Expect generally favorable trail conditions this weekend, with possible muddy sections in low-lying areas. Prepare for your hike with proper boots and ankle gaiters, and trekking poles. Anticipate colder temperatures at higher elevations. Pack appropriate layers and gear in case your trip goes longer than planned or an unexpected overnight occurs. Carry a trail map with you.

Weekend of September 20, 2024 Cooler temps are on the horizon in the Catskills this weekend as we enter the Autumn Equinox on Sunday. Intervals of clouds and sun are on tap throughout. Daytime highs will be between 69°F to 75°F, and overnight lows will range from 50°F-54°F. We start the weekend on Friday with […]

Weekend of August 30, 2024 The last weekend of August is upon us in the Catskills, and is shaping up to be mild and generally cloudy with a chance of scattered rain showers on Friday and Saturday. We’ll see temps between near 70°F to low-80s. We start the weekend on Friday with mainly cloudy skies […]

Weekend of August 23, 2024 The Catskills are set for a pleasant weekend with sunny skies and mild summer temperatures. We kick off the weekend on Friday with mostly sunny skies and a few afternoon clouds. The high will reach 78°F with light WNW winds around 5 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear with […]

Join our Catskill Steward, Cris, for a dog-friendly hike to Kaaterskill Falls. Bring your dogs, bring your leashes, and bring water for your pup! Dogs with excellent recall can participate in optional off-leash time with swimming at the end of the hike.  The hike is about 3.2 miles. Starting from Laurel House Road parking lot […]

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY 12457 The future of the Catskills is in your hands! As a volunteer, you will be contributing to the ongoing mission of protecting and preserving the Catskills for future generations. Volunteers work in many capacities: participating in invasive species projects, interpreting scientific and cultural information at […]

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on September 25 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.