WALTON - The West Branch of the Delaware River was flush with recreationists - anglers, paddlers, floaters, swimmers and waders - over Memorial Day weekend. A Paddler’s Dream From the … more

WALTON - The Rock Rift Rail Trail offers hikers a captivating journey through the heart of New York’s natural splendor. Part of the extensive Finger Lakes Trail system, this lesser-known path … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health (DOH) remind New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2024 … more

Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5   (particles 2.5 microns (µm) in size and smaller), is a mixture of microscopic particles of solids or liquids in the air. PM2.5 is released into the air … more

While fishing this season, you can take steps to protect your waters from aquatic invasives species (AIS). AIS can outcompete native species, damage economies and ecosystems, and negatively impact … more

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a fatal virus that affects rabbits and hares. A new strain, RHDV2, was identified in 2010. In 2020, RHDV2 jumped to wild rabbits and hares in the southwestern … more

If you’re outside and suddenly see darkening skies, increasing wind, or a drop in temperature, be aware that a thunderstorm may be looming. Thunderstorms are most common in the spring and … more

Catskill Mountain Club Directors John Sandman and Rick Roberts, president, recently led a group of SUNY Delhi students on a trail maintenance trip to a section of the Finger Lakes Trail near the Rock … more

New York is home to both black crappie and white crappie, although black crappie are the predominant species throughout the state. Shortly after ice out crappie congregate in schools in shallower … more

Now is a perfect time to take a few hours to visit your favorite fishing stream and spend some quality time with Mother Nature. Here are some ideas to consider the next time you wet a line: If there … more

During the 2023-24 hunting seasons hunters in New York harvested an estimated 209,781 deer. The 2023-24 deer harvest included more than twice as many older bucks - bucks two-and-a-half years old or … more

ROSCOE - Three contributors to the art and sport of fly fishing were honored at the 2024 Catskill Legends annual dinner and fundraiser, Saturday, May 11. The event honors individuals who have … more