NY State court decision could lead to new restrictions on Adirondack lakes, rivers

A state Supreme Court judge has sided with environmental groups in a ruling that could lead to new restrictions on the kind of recreation allowed on Adirondack lakes and rivers. The decision this week found that the water and bed of Lows Lake in the central Adirondacks should be treated as an official wilderness area. [...]

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Passport Project – Family Friendly Hikes on the Finger Lakes Trail

Many of you are aware of the Passport project that the Finger Lakes Trail Conference developed with Wegmans, Eastern Mountain Sports, Monro Muffler Brake and Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort. Booklets are still available at Wegmans stores (in the passport area) and most of our other sponsors. You can also find a PDF version on [...]

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Hiking Crane Mountain

Hiking Crane Mountain

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Artist Designs Comprehensive Map Of Central Park Detailing Every Tree, Pond And Trail

by John Slattery, CBSNewYork, link to original post WITH PHOTOS Central Park is loaded with nature, history and places for recreation. Now, thanks to one map designer, there is a way for visitors to easily find anything in the park. The park is considered Manhattan’s jewel of nature, featuring 843 acres and home to 19,933 [...]

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The Senator Pat McGee Rail-Trail in Western NY

The Senator Pat McGee Trail

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New York putting paddle in on side of boating access in Adirondack lawsuit

New York putting paddle in on side of boating access in Adirondack lawsuit

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Photos: Kayaking the Erie Canal / Herkimer River

Photos: Kayaking the Erie Canal / Herkimer River  – Looks like fun – not your usual flat Erie Canal paddle!

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Natural treasures in our parks

The NYS park system is home to some of the state’s most beautiful–and significant–natural treasures and is critical to the long-term protection of numerous rare species and natural communities. There are 504 separate state-endangered or threatened populations of plants and animals in our state parks, which also support the only known occurrences on public lands [...]

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We’ll camp with these cooks anytime

We’ll camp with these cooks anytime

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A Utility Vehicle, the Bicycle?

Is it finally becoming “the thing” to use your bicycle for more than a decoration in the garage, or just a fun thing to do now and then?  Let’s explore this idea. What does it take to use your bicycle for shopping? 1.  A bicycle, any bicycle will do. Better, is one that is easy [...]

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