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Letchworth State Park Called the “Grand Canyon of the East,” it’s worth the four-hour drive. See the Genesee River as it flows through the gorge over three major waterfalls (as high as 600 feet in places). With more than 14,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails for hikers. Camping is also available, or stay at the restored Glen Iris Inn that was the country estate of the park’s namesake. Its restaurant is open to the public even if you are not staying there. Details: $10 vehicle use fee. 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, parks.ny. gov/parks/79 Watkins Glen State Park

One hiker from out of town had to be rescued more than once over the weekend at Kaaterskill Falls due to the extreme heat.

Catskills offer variety for overnight escapes Jessica Kelly FacebookTwitterEmail 6 1of6Woodstock's Hotel Dylan’s decor and amenities reflect the area's arts and music vibe.Darryl JackShow MoreShow Less 2of6 4of6  A room at Scribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter. (credit: Jessica Kelly)Jessica KellyShow MoreShow Less 5of6 Ricotta toast (and beer!) at Scribner's Catskill Lodge in Hunter. (credit: Jessica Kelly)Jessica KellyShow MoreShow Less 6of6 Located between Albany and New York City is 700,000 acres of beautiful mountain scenery of the Catskill Park. The park is mostly New York ...

Dangerous Hudson Valley hikes that call for common sense and caution Each year hikers suffer easily avoided injuries and fatalities on these challenging trails FacebookTwitterEmail Breakneck Ridge, frequently visited by New York City weekenders because of its close proximity to the Cold Spring train station, is known for its difficult terrain. It's one of the many trails that hikers should be cautious of in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.Robi_J/Getty Images/iStockphoto The Hudson Valley and Catskills are known for the outdoors and beautiful mountains to hike. But each year, hikers suffer fro...

Credit NYS DEC As the weather warms and more COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, tourism officials are preparing for the summer. In Greene County, officials are reminding potential visitors of parking and trail regulations meant to prevent overcrowding at a popular waterfall. Bagshaw: So Kaaterskill Falls is popular in many ways. One is its beauty, not only of the hike and the viewing platform, but also in its height, as it's a two-tier cascading waterfall, which is the highest in New York State. And therefore the majestic of that in itself is absolutely gorgeous. So that's what makes it so un...