Ashokan was the name of a former village in the Catskill region [1] that is now mostly covered by the Ashokan Reservoir. In 1984, filmmaker Ken Burns heard "Ashokan Farewell" and was moved by it.
Ashokan Center programming is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Ashokan, meaning "Place of Fish" is aptly named given the recreational fishing opportunities for both coldwater and warmwater fish that the reservoir provides. Ashokan Reservoir is stocked with over 16,000 brown trout every spring.
Located in Ulster County, about 13 miles west of Kingston and 73 miles north of New York City, Ashokan Reservoir is formed by the damming of the Esopus Creek, which eventually flows northeast and drains into the Hudson River.
When the documentary The Civil War debuted 25 years ago, it gave a new life—and old history—to a gorgeous melody. The Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskill Mountains, the body of water for which the...
The Ashokan Reservoir, located in West Shokan, New York, is not just a source of drinking water for millions but also a treasure trove of beauty and outdoor activities nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Region.
The Ashokan Reservoir is paved and flat, with scenery that’s drop-dead gorgeous, making it perfect for the casual jogger or a hardcore runner looking to break a personal best.
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Following the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the United States government, the Ashokan Watershed area and much of the Catskill Mountain region became a center for resource extraction. Abundant hemlock trees provided tannin necessary for the tanning of leather products.