This newly-opened bar and restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team Aaron Blakely and Misty Hackworth, and offers creations by chef Evan Chesney, formerly of area faves the DeBruce and Kenoza Hall. The bar offers both local and imported beer, wine and spirits, as well as specialty cocktails including the “Debbie Gibson,” “La Pistola” and “Acid […]

Mid-to-late July is traditionally the start of berry picking season in our region. Picking your own is a fun outdoor activity that creates fond memories for both young and old. But blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries aren’t the only things available for pickers to enjoy. Depending on the month, our local farmers also offer U-pick […]

July 4th is coming up fast and while things aren’t quite 100% back to normal, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate America’s independence with BBQ, fireworks, outdoor fun and maybe a few less traditional ways to experience all of the freedom our area has to offer. Cooperstown Area Springfield, New York 2021 4th […]

The Hamden Inn, built in 1844, has been renovated and re-opened as Hamden Inn and Lounge by its new owners, and both locals and visitors couldn’t be more thrilled. As the name suggests, the Inn is located in the small village of Hamden, NY in Delaware County. The main floor of this cozy cornerstone of […]

Experience a unique getaway at Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center located in the Catskill Mountains. Whether you’re planning your family vacation, a family reunion, youth outing, wedding, bus tour, conference, corporate event, meeting, religious retreat, golf outing, day trip, or a ski trip, the staff will make your all-inclusive escape special. This Roman-themed resort […]

It’s a beautiful area that we live in. Summer is here, it’s warming up and we’re surrounded by fresh, cool water. You just want to dive in. But sometimes it can be a bit confusing on where it is and isn’t okay to dip your toe in. Many of the beaches on the area’s ponds, […]

The Beaverkill Valley Inn is situated 60 acres on the banks of the Beaverkill, a legendary stream that is considered the birthplace of American dry fly-fishing. While this location, which includes a mile of private fishing on the Upper Beaverkill, attracts anglers from around the world, there’s so much more to draw visitors to this […]

Spring is here, and your green thumb is itching to get busy. But planting too early is the most common mistake when starting a vegetable garden for the first time in a new region. Here in the mountains, the warm temperatures can take a little longer to arrive, so to avoid wasted effort and disappointment, […]

The snow is gone for the year (we hope) and summer is on the way, meaning it’s time for opening windows and spending more time out in the fresh air. Spring cleaning may be on your to do list, and it’s a good time to consider going beyond washing windows and clearing out the clutter. […]

When you’re thinking of sushi bars and restaurants, your mind probably doesn’t go to straight to the Catskills, but we have a surprise for you. Our area is not only home to a wide range of international cuisine offerings and we’ve got more than a few options to get delicious sushi that give those big […]