Virtual Tours of New York State Parks Now Available

New public-private partnership provides interior and exterior views of popular destinations by New York State Office of Parks & Recreation The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has partnered with Fisheye Virtual Tours to provide 360-degree views of scenic vistas, popular attractions, gathering spots and select interiors of nearly 50 parks [...]

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Paddling Crooked Creek

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Scientist makes inroads on Lyme disease – the nemesis of hikers

by Delthia Ricks and Sophia Chang, TheStar.com, link to original post A Stony Brook scientist has helped map the genetic family tree of the bacterial strains that cause Lyme disease, a finding that raises hopes for faster diagnosis and new vaccines, scientists said Tuesday. Dr. Benjamin Luft and colleagues have been on the trail of [...]

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10 Essential Hiking Trips You Must Take Before You Die (PHOTOS)

OK, NY State didn’t make it to the list, but hikers will find new additions for their bucket list. It’s based on the new book “Fifty Places To Hike Before You Die.”   Click here

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Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced

    Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced

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The Evolution of “Take A Hike” Guidebook

By Sue Freeman In 1996, Rich and I had just completed hiking the Appalachian Trail. Clothes hung on our skinny bodies and our muscles ached after having spent six months hiking mountains. Yet, stopping cold-turkey was hard on our psyches. We were both jobless and looking for a new direction. On a whim, we decided [...]

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Planning, gear keep dogs safe on hiking trails

By ROBERTA MacINNIS , Chron.com, link to original post ESSENTIALS: Make sure your four-legged companion is as prepared as you are before you start hiking. OBEDIENCE TRAINING: The dog should be easy to control when you encounter other hikers, wildlife or strange sounds and scents. FIRST-AID KIT: Recommended items include canine eyewash and a muzzle. [...]

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Lancaster, NY Opens “Heritage Trail”

The Town of Lancaster Friday officially opened their new “Heritage Trail” to the public. The four mile off road trail extends from Walter Winter Drive to Town Line Road, occupying a part of the former Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad bed. Amenities include 1/4 mile markers and several rest areas made of native fieldstone. Kiosks [...]

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The 17 Best Camping Sites Near New York City

The 17 Best Camping Sites Near NYC

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The Creekwalk Trail is open in Skaneaeteles

by Scott Drahos, CNYlink, link to original post There is a new trail open in Skaneateles, running North from Elizabeth Street to Parkwood Place, the new entrance to the Parkside Community off Fennell Street. The trail has been in the works for a number of years. Parkside Development, in agreement with the village board, the [...]

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