The people behind Hines Tours LLC

We are a small team of dedicated people who all have a passion and a love for nature and history.

We are committed to protecting our region’s natural resources and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone, especially for New Yorker’s who are unaware of the many amazing, beautiful natural areas within just a few hours of drive from NYC. We believe this is best achieved through education and providing a hands-on experience for everyone.

We do our best and go far in our research to find remarkable natural and historic tour destinations/activities for you to enjoy.

We believe that our regions scenic areas in form sensitive ecosystems, wildlife habitats and historic sites, should be respected and protected forever for generations to come.

We all practice the outdoor ethics of “leaving no trace”, which basically is the principle of “leave nothing but footprints – take nothing but photos".

All our Catskill Mountain guides are license by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  

Hines Tours Inc. is a proud member of the following organizations:

         The Izaak Walton League of America

Organization dedicated to protecting our nation’s soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife.

Major goal:  to protect and use sustainable America’s rich resources to ensure a high quality of life for all people, now and in the future.

          Catskill Mountain Club

The Catskill Mountain Club intends to be a grassroots association of outdoors-people that promotes safe, responsible outdoor recreation and seeks to enhance public awareness and appreciation of our natural and human recreational resources.

    The Mountain Top Historical Society

Organization promoting the increase of knowledge of and interest in that portion of the Catskill Mountains referred to generally as the "Mountain Top" through the study and preservation of its art, literature, history, culture, folklore, legends and environment by means of a variety of programs, activities and projects.

  The Catskill Center

The Catskill Center is a non-profit organization working to protect the cultural, historic, and natural resources of the Catskill Mountains. Marrying both environmental protection and sustainable economic development, they are an advocate for the region's vibrant main streets, valuable natural resources, artistic and historic assets, and working landscapes.

    PEEC 

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA), is a special place for people interested in learning about the natural world in a beautiful and informal setting.

The study of nature and natural systems is the focus at PEEC. A million acres of public lands, including the National Recreation Area offers a world of opportunities to explore.