My boyfriend Shane and I had such an amazing experience today with GI Joe. I'm an experienced rider…read morewhile my boyfriend is a beginner, yet both of us were galloping by the end of it. We even shared a beer with Joe after the tour. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. We seriously can't stop talking about our time with the horses.

We drove all the way from Long Island and we are so glad we made the trek. This was such an…read moreauthentic experience. This ranch is like no other.. Joe is incredible and has so much hospitality. He really knows his stuff and is an excellent riding guide. His horses are so well trained and really listen to you. From experienced riders to beginners, he really offers a one of a kind experience. Especially for people who have years of riding experience (like me) and are tired of those mundane boring trail rides than Rough riders is for you!! It is full of adventure and thrill!

Paul is extremely knowledgeable & very helpful, as well as patient with a beginner. I recommend…read morehim highly!

My son and I were supposed to be with a guide from another county and realized I had misbooked the…read morelocation. I am familiar with the Phoenicia area but I had never stopped in this place. The proprietor, Paul, was so gracious and informative. At the time, the Esopus was down , as were trout. He recommended rivers where we were actually staying, even showed us how to access them. He recommended flies and techniques. I've been out with a few guides here and there but this gentleman was off the charts superb and NICE! So nice, that we are returning in the Fall to go out with him on the Esopus. He is the kind of guide I look forward to being out with. Remember, I had not been out yet but can't wait.

If you want to know the truth, the whole thing depressed the hell out of me right from the start…read more People talk about the Devil's Path up in the Catskills like it's some kind of grand, soul-searching experience, but mostly it's just thousands of feet of jagged rock sitting there waiting to break your ankle while some guy in brand-new high-tech hiking boots tells you how "restorative" the fresh air is. It's phony as hell. ​The trail isn't even really a path, it's just a continuous, miserable scramble over gigantic stone slabs, wet roots, and sheer drop-offs. You go straight up a mountain like Indian Head or Twin, huffing and puffing until you feel like dying, and then the trail just dumps you right back down into a ditch, forcing you to turn around and do it all over again on the next peak. You're grabbing onto tree roots and in the late fall,your sliding down slick, icy rock chimneys, trying not to pitch off the side of a cliff, while wet pine needles drop into your collar. ​Every time you finally drag yourself up to a ledge where the view is supposed to be "life-changing," you end up sitting on a damp stone next to three guys discussing their GPS watches and showing off their expensive trekking poles. It kills me, it really does. The forest itself is nice enough if everybody would just shut up for five minutes. Plus it smells like balsam fir and ancient damp earth, and when the fog rolls in through the hemlocks, it finally feels right to me because its dead quiet and honest. But then i ran into a troop of weekend warriors yelling across the ridge about their lap times. ​If you're crazy enough to tackle all twenty three miles of it which i certaindid not, you'll end up exhausted, soaked in sweat, and covered in mud, wondering why you didn't just stay in the city and get a sandwich and a beer. It'll test if you're tough enough, surelyim not anymore, it just makes me want to go lie down in a warm room by a fireplace with a little glass of brandy where nobody is talking about elevation gain.

Wow, talk about a beautiful drive to get here! Completely isolated with the surrounding town…read morebringing you to the past. The narrow zig-zag roads getting here from the east are a blast to drive on. Taking the devil's path is no joke if you're doing the whole trail. Highly suggest packing light for the hike. Totally regretted my 35lb backpack setup. The elevation spikes and drops will put your knees and ankles to the test. The look out points are gorgeous. Each one deserves to be taken in during a break. The biodiversity is incredible here. You'll notice the nature changes at different points of the hike. Including the areas casted in darkness from the dense trees. The next drinkable source of water from the beginning is a far distance so make sure you pack accordingly. The devils tombstone is the halfway point which is where most people set up camp. Cant harp enough... snacks, snacks, snacks. Stay safe if you choose to part take on this hike! One of the best hikes I've been on.

My family and I had the BEST horseback riding experience ever with Joe at Roughriders Ranch. As…read morebeginner riders, Joe took such good care of us and paired us with our horses and explained everything to ensure our safety. We had such a good time and are truly happy to have created this life long memory. Thank you Joe!!

By far the BEST horse back tour I've ever been on! Mr. Joe is definitely a character but very…read morewelcoming and knowledgable about horses and the history of the area. It's important to be patient with him as he carefully prepares each horse for its rider as he is a one-man business. Our ride was definitely more than an hour though we only paid for an hour. Mr. Joe was nice enough to extend the ride because he didn't have appts. After us.

Wild Hudson Valley offers so much between their fun and informative guided nature walks, incredible…read moreharvest boxes filled with wild forest-foraged foods and now their eco camp. I toured the farm and sanctuary and it was absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to stay at the new camp!

My family and I spent the weekend at the farm and sanctuary. We had a fantastic time going on…read moreJustin's bird walks, a tour of the farm, and a plant medicine walk. The kids ran around catching (and releasing) butterflies and fireflies), we swam in the creek, roasted marshmallows at night, and slept in beds in the yurts. Can't wait to return!

The Hunter "hiking" trail is a really nice trail to hike. All the photos of ski lifts and crap on…read morethis listing is misleading because there are no ski lifts that you can stand beneath and take photos of. You "might" be able to see the ski resort from the Hunter firepower but I've always hiked this in the winter or fall so I never was able to make out the ski resort. There is a ski resort nearby but it's not on this hiking trail. If you hike the loop and want to capture the three Catskill peaks on this trail you are looking at about a 12 mile hike total. This is an uphill hike (counter clockwise) probably until you hit Hunter mountain (fire tower) then it's fairly flat making your way downhill past Rusk but if you opt to include Rusk into your hike be prepared to go straight up because that sucker is straight up hill (no switchbacks). For an all day hike for the average hiker it's a really nice hike.

I created this Hunter Mountain hiking trail yelp to distinguish it from Hunter Mountain and all the…read moreskiing/other activities there. We wanted to check out some hiking while up in Hunter for a birthday and scoured the web to find a trail that might offer us some views, good exercise, and be dog friendly. It seemed this location might fit the bill based on the little info I found out there. First of all, to get here it's about a 30 minute drive from the town of Hunter. You'll basically be hiking up the rear side of the mountain, with many opportunities to customize the route as you'd like! The drive is beautiful along many back roads with fantastic views and a peek inside what it might be like to live a little bit off the grid. You'll follow Spruceton Road to nearly where it dead ends and there will be three parking lots. I'd recommend parking in the first one (largest) as it's the starting point for the majority of the trails. The other lots are smaller and offer you a starting point for some other trails. A disclaimer: this set of trails is commonly described as the "easiest" way of getting up to Hunter and that may be true, but in no way is the an easy hike! Plan to be walking uphill for 1.5-2 miles and for a steep incline...you'll feel the burn up and down! The trail is very well marked and easy to follow, mostly composed of gravel and grass. Very dog friendly and most fluffy friends we saw were off leash. The first two things you'll note on your hike come about 2 miles in, first is a spring (you can actually fill your water bottles here, so clean) and shortly thereafter, you'll catch a small sign for the lean to. A great place for a rest, lunch, view, or fire. We enjoyed our lunch here and took some pictures. There's also an outhouse here where you can take care of any business. From here, you can opt to head back down (4.8 mile total hike), proceed to colonels row (an extra mile each way out and back to the top of where the ski lifts land), or up to the summit and tower (an extra 1.3 mile each way). All are great options, just plans on your level of fitness and interest! Views from fire tower are fantastic on a clear day!

Do they want any business? Texted at 8 this morning. Called at 9:50 this morning. No times posted…read more No response to my text or phone call. You finally texted back after 11. I called and texted, how can I make a reservation if you don't respond? We went across the river to Screaming Eagle kayak rentals.

Highly recommend! The staff was friendly and offered us helpful tips and support. They also loaded…read moreand unloaded the kayaks for us.

Just camped here again and was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of this campground. The…read morebathrooms and showers were meticulous, and every campsite in loop 4 was flat and well-maintained, perfect for any tent. While we were here, we saw staff removing tree roots that were impeding the campsite next to ours. I also appreciate that the DEC drives around and ensures that campers are abiding by the fire and bear safety rules and wish that other NYS parks did the same. There was SO much wildlife we saw just on the grounds - friendly deer, baby turkeys, and baby ducks. We were fortunate to have a few nights here without any neighbors and it was so serene and beautiful even in intense rain and fog. There are boat and canoe rentals on South Beach, and so many hiking trails that lead to breaktaking views. I really can't say enough good things about this campground and am already looking forward to our next trip here!

My friend loved camping here and invited me for a day trip which was nice. It was $10 a car. If you…read morewant to have a gathering, you have to get in super early to get picnic tables because they are first come first serve. We went to the north lake, and there are bathrooms and changing rooms near the lake for convenience. There are grills for your cooking needs. If it's a hot day where the lake is a nice temperature, that is a great way for the family to spend their day. There is also kayak rentals and hiking trails if you want to capitalize on the outdoors activities. It's a nice way to spend a day if you plan ahead with snacks, water, and sunscreen.