Wide or Narrow? Bike Tire Rolling Resistance (its not simple)

Tire pressure, tire diameter, tire construction, tire tread and other factors all effect rolling resistance. On smooth surfaces the higher the pressure, the less tire deformation and thus less rolling resistance.  On rough surfaces (off road) the reverse is true.  The lower the inflation pressure, the lower the rolling resistance.  This applies on hard gravel [...]

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Take A Hike or Paddle in the 1000 Islands Region of NY State

The Thousand Islands Land Trust web site offers options and maps of places to hike and paddle in the 10000 Islands region – perfect for a summer vacation! For additional options, order the guidebooks: 25 Short Hikes and Interesting Walks in the Thousand Islands & St. Lawrence Seaway Region in NYS 25 Flatwater Kayak/Canoe Trips [...]

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Sun Protection When You Play Outdoors

Playing outdoors is vital to our health. It adds variety to our exercise regime, helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, and offers the de-stressing effects of connecting with the natural environment. But a growing danger lurks outdoors in the form of harmful UV radiation. It’s vital to be cognizant of sun protection at every stage [...]

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Paddling Jamaica Bay

Click here for a pdf brochure with map for paddling Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

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Read the “Canalway Trail Times”

Click here for the current issue of Canalway Trail Times: http://www.ptny.org/pdfs/canalway_trail/ct_times/may10.pdf

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NY State Parks Closed? Go to National Wildlife Refuges

If indeed many of our state parks close, you can still enjoy outdoor adventures. Maybe it’s time to explore the National Wildlife Refuges of NY State – there are 10 of them. Click here to learn more. Trails in the western NWR’s can be found in the guidebooks: Birding in Central & Western New York [...]

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Syracuse Inner Harbor & Harbor Trail

Syracuse Inner Harbor & Harbor Trail

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Hiking Petersburgh State Forest, Charleston State Forest , Rural Grove State Forest, & Yatesville Falls State Forest

Hiking Petersburgh State Forest, Charleston State Forest , Rural Grove State Forest, & Yatesville Falls State Forest

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New trail offers great hiking opportunity near Lake Champlain

by Dennis Aprill, Press-Republican, link to original post There are a number of mountains, actually little nubs, that rise near the shore of Lake Champlain, and they are often overlooked by serious mountain climbers out to conquer the ultimate 46. However, size is relative, and when you consider these lower peaks rise 900 feet above [...]

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Kayaking on Lake George, New York

Click here to learn about Kayaking on Lake George, New York. Another reference is the guidebook “25 Flatwater Kayak/Canoe Trips in the Lake George, NY Region.”

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