photo of fire tower at Hadley Mountain

Hadley Mountain Fire Tower

Delightful trails and gorgeous views. Hadley Mountain Fire Tower has a lot you’ll love.

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Kaaterskill Falls Fall Foliage 2022

Kaaterskill Falls

Everything you need to know about the iconic Kaaterskill Falls: parking, viewing tips, alternate routes, safety.

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Dover Stone Church in Dover Plains, New York

Dover Stone Church

Dover Stone Church is a short, easy, highly-memorable hike — and an absolute delight.

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Muir Woods National Monument boardwalk

Muir Woods National Monument

Step into a realm where the tallest trees on Earth reach for the sky.

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Giant Ledge in the Catskills

Giant Ledge Hike in the Catskills (Ultimate Guide)

Everything you need to know about one of the Hudson Valley’s best hikes.

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Israel Wittman Sanctuary, Woodstock, New York

Israel Wittman Sanctuary Hiking Trails

Newly expanded with the addition of Loop C, this sanctuary secures its place as a forever favorite.

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Vroman’s Nose, Northern Catskills, in the fog

Vroman’s Nose Trail

This short moderate loop over Vroman’s Nose climaxes at a stunning series of outrageously scenic ledges.

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Hiker at Ashokan Quarry Trail

6 Easy Catskills Hikes

Want a deep Catskills experience without the angst of a rigorous mountain hike? These are the hikes for you.

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Halls Mills Covered Bridge in the snow

Halls Mills Covered Bridge

One of the finest covered bridges in New York.

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Exterior of Saugerties Lighthouse and signposts

Saugerties Lighthouse Trail

The super sweet and very short Saugerties Lighthouse trail is a huge hit with all ages.

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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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Stissing Mountain seen from a distance at sunset

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower (Classic Trail)

A short, sharp huffer-hike to a very tall fire tower with amazing views of the Catskills and Taconics.

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High Falls Conservation Area

What is Soft Hiking?

A refreshing perspective on outdoor experiences, emphasizing mindfulness, accessibility, and personal enjoyment.

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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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lions head summit marker in taconics

Lion’s Head

The Lion’s Head Trail in Salisbury, CT, is a delightful short hike with great views that you can actually fit into your day.

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