Inspiration Point in Kaaterskill Clove is one of the top scenic destinations in The Catskills.

Acra Point & Burnt Knob is one of the most beautiful hikes in The Catskills. Gorgeous trails for miles, plus two amazing lookouts.

A short, easy hike to the very memorable Dibbles Quarry in one of The Catskills’ loveliest notches.

A short but challenging bushwhack to the strange and beautiful summit of Samuels Point.

Chaga tea offers many health benefits. This is how you make it. Two methods.

A long, quiet, remote and insanely beautiful hike with epic views.

This new route to Red Hill Fire Tower is a little longer and tougher than the classic route, but so much sweeter.

This is the sketchiest hike I’ve done in The Catskills — and the most fun

The Woodland Valley route to Panther is not a trail section that many people use — which just makes it all the more appealing.

This route to Poets Ledge on Kaaterskill High peak is very steep but very rewarding.

This steep, difficult double-peak hike is so rewarding on so many levels.

These unique labeled views make the perfect gift for the mountain-lover in your life.

The bushwhack over North Dome and Mount Sherrill is never easy. I found a way to make it even more difficult.

The delightful Vernooy Falls hiking trail leads to one of the funnest spots in The Catskills.

A bushwhack side-quest leads to an incongruous object…

I had no idea what I’d find on this unsung trail. I was blown away.