Olana
Olana was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), one of America’s most important artists, a student of Thomas Cole, and a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. Today, Olana is a New York State Historic Site, a National Historic... [Read More...]
Scenes from the Catskills
The Catskills have so much to offer, from Kaaterskill Falls, the tallest cascading waterfalls in New York (see related articles–Kaaterskill from the Top and from the Bottom). But there’s more: Five State Lookout, Parks, Hiking, Skiing, and more. Here are some images. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-2 img... [Read More...]
Baliwick Zoo
Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery Zoo 118 Castle Road Catskill, NY 12414 Phone: 1 518-678-5665 300 Acres of Trails Waiting to Be Discovered Bailiwick Ranch is a ranch and zoo located on three hundred acres (yes, 300!) 300 acres, that is, of trails, horseback riding and discovery zoo. Located just outside Catskill, this is a ranch that must be discovered. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:... [Read More...]
North-South Lake
North Lake-South Lake County Route 18 Haines Falls, NY The Largest Campground in the Catskills North Lake and South sits on State land and is home to over 200 campsites. Take your pick! The two lakes are connected, both have private beaches (South Lake is a bit larger), and both offer swimming and paddle boat rentals. Like Moreau in Saratoga, gasoline engines are not allowed and the water here is very clean. #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4... [Read More...]
Thomas Cole House
The Thomas Cole House http://www.thomascole.org/ 218 Spring Street Catskill, New York Thomas Cole was a premiere artist of the 19th Century. He moved from England to the United States, and in 1825 became spellbound with the beauty of the Catskills. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-5 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-5... [Read More...]
