"A Celebration of the Catskill Park"
The Catskill "Lark in the Park" began in 2004 to recognize the centennial of the Catskill Park. Since its inception, the "Lark"
has brought together hundreds of people and dozens of organizations that have participated in more than 230 events, all aimed at
heightening awareness of the Catskill Mountain region of New York State. Coordination of this event is a partnership between the Catskill Mountain Club and the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development.

The Catskill Park and Forest Preserve is a 705,000-acre patchwork of public (nearly 300,000 acres) and private lands in the Catskill Mountain Region of New York State. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for managing the forest preserve lands (which are considered "forever wild") within the Catskill Park. The primanly objective being to of provide outdoor recreation and access. Click here to visit the NYSDEC's Catskill Forest Preserve webpage.

The 8th Annual Lark in the Park was a huge success thanks in part to our very special volunteer event leaders, the business sponsors that are listed below, and all of you who donated to the flood relief efforts (also listed). You can still donate to the flood relief, simply click on the organizations below.
We also encourage you, whether a CMC member, local resident, or weekend visitor to please support these wonderful businesses that sponsored the Lark in the Park this year, and the efforts of the Catskill Mountain Club throughout the year.

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Morgan Outdoors
46 Main Street · Livingston Manor, NY 12758
845.439.5507 · info@morgan-outdoors.com

While we pride ourselves on the quality of our clothing, footwear, and gear we are so much more than a store. We're a resource for outdoor information and a center for a wide range of activities from seasonal hikes to weekly yoga classes.





Margaretville Liquors
774 Main Street, Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-4314 · Lylamc@catskill.net



The A. S. H. R. A. M. Center
The Academy Street Healing Recreation Art and Movement Center
23 Academy Street, Margaretville, door #2 in the BodyWorx building.
845-586-3101 · bodyworx@catskill.net

Come and enjoy weekly classes: in YOGA and PILATES. Salsa Dance Classes and more coming soon! Take a class, give a class. Studio for rent by the hour, very reasonable rate.



Oleh's Catskill Guide Service LLC
NYS DEC Licensed Guide #6249
P.O. Box 111, Lexington, N.Y. 12452
917-658-6746 · olehoutdoors@gmail.com

Come out and enjoy a day or two of fishing in the Great Catskill Mountains. Fly fishing and instruction in the Catskills, while you walk and wade on streams and reservoirs. We fish from the Beaverkill River to the Schoharie Creek. Trips and lessons are customized to our guests bilities,interests and comfort levels. Safety is always a priority. If you enjoy a relaxing hike or a bit of snowshoeing we have just the trip for you. Oleh's Catskill Guide Service is kid friendly, so lets take some kids fishing.



BodyWorx Massage Therapy
Laura Battelani, LMT
23 Academy St., Margaretville, NY 12455
845.586.3101 · bodyworx@catskill.net

When a body is aligned correctly, it moves more easily with less effort. You work hard, you play hard: you deserve to treat your body to a relaxing and therapeutic massage to keep it free of injuries. I use a variety of modalities to accomplish that goal for athletes as well as more sedentary people who spend more of their time working at the computer, sitting, driving.

Muscles often may be healthy, yet restricted in a tight fascia that suffocates them like a straight jacket. Using a Myofascial release approach, I successfully unravel those adhesions and free the muscles. I use my intuition and other modalities, including reflexology, shiatsu, reiki, neuromuscular therapy, active isolated stretching and matrix Energetics to resolve many issues. I provide a great relaxing experience and alleviate many problems with long lasting results.

Catskill Revitalization Corporation
PO Box 310 · Stamford, NY 12167
845.586.DURR (3877) · info@durr.org

In addition to rehabilitating the former Catskill Mountain Branch Railroad Line, the Catskill Revitalization Corporation owns, operates and maintains a 45 mile linear park known as the Catskill Scenic Trail, which passes through two counties and seven towns. CRC also owns, operates and maintains a major tourist attraction called the Delaware & Ulster Railroad. The operation enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing jobs, training, leadership opportunities, entertainment and educational insight about the significance of the railroad era in the development of the region.

CLICK Here for a History of the Catskill Park

CLICK HERE for some background on the NYS Forest Preserve

CLICK HERE for a NYSDEC Map the Catskill Park

CLICK HERE for the Catskill Park State Land Master Plan which includes all of the current uses, management unit descriptions, park statistics, and NYSDEC guidelines.