Wildlife, design, food & drink, travel, real estate, country characters, adventures, waterfalls.
All in Catskills for Kids
Hudson’s Spotty Dog Books and Ale has 12 well-curated brews on tap, wine, French press coffee, and snacks. Plus books, toys, and an art supply shop in the back. Time to crush your gift list with an IPA in your hand.
This picture-perfect lighthouse, located in the center of the Hudson River, is only open to the public 4 days per year.
We’re on the hunt for the greatest corn maze in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Is it Stanton's Feura Farm, Samascott Orchards, Kesicke Farm, or Hull-O Farms? Or do you have another idea?
At the eco-friendly, woman-owned Herwood Inn, the bohemian spirit of Woodstock’s flower-powered past meets clean, modern design and lots of luxe creature comforts.
Perfect $3 pupusas and tacos, plus more amazing home cooking form El Salvador, at this Hudson Valley hidden gem.
This Preston Hollow park has it all: a gorgeous backdrop of hills and open sky, swings, slides, horseshoes, a covered picnic area, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, and a creek behind the trees that feels like a hidden nature sanctuary.
The awe-inspiring release of a great horned owl, which was rehabilitated by Wes Laraway of the NY Wildlife Rescue Center.
Our search for the best ice cream shops in the Catskills continues, and today we’re sharing a tiny treasure: Alleyway Ice Cream, a shop window that peeks into a little alley off Partition Street in Saugerties.
The Catskill Mountains are filled with hidden gems, but Moutain Brauhaus is more a secret doorway into a world of retro vacation vibes, breathtaking waterfalls, giant beers, piles of bratwust, and a live oom-pah band covering “Sweet Caroline.”
Anyone else looking to drown some sorrows in a big ol’ bowl of ice cream? Come along to Bittersweet Ice Cream in Catskill, NY.
Just 60 miles north of NYC, Storm King is a 500-acre outdoor art museum. We’ve got you covered with do’s and don’ts and even a handy packing list.
Beside Glen Falls House and Trotwood Restaurant, you’ll find this easy little hike through the woods and see some really pretty waterfalls.
If you’re seeking out the best waterfalls of the Catskills, the Huyck Preserve Hiking Trail is hard to beat. The preserve offers 12 miles of trails, and the majestic Rensselaerville Falls are easy to access, even if you’re traveling with some novice hikers.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum is not just for history buffs. There’s plenty to explore whether you’re digging for First Lady Fun Facts or just wandering through the gorgeous grounds and gardens.
A chef and a baker with combined experience at Accord’s Westwind Orchard, NYC’s Pizza Moto, and Brooklyn’s Bien Cuit have teamed up to bring world-class croissants, focaccia, and more to a little cottage in Cairo, NY.
If you need a kid-friendly rainy-day activity in the Catskills, the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope is here for you.
At this great-for-groups, family-friendly Athens, NY brewpub, the bar snacks are as serious and satisfying as the beers.
Established in 1961, this family-friendly resort in the heart of the Irish Catskills remains an easygoing paradise.
Oriole 9 is good for groups, comfy for couples, totally kid-friendly, and really encapsulates the rainbow-bright spirit of Woodstock, NY.
This Woodstock bake shop has all the good vibes and sweet treats you need.
