Catskill Country

07/01/2023

Lodgings in this bucolic region north of New York City are targeting a new generation of visitors with organized “experiences,” nostalgic style elements and serious cocktails.

05/24/2023

Now this is what a partnership REALLY looks like.

Thank you to Catskill Country and Decker Advertising, publisher of Reporter, for the opportunity to speak directly to visitors about relocating to Delaware County. Common goals build on honest collaboration. It’s a model for success.

10/08/2021

Go Take A Hike! We ❤️ The Catskills! 👀 🍁 🍁 🍁

10/07/2021

Catskill Country leaves are spectacular! Don’t miss out. Get your cameras and take a drive this weekend.
Let us know your favorite views. Please share your pictures and locations here.

It's Week 5 of the I LOVE NEW YORK Fall Foliage Report! Check out our interactive map to see color changes near you and across the state with beautiful peak and near-peak foliage continuing to arrive in the Adirondacks. https://bit.ly/2WYvE8g

03/19/2020

The Ashland Fire Department will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, March 21 starting at noon. Take-outs only, first come, first served, no reservations. Chicken halves are $7. All proceeds will be donated to the family of the late Greene County Deputy Sheriff Kevin Haverly.

03/19/2020

New York State Parks are open and are waiving entrance fees. Restrooms at the parks are closed. Please keep a distance of six feet apart from others. More information can be found on our website

03/19/2020

Climate Change Walk, with Dr. Jack Tessier Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m. at the SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center, Route 28, Delhi. We will walk the paths and learn about the impacts of climate change on the landscape, and to plant and animal life in the Catskills region. Jack Tessier will lead the walk. He earned his PhD at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and teaches ecology, environment, and general science courses at SUNY Delhi.

Sat, Mar 21, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center Come to the SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center on Saturday, March 21, at 3pm, for a nature walk centered on climate change. We will walk the paths and learn about the impacts of climate change on the landscape, and to plant...

03/19/2020

Sunday, March 22 - 8am
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John BurroughsNatural History Society on a guided nature walk in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Depending on available time, conditions, and participant interest, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area and Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. - PLEASE READ - CHANGES DUE TO CURRENT CONDITIONS
Pre-registration (see below) is now mandatory so we can limit the size of the group, and we will not pass around a sign-in sheet. We will also not share binoculars and views through spotting scopes, as we usually do, so you may not want to attend this walk if you don't have optics (may not be very enjoyable). WE CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH THAT IF YOU ARE ILL OR EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS OF COLD OR FLU PLEASE STAY HOME. We will not be car pooling, so again we will limit the size of the group and everyone will need to drive their own vehicle to the Great Vly and EBNP.
Meet 8:00 a.m. in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties.
Bring binoculars, field guides, and spotting scopes if you have them, and be prepared for wet, muddy trails, and early spring weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation, but heavy rain cancels the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged, but please do not bring pets.
Contact the field trip leader, Steve Chorvas ([email protected]) to pre-register. This jointECC/JBNHS EnvironmentalEducation walk is free and open to the public. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.

03/17/2020

In an effort to block the spread of COVID-19, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum will cancel all public programs through April 6. This includes the annual spring Members’ Reception. The museums will immediately issue refunds to those who have purchased tickets or registrations.
The Research Library will also close to the public until further notice. Individuals can still contact the library with research questions through its remote reference service. To access, please phone (607) 547-1470 or email [email protected].
The museums will provide weekly updates regarding upcoming programs and events, as well as our plans to reopen for the season on April 1. Please continue to check our websites and social media pages for new information.
Cancellations through April 6 include:
- Next Play Reading Series (March 21)
- Preschool Tuesday (March 31)
- Spring Members’ Reception (April 3)
- Community Exhibition Reception (April 3)
- Storytime Saturdays (April 4)
- The Flight of Jackie Cochran (April 5)

03/17/2020

We received the following announcement from the Iroquois Indian Museum located in Howes Cave:
Iroquois Museum to remain closed until further notice.
The Iroquois Indian Museum will postpone its opening for the 2020 season and remain closed until further notice, following the State of New York’s decision to limit large gatherings.
The Museum will remain closed until at least April 30.
All public programs, events, and tours are canceled through the end of May.
The 2020 Identity/Identify Exhibition opening reception will be rescheduled.
Visit www.iroquoismuseum.org and our social media pages for updates.
During the extended closure staff will transition to multiple work arrangements, with some remaining onsite to ensure the care of the buildings and artwork and some working remotely.
“The Iroquois Museum cares deeply about our community. The health and welfare of our visitors, staff, and volunteers are of utmost importance to us,” says Steph Shultes, executive director. “We will continue to stay informed of this issue and support our staff and visitors.”
The Iroquois Museum will provide updates on its website, iroquoismuseum.org, as well as through social media. We invite you to explore the Iroquois Museum collections online and learn more about the museum on our website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

An educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture.