In Wildsam's first guide to the Hudson Valley & Catskills, more than 35 regional voices share their inspiring narratives—and their favorite spots on either side of the Hudson River. With more than 100 pages of wisdom from celebrated writers, artists, designers and gallery owners, this guide captures the spirit of the people, the Hudson Valley's unique place in the art world, and the adventures waiting up in the Catskill Mountains.

• A history of the Hudson River School, its foundational painters and the places that inspired their works

• Key auction houses and a how-to primer on collecting signature pieces

• Curated list of notable art galleries, antique shops, museums and historic homes

• Townie insights from Hudson, New Paltz, Kingston, Tivoli, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Beacon, Cold Spring and more

• An illustrated guide to fly fishing

• Weekender intel for an Upstate odyssey, from artists, musicians, hotel designers, famers, outdoors folk, shop owners and more

• Archival moments with cultural luminaries from Eleanor Roosevelt and Edith Wharton to Pete Seeger and Milton Glaser