On a recent Sunday morning, he and New York State ranger Patricia Rudge accompanied me and my family on an adventure up Balsam Lake Mountain to the tower. As amazing as the views are from the ...

The caller’s hiking companion broke his ankle while descending Balsam Lake Mountain. A forest ranger arrived on the scene at 4:50 p.m., and assisted EMS with administering first aid to the 50 ...

When my husband, Herb, and I climbed Balsam Lake Mountain in the Catskills two summers ago, the husband-and-wife team of Tom and Laurie Rankin were at the summit to greet us. Volunteer ...

Subscribe today. On a Saturday in October of 2021, Carlos Ramirez pushed through a gentle rain towards the summit of New York’s Balsam Lake Mountain. He couldn’t help but smile as he excitedly ...

Five historic fire towers remain in the Catskill Mountains, including Balsam Lake Mountain, Hunter Mountain, Overlook Mountain, Red Hill Mountain, and Tremper Mountain. A sixth tower was opened in ...

According to the DEC, experienced hikers are encouraged to visit fire towers at Balsam Lake Mountain in Hardenburgh, Overlook Mountain in Woodstock, Red Hill Mountain in Denning, Tremper Mountain ...