On Jan. 17, a 33-year-old hiker was rescued after sending an SOS call while hiking the Catskill Mountains in New York State.

The hiker sent an SOS at 2:27 a.m., about 12 hours after encountering a ranger who warned that he didn't have enough time for ...

At 6:30 a.m., two rangers located the distressed hiker, who was visibly suffering from rapidly progressing hypothermia after ...

The DEC seeks passionate volunteers for its Campground Ambassador program, perfect for those wanting to share their love of ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers rescued a man stuck overnight on an Ulster County ...

Is Ampersand Mountain Trail the most extreme hike in New York? The combination of the challenging elevation, the challenging ...

The rules for The Downstate 28 are similar to those of better-known challenges: Print the list, hike the peaks at your own ...

DELAWARE, COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Two of Delaware County’s fire towers are part of the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge, inviting hikers to get active and see the world from above. To complete the ...

Escape to this cozy Airbnb in the Catskills region of New York, a renovated 1840s dairy barn with a saltwater hot tub, sauna, and mountain views. You can’t deny that this Airbnb, located in the ...

All the names were very “scary,” but the route couldn’t be that hard, right? “Devil’s Path in New York’s Catskills is widely considered one of the hardest, most dangerous trails on the East Coast,” ...

Rhinebeck offers small-town charm with a touch of sophistication, all within an easy weekend drive from major cities. This historic village features tree-lined streets, Federal-style architecture, and ...

MOUNT TREMPER, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is set to host four first-day hikes in the Ulster County Catskills on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, an announcement said. At the ...