Did you know that the largest pedestrian walkway in the world sits in Poughkeepsie (and Highland), New York? Built on Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge that was originally constructed in 1889, The Walkway Over the Hudson sits 212 feet above the Hudson River and spans 1.28 miles across with sweeping views of the river itself and the Catskills in the distance. The Walkway presents a relatively easy stroll; you're not here for a challenge, it's about the scenery and experien

How naturalist and birder Dan Smiley inadvertently helped make tthe Catskills even more of a destination. Dan Smiley may not be a household name, but he should be recognized for helping make the Catskills one. Born in the shadows of the world-renowned-by-rock-climbers Shawangunk Mountains in New Paltz, NY, Smiley was almost literally born to be a naturalist. His family owned what is now the Mohonk Preserve and he spent his entire childhood working at the Mohonk Mountain House