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See Nature at the Wild Center
The Adirondacks
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
Hike the Pine Bush Preserve
Capital-Saratoga
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve near ALBANY is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Beacon Mountain
Hudson Valley
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
Andes Rail Trail
The Catskills
The Andes Rail Trail is an easily accessible hiking trail in an idyllic setting, suitable for individuals and families of all ages.
Visit Beaver island Beach
Niagara-Western NY
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Central New York
The more than nine miles of maintained walking trails provides a rich mix of habitats with the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds and more than 800 varieties of plants.
Buttercup Audubon Sanctuary
The Catskills
Open dawn until dusk, this 641-acre sanctuary offers six miles of trails and the opportunity to experience diverse habitats and witness a wide variety of wildlife.
Cat & Thomas Mountain Trails
The Adirondacks
Just a five-minute drive from quaint Bolton Landing, the Nature trails to the summits of Cat and Thomas provide a rewarding introduction to hiking the Adirondack trails and both reward hikers with wonderful views
Catskill State Park
The Catskills
The Catskill Park features more than 700,000 acres of enchanting wilderness located within the Catskill Mountains of New York State.
Hike to Chittenango Falls
Central New York
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, located just a few minutes-drive from downtown Watkins Glen. It is the only national forest in New York State.
Glimmerglass State Park
Central New York
Glimmerglass State Park encompasses the historic Hyde Hall Mansion, Hyde Hall Covered Bridge - the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States.
Fern Park Recreation Area
The Adirondacks
This four-season recreation area in Inlet features 20 miles of free trails open year-round for outdoor fun.
Great Bear Recreational Area
Thousand Islands
With 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of marked trails, forests, fields & wetlands.
Great Swamp Conservancy
Central New York
The Great Swamp's Conservancy fosters environmental education, biological diversity and conservation of natural resources in the Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario Watersheds.
Rolling Hills Birding Trail
Central New York
Green Lakes State Park was established in 1928, and has excellent birding trails, and boating sites. It has two glacially formed lakes, and rolling, wooded hills ..
Helmer Nature Center
The Finger Lakes
The Helmer Nature Center is both an outdoor classroom and an environmental resource that encompasses approximately 45 acres of land with trails.
Minna Anthony Nature Center
Thousand Islands
Just 8.3 miles from Alexandria Bay, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the state park system and in New York State.
Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
The Finger Lakes
Situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway, this 9,809-acre wildlife refuge today provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Shavertown Trail
The Catskills
The Shavertown Trail offers both families and novice hikers a spectacular view after only one moderately strenuous mile.
Panama Rocks
Chautauqua-Allegany
Explore an enchanting world of towering rocks, deep crevices and small caves just 15 miles from Chautauqua Lake!
Sterling Nature Center
Thousand Islands
Sterling Nature Center is a 1,428-acre nature center with 10 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of Lake Ontario shore to explore.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
Hudson Valley
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
Tifft Nature Preserve
Niagara-Western NY
Just a short walk from the Outer Harbor and a bike ride away from Canalside, Tifft is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while being just minutes from downtown Buffalo.
See Nature at the Wild Center
The Adirondacks
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
Hike the Pine Bush Preserve
Capital-Saratoga
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve near ALBANY is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Beacon Mountain
Hudson Valley
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
Andes Rail Trail
The Catskills
The Andes Rail Trail is an easily accessible hiking trail in an idyllic setting, suitable for individuals and families of all ages.
Visit Beaver island Beach
Niagara-Western NY
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Central New York
The more than nine miles of maintained walking trails provides a rich mix of habitats with the possibility of seeing more than 200 species of birds and more than 800 varieties of plants.
Buttercup Audubon Sanctuary
The Catskills
Open dawn until dusk, this 641-acre sanctuary offers six miles of trails and the opportunity to experience diverse habitats and witness a wide variety of wildlife.
Cat & Thomas Mountain Trails
The Adirondacks
Just a five-minute drive from quaint Bolton Landing, the Nature trails to the summits of Cat and Thomas provide a rewarding introduction to hiking the Adirondack trails and both reward hikers with wonderful views
Catskill State Park
The Catskills
The Catskill Park features more than 700,000 acres of enchanting wilderness located within the Catskill Mountains of New York State.
Hike to Chittenango Falls
Central New York
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, located just a few minutes-drive from downtown Watkins Glen. It is the only national forest in New York State.
Glimmerglass State Park
Central New York
Glimmerglass State Park encompasses the historic Hyde Hall Mansion, Hyde Hall Covered Bridge - the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States.
Fern Park Recreation Area
The Adirondacks
This four-season recreation area in Inlet features 20 miles of free trails open year-round for outdoor fun.
Great Bear Recreational Area
Thousand Islands
With 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of marked trails, forests, fields & wetlands.
Great Swamp Conservancy
Central New York
The Great Swamp's Conservancy fosters environmental education, biological diversity and conservation of natural resources in the Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario Watersheds.
Rolling Hills Birding Trail
Central New York
Green Lakes State Park was established in 1928, and has excellent birding trails, and boating sites. It has two glacially formed lakes, and rolling, wooded hills ..
Helmer Nature Center
The Finger Lakes
The Helmer Nature Center is both an outdoor classroom and an environmental resource that encompasses approximately 45 acres of land with trails.
Minna Anthony Nature Center
Thousand Islands
Just 8.3 miles from Alexandria Bay, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the state park system and in New York State.
Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
The Finger Lakes
Situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway, this 9,809-acre wildlife refuge today provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Shavertown Trail
The Catskills
The Shavertown Trail offers both families and novice hikers a spectacular view after only one moderately strenuous mile.
Panama Rocks
Chautauqua-Allegany
Explore an enchanting world of towering rocks, deep crevices and small caves just 15 miles from Chautauqua Lake!
Sterling Nature Center
Thousand Islands
Sterling Nature Center is a 1,428-acre nature center with 10 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of Lake Ontario shore to explore.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
Hudson Valley
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
Tifft Nature Preserve
Niagara-Western NY
Just a short walk from the Outer Harbor and a bike ride away from Canalside, Tifft is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while being just minutes from downtown Buffalo.
Observe Snowy Owls, Herons, American Eagles, and migratory Birds in the Wild
Hiking in Upstate NY is a great way to take in the four seasons and experience the heartbeat of nature including a wide variety of birds & wildlife in their natural habitat.
Birding is a fun activity that anyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or 'birdwatching,' is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
The Regions of Uptate NY offer a mixed terrain of mountains & valleys, forests & grasslands, lakes & rivers, marshes and more - where you can observe as many as 800 varieties of plants and over 200 species of birds - including Snowy Owls, Hawks, American Eagles, Egrets, Green Herons, and colorful migrators. So grab your hiking boots, a map, and camera (really, any camera - including your mobile phone - will do), along with a pair of binocs, and get ready to bond with Nature!
Birding is a fun activity that anyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or 'birdwatching,' is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
The Regions of Uptate NY offer a mixed terrain of mountains & valleys, forests & grasslands, lakes & rivers, marshes and more - where you can observe as many as 800 varieties of plants and over 200 species of birds - including Snowy Owls, Hawks, American Eagles, Egrets, Green Herons, and colorful migrators. So grab your hiking boots, a map, and camera (really, any camera - including your mobile phone - will do), along with a pair of binocs, and get ready to bond with Nature!
Cat & Thomas Mountain Nature Trail near Bolton Landing, Lake George
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