Public wants balance of recreation, preservation at Saratoga Salt Plains

By EMILY DONOHUE, The Saratogian, link to original post Wilton community members who spoke at a public meeting about the future of 700 acres of land known as the Saratoga Sand Plains said they want to create a balance between recreation and butterfly conservation. The balance may be difficult to strike — between preserving the [...]

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A New Study on Rattlesnake Gulf

by Mark Johnson When visiting waterfalls, it’s fun to try to understand what you are seeing and why things are the way they are. Streams, rivers, waterfalls and gullys are created by the effects water and gravity over time. Considering these forces while hiking yields interesting possibilities even the the mind of an untrained amateur. [...]

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Architectural Love Story: 10 Castles Built for Love

So what are you giving your loved one for Valentine’s Day? Here are some castles inspired by love, including our own NYS Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands: 10 Castles Built for Love Plan a trip to the Thousand Islands this summer to visit Boldt Castle & do some hiking, biking and paddling. it’s a [...]

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Falling Temperatures Don’t Mean You Cannot Exercise Outdoors

Don’t let the temperature temper your exercise resolution. Even when the temperature drops you can still keep that New Year’s exercise resolution, and you can still do it safely outdoors. Your body can adapt to the falling temperatures, according to Gary Sforzo, an expert on the physiology of exercise. “If you are concerned about hypothermia, [...]

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Trail Name Etymology

Did you ever wonder how some trails got their names? Here’s a pdf file of an old newsletter from the Western New York Mountain Bike Association with an article called “A Young Person’s Guide to Western New York Trail Name Origins.” I “ain’t no young-un” but I enjoyed reading the etymologies.

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Adirondack Park Trail Maps

Here’s a source of maps for trails in the Adirondack Park.

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Best Snow Tubing Spots Near NYC

Best Snow Tubing Spots Near NYC

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Biking & Hiking in the Central Destinations of the Finger Lakes Region

Click here for a copy of the pdf file of: Biking & Hiking in the Central Destinations of the Finger Lakes Region For more up to date trail maps and info, pick up copies of “Take A Hike – Family Walks in the Finger Lakes Region” and “Take Your Bike – Family Rides in the [...]

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Niagara Gorge Greenway to get a $2 million face-lift

By Nick Mattera, Niagara Gazette. link to original article More than $2 million in Greenway funds will be invested into three projects along the Niagara Gorge trail. The projects span 1.5 miles of the gorge trail —from the Niagara Falls State Park Gorge Discovery Center to the Whirlpool Bridge. The undertakings include restoration of the [...]

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Memorial Day Getaway to Keene Valley with Finger Lakes Cycling Club

Memorial Day Getaway to Keene Valley with Finger Lakes Cycling Club

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