The Catskill Center’s addition of 3.6 acres to its Platte Clove Preserve may not sound like much, but its potential impact on the Catskills landscape is outsized. In the latest episode of…
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In Neversink, 3100 Acres of Forest Safeguarded for Future Generations
In the Catskills town of Neversink, the dream of ski slopes faded decades ago when alcohol bans kept developers at bay. That twist of fate laid the groundwork for something far more…
The Art of Emily Cole: From Porcelain to Tattoos
How does the botanical elegance of a 19th-century artist find new life in contemporary design? In this episode of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast, host Brett Barry follows the enduring influence of Emily…
Kaatscast: The Untold Stories of Howe Caverns
Howe Caverns is one of New York’s most popular natural attractions—but beneath its winding passageways lies a lesser-known, tragic past. In the latest episode of Kaatscast, Brett Barry speaks with historian…
Hobart’s Book Village and Don Dales’ Novel Approach to Rural Revival
In the latest episode of Kaatscast, producer Brett Barry sits down with Don Dales, the visionary behind one of the most unique literary transformations in upstate New York. What began as a…
Girl Gotta Hike: Guided Hikes and Backpacking for Women
In the latest episode of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast, production intern Olivia Sippel experiences her first overnight camping trip led by Melissa Goodwin, a licensed guide and founder of ‘ Girl Gotta…
Research Insights on Bobcats and Bird Flu Emerging From Cornell
Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines. Featuring Jenny Bloodgood,…
Exploring the Magical World of Mushrooms with Catskill Fungi’s John Michelotti
In this episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry interviews John Michelotti, mushroom maven and founder of Catskill Fungi. John draws listeners into the enchanting and complex world of fungi, sharing his journey…
The Overlook: A New Community Newspaper in the Catskills
The Overlook, a new nonprofit newspaper, describes itself as “community journalism serving Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken and Woodstock.” At a time when newspapers in America are disappearing at a rate of…