A Catskill Gem

If you haven't been to Kaaterskill Falls, well have you really been to the Catskills? Kaaterskill Falls is an immensely popular destination for those wishing to see a great waterfall, with little effort. It's a short hike from the road that rewards you with some great views. I've always seen the parking lot for this mobbed on weekends, so one weekday I stopped by, because I too was curious to see the famous waterfall of the Catskills. The falls have a lot of history as the famous painters, like Thomas Cole, of the Hudson River School often made it a subject of their paintings. It's the highest two tier waterfall in NY State.

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stream created by the falls

Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills

second tier of Kaaterskill Falls

the first fall as it goes over the ledge

The first tier of the falls

view of the second drop

close up of spray of second tier

beauty of Kaaterskill Falls

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