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

"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

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

Fine + Feral Co. started as a line in my notebook. I can’t even remember where I was or what I was doing, but I randomly thought of the phrase “fine and dandy,” and somehow blurted out the alliterative, “fine and feral.” “How are you doing, Jake?” “Just fine and feral, thanks!” But it became more than just a turn of phrase. I began writing it everywhere, thinking of hundreds of different variations. Fine is as Feral does. Fine shall not harm Feral. Come on in, the water’s Fin