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Geology hike of Rosendale’s Joppenbergh

Geology hike of Rosendale’s Joppenbergh

Sunday, April 9: There’s general consensus that the Shawangunk Ridge comes to its northern terminus in the Town of Rosendale; but what about that disconnected promontory of rock that looms over Main Street, Joppenbergh Mountain?

The Quarry Fox snares your heart

The Quarry Fox snares your heart

“The Quarry Fox: And Other Critters of the Wild Catskills” is an amazing work, as much a clarion call announcing a quietly strong new voice in nonfiction writing and reflection as a key work about this unique region we call home.

The New Kaaterskill Falls trail Part Six: Beyond the falls

The New Kaaterskill Falls trail Part Six: Beyond the falls

Now we are ready to continue on toward Kaaterskill Clove itself. It used to be that the trail up the canyon was officially a dead end. It ended at the bottom of the falls, and hikers were discouraged from going any farther. Now, however, as we have seen, you can climb the stairs and hike on to the top of the falls.