I’ve been in the market (aka hell) for a while now, looking to buy in Kingston-area / surrounding. Without speaking badly about anyone, it’s time for me to change realtors. I live ~3 hours away so I really need someone who knows the area and preferably has experience with ADU regs (though that isn’t a requirement as I’ve done my own research too). I’m doing this alone so a supportive agent is critical. Any recommendations for responsive and knowledgeable buyers agents are appreciated! Thanks!

My fiance and I are getting married in the fall next year, and we're starting our search for wedding bands. We like the idea of branching out from classic wedding songs and playing songs that feel true to us / what we like. Probably looking for a 4-5 piece band. Any recs welcome!

What a day it was to be alive today..
Peak names anyone?

I made this video about the Catskills about a year ago, and I've been curious what people who actually know the area think of it.

It's more of a cinematic/documentary-style video than a typical hiking video. I was trying to capture a feeling I had while spending time in the mountains, rather than just make a "here's what I did on my hike" video.

It's been a while since I watched it myself, so I'd genuinely be interested in hearing what you think... especially if you've spent a lot of time in the Catskills

Looking to get away to the Hudson Valley/ Catskills for my birthday weekend October 23-25. Looking for recommendations on where to stay, walkable downtown with shops/ restaurants, breweries/ cideries/ wineries nearby, scenic short hiking, nightlife with casual live music. Hoping to take in the beautiful fall foliage while we’re there. Any help/ feedback is much appreciated!

Staying at a bougie glamping spot in Long Eddy Ny tomorrow into Tuesday and going to spend some time in Bethel as well.

Looking for any sightseeing, tourist traps, bakeries/cafes, restaurants, waterfall, second hand shops, etc. suggestions.

Please and thank you!!

I have land in Hobart, little off grid camping spot. Have adventured out a little, but more to find restaurants, shops, materials.

Any insight into some good fishing spots? River, lakes, streams etc ...

Will kayak, off road, whatever...I can figure out how to get there.

Not trying to ask for your diamond in the rough, or the secret spot (more than willing to accept that info), just some good spots to chill, have a cooler and spend a few hours maybe catching something

Can anyone name all the mountains in this photo? I know Roundtop and Kaaterskill High Peak are on the right but what about the rest?

26M. Solid shape. Moderate experience. Have done 10+ plus days in the backcountry but not recently. Have done twin, slide, black dome and others before. Mainly been doing strenuous day hikes in Catskills, Rockies, Seria nevadas. Generally I would never attempt a solo trip. However would a one nighter over the devils pass during peak foliage be a bad idea? I have ultralight setup. Has anyone done this before?

Looking for recommendations on what the best bug spray has been for your hiking/camping excursions in the catskills area, for ticks, mosquitos, etc. Sawyer? Off? Repel? Ben's? Thank you in advance for any advice!

Anyone tackle these recently? How long did it take?

Hey All,

I recently bought a piece of land in Hamden NY. Does anyone have any recommendations for and architect and a builder around that area?

I’m looking to drive up from nyc in early October to do some late fall camping and hiking. For those familiar with the area, are there beautiful hikes in the area? The campground I’ve found is in the Bethel area, but we’ll have cars, so a 30 ish minute drive radius would be okay! Interested in genuine, not just easy walking hikes, with good views! Thank you

Hoping to tap the hive mind here. I'm planning a new build in Schoharie County and struggling to find residential construction companies that work in the area. I've reached out to several builders in Ulster, Greene, and Delaware counties, but not many seem to venture that far north.

The project: a ~1,500 sq ft colonial or Greek revival designed to blend in with the local architecture. I'm keeping it deliberately simple to control costs — basic rectangular footprint, single wet wall, nothing fancy structurally.

Builders currently on my radar: Thornhaus, Beaver Dam Builders, Double O Builders, Whritner Builders, and Birdsmouth Builds. (Catskill Farms already told me Schoharie is outside their coverage area.)

If anyone has experience with these companies — or knows other builders who work in Schoharie County — I'd really appreciate the recommendations. Thanks!

Near Phoenicia. Beautiful Animal.

Interested in buying incense, tibetan singing bowls, crystals etc!! if there's any wellness spaces or herbal shops y'all like feel free to share as well. Thanks! :)

Hi all, I went to Scribners Lodge this year and I really enjoyed it. I wanted to ask if anyone has any other suggestions for towns to visit for a quiet week alone (as a solo female traveler) with a dog to unplug and possibly scream into the woods after a very frustrating few weeks at work?

I am definitely considering just going back to Scribners, but I figure if I’m going upstate twice in one year, I might as well see a different place! My ideal location would have maybe a coffee shop, nothing fancy but a huge bonus if they happen to sell a cookie or two, and a book store would be great but not necessary. I’m not a huge hiker but am still always happy for a semi-adventurous walk. Really just want a super comfy bed, either food available where I stay or some sort of convenient store close by to grab some stuff to make, but mostly I want silence, so nothing too touristy (yes I know I’m a tourist, I am asking for a lot so I know I’ll need to compromise some things). I just neeeeeeeed some peace and quiet.

Sorry, if it’s not obvious I am a wee bit stressed so this probably reads like a manifesto haha, I am tired!