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By John Ferguson on Monday, Jun. 23, 2014 - 3:09 pm
Climb up and over the rocky Shawangunk Ridge to a spectacular vista overlooking the Hudson Valley. Meander along hundreds of miles of carriage lanes and trails through the Mohonk Preserve. Ride through rolling pastureland on 19th- century dirt roads,... Read more
By CRISP on Monday, Jun. 23, 2014 - 1:53 pm
The mission of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species to h elp stop their spread by engaging citizens in a wide range of activities across the state and encouraging them to take action.... Read more
By Lillian Browne on Friday, Jun. 13, 2014 - 12:05 pm
Strapping on your hiking shoes isn’t the only way to see the Catskills: You can also hit the trail on horseback. Trail-riding companies operate throughout the region, and they offer an alternative way to enjoy the spectacular views and fresh mountain air... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2014 - 1:51 pm
Green Door, a Liberty-based quarterly magazine about Catskills life and culture, is shutting down.
It's been a good run; in their three years and 13 issues, Green Door's founders have launched a multi-use art space on Liberty's Main Street, popularized... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Jun. 9, 2014 - 10:10 pm
Water is everywhere in the Catskill Mountains, even their name: The “kill” in “Catskills” is a Dutch word for “creek.” There’s plenty of open water to go around for kayakers, canoers, sailors and rowers — especially now that four of New York City’s vast... Read more
By John Phillip Tappen on Friday, Jun. 6, 2014 - 4:09 pm
Squeezed between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, strawberry season in the Catskills emerges for a brief but illustrious period.
For most farms, the season begins in June and lasts about four weeks, sometimes stretching into the first week... Read more
By Jennifer Strom on Thursday, Jun. 5, 2014 - 2:18 pm
One World Cup mountain biking competition featuring 7,000 riders from 35 countries. Three days of yoga. Car and motorcycle shows, skateboard races. Summer concerts starring Buddy Guy, Gretchen Wilson and the brothers Allman and Avett. A chance to taste... Read more
By John Phillip Tappen on Thursday, Jun. 5, 2014 - 2:03 pm
For 21 years, the first Saturday in June has been reserved for appreciating the nation’s mountain trails and greenery. This Saturday, June 7, Catskill area parks will observe the 22nd annual National Trails Day by hosting outdoor celebrations — welcoming... Read more
By Anne Pyburn Craig on Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2014 - 12:41 pm
Residents of the Catskills are often people who thrive on privacy and peace, but it’s also important that the commons contain ample opportunities to get off of the farm and out of the woods to socialize. Happily, we’re blessed with a fine selection of... Read more
By Julia Reischel on Wednesday, May. 28, 2014 - 11:00 am
This summer, channel your inner Eagle Scout in the Catskills: Earn one of our outdoor badges by hiking a fire tower or paddling a reservoir. (That’s right, “earn”: Our Catskills badges can’t be bought.)
The 2014 Catskills Outdoor Guide is proud to present... Read more
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