Slide Mountain is the tallest peak in the Catskills, topping out at 4,184 feet. While it’s a true must-hike for any hiker exploring the region, there’s more than one way to get to the top. Whether you ...

The Escarpment trail and Kaaterskill High Peak tower over the Hudson Valley. In autumn, the late afternoon sun casts big shadows on the northeast side of peaks. Seasonal affective disorder ...

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Center and the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center, are thrilled to announce the Catskills Adventure Challenge. This unique challenge offers outdoor ...

Overlook Mountain Fire Tower View. Photo via Wikimedia Commons. The heat is finally breaking so we think it’s high time to do some hiking in the Catskill Mountains. While you could join the mass ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the 2022 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. Starting January 1, 2022, visitors are challenged to hike each of the six ...

The Catskill Mountains are one of New York's most delightful destinations, but all that beautiful nature hides a surprising ...

DELAWARE, COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Two of Delaware County’s fire towers are part of the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge, inviting hikers to get active and see the world from above. To complete the ...

MIDDLETOWN — The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development has announced the return of its 5th annual Hike for the Catskills, a month-long hike-a-thon and fundraising event taking place ...

If it’s possible to be a hiking expert before your 10th birthday, Luna Pelton of Middleburgh, NY has completed that feat. Now at age six, Luna has now completed every designated hiking trail in the ...

The cold never bothered her anyway. Once the youngest person to hike all 35 Catskill Mountain high peaks, Luna Pelton, 5, of Middleburgh, NY is now officially a Winter 35er, becoming the youngest ...

DENNING - A hiker who attempted to summit four Catskill mountains was rescued last week after becoming stranded overnight and developing hypothermia. The 33-year-old hiker was planning to hike Table ...