Hiking Muttontown Preserve on Long Island

Hiking Muttontown Preserve on Long Island

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RV Road Trip to the Lighthouses of New York

By Joe Laing When you think of vacationing in New York State, do you think of lighthouses? You should! More than fifty lights stand guard on the rivers, lakes and seashores of the Empire State. Ranging from minimal metal structures to beautifully historic towers, these lights are the perfect motivation for taking an extended tour. [...]

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Onondaga Creekwalk In View: Next phases under construction hold great promise

The Post-Standard, link to original post There’s a long, long trail a-winding … Well, some day there may be a trail winding 10 miles along Onondaga Creek through the city of Syracuse. Imagine the Onondaga Creekwalk as a serene, scenic waterside path, wide enough to accommodate pedestrians, skateboarders, in-line skaters, bicyclists and people with disabilities. [...]

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Paddling at Presque Isle State Park (video)

Just across the border of western NY you’ll find Presque Isle State Park with lagoons to paddle.This video is of the Presque Isle State Park boat livery and lagoons and a kayak paddling lesson all in one video:

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Kayaking St. Lawrence Islands National Park

Kayaking St. Lawrence Islands National Park

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The Tri-State, Westchester Mountain Bikers group attracts local mountain bikers via Meetup.com

The Tri-State, Westchester Mountain Bikers group attracts local mountain bikers via Meetup.com

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Bear Canisters in the Adirondacks

Bear Canisters in the Adirondacks

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Environmental Deficit Disorder: The Biology of (Not) Being Outdoors

Environmental Deficit Disorder: The Biology of (Not) Being Outdoors

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Short and Scenic Loop Hike in Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Short and Scenic Loop Hike in Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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Rochester bike commuting, the tipping point (Greater Rochester Active Transportation System)

by Frank J. Regan Remember when you were a kid and used to watch water drops form? You’d stare at a point where a water drop was building, then after a while a tipping point would be reached and the drop would, well…, drop. Magic didn’t cause it; it was physics and surface tension and [...]

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