Some trips you plan down to the last mile. Others… well, they sort of happen to you. The Catskills have a way of turning a quick afternoon drive into an all-day wandering, especially when you let the curves of Sullivan County’s roads make the decisions. It’s the kind of place where the scenery convinces you […]

Scroll-Stopping Beauty In Every Bite Admit it, a well framed Insta image of pints upon pints of fresh cherries, blueberries and grapes makes you slow your scroll. The same goes for an arc of fire-engine red tomatoes, especially when you can see a tear of fresh morning dew cascading toward the earthy linen it sits […]

There is something special about the freedom of riding a bike. Whether linking flow on a dry summer downhill, feeling the crisp fall leaves while slowly rolling a rail trail or shop hopping on Main Street, the pace of life on a bike is up to you. So is the destination.  The Sullivan Catskills have […]

Whether you’re the kind of person who’s constantly thinking about the next trip or the type who’s listening to a podcast in the passenger seat, planning for fun and relaxation is often neither fun, nor relaxing.  But since you’re reading this, odds are that you are the cruise director in your crew or maybe you’re […]

Where Fly Fishing Lives Fly fishing in the Sullivan Catskills boasts a history as old as the sport itself. Its waters, the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Neversink, Callicoon and Monagaup Creeks, as well as the East, West and main branches of the Delaware River are legendary within the lore of anyone who’s tied a fly. Some even […]

There are places that shimmer with nostalgia or dazzle with novelty. Then there’s Sullivan County—a place that doesn’t need to perform. It simply is. Rolling hills give way to river valleys. Conversations bloom on porches, not screens. Every curve in the road seems to hold a memory. It’s a county that invites you not to […]

There’s a hush in the Catskills that settles into your bones—not the silence of absence, but of presence. A rustle in the trees that sounds like welcome. The glint of morning light off the river that feels like home. This is a place that doesn’t ask you to leave your life behind—it invites you to […]

Locals will be the first to tell you that fall in the Catskills is the real hiking season. There is simply nothing that can compare to the sublime experience of leaf peeping while peak bagging. It’s the sound of your favorite boots shuffling through fresh fallen leaves, the rich smell of a balsam-filled forest, and […]

As the last rays of daylight slip behind the ridgelines of the Sullivan Catskills and warm days fade into cool summer nights, something subtle yet profound begins to stir and the region comes alive in an entirely new way. The air takes on a buzzing energy, filled with anticipation and the soft chorus of night […]

Nestled among the Catskill Mountains and winding rivers, the Sullivan Catskills has quietly cultivated a culinary scene that is rooted in authenticity and deeply connected to place; reflecting the land, seasons and the surrounding community. This is a place where chefs know the farmers by name, ingredients are sourced just down the road, and what […]

A brand new inclusive membership model is on the horizon for the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association. A transformative update to our membership framework, this change emphasizes a broader commitment to inclusivity, equity, and regional growth. As part of this initiative, SCVA will transition away from its traditional paid membership structure, introducing a new inclusive membership model for all […]

The Sullivan County Golf Club has always had stories to tell—of sky-bound adventures, star-studded pasts, and hillside fairways whispering history into every swing. And now, just in time for its 100th anniversary, it’s stepping into an exciting new chapter with a cast as legendary as its own history. NFL icon Jason Kelce, acclaimed actor Bill […]