Scenic
The Most Scenic Hikes
Guaranteed wow for your eyeballs. These are the most scenic hikes in the Catskills, Adirondacks, Hudson Highlands and Taconics…

Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N
One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.


Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest
A delightful, scenic route over an unsung gem to a classic Catskills peak.




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.

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.

Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Trail
The shortest route to highest-situated fire tower in New York State is one of its steepest trails.


Sam’s Point, Ice Caves, Verkeerderkill Falls
This is a truly unforgettable Shawangunks adventure.

The 7 Best Hikes Near Woodstock NY
The very best hikes near Woodstock, New York. And they’re all family-friendly!

Monument Mountain & Devil’s Pulpit
Monument Mountain is one of the Berkshires’ most beloved landmarks.


Overlook Mountain from Platte Clove
A deeply lovely route through some of the Catskills’ most beautiful terrain.

Overlook Mountain Fire Tower Trail
You can hike up Overlook Mountain’s easy trail in about an hour. The fire tower at the end of this short trail is positioned to give one of the most dramatic views in the Catskills.