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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.


Catskills Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most frequently asked questions about The Catskills, according to Google.

Devil’s Path Trail (Ultimate Guide)
Everything you need to know about the Devils Path — one of the most difficult hiking trails in New York State.



Diamond Notch Falls via Diamond Notch Road
This excellent alternate route to Diamond Notch Falls is moderately challenging with a great scenic view.

Diamond Notch Falls via Spruceton
A short, easy mountain hike to a true Catskills gem: Diamond Notch Falls.

Jay Mountain Ridge
Jay Mountain Ridge stands as the most rewarding and memorable hiking experience I had in 2022.

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.