hiker faces east for sunrise

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.

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View north from Mount Beacon Fire Tower

Mount Beacon Fire Tower via Casino Trail

The short and very scenic route to Mount Beacon’s Fire Tower.

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Vernooy Falls / Wet Willy Swamp

Vernooy Falls Trail Secrets

There’s far more to this trail than most people know…

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Cornish Estate Ruins, Cold Spring, NY

Cornish Estate Ruins

Comprehensive guide to the main ruins and more…

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Walking After Meals reduced blood sugar

Surprising Reasons to Walk After Every Meal

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

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Rips Rock from Winter Clove Inn, amazing scenic views, moderate hike

Rip’s Rock from Winter Clove Inn

The fun hike to Rip’s Rock from Winter Clove Inn leads to one of the key historical Catskills locations — and stunning views.

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brand new hiking boot stuck deep in mud

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.

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wooden boardwalk in spring forest

Hodge Pond 3: The Nazgûl Loop

A route that combines so many strange and disparate elements, it’s unforgettably weird!

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Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch

Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch

A steep but straightforward route to one of the easiest bushwhack summits in the Catskills.

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broken trail sign on huckleberry loop

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.

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black legged deer tick on a blade of grass

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.

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dark stout from a catskills brewery

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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quarry pool

Secret Hike: Mega Mounds & Shadow Pool

This short, strange hike leads through one of the largest quarries in The Catskills.

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Brook with chasm-like walls

Secret Hike: Waterfall Superhighway

A stunning Catskills “canyon” dotted with multiple gorgeous waterfalls.

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Wooden boardwalk in spring forest

The Trail to Inclusivity

Not everyone is on board.

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Devils on the Devil’s Path Hiking Trail in the Catskill

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.

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