6 Reasons the Sullivan Catskills Needs to be Your Next Vacation
had the fantastic opportunity to road trip to Sullivan Catskills in New York and met with 14 Macaroni KID publishers from around the country. The experience was such an adventure. I zipped down the water slides at the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Water Park, rafted 5 miles down the Delaware River with Lander's River Trips, and had a blast trying so many new things.
Put a Trip to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Your Bucket List!
I had heard of Bethel Woods, namely in radio advertisements for various concerts. That was pretty much the extent of my knowledge. I quickly learned that Bethel Woods was, in fact, the home to the original Woodstock Music and Arts Fair in 1969. Did anyone else think that the festival was actually held in Woodstock, NY?
Misconceptions of Woodstock and What to know about Bethel Woods
For those of us who didn't live during the Woodstock era, take a moment to think of what was going on in the world leading up to Woodstock in the 1960s: Kennedy was elected and assassinated, the Cuban missile crisis, the Beatles/British invasion of music, the Vietnam War escalated and the draft quotas doubled, race riots broke out, the summer 1967 summer of love...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sullivan Catskills
I used to think the Catskills were just the mountain resorts you see on the screen in Dirty Dancing and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but this region is so much more! I recently had the opportunity to travel to the Sullivan Catskills with my fellow Macaroni KID publishers. We spent 3 days exploring the area, just 90 minutes away from New York City.
5 Kid-friendly Destinations and Activities in Nearby Sullivan Catskills
I have loved visiting the Catskills for almost two decades. An easy – and beautiful – drive from NYC, I rarely feel at ease the way I do when I’m surrounded by so much natural beauty and the calm pace of life there. Before kids, my husband and I would rent a car and head to the Catskills for a cozy weekend getaway every year.
Here’s What New York’s Catskill Mountains Are Famous For
Located on the East Coast United States, the Catskill Mountains are one of the largest and most naturally diverse regions of the East Coast United States. These scenic mountains are nestled in the 705,500 acres of Catskill Park and have winding valleys, forested mountains, rivers, tributaries, rushing streams, and a rocky and sparse vegetation landscape. In the Catskill Mountains, there are many recreational activities that visitors to indulge in and things to see.
Report Shows More People Are Moving From NYC to Hudson Valley
According to the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, this explosion of new residents is being seen across the valley. Data from a study by Pattern for Progress shows that the Hudson Valley gained a net of more than 33,000 resident from New York City in 2020. That included a net plus 1,062 for Dutchess County, 1,130 for Ulster, a loss of 32 for Orange and a gain of 762 for Sullivan.
The 16 Best Bachelorette Party Destinations in the US
Believe it or not, New York is much more than the 22 square miles that constitute Manhattan. And, as it turns out, much of New York State is ideal for a subdued yet genuinely unique bachelorette party. The best part? New York City is well-connected to the rest of the world, and much of upstate is but a few-hour train ride from there. The Catskills, the mountainous region comprised of mossy gorges and microbreweries, is the ideal setting for a tree-hugging bachelorette.
7 Unforgettable Sleepaway Camp Experiences for Kids
If your kid is an aspiring actor, spending a summer with the program that helped train Mandy Moore and Robert Downey Jr. will likely be a hit. This total theatre immersion experience attracts kids ages 10 to 18 from around the world. Camp staff include vocal coaches, directors, and choreographers, and every kid is cast in one of about 40 shows produced over the summer.
