Our Natural World: Herons and What Happened to Those Ducklings?
I saw a... wait, what is that at the pond? Those beautiful birds are called herons. There are 64 species of heron, with the blue heron… read more →
Wildlife
Our Natural World: Bees Buzzing at Rip's
I saw bees! The bees are buzzing at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds! We don’t normally have more bees than anywhere else. However, for a… read more →
Our Natural World: Ducklings
When you're camping in the Catskills you're bound to come across all kinds of wonderful wildlife. We've seen baby bears nearby, baby deer walking… read more →
Our Natural World: Summer Solstice and Baby Bears
The Summer Solstice on June 21st marks the beginning of the summer season - but not everywhere. South of the equator, it marks the start of the… read more →
Our Natural World
After a winter locked up inside, there is nothing like the smell of spring. The weather is a bit warmer during the day but nights are still cold. Many… read more →