This challenge also complements Governor Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” state parks wellness challenge. The initiative ...

Kerhonkson, NY, offers affordable stays and accessible trails for a relaxing getaway in the Catskills. The Catskills are a well-known mountain range in Upstate New York, and for good reason.

So McGuire drove to Hunter Mountain Resort in the Catskills. It was raining, but she rode the lift and skied down the blue trail of Madison Avenue “all day,” she said, until even her underwear ...

The 2025 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge will highlight tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill ...

A look back at some of the Explorer's recreation coverage from 2024, ranging from the Adirondack Rail Trail to hiking trips.

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the challenge brings in visitors from all over New York and 10 states and countries to the Catskill Mountains.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Monday the 2025 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to ...

Tucked in the Catskill Mountains within Ulster County ... pace of modern life," according to the World Atlas. The Tanbark Trail offers a moderate climb with rewarding views of the town and ...

Put your right foot forward into 2025 by taking a hike on the first day of the year with the Columbia Land Conservancy. On ...

Noteworthy for 2025 is a historic landscape and winter wildlife hike along Lake Champlain at Crown Point State Historic Site; a scenic hike up the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain State Park; a hike ...