Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York

Whiteface Mountain via Marble Mountain Trail

An Adirondack classic. One of the best ADK hikes!

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Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak, Catskills

Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak

My favorite way to get to Kaaterskill High Peak.

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view of cabin and mountains from tower

Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025

Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.

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Hurricane Mountain Trail Southern Approach

Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N

One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.

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Robert Brook Trail in the Taconics

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail

A quieter route to the summit of an iconic Taconic.

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Summit selfie

Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest

A delightful, scenic route over an unsung gem to a classic Catskills peak.

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Crane Mountain Hike, Adirondacks

Crane Mountain Loop

A true Adirondack snack.

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Orange paint blazes of the Van Benschoten Trail

Van Benschoten Trail

Mysterious, historic and beautiful—this hike is also incredibly steep.

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Black Chasm Falls, Catskills

Black Chasm Falls

A true hidden gem of the Catskills.

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Catskills Fall Foliage 2024

Catskills Fall Foliage 2024

Week 6: Oct 21-27 On Sunday, I visited Kaaterskill Falls, one of the most popular spots in the Catskills. Typically, as it’s a very protected clove, the leaves stay here longer than in other parts of the Catskills. But you can see from these photos that… well… it’s over for this season.

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Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower view

Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower

This Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower hike offers easy, delightful trails that lead to stunning 360° views of the surrounding Hudson Valley. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Stone entrance to Becker Hollow Trail

Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Trail

The shortest route to highest-situated fire tower in New York State is one of its steepest trails.

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Verkeerder Falls Trail

Sam’s Point, Ice Caves, Verkeerderkill Falls

This is a truly unforgettable Shawangunks adventure.

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best hikes near Woodstock NY: catskills sunrise/sunset view

The 7 Best Hikes Near Woodstock NY

The very best hikes near Woodstock, New York. And they’re all family-friendly!

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View of Devil’s Pulpit from Monument Mountain

Monument Mountain & Devil’s Pulpit

Monument Mountain is one of the Berkshires’ most beloved landmarks.

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