An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 8, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 8, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 8, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

The interior of an abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 8, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

A gas pump is seen at an abandoned gas station in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

The interior of an abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

A warning sign is stapled to an abandoned house in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

Fallen ceiling tiles are seen in an abandoned building in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 8, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned garage is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

Peeling paint is seen at an abandoned resort hotel in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned resort hotel is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned resort hotel is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An burnt abandoned building is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills were a bustling vacation community north of New York City have been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills were a bustling vacation community north of New York City have been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

The interior of an abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, which was a bustling vacation community north of New York City, has been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills were a bustling vacation community north of New York City have been in steady decline since the 1980s. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS)

A fall leaf floats on the surface of the Willowemoc Creek in the Catskills region town of Roscoe, New York October 7, 2014. Roscoe is nicknamed "Trout Town USA", with a number of top ranked trout fishing streams in the area. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT)

Deer graze on a harvested corn field in the Catskills region town of Roscoe, New York October 7, 2014. Roscoe is nicknamed "Trout Town USA", with a number of top ranked trout fishing streams in the area. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS AGRICULTURE)

A fly fisherman fishes for trout at the Willowemoc Creek in the Catskills region town of Roscoe, New York October 7, 2014. Roscoe is nicknamed "Trout Town USA" with a number of top ranked trout fishing streams in the area. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 4, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned garage is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 4, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 4, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned out building is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned hotel is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned garage is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 5, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. Picture taken October 5, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned business is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

An abandoned house is pictured in the Catskills region of New York October 6, 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL)

A combination photo shows abandoned businesses, houses and buildings in the Catskills region of New York October 2014. The Catskills, a once-bustling vacation community approximately 100 miles north of New York City, have been in steady decline since the 1980's. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The rolling hills of Sullivan County in the Southern Catskill mountains was the scene for the music festival in Bethel, NY, August 16, featuring three days of music. The individual concerts, entitled "A Day in The Garden," are being held on the original 1969 site of Max Yasgur's farm that was memorialized by the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival.

The rolling hills of Sullivan County in the Southern Catskill mountains was the scene for the music festival in Bethel, NY, August 16, featuring three days of music. The individual concerts, entitled "A Day in The Garden," are being held on the original 1969 site of Max Yasgur's farm that was memorialized by the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival.

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