Adventure Outdoors Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 130

ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
Bike, kayak, swim, shop, hike, golf, snowBoard, climB, explore, repeat.
Seek For Yourself.
situated in the catskills off the hudson
river amid the scenic and varied
beauty of Upstate new york, Ulster
county is an outdoor enthusiast’s play-
ground—and not just for those who
love roughing it. as spring flowers blos-
som, the region comes to verdant life,
with seemingly endless possibilities for
outdoor recreation, walkable shopping
and local eating and drinking.
Connect with Nature
whether hiking, climbing, kayaking,
windsurfing, or sampling the area’s
farmers’ markets and agricultural
riches, you’ll find Ulster county an im-
mensely rewarding place to detox
from the trappings of city life. if you’d
prefer a glass of wine (or two) to go
with your hike, we recommend the
shawangunk wine trail, an 80-mile
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route through 15 wineries.
Ski down a mountain
dust off snow boots and slip into your
fleece: Ulster county has some of the
best skiing on the eastern seaboard.
don’t take our word for it: snoweast
magazine readers more than once
chose Belleayre mountain—one of
new york’s original ski resorts,
opened in 1949—as one of the best,
including in the categories of Best
grooming and snow, and “overall
favorite eastern resorts.”
Golf a few rounds
golfing magazine recently called Ul-
ster county a “fabulous place” for
golf enthusiasts, and with good rea-
son. the sprawling region offers 11
outstanding courses to choose from,
each with its own memorable holes
and pristine conditions, with gor-
geous views of the catskills and the
hudson Valley.
Shop Around
stroll the county’s historic main
streets and shop the boutiques, hit a
weekend flea market or