Nestled within the charming town of Liberty, New York, the once-bustling hamlet of Parksville captured the public’s imagination at the dawn of the 20th century, thanks to the establishment of the Ontario & Western Railway (O&W). This vital transit route offered convenient and direct access to the breathtaking beauty of the Catskill Mountains, a region experiencing a renaissance as industry

Once almost abandoned and forgotten, this amusement park is coming back to life as it goes into its 128th year of operation.

Luckily, I was able to witness the smoky mountains before the recent fires, which wiped out a significant portion of the forest. In the Smoky Mountains, not only did you have the picturesque scenery and surroundings creating a natural funhouse for photographers, but you would have received one hell of a package deal if you just so happened to be a photographer whom also enjoys a good explore through forgotten structures. That’s me, by the way (for anyone reading who is unfamiliar with what I do, other than talk about cats.)

The former Sonny’s Beach marina and vacation community now sits collecting rust as it slowly falls apart into the dirt. Dust sits still, layered thickly across counters and tabletops inside empty vacation cabins, while family’s items lay scattered everywhere.