I can’t even say that I stumbled upon this site by myself…It was shot out here by a plugin. But boy am I glad it showed up…I’ll be subscribing and watching some of the past shows now…Enjoy
First occupied by native Americans more than 5000 years ago, The Catskill mountains an extension of the application mountains all the way into Upstate New York. Exploring the haunting lands of Rip Van Winkle will leave you lost in time. This is Americas First Wilderness Join me as I venture into The Catskill Mountains As daylight breaks, I am reminded of the Buddhist monks that have sought these serene mountains for years as a place of meditation. And then I grab my gear and head to the Trails. Kaaterskill Clove is home to a series of captivating waterfalls. The first of these, only .2 miles in, is Bastion Falls. Rising a total of 80 feet, this falls is but an enchanting prelude to the dramatic cascade that lies deeper within the forested Catskills. The Trail to Kaaterskill falls is littered with these small pockets of photographic perfection. Accentuating the Golden Green hues of the canopy above, the waters reflection at nearby streams are not to be overlooked. As I break through this rocky terrain, I am preparing myself to witness a miracle of nature for the first time. These thundering dual Cascades crash over 260 feet and have inspired some of the most prominent books, essays, poems and paintings of the early 19th century. These Falls have been an enduring icon of the Catskills for centuries. Standing atop these dangerous cliffs as the winds rush through this natural ampatheter, its easy to see how hundreds have tragically died hear in an attempt to do just what I am …