The Devil’s Path, an east-to-west voyage along the spine of the Catskills, is often cited as the toughest hiking trail in the East. In 25 miles it ascends six major peaks, plunging into deep valleys between climbs.
Entries Tagged as ‘High Peaks’
April 20, 2009
April 19, 2009, Oneonta Daily Star: Hiking in Catskills has its ups and downs
As you may know, I have spent a considerable amount of time hiking, hunting and fishing in the Adirondack Mountains over the years. It has been my love and life. I’ve always had a mystical attraction to those ancient peaks. As I’ve said once before, I can turn left or right out of my [...]
October 27, 2008
Travel Story From India on How Great Catskill Hikes Are
On flaming horseback
It’s no secret to American travellers that India has, in its mountains, a one-of-a-kind treasure that offers intensive trekking, the prospect of adventure and unforgettable views. But what about the other way around?
Few Indians realise that come late October and early November, the various mountain ranges of America’s Appalachians — the ancient mountain [...]
October 2, 2008
Church’s paintings are museum favorites
September 28, 2008
Church’s paintings are museum favorites
By BETH JOHNS, Special to The Herald-Mai
“Scene on the Catskill Creek, New York” will be in the exhibition “One Hundred Stories: Highlights” from the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, opening Saturday, Oct. 4. (Submitted photo/)<!–
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“Scene on the Catskill Creek, New York” [...]
June 20, 2008
Hiking’s best-kept secret is all yours
Hiking’s best-kept secret is all yours
When I put a pack on my back and head out for several days of hiking, I think of old growth forests, undeveloped, tree-lined lakes and wilderness.
I don’t want to share my time with hordes of people, all struggling for their own little piece of nature. Sure I hike in [...]
June 6, 2008
Mount Kisco man building 350-mile trail
By Michael Risinit
The Journal News • June 6, 2008
Quixotic might describe Bob Jessen, 68, who is trying to fashion a 350-mile-long hiking trail hitching the Bronx to the Adirondacks.
“I’m like Rommel,” he said, referring to the German field marshal of World War II known for his crafty campaigns. “I’m crossing the Hudson (river) somewhere. [...]
June 6, 2008
On the Bright Side: Area hiker climbs 35 Catskill peaks in one shot
By Jake Palmateer
Staff Writer
The Daily Star, Oneonta, New York
Published: June 04, 2008 04:00 am
An Oneonta man toured the high peaks of the Catskill Mountains last month like no one has done before.
Erik Schlimmer, an author and adjunct lecturer at the State University College at Oneonta, climbed the 35 highest peaks in the Catskills in one [...]
June 3, 2008
HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS
George Ruhe for The New York Times
Hiking in the Catskills.
Big Indian, N.Y., is home to soaring mountains and many wide-ranging trails as well as a smattering of charming inns and lodges.
By CINDY PRICE
Published: March 24, 2006
HIKING buffs headed for the Catskills need no introduction to Big Indian, N.Y., with its soaring mountains and many wide-ranging [...]
February 25, 2008
Hiking the Catskills
http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/03/24/travel/escapes/24catskills.html
George Ruhe for The New York Times
Hiking in the Catskills.
By CINDY PRICE
Published: March 24, 2006
HIKING buffs headed for the Catskills need no introduction to Big Indian, N.Y., with its soaring mountains and many wide-ranging trails. But the hamlet, nestled along Ulster County Route 47, is also home to a little-known smattering of charming [...]
