Scenic
The Most Scenic Hikes
Guaranteed wow for your eyeballs. These are the most scenic hikes in the Catskills, Adirondacks, Hudson Highlands and Taconics…
Indian Ladder Trail, Thacher State Park
A short, scenic trail beneath dramatic cliffs, with waterfalls, fossils, and big valley views.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
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.
