Being so close to the Hudson Valley it is a wonder that Ashokan High Point did not succumb to the same fate as some of the northern Catskill peaks by having a hotel built on
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Rant: Adirondack and Catskill crowding, ignorance and other problems
In the past number of years, the foot travel in the backcountry in New York has exploded. And that’s okay. My daughter and I were out for a short hike to Burnt Knob during the
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10 Small Changes That Will Have A Huge Impact On Your Sleep in the Woods
After a hard day on the trail, sleep is an important part of your recovery and readiness for the next day. Poor sleep, even one night, can negatively impact your mental and physical performance. Even though most
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Best Hikes: 5 Family and Kid Friendly Hikes in the Catskills
What makes a hike great for young families. In our experience, it’s the small things. No really, small things. Bugs, cool plants, frogs, caves, water, and some views. Easier the better. Small children don’t care
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Lone Mountain hike in the Catskills
Lone Mountain is one of 4 trailless peaks below Slide Mountain south of the Burroughs Range. At 3,721′ it ranks 16th of the Catskill 35 high peaks and is a required climb for the Catskill
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