Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite trails this winter—grab a pair of snowshoes to explore the outdoors and beat those winter blues. In fact, many trails are easier to navigate in … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in … more

ITHACA - Area athletes from Delaware Academy, Deposit-Hancock, Unadilla Valley, Sidney, Unatego and Walton/Downsville competed at the 2026 Quinney Invitational track and field meet held Jan. 3. … more

LAURENS - South Kortright/Andes opened the Pat Grasso Tournament in decisive fashion on Jan. 2, overwhelming Laurens 64–20 in a first-round matchup. The Rams set the tone early and never … more

DOWNSVILLE - Walton/Downsville opened the W/D Holiday Tournament in commanding fashion on Jan. 2, rolling past Sullivan West 56–23 in the opening-round matchup. W/D set the pace early and … more

DOWNSVILLE - Walton/Downsville came up just short in the W/D Holiday Tournament championship on Jan. 3, falling 39–37 to Washingtonville in a tightly contested matchup. W/D battled throughout … more

One of the most recognizable sounds in the winter woods is that of the Pileated Woodpecker. Its large bill makes a distinctive thud on trees when excavating holes or searching for food and its loud … more

You know biking and backpacking, but have you ever heard of bikepacking? Or better yet, winter bikepacking? Bikepacking combines all-terrain bicycling with backpacking, where a bike is used to … more

If you have a real Christmas tree, choose from options that keep your tree out of the landfill and benefit wildlife and the planet: • Your municipality may offer a free tree collection program … more

WINDSOR - The 2025–26 Windsor Christmas Tournament, held Dec. 29, unfolded as both endurance test and proving ground for area wrestlers. Walton/Delaware Academy emerged with a ninth-place team … more

STAMFORD - Stamford/Jefferson girls basketball closed out its home floor in emphatic fashion on Dec. 30, defeating Laurens/Milford girls basketball 56–42 to win the Stamford Christmas Tournament … more

STAMFORD - Franklin closed out the Stamford Christmas Tournament with a 45–34 win over Margaretville in the consolation game on Dec. 30, using defensive pressure and balanced scoring to pull away. … more