Weekend of April 11, 2025 We aren’t done with snow yet! The Catskills will see generally overcast skies this weekend with a mix of rain and snow expected on Friday and Saturday. Trails conditions are expected to be wet and muddy, especially at lower elevations. We’ll see daytime temperatures in the 40s to around 55°F, […]

Weekend of April 4, 2025 Cloudy skies and rain showers are forecasted for the Catskills this weekend with mixed precip possible late Sunday evening. Trails conditions are expected to be wet and muddy, especially at lower elevations. Generally cloudy skies and rain showers are anticipated this weekend with daytime temperatures expected to be in the […]

Weekend of March 28, 2025 Spring is here! The arrival of Spring in the Catskills is marked by the budding of tulips and the emergence of crocuses. Although some sections of trail may appear dry, it is advisable to continue carrying traction aides as icy conditions may be present, especially at higher elevations. Mostly cloudy […]

Weekend of March 14, 2025  Spring is in the air and right around the corner! Warmer temps and rain showers are expected in the Catskills this weekend with locally heavy rainfall possible Sunday evening. Daytime temperatures will be in the mid-50s to mid- 60s, and overnight temps are expected to be in the 40s. We […]

Join one of our Catskill Stewards for this 6 mile, out-and-back hike to the top of Balsam Lake Mountain. Don’t miss out on your chance to climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. This is a great way to work on completing the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS […]

Discover how to “put your garden to bed” for winter without evicting your winged guests with the legendary Maraleen Manos-Jones, a passionate pollinator protector with over 50 years of butterfly wisdom! Take a stroll through the Catskills Visitor Center’s pollinator garden with butterfly expert Maraleen Manos-Jones on Saturday, September 20 from 10-11:30 AM and learn […]

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 […]

Join us at the Catskills Visitor Center for I Love My Park Day! Catskill Center staff will guide volunteers to restore and manage a riparian buffer. Learn about the importance of riparian buffers from Catskills Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) staff while working to protect it. Volunteers can expect some lifting, bending, and walking on […]