Question for anybody who has hiked Kaaterskill High Peak / Poet's Ledge from Palenville...

I understand you have to park at the Harding Rd trailhead along 23a. I also understand that you have to walk the roads up through Malden Rd. to get to the trailhead and that there are private properties along the way.

Upon reaching the actual 'dirt' road, as they call it, along Malden Rd. to the trailhead, how far is it from Malden Rd. to the State land? I always like to be respectful of private landowners and only use right-of-way areas. I read somewhere that this area was closed during hunting season. Can anybody speak to the accuracy of this? I always wear blaze orange. I'm just trying to get as much knowledge as possible so I can be respectful when using this approach.

Thanks all!

Heading up to Kingston tomorrow and I’m looking for recommendations for an easy/moderate hike.

Happy Halloween friends! Here are some things happening in the Catskills. Leave a comment for what I missed. Have fun out there and as always, you can get the entire weekly rundown over at Catskill Crew!

THURSDAY

Park Theater Hudson, Hudson - Halloween Bash: Cowboys in the Campfire / Dust Bowl Faeries doors open from 7-8PM details

Union Street Brewing, Hudson - Halloween Costume Party from 3-10pm details

Shandaken Inn, Shandaken - Trivia Night from 6-8pm

Doolittle's, Fleischmanns - Jack O' Lantern Competition at 5pm with Fleischmanns Trick or Treating from 4-8pm info

Camp Kingston, Kingston - The Bunkhouse Spooky Party at 7pm details

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Halloween Costume Ball at 7pm info

Mill & Main, Kerhonkson - Halloween Party info

The Common Good, Ellenville  - Spooktacular Grand Opening Halloween Party, kids Party from 5-6:30pm with the adult fun going from 7-10pm congrats

Rafters Tavern, Callicoon - Trivia Night

Darlings, Tillson - Karmic Karaoke at 8pm details

Headstone Gallery, Kingston  - Halloween party with DJ Lenny Tofu from 7-10pm

The DeBruce, Livingston Manor - DeBruce's Halloween Offal Dinner at 8pm resy

Arnold House, Livingston Manor - Trick or Treat & Costume Contest in The Tavern from 5-9pm info

Cabernet Frank's, Parksville - Rock n' Roll Halloween with Captain Magic at 8pm details

FRIDAY

Borscht Belt Film Fest, Ellenville - Day 1 of the festival check it out

Starlite Motel, Kerhonkson -  2nd Annual Kerhonkson Halloween Pet Parade/Costume Contest from 5-10pm details

The Dale, Mountain Dale - 4th Annual Playboy Party details

Two Farms Brewing, Bloomingburg - Grand opening weekend but today is the ribbon cutting with the Sullivan County Visitors Association from 2-7pm details

Andes Hotel, Andes - Karaoke with DJ Tito from 8-11pm

Basilica Hudson, Hudson - The Goddess Party – The Parting of the Veils at 6:30pm details

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - Robyn Hitchcock at 6:30pm tix

Brewery Ommegang , Cooperstown - Fire Pit Friday featuring “Crooked Coast” from 6-10pm details

Tubbys, Kingston - Live band karaoke from 7-11pm

Eliza Bistro, Kingston - Birthday bash to celebrate Eliza turning one from 5-9pm (also running on Saturday) check it out

SATURDAY

Hawthorne Valley Farm, Ghent - Hosting Slow Food Hudson Valley for a Fall Gleaning to benefit local food bank and free fridges 10-12:30pm details

Borscht Belt Film Fest, Ellenville - Day 2 of the festival check it out

Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Indigenous Birds of Prey details

The Local, Saugerties - Doom Jazz: Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft with special guest Knox Chandler at 8pm details

Mornings, Arkville - Korean dinner party at 7pm grab a spot

Oliver’s, Mount Tremper - Phoenicia Flea from 11am-5pm (until Nov. 3) details

Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Feature Film: 'Werewolves Within' Locally Shot from 7-8:40pm tix

Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, Livingston Manor - Fly Tyers Series - Laura Colangelo from 11am-3pm details

Lavender Sky Farms, Bethel - Make your own marshmallows & hot cocoa from 10am-12pm

Big Eddy Brewing Co, Narrowsburg - Grand Opening Party info

Do Good Spirits, Roscoe - Todd Baker playing live from 2-5pm

Deer Mountain Inn, Tannersville - David Lynch Inspired Halloween Party from 9pm-1:30am details

Scribner's Lodge, Hunter - Meet the Maker: Return Brewing from 1-5pm info

The Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Reading with Marina Cramer from 6-7:30pm info

Stamford Coffee, Stamford - Live Jazz Happy Hour from 4-6pm sip sip

SUNDAY

Upstate Film's Orpheum Theatre, Saugerties - Hinterlands Live in Concert from 7-9pm details

Red Owl Flea, Kingston - Last flea of the season 9am-4pm details

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Hops for Happiness: drink beer for a benefit at 2pm details

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Jazz Jam With Peyton Pleninger's Trio from 7:30-11pm details

Borscht Belt Film Fest, Ellenville - Day 3 of the festival check it out

Anyone have experience with vets that do house calls for home euthanasia? We’re fairly new to the area and have an elder cat who is still doing all her cat things, but we’ve noticed definite decline and want to be prepared.

Thanks in advance and tell your cats I said Pspspsps.

Anyone interested in playing a monthly chouette?

I live locally but just found out about shingle gully. Supposedly this hike is by permit only but the Eventbrite from the Sam’s point preserve seems pretty unpredictable and fills up quickly.

Three questions:

Are there any other options for a “legal” hike? Groups, meetups etc?

Do any of those options not include large groups of inexperienced hikers?

For those who have been, I’m looking for any beta you’re willing to share. Like is the route finding hypothetically doable with onX and a decade of climbing experience? And yes I’m aware of the legal risk and the inherit risk of hikes in this type of terrain.

Thinking about spending thanksgiving weekend in the catskills with my wife for a romantic getaway.

We've never been before - I'm considering staying in the roxbury motel for 3 nights. Is this well located? Any good recommendations nearby? (including alternative hotels)

I've looked for this info online but there are so many options / areas, so would appreciate any recs!

Hi, I'm a rookie. Want to go camping in my car (no tent) and am looking at a nice place (preferably with trees) with a nice view (doesn't have to be water at all, high elevation would be perfect) that I can drive up and camp.

Thanks in advance.

Danny Kaye was here at the time so he would have hung out with members of the orchestra.

One member was Maury / Murray Slonin my Grandfather.

Who were these other guys?

Would anyone have more photos from White Roe Lake 1934-1937?

https://www.gofundme.com/f/8396pp-donate-to-prevent-homelessness-for-a-family?attribution_id=sl:6bb2c2a8-81bd-4d3f-a4ab-a248c8829905&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash_ai&utm_content=amp8_t4&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=messenger

Due to extenuating circumstances they have fallen on hard times and trying to save the apartment for them and their two kids.

Looking for any and all donations to help.

Hi! My boyfriend and I are visiting Windham this weekend but will only be there Sunday-Monday. I’d love to see some live music in the area if possible. My limited googling has mostly come up with places that offer live music Friday and Saturday, any locals to Windham know any spots with music on Sundays? Also open to other recs in the area in general! Thank you in advance!

Hello all!

I started planning some trips upstate and was curious where people go to ride single track. I'm not talking about Windham's downhill park...I'm talking trails that are a bit more mellow with some climbs, hills, etc. for an intermediate-ish rider. Any recommendations would be super helpful!

For reference--I don't have the craziest setup or anything full suspension, just an aluminum hard tail Kona Honzo. Thanks in advance! :)

Does anybody have the contact information for potential snow plowers for Tannersville / Hunter? Looking to prepay for the year; don’t need anything below 3”, and providing all salt myself.

I’ve reached out to some but haven’t had any luck: Mark Rubinger is no longer taking on clients this winter. Tucker of Clean Cut + Lawn care did not have positive reviews from current clients.

TIA!

As promised, here are some fun events happening around the Catskills. Leave a comment for what I missed or if you want me to keep an eye on any particular venues. I'll keep posting this here every week but you can also subscribe to Catskill Crew for free. See ya out there : )

THURSDAY

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston - Haunted Rondout at 6pm (until Oct. 31) check it out

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - Live Music from Mike Brown from 7-9pm tix

Cabernet Frank's, Parksville - Open Mic with Nick H. and the Third Party Band at 7pm details

The Lost Book Shop, Delhi - The Lost Writers Guild from 6-7:30pm info

Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Open Mic Night from 6-9pm details

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Trivia Night at 6:30pm

The Ark Bowl & BBQ, Arkville - Open Mic Night - Hosted by New Orleans Musician John Paul Carmody from 7pm

FRIDAY

Angry Orchard, Walden - Throwback Halloween Bash from 6-10pm deets

Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale - Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8pm (until Oct. 26) tix

Glen Falls House, Round Top - Sunset Rubdown at 7pm check it out

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Bourbon Sprawl Live at 8pm info

Left Bank Ciders, Catskill - First annual Apple Pie Bake-Off lets go

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - Ron Gallo at 8pm tickets

Hudson Brewing Co., Hudson - Annual 7 Kegs of Halloween party at 8pm party time

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor - Clandestina Cookout from 5-9pm info

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Adventure[s] and Unicorn Bar present: Silver Springs: The Stevie Party from 8-12am details

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Hip Hop Collective & Imorsi Pizza

SATURDAY

Somewhere In Time Farm, Parksville - First Farm to Table Dinner at 4pm tix

Kingston Boat Co., Kingston - Haunted Boat Party from 6-8pm details

Scribner's Lodge, Hunter - Fall Mini Market from 1pm-5pm info

Jagerberg, Hunter - Spooky Fest from 5-9pm oOoOo

Cochecton Pump House, Cochecton - Halloween 2024 from 5-11pm spooky season

Glen Falls House, Round Top - Halloween Costume Party from 9:30pm party time

Athens Cultural Center, Athens - Particle Point Collisions at 12pm (until Nov. 10) info

Colony, Woodstock - Live music with I Get Wild and Molly Tigre from 8-11pm

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown - Fright Night Halloween Party from 7-11pm cheers

Joe’s Deli, Kingston - Tiny Deli Concerts at 8pm info

West Kill Supply, Kingston - 2nd annual Halloween Honky-tonk dance party at 12pm deets

Phoenicia Diner, Phoenicia - Fall fundraising dinner / Trout Unlimited Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter from 6:30-9:30pm tickets

Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Asbury Short Film Concert at 7pm info

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor -  Halloween Party at 3pm

Skate Time, Accord - Kids Costume Party from 11am-3pm info

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - A Night of Spooky Sips and Good times from 6:30-9:30pm details

Belvedere Inn, Stamford - Halloween Party check it out

SUNDAY

Catskill Fungi, Pine Hill - Deep Imagination Mushroom Walk from 10am-12:30pm take a journey

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - Live Music from Jon Zanger from 7-9pm info

Angry Orchard, Walden -  The Classics live from 4-7pm sunday funday

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Skirts / Wished Bone / Harrison Basch from 8-10:30pm tix

Cabernet Frank's, Parksville - Buffalo Bills vs Seahawks at 1pm game day

Tubbys, Kingston - Destroyer + Eleanor Friedberger at 6pm tickets

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Bear’s Birthday Party and BARKTOBER Fest to benefit the UCSPCA at 2pm (Donations to UCSPCA) drink beer for a cause

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - P. PAN ET AL. by Danielle Frimer (a reading with Round the Bend Theatre) from 2-4pm details

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown - Beer Pairing Dinner from 6-9pm tickets

Park Theatre, Hudson - Lily the Tiger from 1-3pm more info

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Slaughterhaus presents: A Halloween Freak Show from 7-10pm details

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Outdoor Yoga with Jessa at 10:30am

WestWind Orchard, Accord - 2024 Hudson Valley Cider Symposium from 12-4pm info

Hello everyone! We are looking for some contractors, specifically those who are experts in tile installation with immaculate attention to detail, located in/around Catskill/Hudson. Would love your recommendations!

Thanks in advance!

Looking for a restaurant serving either a set menu or a la carte on Thursday, 28th. A number of spots are (understandably) closed. Hoping to get any recommendations.

Has anyone been past the spring on the devils path just west of mink hollow? Going to try running the DP in a couple weeks and hoping it's flowing despite the drought. I'm local but just a touch too lazy to go look myself

Has anyone been camping at alder lake in early November? Last time I went was 2019 during early spring and it was beautiful. Not sure if anything changed since then or what to expect (aside from the basics) since I haven’t been there in so long.

Anyone know of any sauna builders or where to purchase a sauna locally?