I asked AI to generate a painting of farmers market in the style of Thomas Cole, LOL, this is not that

13 Remarkable Catskills Farmers’ Markets

Catskills farmers’ markets are numerous and rich affairs. Here’s your up-to-date list of the best and brightest 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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Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates performing

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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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2023

Everything you need to complete the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge.

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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 Hiking Movies, Ranked Perfectly

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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Platte Clove Road Winter Access

In winter, Platte Clove Road is closed to traffic on its eastern end. Use this alternate route to the eastern Devil’s Path and Kaaterskill High Peak.

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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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Should We Stop Bushwhacking the Catskills?

I asked, “How can hikers best use the mountains right now, in terms of bushwhacking? Should we cool it for a while?”

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When Does Hiking Season End?

Learn how to extend your hiking into the most spectacular season of all!

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12 Best Hiking Apps

The best hiking apps broken into four categories: navigation/planning, field identification, photography, and fun.

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The New York Wilderness Quiz

Think you know New York’s wilderness? Sure, sure you do…

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Arnold Guyot Catskills Mountains Map

Arnold Guyot’s 1879 Catskills Map

Do you know where Bee Line Mountain is in The Catskills? You’re about to find out…

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