Hook, Line & Sinker
By Judy Van Put Another week of wildly changing weather - from accumulating snow last Monday to temperatures in the 70s just two days later!read more
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By Judy Van Put We are now fully into the much-anticipated Merry Month of May - Spring has come to the Catskills in all its glory - the delicate light-green early leaves just pushing out, brightly...
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By Judy VanPut We are heading toward the end of May, with Memorial Day Weekend coming up, and still our spring has not been typical. After the huge storm last week that pelted Livingston Manor with...
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The rains of May have helped leaf out all the greenery, trees and shrubs here in the Catskills, and on a sunrise walk along the river with our beagle this morning we were treated to the sweetest...
View ArticleDropping water levels
By Judy VanPut It’s surprising how quickly the water level in our rivers and streams can drop after missing just a few days of rain, especially after all the rain we had in May. We first noticed the...
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By Judy Van Put The first day of summer (and Bealtaine if you celebrate Irish holidays) brought perfect weather to start the season; warm sun, blue skies and a pleasant breeze. On a morning horseback...
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By Judy Van Put After strong rain showers this past mid-week, area rivers and streams received a welcomed respite, and as a result, water levels rose to a more normal flow. Fishing last night was...
View ArticleDelaware & Ulster County Fairs showcase agricultural traditions
By Sarah Roberts The Delaware and Ulster County fairs have been a staple of life in their counties for 132 years and 149 years, respectively, and have become eagerly awaited small town traditions.read...
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By Judy Van Put Labor Day - and the end of summer vacation. It’s been a hectic up and down summer weather-wise and fishing condition wise - starting with low water and drought conditions, then rain -...
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By Judy Van Put The Beaverkill remains high for this time of year - at the beginning of the week almost up to 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). At this writing, Friday morning, the river is flowing...
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