The truth about reindeer

In keeping with the Christmas season, here are a few facts we dug up about those creatures that will be pulling Santa’s sleigh on Saturday night. •The reindeer, or the caribou as it is known in North America, is a common deer species that thrives in the cold climes of the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Large [...]

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National Geographic Adverturer of 2011 – Vote for Your Choice

For seven years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, and adventure sports. This year, in partnership with Glenfiddich, they selected men and women who are pioneering innovation in the world of adventure-by reinventing distance hiking on the Appalachian [...]

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New York State Acquires 600 Acres – Black Creek State Forest in Esopus

New York State acquired nearly 600 acres of public land creating the Black Creek State Forest in the town of Esopus, Ulster County, which adjoins the rustic retreat of noted naturalist John Burroughs, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The property will become part of a network of public [...]

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Snowshoeing in Zoar Valley – February 12, 2012

Last years snowshoe hike at the Deer Lick Trails was a huge success, as a matter of fact last year’s event was a sell out. Don’t wait to the last minute to sign up. Paths Peaks & Paddles and Catt Rafting Adventures are teaming up to take you on a Sunday afternoon snowshoe hike on [...]

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Video: Hiking Boots, Birthed by Mad Scientists!

According to Adventure Journal,  “We don’t know a whole lot about Native Shoes, save that they’re, uh, unique. And they’re big in Japan, which you shouldn’t scoff at, because lots of nifty, niche brands here exist by charging mega yen over there. Still, even their “boot,” the Fitzsimmons, strikes us as strictly urban wear, what [...]

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Hikes, ski trips, and outings highlight ADK winter activities, Jan-March 2012

Hikes, ski trips, and outings highlight ADK winter activities, Jan-March 2012

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Introduction to Kayaking February 10, 2012 in Williamsville

Join in the world’s fastest growing sport. Are you nervous or just plain scared about tipping over? Let us put your fears to rest in the warmth and safety of a pool with many instructors all around you. Learn that kayaks are much more stable than canoes. All equipment is provided. All you need to [...]

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Get your “Badass Bike Tours of the Southern Finger Lakes” Brochure

The Tioga County Tourism Office is pleased to announce the production of a new 23-page booklet called, “Badass Bike Tours of the Southern Finger Lakes.” Now available at the Tourism Office, 80 North Avenue, Owego, and select brochure racks around the county, the booklet is a collection of the longer and more difficult routes that [...]

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Frankfort NY Erie Canal marina to get a trails, campsites, boat access this spring

The Frankfort Marina will be getting a facelift this spring. The first phase of the project includes purchasing 3.3 acres of land from the New York State Canal Corporation and developing recreational trails, new boat and fishing access points, and camping sites on that property. “This is just the first part of a long process [...]

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Try Snowshoeing in Gasport – February 4, 2012

Come out and join Paths, Peaks & Paddles on Saturday 2/4/12 at Royalton-Hartland Elementary School (4500 Orchard Place, Gasport, NY) for our annual snowshoe event. This exciting event will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm. You can’t miss us! We will be outside with our snowshoes and poles waiting very patiently to take you, your [...]

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