data lines.
Just as the Rural Electrification Administration brought electric power to remote areas of the nation in the 1930s, a... Read more
By Tim Luby on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 - 3:59 pm
While the Catskills have a reputation for rugged, steep terrain, the region also offers plenty of short, exciting jaunts with amazing views that kids can scale.
1. VROMAN’S NOSE. 1.5 miles round trip. A mostly gentle climb, with some steep sections, that... Read more
By Jane Margolies on Friday, Jul. 31, 2015 - 3:39 pm
Strawberry season has come and gone, but not to worry if you didn’t get your fill of luscious, locally grown berries. Blueberry season is upon us, and, thanks to the late spring rains, growers at U-Pick farms around the Catskills are reporting bumper... Read more
By Margaretville Health Foundation on Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2015 - 4:28 pm
On Thursday, August 6th, the Margaretville Health Foundation will be holding its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at the College Golf Course in Delhi to benefit Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center. Our foundation ensures that many of... Read more
By Margaretville Health Foundation on Monday, Jul. 27, 2015 - 10:04 am
On Thursday, August 6th, the Margaretville Health Foundation will be holding its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at the College Golf Course in Delhi to benefit Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center. Our foundation ensures that many of... Read more
By Robert Cairns on Thursday, Jul. 23, 2015 - 5:17 pm
Above: A police officer making a drunk driving arrest. Photo by Flickr user Jeffrey Smith.
Delaware County will have a full-time prosecutor for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases following action of the county's board of supervisors on Wednesday, July... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Thursday, Jul. 23, 2015 - 10:05 am
Above: A mountain biker races in Hurley in 2013. Photo by Tim Kleeger of Fats in the Cats.
The Catskill Mountains were made for road cycling and mountain biking, with miles of paved, lightly trafficked roads and rugged mountain trails. For those who love... Read more
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