"But in assaulting a mountain, as in assaulting a fort, boldness is the watchword." -John Burroughs If you're new to the Catskills or are a seasoned hiker, it never hurts to revisit some of the historical sites associated with the park. Naturalist and author, John Burroughs, is credited with bringing the Catskills into the national conversation, and his properties and hiking routes are worth the trek. Burroughs’ Youth Burroughs was born April 3, 1837, the seventh of ten child
