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Walk Through Mud
Here are three great reasons to always walk directly down the middle of every trail, and especially through any mud puddles or water you find on the trail.
Stissing Mountain from Thompson Pond
A fun new route up the steep and rugged eastern side of Stissing Mountain.
Stissing Mountain Fire Tower (Classic Trail)
A short, sharp huffer-hike to a very tall fire tower with amazing views of the Catskills and Taconics.
Hodge Pond 3: The Nazgûl Loop
A route that combines so many strange and disparate elements, it’s unforgettably weird!
Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch
A steep but straightforward route to one of the easiest bushwhack summits in the Catskills.
What is Soft Hiking?
A refreshing perspective on outdoor experiences, emphasizing mindfulness, accessibility, and personal enjoyment.
Huckleberry Loop, Catskills: a Mile-by-Mile Guide
Is Huckleberry Loop Trail the most beautiful hike in The Catskills? This mile-by-mile guide walks you through it all.
Tick Season Tactics for Hikers
Tick season sucks. When to worry, where to look, how to avoid, the best ways to prevent, and how to treat any tick bites you find.
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.
Secret Hike: Mega Mounds & Shadow Pool
This short, strange hike leads through one of the largest quarries in The Catskills.
Balsam Lake Fire Tower Hike
Incredible 360° wilderness views make this hike spectacular at any time of year.
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.
Secret Hike: Waterfall Superhighway
A stunning Catskills “canyon” dotted with multiple gorgeous waterfalls.
Van Wyck to Table & Peekamoose
Two plane wrecks. Two bear holes. Two talus fields. One incredible view.
