Today we explore towns around the Catskills. First stop, Saugerties. We find tasty field ripped heirloom cherry tomatoes and purple plums at the farmers market. We couldn’t skip the baked goods….a cinnamon roll. On to the Saugerties Point lighthouse. The Hudson still experiences tides here and the trail out the point was a bit muddy but it is a cool lighthouse. You can stay here for just $250 a night as long as you can wait till sometime late 2019 when a space might be available

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Next stop, Athens. The historic lighthouse is a beautiful brick house style but we have to settle for a distant view, it is out in the middle of the river. We have a great find for lunch, a café called The River with seating right on the bank of the Hudson. The view is lovely, my ninepin hard cider refreshing and the food (smoked salmon flatbread and a smashed burger) delicious. We linger a while just soaking it in.
Namesake stop, Catskills. We find a bench with our name on it on the historic river point where Esopus Creek flows into the Hudson. There is lots to watch on the river and in the park since part of the space is set up for a wedding and there is some heavy duty fishing going on. On our way out of town we spot some of the cat statues that are scattered around the town. Fun.
We come upon another farmers market and come home with ear corn and more tomatoes.
Between shady campsite and clouds we need generator time – sorry neighbors –We are keeping it under an hour.