The best parks & outdoor spots in Ulster County

Four Winds Farm practices no-till farming that keeps soil structure intact, and it shows in their hardy heirloom vegetable seedlings and grass fed beef. If your garden plans swing big each spring, keep an eye on their annual May seedling sale and get varieties that actually behave in local beds.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 16, 2026

Kelder's Farm is the local move for 35+ attractions, U-pick on 50+ fruits, veggies and flowers, and festivals from tulips to sunflowers to fall fun. Bring the crew, roam a bit, then hit the food, drinks and taproom for a well-earned refuel.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 23, 2026

Whether you hike, bike, climb, boulder, or just want quick access to summit views, Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead is the local launch point to the Trapps cliffs, Undercliff Carriage Road, and mellow-to-spicy routes that can wander onto neighboring Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Mohonk Mountain House lands.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 29, 2026

John Burroughs Slabsides serves up mellow trails, a lively Sanctuary Pond, and seasonal rambles that nerd out on migrating birds, ferns, geology, moth nightlife, even beaver drama. Low key, restorative, and very local, it’s the kind of place you’ll revisit when you need to breathe.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 20, 2026

Red Maple Vineyard is a former dairy farm turned family-run, farm-to-table vineyard where RMV Cellars pours small-batch wine, beer, cider, and mead sourced from their own grapes, hops, and foraged goodies. Perfect for a mellow weekend tasting or plotting that next big celebration with everything handled in-house.

From the Catskills newsletter, August 7, 2026

When you need a change of scenery without leaving the ridge, the Ice Caves Trail at Sam's Point dishes out squeeze-through rock crevices, ladders, and big Shawangunk views, with a bonus option to continue to Verkeerder Kill Falls if your legs are feeling spicy.

From the Catskills newsletter, August 29, 2026