Welcome to episode 148! Tonight, Tad and I chat with Mark from Rip Van Winkle fly fishing! He chats about his business and his passion for fly fishing in the Catskills. We also chat about the forest fires, the crazy drought, an alligator catch in NY and a lot of recent hikes. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!!

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Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Scenic Route Guiding - https://adventurewiththescenicroute.com/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit

Links:

Rip Van Winkle Fly Fishing, Jennings Creek Fire, Alligator Capture, Mt Whitney Rescue, Drought Halts Aqueduct Plans

Volunteer Opportunities:

Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club - https://www.catskill3500club.com/adopt-a-trailhead?fbclid=IwAR31Mb5VkefBQglzgr

fm-hGfooL49yYz3twuSAkr8rrKEnzg8ZSl97XbwUw, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/, Bramley Mountain Fire Tower - https://bramleymountainfiretower.org/ 

Post Hike Brews and Bites - Colonial Inn

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