Hear from local residents, historians, and guides in our series of free audio tours, below. And if you’re a podcast listener, be sure to follow Kaatscast –– a biweekly Catskills podcast –– wherever podcasts are found. Here’s the latest episode:
Sustainability • In this guide, hear about sustainable efforts along the byway, including businesses running on clean energy, a new accessible rail trail, and efforts to make the NYC water supply even more sustainable. For a GPS-aware version of this tour, find it on the Otocast app.
Arts & Culture Driving Tour • Hear about local farm life, history, and the arts along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway. Beginning the audio where Rt. 28 narrows from 4 to 2 lanes, and driving at or near the speed limit, will align audio content with featured locations along the route. However, driving the route is not necessary to enjoy the program! Selections also available on the GPS-enabled TravelStorys app.
Outdoor Adventures Driving Tour • Learn about outdoor opportunities along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, including interviews with hikers, cyclers, and paddlers. Beginning the audio where Rt. 28 narrows from 4 to 2 lanes, and driving at or near the speed limit, will align audio content with featured locations along the route. However, driving the route is not necessary to enjoy the program!
The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway Driving Tour • This is where it all started! Our first audio tour for a westward drive on New York Route 28, from Olive to Andes. Hear about the history, landscape, food, and attractions along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway. Beginning the audio where Rt. 28 meets Rt. 375 (where Rt. 28 narrows from 4 to 2 lanes), and driving at or near the speed limit, will align audio content with featured locations along the route. However, driving the route is not necessary to enjoy the program! Selections also available on the GPS-enabled TravelStorys app.
Mountain Cloves • Here’s an audio guide for our neighbor to the north, the Mountain Cloves Scenic Byway, stretching from Palenville in the east, to Hunter in the west, with various offshoots along the way!