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Earn Awards by Hiking & Paddling the Tupper Lake Triads
It’s no secret that the Adirondack region is home to some of the best hiking and paddling in New York State. There ...
Explore the Erie Canal with the Canalway Challenge
Both the Erie Canal itself and the towpath that runs alongside it have become recreational treasures throughout the Upstate ...
Growing a Garden: A New Adventure Right In Your Own Backyard
With spring in full swing and summer on the way, now is the perfect time to think about planting a backyard garden. Even ...
Bird Watching: A Whole New World in Your Own Backyard
No matter what is going on in the human world, each year we look forward to the beginning of spring as the time when the ...
10 of the Best Upstate New York Activities For Outdoor Lovers
Take to the great outdoors in Upstate New York and you will not be disappointed! Here are 10 of the best Upstate New York ...
Take a Stroll through the Tulips in Albany’s Washington Park
Everyone knows the old saying that April showers bring May flowers. After a cold winter and an Upstate New York spring ...
Explore the Geologic Marvels of Northern New York
The northeastern Adirondacks is home to plenty of wild, beautiful land. The backyard of the High Peaks is crisscrossed ...
Enjoy Birding in Upstate NY's Great Outdoors
Looking for a summertime activity that anyone can enjoy? Have you tried bird watching? Simple and relaxing, bird watching—also ...
Enjoy the Outdoors Any Time of Year at the Sterling Nature Center
As the weather begins to warm up and nature beings to wake up, venture along the shores of Lake Ontario, in the quiet ...