News & Culture
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Is Elon Musk’s Backcountry Satellite Network a Lost Cause?
SpaceX and T-Mobile’s ambitious project to bring connectivity to the backcountry stirs debate among hikers.
How Indian is Indian Head?
Native American communities were forced out of The Catskills by the Indian Removal Act, signed into law in 1830 by President Andrew Jackson.
Ditch the Switch: The Case for Year-Round Daylight Saving Time
Our twice-yearly switch between Daylight Saving Time and standard time is disruptive, damaging, and dangerous. It needs to end.
Catskills & Adirondacks Fall Foliage Reports 2023
The best Catskills Fall Foliage Report because it’s direct from the Catskills!
Cascade Mountain New Trail
Years in the making, a new trail to the summit of Cascade Mountain in the Adirondacks is nearing completion.
What Counties Make up the Hudson Valley?
No human should be prepared to die on this hill, but here we are.
The 4 Kinds of Hiking for Introverts: Navigating Your Calm Space on the Trail
How introverts can navigate the social demands of hiking—with or without company.
Catskills No. 1 Mountain Escape in the Nation
Outside Magazine has declared The Catskills the “mountain winner” for 2023
Surprising Reasons to Walk After Every Meal
Here’s why you should make walking after meals a ritual.
What is Soft Hiking?
A refreshing perspective on outdoor experiences, emphasizing mindfulness, accessibility, and personal enjoyment.
Overconsumption in the Outdoors: How Brands Push Unnecessary Products
One constant upgrade push that really bugs me is the promotion of water bottles targeted at hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Overconsumption drives climate change.
11 Best Breweries in The Catskills
With a growing number of world-class breweries calling the Catskills home, beer lovers have plenty of reasons to visit.
Advice for Solo Female Hikers: Persist
Women hikers often face pushback for heading into the wilderness alone. It’s time to call it what it is.
