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Hiking on the technology trail

Posted in Gear, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Hiking on the tech trail

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Taconic Trail brings the mountains close to Abany

Posted in Albany, Capital Region, Central NY, Hiking, tagged , , , , , , on July 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

By Tim Kane, Times Union, link to original post About 30 miles from Albany, Berlin Mountain is the tallest peak in the four-county region(The 11th highest county high point according to the guidebook “Peak Experiences – Hiking the Highest Summits in NY, County by County”). At nearly 3,000 feet, most of the 4-mile ascent is [...]

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Video: History and Beauty Combine while Kayaking Erie Canal

Posted in Erie Canal, Kayaking, Paddling, Western NY on July 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Video: History and Beauty Combine while Kayaking Erie Canal For other fun paddle trips in Central & Western NY pick up the guidebooks: Take A Paddle – Western NY Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks Take A Paddle – Finger Lakes NY Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks

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volunteer to help build Triple Divide Greenways and Blueways

Posted in Genesee River, Lake Ontario, Rochester, Southern Tier, Trail Building, Volunteer, Western NY, tagged , , , , on July 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The Triple Divide Greenways and Blueways (a “Triple Divide Trail System”) is a system of trils and blueways that will reach from Lake Ontario in Rochester to the Susquehanna River in Williamsport.  The plans for this system promoting conservation, outdoor recreation, and sustainable business development for ca. 230 miles across NY and PA have been [...]

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New Erie region bike trails await discovery

Posted in Biking, Rail-trail, Western NY, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

By LISA THOMPSON, Erie Times-News, link to original post It waited all winter and through the soggy, cold spring. Maybe it is parked in the basement or hanging, neglected, in the garage. Your bike. Now that summer is nearing its peak, it is time to give your wheels a spin before it is too late. [...]

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Take a Hike in the Niagara Gorge

Posted in Hiking, Western NY, tagged on July 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Take a Hike in the Niagara Gorge

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Video: Baby muskrats catch eye of walker on Old Erie Canal path in Manlius Center

Posted in Central NY, Erie Canalway Trail, Wildlife on July 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Video: Baby muskrats catch eye of walker on Old Erie Canal path in Manlius Center

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Explore Niagara: On a Bike

Posted in Biking, Western NY, tagged on July 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Explore Niagara: On a Bike

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Genesee Riverway Trail – Rochester, New York

Posted in Biking, Hiking, Rochester, Waterfalls on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Click here for photos and a summary of the Genesee Riverway Trail. Details for Rochester area hiking trails, biking trails and waterfalls can be found in the guidebooks: Take A Hike – Family Walks in the Rochester, NY Area (3rd edition) Take Your Bike – Family Rides in the Rochester, NY Area 200 Waterfalls in [...]

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New Peanut Line Trail Opens in Canandaigua

Posted in Finger Lakes, Hiking, History, Rail-trail, Western NY, tagged , , , on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

A portion of a trail affectionately dubbed the “Peanut Line” is now open for use. The history of the trail dates from 1855, when the New York Central Railroad acquired the space. In 2008, James Judkins of Canandaigua donated to the town of Canandaigua his section of the Peanut Line, which runs from County Road [...]

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