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Surprising Reasons to Walk After Every Meal

Here’s why you should make walking after meals a ritual.

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What is Soft Hiking?

A refreshing perspective on outdoor experiences, emphasizing mindfulness, accessibility, and personal enjoyment.

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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.

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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.

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The Trail to Inclusivity

Not everyone is on board.

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Survivor Bias

Survivor bias in hiking is a safety issue. So is an optimism bias.

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13 Remarkable Catskills Farmers’ Markets

Catskills farmers’ markets are rich affairs. Here’s your up-to-date list of the best farmers’ markets in the region.

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Rescue on Suicide Mountain in The Catskills

Underscoring the difficulty of hiking Sugarloaf Mountain’s western approach in winter, a hiker was debilitated by an ankle injury, kicking off a complex dozen-Ranger rescue mission.

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A Brief History of Black Excellence in the Catskills

While best known for its iconic landscapes, The Catskills area has also been the site of important and often overlooked stories of Black entrepreneurs, entertainers and vacationers.

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Death in Rochester Hollow

The 69-year-old from Clinton Corners was hiking with two friends when he collapsed.

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15 Best & Worst Hiking Movies

Want to watch the best hiking movies? This list spans multiple genres: comedy, horror, adventure, social criticism, biography, and spirituality. But it’s hiking all the way…

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The Fried Chicken War of 1881

The Fried Chicken War is quality ding-dong Catskills drama. Oh, the shade!

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Phenomenal Custard Toast Recipe

This recipe for custard toast is perfect for hikers who want a very filling breakfast that’s super-quick to make as well as insanely delicious to eat.

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Catskills & Adirondacks Fall Foliage Reports 2022

The best Catskills Fall Foliage Report because it’s direct from the Catskills!

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