by alan Powell | Sep 25, 2026 | catskillFiretowers, hikes, places, Uncategorized, Woodstock
Overlook Mountain Lodge from Mead Mountain Road. by Diane George Distance: 5–6 miles round tripTime: 3–4 hoursDifficulty: Moderate to difficult; 1,400 feet of elevation gainKey landmarks: Ruins, lake, fire tower, and Hudson Valley vistas Trail description Overlook...
by Rob Brune | Sep 21, 2026 | comedy, exhibits, places, Uncategorized
The Route 28 Skeleton Crew Returns by Robert Brune PHOENICIA — After taking a break from his wildly creative roadside skeleton displays over the past year, Chris Huwer is once again bringing his unusual cast of characters to Route 28 in Phoenicia. Huwer recently found...
by Rob Brune | Sep 21, 2026 | event, food, music, Pine Hill Community Center, PIne Hill Library, places, Uncategorized
Yolanda Bush brings Chicago blues to Pine Hill By Robert Brune Yolanda Bush and the Cool Water Collective brought an evening of blues and jazz to the Pine Hill Community Center Saturday, Sept. 19. Originally from Chicago and now based in Upstate New York, Bush...
by alan Powell | Sep 20, 2026 | catskillFiretowers, Devil's Path, event, hikes, places, PlatteCove, Uncategorized
Catskill Hiking: Platte Clove Preserve to the Overlook Mountain Fire Tower by Alan Powell Distance: Approximately 13 miles round tripTime: 8–9 hoursDifficulty: Moderate to strenuous. The hike is long, but it does not require a major rock scramble. Elevation gain:...
by Rob Brune | Sep 18, 2026 | hikes, Margaretville, places, Robert Brune, Spoken Word, SundayDrive, Uncategorized
The Sunday Drive September 13, 2026 by Robert Brune As summer begins to wind down, there comes a brief pause in the northern Catskills. The busy weekends of July and August have passed, while the autumn leaf-peeping season still waits a few weeks down the road. For a...
by Rob Brune | Sep 9, 2026 | arkville, event, music, places, Uncategorized
Jaketown Road Brings Live Music Aboard the Arkville Train by Robert Brune ARKVILLE — The Delaware & Ulster Railroad added a musical twist to its scenic excursions over Labor Day weekend, welcoming Jaketown Road aboard for an afternoon of rock and blues traveling...