Trimble Outdoors Launches Backpacker Map Maker App for iPad

New App Helps Hikers Plan Trips, View Detailed Topo Maps and Find Places to Explore Trimble and Backpacker magazine today released Backpacker Map Maker, a mapping and trip planning app for the Apple iPad. Now, from the touch-screen of an iPad, hikers and backpackers can find wild places, plot GPS points and plan their next [...]

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Anyone can be a part of Team Nature – go outside & run

Studies have shown that running outside is better for your mental health and makes you more likely to continue to run as opposed to running inside on a treadmill.  It’s also much less costly. The Nature Conservancy is working to help show that there are beautiful, natural places out there to explore, and that anyone [...]

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Journeys of Inspiration Mount Marcy Cancer Climb, Aug 2012

Let’s go fly a kite…this climb will take you and your climbing group to the summit of Mount Marcy where you will fly kites carrying names of loved ones. Together you will celebrate, climb and share in a wonderful weekend of challenge, beauty and fellowship. Register today to join a Journey of inspiration on August [...]

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107th NEW YORK BOAT SHOW – Jan 2012 in NYC

107th NEW YORK BOAT SHOW January 4–8, 2012 Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY NYBoatShow.com National Marine Manufacturers Association’s boat and sportshows showcase the latest in boats, fishing gear, outdoor equipment, RV’s, camping and marine accessories, water sports paraphernalia, sailboats and gear, plus attractions for every outdoor recreational enthusiast. Get started in boating at [...]

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Interactive Map for the whole Finger Lakes Trail system now online

By Sue Freeman Are you familiar with the Finger Lakes Trail? Are you sure? It continues to grow. There are now more than 950 miles of trail, including many side trails and loops. If you haven’t explored the Finger Lakes Trail for either a day hike or a backpacking trip, then you’re missing out on [...]

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Video: The Beauty Of Allegany State Park

Video: The Beauty Of Allegany State Park

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The Finger Lakes Trail Conference will Soon be 50 Years Old!

Save the date: June 15-17, 2012 and celebrate the 50th anniversary with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference:

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Do It Yourself Backpacking Gear

You can spend a lot for fancy backpacking gear …. or you can be creative & resourceful. Jermm definitely falls into the latter group. Click here for instructions on making small lightweight containers from 2 soda bottles for soap, condiments, sunblock, and many other substances. Or click here to learn how to make a hands-free [...]

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New York City by bike

New York City by bike

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OSI Acquires Joppenbergh Mountain Along Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

With assistance from several community organizations, the Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced that it has acquired the 119-acre, 495-foot high Joppenbergh Mountain in the Ulster County hamlet of Rosendale. The mountain, which sits along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail near the north end of the Rosendale Trestle, was acquired by OSI’s land acquisition affiliate, [...]

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