North-South Campground, Catskills has a lot to offer! A hike to Ashley Falls, Artist Rock and Newman’s ledge is about 4 miles round trip. There’s also a little jaunt to Sunset Rock I have yet to experience. Artists Rock was aptly named for painters. From artists rock stop go on to Newman’s ledge! See relatedContinue reading “NY-Catskills-Haines Falls-Artists Rock”
Category Archives: Catskills Region
NY: Catskills- Tannersville- Mountaintop Arboretum
I’m an early riser and wondered what to do before my scheduled breakfast. I had missed the origin of the days sunrise so decided to explore this public garden. From the moment I saw the sun peeking over the trees and the inviting pergola and pond I knew I made the right decision. At overContinue reading “NY: Catskills- Tannersville- Mountaintop Arboretum”
NY- Catskills Region- North South Campground- Newman’s Ledge
I came to Tannersville for a bike tour which turned out to be a strenuous and serious bike race. I opted for a slower ride and ride into the North South campground in Haines Falls beside Tannersville. I found it’s also an area with several hikes to three overlooks. This blog is about Newman’s ledge.Continue reading “NY- Catskills Region- North South Campground- Newman’s Ledge”
NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville
The little town of Tannersville was a big win for me! What a rush! First it has a 2.7 mile bike path. It is a dirt and gravel road so better for a hybrid versus road bike but fun nonetheless. You can then return on route 23 through the town to a lovely variety ofContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville”
NY- Catskills Region- Ashokan Reservoir (Sunset)
I chase sunsets and love to go to see them in different places and find unique perspectives. In the Catskills I read to go to Ashokan reservoir and just stop your car. I stopped the car on the side of the road, climbed over a barrier and stepped on my glasses to get these cellContinue reading “NY- Catskills Region- Ashokan Reservoir (Sunset)”
NY: Catskills Region- Woodstock- Overlook Mountain (Hiking)
Not too far from CT, a couple of hour drive, is an achievable hike to the Overlook Mountain Fire Tower in Woodstock, NY. The 2.5 mile hike up offers the remnant of an old Stone Hotel around mile marker 1.9. It’s an easy hike up when you consider you are walking up a gravel road.Continue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Woodstock- Overlook Mountain (Hiking)”
NY: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls
Tropical Storm Elsa had just passed. For me that meant it was time to chase waterfalls! Located in the Catskills mountains, I heard of Kaaterskill Falls and how crowded the hike had become since the pandemic with the parking overflowing necessitating strict rules be put in place. Fortunately this was a weekday and I wasContinue reading “NY: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls”
Pivot and Pause in New England 