Walton residents Bob and Maxine Locherer organized a Jan. 1 hike/walk to White Rock on New Year’s Day. Those participating,   back row, from left: Wayne Nochta, Sue Huntress, Joe … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the 2024 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in … more

LIVINGSTON MANOR - The public is invited to join Morgan Outdoors for a First Day Hike on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Mongaup State Park. Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and … more

Winter is a great time to be outside in New York. Winter hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and trapping, and ice fishing are among the most popular activities available to residents … more

Make sure to submit your photography or artwork by Dec. 31 to be considered for Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 2024 Arbor Day poster contest. DEC prints thousands of posters … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advises recreationists in the Adirondacks and Catskills of wet and dangerous conditions following recent mild temperatures and heavy … more

(November 2011) In the middle of our off-trail hiking adventure last weekend, Billy exclaims, “Boy I miss just walking through the woods like this.” “Absolutely!” I respond. … more

The New York State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society helps to coordinate participation in the … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a Zoom program featuring Linda Melchionne discussing Richard O. Prum’s Pulitzer Prize finalist book, “The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin’s … more

The cyclical nature of wetlands and the seasons is a fascinating and intricate interplay between environmental factors and biological processes. Wetlands, including marshes, swamps and bogs, are … more

There are different motivators for exploring places that you haven’t been to in the Catskills. The Catskill All Trails Challenge is certainly one of them. Another is piggybacking a hike onto a … more

This season’s field trip to view wintering bald eagles around the Delaware County rivers and reservoirs is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13. The trip explores area rivers and reservoirs where … more